Checkpoint Reached

Checkpoint Reached #56

Sun, 10 May 2015 21:39:03 +0000

On this episode of Checkpoint Reached both Doug and Carbine talk at length about what they've been playing with a focus on the new re-release of State of Decay Year One Survival Edition on Xbox One.

Be sure if you have feedback you'd like read on the podcast to E-Mail the Checkpoint crew at letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in Order of Appearance

Regulator -- Clutch

Under Siege -- John Graves

Checkpoint Reached #55

Sun, 03 May 2015 23:14:33 +0000

This week Doug, Rola, and Carbine talk about a ton of games including: Bloodborne, Town of Salem, Hacked Pokemon ROMs, Mortal Kombat X, and fair bit more.

If you want a question read on the show E-Mail us at letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in Order of Appearance

Main Theme -- Micheal Wandmacher

Terror -- Michael Wand Macher

Checkpoint Presents: Game of Thrones #3

Fri, 01 May 2015 15:40:18 +0000

In this episode of Checkpoint Presents Doug and Carbine talk all about the third episode of Telltale's Game of thrones. Be sure to send us your thoughts about both the podcast and Telltale's series in general send us letters to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of apperance

Feral Love -- Chelsea Wolfe

The Humbling River -- Puscifer

Checkpoint Reached #54

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:09:41 +0000

This week on Checkpoint Reached the checkpoint crew talks about Hotline Miami 2, Dynasty Warriors 8, and a few other games. Then in the second segment they talk at length about the pros and cons of episodic games.

Music in Order of Appearance.

Get Found -- Bass Drum of Death

Silver Shank -- Brian Altano

Woke Up This Morning -- Alabama 3

Checkpoint Reached #53

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 02:38:51 +0000

This week Doug and Ryan discuss The Order 1886, The newest DLC for Shadow of Mordor, and Dragon Zenoverse. Then in the second segment they discuss game length and wether games can ever be too short too long. Be sure to send your letters to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Checkpoint Reached #52

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:21:39 +0000

On this weeks podcast Doug, Flav and Ryan talk at length about games they've been playing such as Gundam Breakers, Assassin's Creed Unity, and Diablo 3. Then in the second segment they talk about what historical settings they would love to see tackled in future games. You can E-mail us at letters@checkpointgames.ca to share your feedback or questions.

Music in Order of Appearance

Firestarter -- Torre Florim DE STAAT

Suburbs -- Arcade Fire

Die by the Blade -- Jesper Kyd

Checkpoint Presents: Game of Thrones a Telltale series #2

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:07:29 +0000

On the second episode of Checkpoint Games Presents Game of Thrones a Telltale series Doug and Ryan discuss episode 2 the Lost Lords. If you want to share how you've been playing through the series so far let Doug and Ryan know by emailing them at leters@checkpointgames.ca

Checkpoint Reached #51

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:42:10 +0000

On this week's episode Doug and Flav talk about what they've recently been playing covering such games as Dying Light, Diablo 3 and Heroes of The Storm. Then in the second segment Doug and Flav talk some more about what games their looking forward to in 2015.

Music in Order of Appearance

Tick of the Clock -- Chromatics

Hysteria -- Ceremony

It's Payday Mr. Jopeck -- Brian Altano

Checkpoint Reached #50

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 18:39:29 +0000

In a milestone episode Doug, Rola and Ryan talk at length about what they've been playing in the first segment. They cover such games as Saint's Row Re-Elected, Gat out of Hell, Far Cry 4, Dragon Age Inquistion, and a few others.

In the second segment the crew talks about what their looking forward to in 2015.

Music in order of appearance

Ghost -- Eden the Cat

Howl -- Beware of Darkness

1AM -- Brian Altano

Checkpoint Reached #49

Thu, 22 Jan 2015 23:05:37 +0000

On this episode of Checkpoint Reached Doug and Max talk at length about various games they've been playing including but limited to Crossy Road, Far Cry 4, Destiny: The Dark Below and a few others. Then in the second segment they talk all about when if ever Metal Gear Solid 5 is coming out.

