https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/ Welcome to your weekly Checkpoint for video game news, reviews, interviews and more! With the games industry changing all the time, it’s our goal to make sure you’re kept up to date with the stories that matter! With coverage of all the latest major releases and hard-hitting discussions, the show is all about keeping you up to date and breaking down one of the most popular and constantly evolving medias in the world. Wed, 14 May 2025 21:00:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Gaymers keeping you informed on the video-games industry JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB false episodic JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB webmaster@joy.org.au JOY Melbourne Inc. JOY Melbourne Inc. podcast Gaymers keeping you informed on the video-games industry https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/wp-content/uploads/sites/330/2024/02/Podcast-Art-Checkpoint.png https://joy.org.au/checkpoint Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Victoria Twice weekly fd4f8636-a2cc-546f-bede-db22356fc6b7 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/15/radiothon-2025/ Wed, 14 May 2025 21:00:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5725 <p>Join the entire Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate JOY Radiothon with fun games, trivia, and improv.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/15/radiothon-2025/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/15/radiothon-2025/">Radiothon 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/13/up-to-date-the-nintendo-switch-2-experience/ Mon, 12 May 2025 21:00:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5726 <p>Join the entire Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about their experience trying out the Nintendo Switch 2.   Catch the latest episode on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/13/up-to-date-the-nintendo-switch-2-experience/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/13/up-to-date-the-nintendo-switch-2-experience/">Up To Date: The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/08/visual-novels/ Wed, 07 May 2025 21:00:41 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5719 <p>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.   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/08/visual-novels/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/08/visual-novels/">Visual Novels</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/06/up-to-date-gta-vis-gets-delayed/ Mon, 05 May 2025 21:00:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5718 <p>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.  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/06/up-to-date-gta-vis-gets-delayed/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/06/up-to-date-gta-vis-gets-delayed/">Up To Date: GTA VI’s gets delayed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/01/personal-and-life-changing-games/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:00:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5711 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about their personal and life-changing games.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/01/personal-and-life-changing-games/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/05/01/personal-and-life-changing-games/">Personal and Life-Changing Games</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/29/up-to-date-the-elder-scrolls-oblivion-remake/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:00:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5710 <p>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.   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/29/up-to-date-the-elder-scrolls-oblivion-remake/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/29/up-to-date-the-elder-scrolls-oblivion-remake/">Up To Date: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/24/virtual-pets/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:00:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5702 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Bree, and Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the different kinds of virtual pets.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/24/virtual-pets/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/24/virtual-pets/">Virtual Pets</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/22/up-to-date-increased-console-prices/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:00:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5705 <p>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.   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/22/up-to-date-increased-console-prices/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/22/up-to-date-increased-console-prices/">Up to date: Increased console prices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/17/old-school-modern-video-games/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:00:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5696 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Missy, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video games with strong nostalgic principles.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/17/old-school-modern-video-games/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/17/old-school-modern-video-games/">Old School Modern Video Games</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:29 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/15/up-to-date-schedule-i-controversy/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:00:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5695 <p>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.   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/15/up-to-date-schedule-i-controversy/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/15/up-to-date-schedule-i-controversy/">Up To Date: Schedule I Controversy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:01 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/10/q1-2025-video-game-roundup/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:00:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5688 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY as they recap Q1 2025’s top video games.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/10/q1-2025-video-game-roundup/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/10/q1-2025-video-game-roundup/">Q1 2025 Video Game Roundup</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY as they recap Q1 2025’s top video games.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:45 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/08/up-to-date-nintendo-switch-2/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:00:35 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5686 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Nintendo Switch 2.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/08/up-to-date-nintendo-switch-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/08/up-to-date-nintendo-switch-2/">Up To Date: Nintendo Switch 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Nintendo Switch 2.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:44 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/03/difficulty-in-video-games-2/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:00:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5680 <p>Join Bree, Edie, Charlie, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the different types of difficulty in video games.   Catch the latest episode on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/03/difficulty-in-video-games-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/03/difficulty-in-video-games-2/">Difficulty in video games</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Bree, Edie, Charlie, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss the different types of difficulty in video games.   Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:44 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/01/up-to-date-nintendo-direct-march-2025/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:00:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5682 <p>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.   Catch the latest episode... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/01/up-to-date-nintendo-direct-march-2025/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/04/01/up-to-date-nintendo-direct-march-2025/">Up To Date: Nintendo Direct (March 2025)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:41 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/27/licensed-music-in-video-games/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:00:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5672 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie, and Jake (aka Monster Mansion) in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss licensed music in video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/27/licensed-music-in-video-games/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/27/licensed-music-in-video-games/">Licensed music in video games</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie, and Jake (aka Monster Mansion) in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they discuss licensed music in video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 39:32 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/25/up-to-date-another-video-game-shutdown-and-new-game-projects/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:00:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5674 <p>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.   