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Video Game controversies, dramas, and flops in 2025

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:00:44 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Jarrod, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about this year’s controversies and dramas in video games.

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Up To Date: Charlie Cox address his Game Awards nomination

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:00:42 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Jarrod, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Charlie Cox addressing his Game Awards nomination.

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Chatting to Seth about Vanguard Exiles

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:00:06 +0000

Join Luke and Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they chat with Seth to talk about Vanguard Exiles.

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Up To Date: The Game Awards 2025 nominees

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:00:06 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, and Seth in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest nominees for the 2025 Game Awards.

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Overrated, underrated, and appropriately rated video games part 2

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:00:03 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Cas, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they rank video games again, whether it’s overrated, underrated, or rated appropriately.

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Up To Date: The Steam Machine

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:00:07 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Cas, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Valve’s entry to the console wars with the Steam Machine.

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Video game mechanics and features

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:00:24 +0000

Join Elliot, Kolby, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video game mechanics and features.

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Up To Date: GTA VI delays and union busting

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:00:25 +0000

Join Elliot, Kolby, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest GTA VI updates.

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Ghosts in video games

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:00:38 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Jarrod, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the different ghosts in video games.

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Up To Date: Amazon Layoffs and Animal Crossing

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:35 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Jarrod, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about the latest layoffs at Amazon and the new Animal Crossing update.

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Death and failure in video games

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:00:49 +0000

Join Luke, Cass, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about death and failure in video games.

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Up To Date: Internal Xbox preassure

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:00:50 +0000

Join Luke, Cass, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest internal Xbox and gaming news.

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Recaping Melbourne International Games Week 2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:00:23 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Lisa, and Cass in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they look back at Melbourne International Games Week 2025.

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Up To Date: The Pokémon teraleak

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:00:21 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Lisa, and Cass in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the most recent Pokémon leak and other gaming headlines.

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It’s the PAX Australia 2025 mega-show!

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:00:54 +0000

Join Luke & Elliot as they chat with three more developers who are showcasing their games at PAX Aus 2025

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Up To Date: Australian Game Developer Award winners!

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:00:15 +0000

Join Luke & Elliot as they discuss the big news headlines of the week, including the announcement of the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards winners!

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PAX Aus 2025 Preview

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:00:36 +0000

Join Luke & Elliot as they chat with three game developers who are bringing their titles to PAX Australia!

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Up To Date: EA goes private and Xbox Game Pass goes expensive

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:00:09 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, & special guests Ben, Nick & Brett as they discuss the latest in gaming, including controversial news over EA’s acquisition and an Xbox Game Pass price hike.

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Quarter 3 Recap, 2025

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie & Omi for another episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they recap the last 9 months of gaming releases.

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Up To Date: PlayStation State of Play September 2025

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:00:20 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie & Omi for another episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the new PlayStation State of Play and more gaming goodness!

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Chatting to Maddy Thorson and Noel Berry about Celeste

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:00:18 +0000

Join Elliot in this special interview where he speaks with Maddy and Noel about Celeste and their upcoming trip to Melbourne

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Chatting to Chantel Eagle and Alex Minenna of Little Pink Clouds about Letters to Arralla

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:00:22 +0000

Join Luke and Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they speak with Chanel and Alex from Little Pink Clouds about Letters to Arralla.

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Up to date: Countdown to PAX and MIGW 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:00:23 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, and Little Pink Clouds’ Chantel and Alex in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest PAX Aus & MIGW 2025 updates.

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Video game charity

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:00:43 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Edie, and Fae Daunt from VR Dancing this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video games as charity.

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Up To Date: September 2025 Nintendo Direct

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:00:45 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Edie, and Fae Daunt from VR Dancing in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the recent Nintendo Direct presentation.

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Chatting to Andrew Reiner and Graeme Timmins of Gearbox about Borderlands 4

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:57:58 +0000

Victor from Checkpoint chats with Andrew Reiner (Global Creative Executive) and Graeme Timmins (Creative Director from Gearbox) all about Borderlands 4.

They discuss how the development team was put together and their experience, how the team decided to leave Pandora and how this impacted the story, and how Borderlands 4 builds upon the narrative legacy of previous instalments by evolving the tone and humour. The team chatted about new combat systems including skill trees, how the developers approached building a seamless world for the first time in Borderlands history, dynamic movement abilities, and, of course, guns, guns and more guns!

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Streamer bait games

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:00:24 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie, and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the different kinds of streamer bait games.

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Up To Date: Hollow Knight: Silksong release day

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:25 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie, and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release.

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Topic Top Hat

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:00:46 +0000

Join Elliot, Hayley, Victor, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they engage in another topic top hat.

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Up To Date: Roblox’s newest record

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:00:54 +0000

Join Elliot, Victor, Hayley, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Roblox’s newest record and other gaming news.