Music in order of appearance

Metal Gear Solid 2 theme -- Harry Gregson Williams

Sixpack -- JEFF the brotherhood

Old Snake -- Harry Gregson Williams

Checkpoint Reached #48

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:13:38 +0000

On this episode Doug and Carbine talk about why they think so manny games this year were released buggy and broken. Then in the second segment they discuss the trend of game writers leaving they're publications and going it alone. You can email your thoughts on these topics and more to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Checkpoint presents: Game of Thrones a Telltale Series #1

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:29:43 +0000

Doug and Carbine discuss the first episode of Telltale's Game of Thrones adventure game series in depth. You can E-Mail your feedback and theories of what will happen in the Next episode to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Checkpoint Reached #47

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 03:11:19 +0000

On a very special podcast Doug, Rola and Carbine talk at length about the Gamer Gate controversy that has rocked the gaming community to it's core over the last few months. If you want to take part in the conversation be sure to send us a letter to letters@checkpointgames.ca. Also if you enjoyed this podcast be sure to tell a friend and subscribe.

Checkpoint Reached #46

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:46:28 +0000

This week Doug and Carbine talk about a ton of AAA games in the first segment including: Call of Duty Advanced Warfare and it's faster movement speed, Sunset Overdrive and it's fun attitude, Assassin's Creed Unity and it's technical problems, and how the Master Chief Collection is a fantastic value. Then in the second segment Doug and Carbine debate female representation in video games. If you want to join in on the conversation send us a letter to letters@checkpointgames.ca

All music this week was graciously supplied by Eden Rohatensky you can check her music out at: http://edenthecat.bandcamp.com/album/amateur

Checkpoint Reached #45

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:33:01 +0000

This week Doug and Max talk at length about a bunch of games including Max's love of Bayonetta 2, The Evil Within's uneven quality, Sunset Overdrive's fantastic tone, and a bit about the Vita's big AAA game of the year Freedom Wars. If you love or hate the show be sure to email your thoughts or confessions to letters@checkpointgames.ca

This week's music was supplied by Brian Altano check out his music at

http://misanthropealbum.com/

Checkpoint Reached #44

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:41:08 +0000

This week on Checkpoint Reached Doug and Carbine with October Releases and talk about, Shadow of Mordor, Alien Isolation, The Evil Within, and a few other games. Then in the second Segment they talk about how the gaming community could be more inclusive for every. If you want to take part in the conversation be sure to send us a letter to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Also the Checkpoint Crew is doing Extra Life this year to help raise money for the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto this weekend. So if you would like to donate to us or join our team for this weekend be sure to go to extralife.org and search for Checkpoint Games.

Extra life link click here

Checkpoint At The Movies: Alien

Sun, 05 Oct 2014 01:32:37 +0000

Welcome the first of the Checkpoint Crew's new movie podcast. In the this episode Carbine discuss Riddley Scott's space horror film Alien. If you want to join in the conversation be sure to send us an E-mail at letters@checkpontgames.ca

Free play: Enter the Mingleplayer

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 17:04:50 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of Free Play the super off topic podcast of CheckpointGames.ca where we talk about whatever with no set topic. So enjoy our first episode where Doug helps Kerman make an OK cupid profile.

Music in order of Apperance

Harlem -- New politcs

My Religion -- Troy Baker

Checkpoint Reached #43

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:39:53 +0000

This week on Checkpoint Reached we talk at length about Destiny, Gaming in college and Japan's problem with localizing games in a timely fashion.

This weeks music is from Brian Altano's fantastic Album Misanthrope you can and should pay him for it over at Misanthropealbum.com or itunes.

Checkpoint Reached #42

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:04:32 +0000

This week on Checkpoint Reached, the crew talks at lengths about the Metro Redux collection, their favourite games of last generation, and a few more; followed by a intense debate about whether or not shooters are all the same. Then in the second segment the Checkpoint Crew talk's about what upcoming games their most excited about.