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/25/up-to-date-another-video-game-shutdown-and-new-game-projects/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/25/up-to-date-another-video-game-shutdown-and-new-game-projects/">Up To Date: Another video game shutdown and new project announcements</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:08 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/13/awesome-women-in-the-games-industry/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5660 <p>Join Bree, Lisa, Edie, and Charliein this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate the amazing women in gaming.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/13/awesome-women-in-the-games-industry/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/13/awesome-women-in-the-games-industry/">Awesome women in the games industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Bree, Lisa, Edie, and Charliein this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate the amazing women in gaming.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 51:59 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/11/up-to-date-rockstar-australia-and-sea-life-x-animal-crossing/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:00:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5659 <p>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.   Catch the latest episode on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/11/up-to-date-rockstar-australia-and-sea-life-x-animal-crossing/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/11/up-to-date-rockstar-australia-and-sea-life-x-animal-crossing/">Up To Date: Rockstar Australia and Sea Life x Animal Crossing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 51:37 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/06/checkpoints-gaming-journey/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:00:54 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5652 <p>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.   Catch the latest episode... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/06/checkpoints-gaming-journey/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/06/checkpoints-gaming-journey/">Checkpoint’s gaming journey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:18 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/04/up-to-date-latest-console-gaming-statistics/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:00:01 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5651 <p>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.   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/04/up-to-date-latest-console-gaming-statistics/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/03/04/up-to-date-latest-console-gaming-statistics/">Up To Date: Latest console gaming statistics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:56 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/27/mythology-in-gaming-part-3-chinese-persian-slavic-and-celtic/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:00:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5634 <p>Join Bree, Elliot, Luke, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they bring mythology back to the conversation.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/27/mythology-in-gaming-part-3-chinese-persian-slavic-and-celtic/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/27/mythology-in-gaming-part-3-chinese-persian-slavic-and-celtic/">Mythology in gaming part 3 – Chinese, Persian, Slavic, and Celtic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Bree, Elliot, Luke, and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they bring mythology back to the conversation.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:59 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/25/up-to-date-company-closures-lawsuits-and-other-gaming-news/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:00:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5636 <p>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.  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/25/up-to-date-company-closures-lawsuits-and-other-gaming-news/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/25/up-to-date-company-closures-lawsuits-and-other-gaming-news/">Up To Date: studio closures, lawsuits, and other gaming news</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.  ... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:48 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/20/video-game-relationships/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:00:37 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5635 <p>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.   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/20/video-game-relationships/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/20/video-game-relationships/">Video Game Relationships</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:01 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/18/up-to-date-playstations-state-of-play/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:00:54 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5633 <p>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.   Catch... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/18/up-to-date-playstations-state-of-play/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/18/up-to-date-playstations-state-of-play/">Up To Date: PlayStation’s State of Play</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:41 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/13/checkpoint-answers-your-gaming-questions/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5628 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, David, and Brie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they answer your gaming questions. Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a 1-Up to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/13/checkpoint-answers-your-gaming-questions/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/13/checkpoint-answers-your-gaming-questions/">Checkpoint answers your gaming questions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, David, and Brie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they answer your gaming questions. Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a 1-Up to... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:46 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/11/up-to-date-big-gaming-events-in-australia/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:39 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5626 <p>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.  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/11/up-to-date-big-gaming-events-in-australia/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/11/up-to-date-big-gaming-events-in-australia/">Up To Date: Big gaming events in Australia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.  ... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:02 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/06/2025-australian-made-game-showcase/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:00:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5618 <p>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.   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/06/2025-australian-made-game-showcase/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/06/2025-australian-made-game-showcase/">2025 Australian-made game showcase</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:50 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/04/up-to-date-bioware-restrucutures-and-ubisoft-layoffs/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5619 <p>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.   Catch... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/04/up-to-date-bioware-restrucutures-and-ubisoft-layoffs/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/02/04/up-to-date-bioware-restrucutures-and-ubisoft-layoffs/">Up To Date: BioWare restructures and Ubisoft layoffs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:07 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/30/2025-playstation-and-xbox-showcase/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5611 <p>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.   Catch the latest episode... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/30/2025-playstation-and-xbox-showcase/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/30/2025-playstation-and-xbox-showcase/">2025 PlayStation and Xbox showcase</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 56:29 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/28/up-to-date-xbox-developer-direct-2025-and-other-gaming-headlines/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5612 <p>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.   