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Flight vs Fish

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:00:32 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they debate about birds and sea video game characters.

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Up To Date: Hollow Knight: Silksong announcement

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:00:28 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Hollow Knight: Silksong and other gaming news.

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RPG Maker games

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:00:18 +0000

Join Bree, Edie, and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about RPG maker games.

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Up To Date: Arkane developer’s open letter to Microsoft

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:00:16 +0000

Join Bree, Edie, and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Arkane’s open letter to Microsoft and other gaming news.

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Nomadic Games

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:00:40 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, and Percy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about nomadic video games.

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Up To Date: Xbox cancels Contraband

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:00:41 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, and Percy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Contraband’s cancellation from Avalanche and other gaming news.

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Rhythm Games

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:00:45 +0000

Join Bree, Hayley, Missy, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about rhythm games.

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Up To Date: Nintendo Partner Direct

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:00:43 +0000

Join Bree, Hayley, Missy, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Nintendo Partner Direct.

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Gaming in the classroom

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:39 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa, and Cass in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about gaming in the classroom.

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Up To Date: Battlefield 6 announcement

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:00:40 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa, and Cass in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Battlefield 6’s announcement and other gaming news.

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Destructive terrain

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:00:56 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, David, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about destructive terrain in video games

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Up To Date: Video game adaptation updates

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:00:57 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, David, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest video game adaptation updates and other gaming news.

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Checkpoint Trivia 2025 (11th anniversary special)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:00:33 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, and the rest of the team in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate Checkpoint’s 11th birthday by doing a gaming trivia.

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Up To Date: 2025 Gayming Awards

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:00:29 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, and the rest of the team in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the 2025 Gayming Awards.

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Q2 2025 Video Game Roundup

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:00:23 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, as they recap Q2 2025’s top video games.

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Up To Date: Troubles in Microsoft

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:00:24 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the recent shakeups at Microsoft.

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Worldbuilding in video games

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:00:29 +0000

Join Elliot and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about worldbuilding in video games.

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Up To Date: Mario Kart World’s Latest Patch

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:00:29 +0000

Join Elliot and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest Mario Kart World patch that affected multiplayer and other gaming news.

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Indie Symphony II

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:00:53 +0000

Join Luke, Omi, Hayley, Dan Goulding, and Orchestra Victoria in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Indie Symphony II.

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Up To Date: Bungie delays Marathon indefinitely

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:00:53 +0000

Join Luke, Omi, Hayley, and Orchestra Victoria in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest gaming headlines.

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Trans joy in play

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:00:45 +0000

Join Bree, Charlie, Cass, and Associate Professor Phoebe Toups Dugas in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Trans joy in play.

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Up To Date: Xbox games showcase

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:00:45 +0000

Join Bree, Charlie, Cass, and Associate Professor Phoebe Toups Dugas in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Xbox Games showcase and other gaming news.

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Summer Game Fest

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:00:50 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, and Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the games announced at Summer Games Fest.

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Up To Date: Nintendo Switch 2 launch day

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:00:48 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, and Dough in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 launch and other gaming news.

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Avant-garde and arthouse gaming

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:00:15 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Bree, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about avant-garde and arthouse gaming

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Up To Date: Electronic Arts cancels Black Panther game

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 21:00:37 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Bree, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Electronic Arts’ cancellation of an upcoming Black Panther game and other gaming news.

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Things in gaming we hate

Wed, 28 May 2025 21:00:04 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie, and Missy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the things in gaming that they hate.

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Up to date: Gearbox CEO’s online comments

Mon, 26 May 2025 21:00:01 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie, and Missy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Randy Pitchford’s recent social media comments and other gaming news.

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A 10-year gaming retrospective

Wed, 21 May 2025 21:00:18 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they look back at what gaming was like 10 years ago.

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Up to date: A super smash bros dating app

Mon, 19 May 2025 21:00:22 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about a Super Smash Bros dating app, Fortnite, and other crazy gaming news.

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Radiothon 2025

Wed, 14 May 2025 21:00:44 +0000

Join the entire Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate JOY Radiothon with fun games, trivia, and improv.

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Up To Date: The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience

Mon, 12 May 2025 21:00:40 +0000

Join the entire Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about their experience trying out the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Visual Novels

Wed, 07 May 2025 21:00:41 +0000

Join Luke, Edie, Charlie, and Too Many Teeth Studio’s Harry in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the visual novel genre in video games.

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Up To Date: GTA VI’s gets delayed

Mon, 05 May 2025 21:00:11 +0000

Join Luke, Edie, Charlie, and Too Many Teeth Studio’s Harry in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the recent GTA VI’s news and other gaming news.

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Personal and Life-Changing Games

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:00:31 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about their personal and life-changing games.

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Up To Date: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:00:33 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake.

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Virtual Pets

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:00:31 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Bree, and Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the different kinds of virtual pets.

