Checkpoint

8 Sep 2020

Up to Date: Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct and more

Video Games

It’s time for your weekly update from the Checkpoint team with all the latest info you need to survive another week in the video games industry!

Join Luke, Lisa and Justin as they talk through our regular weekly segments, including Playing With Yourself, where we take you through the games we’ve been playing this week. We also discuss what’s Coming Out over the next week.

We also take you through the big news of the week, including the Removed Black Fist Imagery from Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad Following Controversy, the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct updates and more!

Charlie also brings a review of Marvel Avengers!

Giving a 1-UP to diversity in gaming.

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