Catch the latest episode... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/28/up-to-date-xbox-developer-direct-2025-and-other-gaming-headlines/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/28/up-to-date-xbox-developer-direct-2025-and-other-gaming-headlines/">Up To Date: Xbox developer direct 2025 and other gaming headlines</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:59 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/23/nintendo-in-2025-and-the-nintendo-switch-2/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:00:41 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5603 <p>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.   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/23/nintendo-in-2025-and-the-nintendo-switch-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/23/nintendo-in-2025-and-the-nintendo-switch-2/">Nintendo in 2025… and the Nintendo Switch 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:21 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/21/up-to-date-nintendo-announces-the-switch-2/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5602 <p>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.  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/21/up-to-date-nintendo-announces-the-switch-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/21/up-to-date-nintendo-announces-the-switch-2/">Up To Date: Nintendo announces the Switch 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.  ... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:00 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/16/2025s-multiplatform-game-releases/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:00:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5595 <p>Join Elliot, David, Charlie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the upcoming multiplatform games in 2025.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/16/2025s-multiplatform-game-releases/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/16/2025s-multiplatform-game-releases/">2025’s multiplatform game releases</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, David, Charlie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the upcoming multiplatform games in 2025.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:01 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/14/up-to-date-the-gaming-news-at-ces-2025/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:55 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5593 <p>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.   Catch the latest episode... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/14/up-to-date-the-gaming-news-at-ces-2025/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/14/up-to-date-the-gaming-news-at-ces-2025/">Up To Date: The gaming news at CES 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:47 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/09/2025-gaming-new-year-resolutions-and-predictions/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:17 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5576 <p>Join Kolby, Charlie, Elliot, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they share their gaming new year resolutions and predictions.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/09/2025-gaming-new-year-resolutions-and-predictions/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/09/2025-gaming-new-year-resolutions-and-predictions/">2025 Gaming New Year Resolutions and Predictions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Kolby, Charlie, Elliot, and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they share their gaming new year resolutions and predictions.   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:18 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/07/up-to-date-the-2024-steam-awards/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:00:19 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5571 <p>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.   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/07/up-to-date-the-2024-steam-awards/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2025/01/07/up-to-date-the-2024-steam-awards/">Up To Date: The 2024 Steam Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:31 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/19/checkpoint-rewind-trivia-2024/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:00:17 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5566 <p>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.   Catch the latest episode on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/19/checkpoint-rewind-trivia-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/19/checkpoint-rewind-trivia-2024/">Checkpoint Rewind Trivia 2024!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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.   Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 56:10 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/17/up-to-date-the-game-awards-2024/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5564 <p>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!  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/17/up-to-date-the-game-awards-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/17/up-to-date-the-game-awards-2024/">Up To Date: The Game Awards 2024!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> 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!  ... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:23 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/12/checkpoints-game-of-the-year-2024/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:00:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5556 <p>Join Luke and the rest of the Checkpoint team in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they go over 2024’s Checkpoint Game of the Year!   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/12/checkpoints-game-of-the-year-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/12/checkpoints-game-of-the-year-2024/">Checkpoint’s Game of the Year 2024!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke and the rest of the Checkpoint team in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they go over 2024’s Checkpoint Game of the Year!   Catch the latest... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:17 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/10/up-to-date-the-end-of-dreamhack-melbourne-layoffs-and-more-gaming-news/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:00:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5554 <p>Join Luke and the rest of the Checkpoint team in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the end of Dreamhack Melbourne, layoffs, and more gaming news Catch... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/10/up-to-date-the-end-of-dreamhack-melbourne-layoffs-and-more-gaming-news/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/10/up-to-date-the-end-of-dreamhack-melbourne-layoffs-and-more-gaming-news/">Up To Date: The end of Dreamhack Melbourne, layoffs and more gaming news!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke and the rest of the Checkpoint team in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the end of Dreamhack Melbourne, layoffs, and more gaming news Catch... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:34 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/05/gamings-biggest-flops-and-controversies-of-2024/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:00:39 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5549 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team talks about the gaming’s biggest flops and controversies of 2024.   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/05/gamings-biggest-flops-and-controversies-of-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/05/gamings-biggest-flops-and-controversies-of-2024/">Gaming’s biggest flops and controversies of 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team talks about the gaming’s biggest flops and controversies of 2024.   Catch the latest... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:28 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/03/up-to-date-sonys-return-to-the-portable-console-market-and-more-gaming-news/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:00:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5544 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team discuss Sony’s potential return to the handheld console market and other gaming news!  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/03/up-to-date-sonys-return-to-the-portable-console-market-and-more-gaming-news/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/12/03/up-to-date-sonys-return-to-the-portable-console-market-and-more-gaming-news/">Up To Date: Sony’s return to the portable console market and more gaming news!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team discuss Sony’s potential return to the handheld console market and other gaming news!  ... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:39 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/28/checkpoints-game-of-the-year-2024-nominations/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:00:59 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5540 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie & Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team unveils their Game of the Year 2024 nominations!   Catch the latest episode on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/28/checkpoints-game-of-the-year-2024-nominations/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/28/checkpoints-game-of-the-year-2024-nominations/">Checkpoint’s Game of the Year 2024 Nominations!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie & Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team unveils their Game of the Year 2024 nominations!   Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:16 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/26/up-to-date-the-game-awards-2024-announces-this-years-nominees/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:00:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5537 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team chats The Game Award 2024 nominees, Sony acquiring FromSoftware, and much more gaming news!... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/26/up-to-date-the-game-awards-2024-announces-this-years-nominees/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/26/up-to-date-the-game-awards-2024-announces-this-years-nominees/">Up To Date: The Game Awards 2024 announces this year’s nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Doug in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where the team chats The Game Award 2024 nominees, Sony acquiring FromSoftware, and much more gaming news!... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:51 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/21/underrated-or-overrated/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:00:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5527 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they fight over which video games are over or underrated. Will the crew still be friends... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/21/underrated-or-overrated/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/21/underrated-or-overrated/">Underrated or overrated video games!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they fight over which video games are over or underrated. Will the crew still be friends... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:58 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/19/up-to-date-xbox-is-working-on-a-gaming-handheld-and-much-more-gaming-news/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:00:58 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5528 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Edie and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss how Xbox is working on a gaming handheld! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/19/up-to-date-xbox-is-working-on-a-gaming-handheld-and-much-more-gaming-news/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/19/up-to-date-xbox-is-working-on-a-gaming-handheld-and-much-more-gaming-news/">Up To Date: Xbox is working on a gaming handheld and much more gaming news!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Edie and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss how Xbox is working on a gaming handheld! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:25 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/14/comfort-gaming/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:00:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5515 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa and Omi in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the idea of comfort gaming. Different to “cosy” gaming, it’s the games we go... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/14/comfort-gaming/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/14/comfort-gaming/">Comfort Gaming</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa and Omi in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the idea of comfort gaming. Different to “cosy” gaming, it’s the games we go... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:40 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/12/up-to-date-the-nintendo-switch-2-will-be-backwards-compatible-and-more-gaming-news/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:00:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5516 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Omi and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the announcement that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible!   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/12/up-to-date-the-nintendo-switch-2-will-be-backwards-compatible-and-more-gaming-news/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/12/up-to-date-the-nintendo-switch-2-will-be-backwards-compatible-and-more-gaming-news/">Up To Date: The Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible and more gaming news!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Omi and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the announcement that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible!   Catch the... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:33 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/07/fantasy-vs-sci-fi-vs-post-apocalypse-vs-reality/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:09 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5511 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about some of our favorite video game settings!   Catch the latest episode... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/07/fantasy-vs-sci-fi-vs-post-apocalypse-vs-reality/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/07/fantasy-vs-sci-fi-vs-post-apocalypse-vs-reality/">Fantasy vs Sci-fi vs Post-Apocalypse vs Reality</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about some of our favorite video game settings!   Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:24 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/05/up-to-date-sony-is-shuttering-firewalk-studios-and-more/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:00:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5510 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Edie and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, Sony’s closure of Firewalk studios and much... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/05/up-to-date-sony-is-shuttering-firewalk-studios-and-more/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/11/05/up-to-date-sony-is-shuttering-firewalk-studios-and-more/">Up To Date: Sony is shuttering Firewalk studios and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Edie and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, Sony’s closure of Firewalk studios and much... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:29 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/31/we-chat-all-thing-kill-knight-pax-sxsw-with-ryan-mcmahon-from-playside-studios/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:00:24 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5498 <p>Join Elliot Luke and special guest Ryan McMahon from PlaySide Sudios in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about PlaySide’s KILL KNIGHT plus we chat about... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/31/we-chat-all-thing-kill-knight-pax-sxsw-with-ryan-mcmahon-from-playside-studios/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/31/we-chat-all-thing-kill-knight-pax-sxsw-with-ryan-mcmahon-from-playside-studios/">We chat all things KILL KNIGHT with Ryan McMahon from PlaySide Studios</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot Luke and special guest Ryan McMahon from PlaySide Sudios in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about PlaySide’s KILL KNIGHT plus we chat about... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:36 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/29/up-to-date-the-team-behind-prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-has-been-disbanded-and-more-gaming-news/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:00:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5499 <p>Join Elliot, Luke and special guest Ryan McMahon from PlaySide Studios in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including The... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/29/up-to-date-the-team-behind-prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-has-been-disbanded-and-more-gaming-news/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/29/up-to-date-the-team-behind-prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-has-been-disbanded-and-more-gaming-news/">Up To Date: The team behind Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded and more gaming news!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke and special guest Ryan McMahon from PlaySide Studios in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including The... LEARN MORE in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including The Day Before devs have cancelled their Kickstarter and much more!