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Up to date: Increased console prices

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:00:27 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Bree, and Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss Sony’s price increase for the PlayStation and other gaming news.

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Old School Modern Video Games

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:00:06 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Missy, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video games with strong nostalgic principles.

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Up To Date: Schedule I Controversy

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:00:06 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Missy, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest video game controversy and other gaming news.

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Q1 2025 Video Game Roundup

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:00:34 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY as they recap Q1 2025’s top video games.

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Up To Date: Nintendo Switch 2

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:00:35 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Difficulty in video games

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:00:21 +0000

Join Bree, Edie, Charlie, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the different types of difficulty in video games.

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Up To Date: Nintendo Direct (March 2025)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:00:20 +0000

Join Bree, Edie, Charie, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the latest games announced during March 2025’s Nintendo Direct.

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Licensed music in video games

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:00:31 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie, and Jake (aka Monster Mansion) in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss licensed music in video games.

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Up To Date: Another video game shutdown and new project announcements

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:00:33 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie, and Jake (aka Monster Mansion) in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss another game shutting down and other gaming headlines.

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Checkpoint’s 7 out of 10 video games

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:00:30 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Edie, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss games that are not bad but not great either.

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Up To Date: The next gen Xbox and other gaming announcements

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:32 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, Edie, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the latest rumors and gaming headlines.

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Awesome women in the games industry

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:12 +0000

Join Bree, Lisa, Edie, and Charliein this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate the amazing women in gaming.

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Up To Date: Rockstar Australia and Sea Life x Animal Crossing

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:00:13 +0000

Join Bree, Lisa, Edie, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Rockstar’s latest Aussie acquisition and other gaming news.

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Checkpoint’s gaming journey

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:00:54 +0000

Join Kolby, Lisa, Victor, and Missy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they share their gaming journey and the titles that changed them.

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Up To Date: Latest console gaming statistics

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:00:01 +0000

Join Kolby, Lisa, Victor, and Missy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest console trends in gaming and other gaming news.

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Mythology in gaming part 3 – Chinese, Persian, Slavic, and Celtic

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:00:30 +0000

Join Bree, Elliot, Luke, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they bring mythology back to the conversation.

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Up To Date: studio closures, lawsuits, and other gaming news

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:00:44 +0000

Join Bree, Elliot, Luke, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss Toast Interactive’s closure, a Sony lawsuit in Europe, and other big gaming headlines.

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Video Game Relationships

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:00:37 +0000

Join Elliot, Charlie, Edie, and Ghost Moth Studios’ Kelly and Haydon in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about relationships in video games.

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Up To Date: PlayStation’s State of Play

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:00:54 +0000

Join Elliot, Charlie, Edie, and Ghost Moth Studios’ Kelly and Haydon in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about PlayStation’s recent State of Play announcement.

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Checkpoint answers your gaming questions

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:00:38 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, David, and Brie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they answer your gaming questions.

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Up To Date: Big gaming events in Australia

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:39 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, David, and Brie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the biggest gaming events that have been announced and other gaming news.

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2025 Australian-made game showcase

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:00:30 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa, and Matthew Jackson from Toot Games in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Aussie-made games coming in 2025.

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Up To Date: BioWare restructures and Ubisoft layoffs

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:29 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa, and Matthew Jackson from Toot Games in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest restructures in the gaming industry.

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2025 PlayStation and Xbox showcase

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:38 +0000

Join Luke, Charlie, Victor, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about what’s coming for Xbox and PlayStation in 2025.

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Up To Date: Xbox developer direct 2025 and other gaming headlines

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:00:38 +0000

Join Luke, Charlie, Victor, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Xbox’s 2025 developer direct and other gaming headlines.

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Nintendo in 2025… and the Nintendo Switch 2

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:00:41 +0000

Join Luke Elliot, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about what’s coming for Nintendo in 2025… including the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Up To Date: Nintendo announces the Switch 2

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:43 +0000

Join Luke, Elliot, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 and the other big gaming news of the week.

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2025’s multiplatform game releases

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:46 +0000

Join Elliot, David, Charlie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the upcoming multiplatform games in 2025.

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Up To Date: The gaming news at CES 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:55 +0000

Join Elliot, David, Charlie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about CES 2025 and all the other gaming news.

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2025 Gaming New Year Resolutions and Predictions

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:17 +0000

Join Kolby, Charlie, Elliot, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they share their gaming new year resolutions and predictions.

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Up To Date: The 2024 Steam Awards

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:00:19 +0000

Join Kolby, Charlie, Elliot, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Steam Award 2024 winners and other gaming news.

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Checkpoint Rewind Trivia 2024!

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:00:17 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, Bree, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they challenge their gaming knowledge with some end-of-year trivia.

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Up To Date: The Game Awards 2024!

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:02 +0000

Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, Bree and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the results of the 2024 Game Awards and other gaming news!

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