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:03 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/24/checkpoints-big-pax-2024-wrap-up/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:00:52 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5491 <p>Join Kolby, Edie, Charlie and Lisa for this episode of Checkpoint on JOY as they chat about all the cool stuff they saw at PAX 2024!   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/24/checkpoints-big-pax-2024-wrap-up/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/24/checkpoints-big-pax-2024-wrap-up/">Checkpoint’s Big PAX 2024 Wrap-up!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Kolby, Edie, Charlie and Lisa for this episode of Checkpoint on JOY as they chat about all the cool stuff they saw at PAX 2024!   Catch the latest... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:28 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/22/up-to-date-hack-of-pokemon-developer/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:00:45 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5490 <p>Join Kolby, Edie, Charlie and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the big gaming news of the week including the huge Game Freak leak... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/22/up-to-date-hack-of-pokemon-developer/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/22/up-to-date-hack-of-pokemon-developer/">Up To Date: Hack of Pokémon developer Game Freak reveals franchise plans!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Kolby, Edie, Charlie and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the big gaming news of the week including the huge Game Freak leak... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:51 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/17/up-to-date-we-interview-aussie-game-devs-spoonful-of-wonder-copycat-and-toast-interactive-max-mustard/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:00:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5478 <p>Join Luke and Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they interview two Aussie game devs about their upcoming games!   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/17/up-to-date-we-interview-aussie-game-devs-spoonful-of-wonder-copycat-and-toast-interactive-max-mustard/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/17/up-to-date-we-interview-aussie-game-devs-spoonful-of-wonder-copycat-and-toast-interactive-max-mustard/">We interview Aussie game devs Spoonful of Wonder (Copycat) and Toast Interactive (Max Mustard)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke and Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they interview two Aussie game devs about their upcoming games!   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:53 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/15/up-to-date-the-steam-deck-is-coming-to-australia/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:00:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5479 <p>Join Luke and Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the big gaming news of the week including the Steam Deck is coming to Australia!... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/15/up-to-date-the-steam-deck-is-coming-to-australia/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/15/up-to-date-the-steam-deck-is-coming-to-australia/">Up To Date: The Steam Deck is coming to Australia!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke and Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the big gaming news of the week including the Steam Deck is coming to Australia!... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:40 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/10/topic-rita-pax-and-migw-with-sporktank-developer-martin-stradling/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:00:54 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5470 <p>Join Luke, David and Lisa for this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they speak to developer Martin Stradling ahead of his game, Rita, being involved in the PAX Aus... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/10/topic-rita-pax-and-migw-with-sporktank-developer-martin-stradling/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/10/topic-rita-pax-and-migw-with-sporktank-developer-martin-stradling/">Rita, PAX and MIGW with Sporktank developer Martin Stradling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, David and Lisa for this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they speak to developer Martin Stradling ahead of his game, Rita, being involved in the PAX Aus... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:39 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/10/frosty-games-fest-a-showcase-celebrating-australian-and-aotearoa-new-zealand-devs-is-coming-in-2025/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:00:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5469 <p>Join Luke, David, Lisa and special guest, game developer Martin Stradling in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we discuss the announcement of Frosty Games Fest – a showcase... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/10/frosty-games-fest-a-showcase-celebrating-australian-and-aotearoa-new-zealand-devs-is-coming-in-2025/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/10/frosty-games-fest-a-showcase-celebrating-australian-and-aotearoa-new-zealand-devs-is-coming-in-2025/">Frosty Games Fest – a showcase celebrating Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand devs is coming in 2025!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, David, Lisa and special guest, game developer Martin Stradling in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we discuss the announcement of Frosty Games Fest – a showcase... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:37 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/03/2024-quarter-3-wrap-up/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:00:18 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5465 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie as they reflect back on everything that happened in the gaming world in the third quarter of 2024! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/03/2024-quarter-3-wrap-up/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/03/2024-quarter-3-wrap-up/">2024 Quarter 3 Wrap up!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie as they reflect back on everything that happened in the gaming world in the third quarter of 2024! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 57:26 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/01/up-to-date-all-the-news-from-the-playstation-state-of-play/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5464 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including all the news from the Playstation... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/01/up-to-date-all-the-news-from-the-playstation-state-of-play/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/10/01/up-to-date-all-the-news-from-the-playstation-state-of-play/">Up To Date: All the news from the Playstation State of Play and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including all the news from the Playstation... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:27 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/26/melbourne-queer-games-festival/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:00:34 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5458 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and special guest Luke Miller in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about Melbourne’s queer games festival showcase! Catch the latest episode... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/26/melbourne-queer-games-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/26/melbourne-queer-games-festival/">Melbourne Queer Games Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and special guest Luke Miller in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about Melbourne’s queer games festival showcase! Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:09 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/24/up-to-date-nintendo-is-suing-palword-creator-and-more/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:00:28 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5457 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and special guest Luke Miller in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, such as Nintendo suing... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/24/up-to-date-nintendo-is-suing-palword-creator-and-more/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/24/up-to-date-nintendo-is-suing-palword-creator-and-more/">Up To Date: Nintendo is suing Palword creator and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and special guest Luke Miller in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, such as Nintendo suing... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:59 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/19/femininity-masculinity-and-androgyny-in-video-games/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:00:15 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5446 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Josefina and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss feminine, masculine and androgynes representations in video games!   Catch the latest episode on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/19/femininity-masculinity-and-androgyny-in-video-games/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/19/femininity-masculinity-and-androgyny-in-video-games/">Femininity, masculinity and androgyny in video games!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Josefina and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss feminine, masculine and androgynes representations in video games!   Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:43 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/17/playstation-5-pro-is-coming-in-november-2024/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:00:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5447 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Bree and special guest Josefina in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the PlayStation 5 Pro and more gaming layoffs. Catch the latest episode... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/17/playstation-5-pro-is-coming-in-november-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/17/playstation-5-pro-is-coming-in-november-2024/">Up to date: PlayStation 5 Pro is coming in November 2024!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Bree and special guest Josefina in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the PlayStation 5 Pro and more gaming layoffs. Catch the latest episode... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:45 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/12/action-adventure-video-game-tropes/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:00:25 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5440 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about the most common tropes we see in Action-Adventure video games! Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/12/action-adventure-video-game-tropes/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/12/action-adventure-video-game-tropes/">Action-Adventure Video Game Tropes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about the most common tropes we see in Action-Adventure video games! Catch the... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:28 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/10/up-to-date-concord-is-going-offline-after-just-two-weeks-and-more/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:00:50 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5439 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, such as Concord going offline after just... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/10/up-to-date-concord-is-going-offline-after-just-two-weeks-and-more/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/10/up-to-date-concord-is-going-offline-after-just-two-weeks-and-more/">Up To Date: Concord is going offline after just two weeks and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and Edie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, such as Concord going offline after just... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:32 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/05/tie-in-media-in-games/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:00:56 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5430 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Missy and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about tie-in media in gaming! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/05/tie-in-media-in-games/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/05/tie-in-media-in-games/">Tie-in media in games!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Missy and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about tie-in media in gaming! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 46:38 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/03/up-to-date-foamstars-is-now-a-free-to-play-game/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 21:00:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5426 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, David and Missy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, such as Foamstars is now a free-to-play... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/03/up-to-date-foamstars-is-now-a-free-to-play-game/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/03/up-to-date-foamstars-is-now-a-free-to-play-game/">Up To Date: Foamstars is now a free-to-play game!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, David and Missy in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, such as Foamstars is now a free-to-play... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:27 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/01/checkpoint-chats-with-teddy-dief-ofk-and-karrie-shirou-shao-pacific-drive/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:41:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5432 <p>Join Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint Intimates on JOY where he chats with two gaming legends – Teddy Dief (OFK) and Karrie (Shirou) Shao (Pacific Drive) before they arrive... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/01/checkpoint-chats-with-teddy-dief-ofk-and-karrie-shirou-shao-pacific-drive/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/09/01/checkpoint-chats-with-teddy-dief-ofk-and-karrie-shirou-shao-pacific-drive/">Checkpoint chats with Teddy Dief (OFK) and Karrie (Shirou) Shao (Pacific Drive)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot in this episode of Checkpoint Intimates on JOY where he chats with two gaming legends – Teddy Dief (OFK) and Karrie (Shirou) Shao (Pacific Drive) before they arrive... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 17:07 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/29/games-that-dont-exist-anymore/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 21:00:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5422 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa and Pedro in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss games that don’t exist anymore! This could be because of licensing, cancelling during development... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/29/games-that-dont-exist-anymore/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/29/games-that-dont-exist-anymore/">Games that don’t exist anymore</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Lisa and Pedro in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss games that don’t exist anymore! This could be because of licensing, cancelling during development... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:38 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/27/up-to-date-all-the-announcement-from-gamescom-2024/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:00:37 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5418 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Pedro and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the big announcements from Gamescom 2024!   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/27/up-to-date-all-the-announcement-from-gamescom-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/27/up-to-date-all-the-announcement-from-gamescom-2024/">Up To Date: All the announcements from Gamescom 2024!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Pedro and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the big announcements from Gamescom 2024!   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:52 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/22/office-fight-with-special-guests-from-fenix-studios/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:00:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5413 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and a group of special guests from Fenix Studios to discuss their new game, Office Fight! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a 1-Up... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/22/office-fight-with-special-guests-from-fenix-studios/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/22/office-fight-with-special-guests-from-fenix-studios/">Office Fight with special guests from Fenix Studios!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Charlie and a group of special guests from Fenix Studios to discuss their new game, Office Fight! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a 1-Up... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 50:40 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/20/up-to-date-tango-gameworks-saved-from-closure-by-krafton-acquisition-and-more/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:00:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5412 <p>Join Elliot, Luke and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including Tango Gameworks being saved from closure by... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/20/up-to-date-tango-gameworks-saved-from-closure-by-krafton-acquisition-and-more/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/20/up-to-date-tango-gameworks-saved-from-closure-by-krafton-acquisition-and-more/">Up To Date: Tango Gameworks saved from closure by Krafton acquisition and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including Tango Gameworks being saved from closure by... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:11 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/15/cheating-in-video-games/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:00:23 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5406 <p>Join David, Kolby, Bree and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss cheating in video games! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a 1-Up... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/15/cheating-in-video-games/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/15/cheating-in-video-games/">Cheating in video games!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join David, Kolby, Bree and Victor in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss cheating in video games! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a 1-Up... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:00 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/13/up-to-date-new-sega-games-premiering-at-gamescom-2024-along-with-a-new-unannounced-title/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:00:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5403 <p>Join David, Bree, Victor and Kody in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including what new announced SEGA game will... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/13/up-to-date-new-sega-games-premiering-at-gamescom-2024-along-with-a-new-unannounced-title/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/13/up-to-date-new-sega-games-premiering-at-gamescom-2024-along-with-a-new-unannounced-title/">Up To Date: New SEGA games premiering at Gamescom 2024 …along with a new unannounced title!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join David, Bree, Victor and Kody in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the gaming news of the week, including what new announced SEGA game will... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:35 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/08/niche-and-new/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:00:09 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5397 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Edie and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss what new genres have popped up over the last decade including the strange and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/08/niche-and-new/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/08/niche-and-new/">Niche & New – The newest/strangest genres</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Edie and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss what new genres have popped up over the last decade including the strange and... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:16 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/06/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced-2-2/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:00:17 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5396 <p>Join Luke, Elliot and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the fact that Mario and Sonic will no longer be at the Olympic Games and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/06/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced-2-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/06/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced-2-2/">Up to Date – Mario and Sonic will no longer be at the Olympic Games and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the fact that Mario and Sonic will no longer be at the Olympic Games and... LEARN MORE
 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:49 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/01/gaming-lifestyle-habit/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:00:09 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5386 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the ways video games motivate us to practice positive lifestyle habits.   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/01/gaming-lifestyle-habit/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/08/01/gaming-lifestyle-habit/">Gaming for lifestyle/habit forming</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the ways video games motivate us to practice positive lifestyle habits.   Catch the... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:25 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/30/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced-2/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:00:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5385 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the video game voice actors who are members of SAG-AFTRA officially going on strike... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/30/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/30/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced-2/">Up To Date: Video game voice actors going on strike and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Erielle and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the video game voice actors who are members of SAG-AFTRA officially going on strike... LEARN MORE
 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:55 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/25/common-gaming-levels-we-love-or-hate/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:00:03 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5379 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Bree and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss common gaming levels in video games!   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/25/common-gaming-levels-we-love-or-hate/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/25/common-gaming-levels-we-love-or-hate/">Common gaming levels we love (or hate!)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Bree and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss common gaming levels in video games!   Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:07 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/23/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:00:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5376 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Bree and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the winners of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase!   Catch the latest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/23/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/23/up-to-date-pax-aus-2024-indie-showcase-winners-announced/">Up To Date: PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase winners announced!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Bree and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the winners of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase!   Catch the latest... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:00 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/18/checkpoints-10th-birthday-trivia-show/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:00:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5371 <p>Join Luke, Elliot and a full cast of Checkpoint voices in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate our 10th birthday with another round of gaming trivia!  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/18/checkpoints-10th-birthday-trivia-show/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/18/checkpoints-10th-birthday-trivia-show/">Checkpoint’s 10th Birthday Trivia show!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot and a full cast of Checkpoint voices in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate our 10th birthday with another round of gaming trivia!  ... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:35 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/16/up-to-date-nine-entertainment-shuts-down-kotaku-australian-and-more/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:00:46 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5370 <p>Join Luke, Elliot and a full cast of Checkpoint voices in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Nine Entertainment’s decision to shut down Kotaku Australian and more!... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/16/up-to-date-nine-entertainment-shuts-down-kotaku-australian-and-more/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/16/up-to-date-nine-entertainment-shuts-down-kotaku-australian-and-more/">Up to Date: Nine Entertainment shuts down Kotaku Australian and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot and a full cast of Checkpoint voices in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss Nine Entertainment’s decision to shut down Kotaku Australian and more!... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:48 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/11/the-best-of-2024-in-gaming-so-far/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:00:28 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5360 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie and Omi in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the games they have loved in the first half of 2024!   Catch... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/11/the-best-of-2024-in-gaming-so-far/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/11/the-best-of-2024-in-gaming-so-far/">The best of 2024 in gaming so far!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Charlie and Omi in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss all the games they have loved in the first half of 2024!   Catch... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:31 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/09/up-to-date-man-arrested-for-carrying-six-inch-replica-of-legend-of-zelda-master-sword/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:00:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5265 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Omi and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the arrest of a man carrying a six-inch replica of Legend of Zelda Master... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/09/up-to-date-man-arrested-for-carrying-six-inch-replica-of-legend-of-zelda-master-sword/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/09/up-to-date-man-arrested-for-carrying-six-inch-replica-of-legend-of-zelda-master-sword/">Up To Date: Man arrested for carrying six-inch replica of Legend of Zelda Master Sword!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Omi and Charlie in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss the arrest of a man carrying a six-inch replica of Legend of Zelda Master... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:42 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/04/talking-dlc/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:00:19 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5354 <p>Join Elliot, Luke and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about video game DLC! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a 1-Up... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/04/talking-dlc/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/04/talking-dlc/">Talking DLC!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk all about video game DLC! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:   Giving a 1-Up... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:01 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/02/assassins-creed-remakes-and-more/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:00:57 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5353 <p>Join in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where Elliot, Luke and Lisa as they talk about all the big news of the week including Ubisoft working on Assassin’s Creed... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/02/assassins-creed-remakes-and-more/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/07/02/assassins-creed-remakes-and-more/">Up To Date: Ubisoft is working on Assassin’s Creed remakes and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where Elliot, Luke and Lisa as they talk about all the big news of the week including Ubisoft working on Assassin’s Creed... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 52:49 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/27/point-and-click-adventure-games/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:00:53 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5345 <p>Join Kody, Bree, Edie and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they deep dive into all things point and click adventure games! Catch the latest episode on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/27/point-and-click-adventure-games/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/27/point-and-click-adventure-games/">Point and click adventure games!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Kody, Bree, Edie and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they deep dive into all things point and click adventure games! Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 54:03 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/25/up-to-date-all-the-news-from-nintendo-direct-2024/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:00:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5344 <p>Join in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where Kody, David, Bree and Edie discuss all the announcements in the Nintendo Direct 2024! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/25/up-to-date-all-the-news-from-nintendo-direct-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/25/up-to-date-all-the-news-from-nintendo-direct-2024/">Up To Date: All the news from Nintendo Direct 2024!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where Kody, David, Bree and Edie discuss all the announcements in the Nintendo Direct 2024! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 1:03:53 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/21/interview-talking-avowed-and-legacy-with-obsidian-entertainment/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:00:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5339 <p>Join Luke, as he chats with special guests from Obsidian Entertainment all about Avowed, with Game Director Carrie Patel and Gameplay Director Gabe Paramo.   Catch the latest episode on... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/21/interview-talking-avowed-and-legacy-with-obsidian-entertainment/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/21/interview-talking-avowed-and-legacy-with-obsidian-entertainment/">Interview: Talking Avowed and legacy with Obsidian Entertainment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, as he chats with special guests from Obsidian Entertainment all about Avowed, with Game Director Carrie Patel and Gameplay Director Gabe Paramo.   Catch the latest episode on... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 21:13 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/20/summer-games-fest-recap-2024/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5332 <p>Join Luke, Edie, Charlie and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we talk about all the big news from this year’s Summer Games Fest   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/20/summer-games-fest-recap-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/20/summer-games-fest-recap-2024/">Summer Games Fest Recap 2024!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Edie, Charlie and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we talk about all the big news from this year’s Summer Games Fest   Catch the... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 55:02 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/18/up-to-date-the-announcement-of-an-indie-game-kart-racer-and-more/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:50:31 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5331 <p>Join Luke, Edie, Charlie and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we discuss more video game layoffs (as usual) and the announcement of an indie game kart... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/18/up-to-date-the-announcement-of-an-indie-game-kart-racer-and-more/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/18/up-to-date-the-announcement-of-an-indie-game-kart-racer-and-more/">Up to Date: The announcement of an indie game kart racer and more!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Edie, Charlie and David in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where we discuss more video game layoffs (as usual) and the announcement of an indie game kart... LEARN MORE  
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false 53:50 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/13/first-and-last-we-discuss-the-very-first-game-a-studio-created-vs-their-latest-publication/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:00:19 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5325 <p>Join Luke, Elliot, Doug and Erielle in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss how video game company’s first games are so drastically different to their most recent... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/13/first-and-last-we-discuss-the-very-first-game-a-studio-created-vs-their-latest-publication/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/13/first-and-last-we-discuss-the-very-first-game-a-studio-created-vs-their-latest-publication/">First and Last – We discuss the very first game a studio created vs. their latest publication!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot, Doug and Erielle in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss how video game company’s first games are so drastically different to their most recent... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/11/up-to-date-summer-games-fest-highlights/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5321 <p>Join Elliot, Luke, Doug and Erielle in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk through all the Summer Games Fest highlights! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/11/up-to-date-summer-games-fest-highlights/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/11/up-to-date-summer-games-fest-highlights/">Up To Date: Summer Games Fest highlights!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Elliot, Luke, Doug and Erielle in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk through all the Summer Games Fest highlights! Catch the latest episode on Spotify:  ... LEARN MORE Catch the latest episode on Spotify:


 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB full false https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/06/radiothon-2024/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:00:50 +0000 https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/?p=5316 <p>Join Luke, Elliot and the whole Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they get into the competitive spirit for another wild Radiothon episode!   Catch the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/06/radiothon-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint/2024/06/06/radiothon-2024/">Radiothon 2024!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/checkpoint">Checkpoint</a>.</p> Join Luke, Elliot and the whole Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they get into the competitive spirit for another wild Radiothon episode!   Catch the... LEARN MORE  
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