Music in order of Appearance

Smugglers -- Gustavo Santolalla

Riptide -- Vance Joy

King and Lionheart -- Of Monsters and Men

Checkpoint Reached #41

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:08:29 +0000

Checkpoint Reached #40

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 02:11:03 +0000

This week on the podcast the Checkpoint Crew talk about a ton of different games including but not limited to X-Com Enemy Within, Mortal Kombat, Guilt Gear, Japanese MMOs, and a plethora of Vita games. Then in the second segment the Checkpoint Crew talks at length about their impressions of the Destiny Beta and what they hope the full holds when it's finally released in september.

Music in Order of Appearance

Young Men Dead -- The Black Angles

Brave New World -- Marty O'Donnell

Turbulence -- Steve Aoki & Laidback Luke

Checkpoint Reached: Emperor Flavius Returns

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:28:11 +0000

FLAV is back so we decided to record a short little podcast for you guys and it's filled with WW1 and 2 talk, how dentistry school is the ultimate time management sim, Smite, Diablo 3, and bit more. Also you can send us your listen e-mails to letters@checkpointgames.ca and maybe we'll read them on the podcast.

Music in Order of Appearance:

Genesis -- Justice

Three Women -- Jack White

Checkpoint Reached #39

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:08:12 +0000

This week the Checkpoint Crew talk about a ton of games such as, Tower fall Ascension, Valiant Hearts, Dead Space 3, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Blaze Blue, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes and a few more. Then in the second segment the crew talks all about Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes spoilers. If you want you letter read on the show be sure to email us at letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of Appearance:

Black Back Liquorice -- Jack White

Metal Gear Saga -- Harry Gregson Williams

Here's to you

Checkpoint Reached: Game of Thrones Special

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 21:40:11 +0000

On the Game of Thrones special, Doug and Carbine talk at length about season 4 of Game of Thrones. You can E-Mail us at letters@checkpointgames.ca with your comments, concerns, or confessions.

Music in Order of appearance

Main Title -- Ramin Djawadi

The Children -- Ramin Djawadi

The Rain's of Castamere -- Sigur Ros

Checkpoint Reached #38

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 05:24:52 +0000

This week Rola is back with the Checkpoint Crew to talk about some games including, Metal Gear Solid, Blaze Blue, Destiny, The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead, DMC and many more. Remember you can send us emails at letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in Order of Appearance

Feedback -- Steve Aoki

Nuclear -- Mike Oldfield

Lazaretto -- Jack White

Checkpoint Presents: Bioshock Infinite Episode #3

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 06:54:04 +0000

In this episode of Checkpoint Presents Bioshock Infinite, Doug and Max talk about the start of Emporia to the end of the game. In the next episode Doug and Max will cover Burial at se episode 1. You can E-mail Doug and Max at letters@checkpointgames.ca

Checkpoint Reached E3 2014 Sony Press Conference post game

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 03:56:59 +0000

In this episode, the E3 madness continues! Carbine, Doug and Max share their thoughts on the Sony Press confernce. Find out what hyped them up? What bored them to death? What may have their possible interest and what they were looking forward to. Stay uned for the Nintendo Press Conference!

Music in Order of apperance

Gin and Juice -- Snoop Dog

Taking over -- Favright

Checkpoint Reached E3 2014 -- Ubisoft Press Conference Post Game

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:38:43 +0000

In this Episode, Carbine, Doug & Max talk about Ubisoft's E3 press conference and the train wreck that Aisha Tylor. Find out which games the Checkponit Crew is hyped for, which games they lack interest in and which games, may fall under their realm of possibilty.

Music in order of Apperance

Feel Good Hit of the Summer -- Queens of the Ston eage

Every Body Wants to Rule the World -- Tears for fears

Checkpoint Reached E3 2014 Microsoft + EA Press Conferences

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 23:10:51 +0000

Today on the show Carbine, Doug and Max talk about E3 and Microsoft as well as EA's Press Cofernces! The E3 mayhem begins here! Stay tuned for Ubisoft, Sony & Nintendo's Press conferences!

Music in order of apperance

Bloodflood -- At-J

The Rain of Castamere

Checkpoint Reached #37

Sat, 31 May 2014 17:45:30 +0000

The Checkpoint Crew is back after their two week hiatus, to talk all about OUTLAST Whistleblower, Wolfenstein: The New Order and Watch Dogs. Then in the second segment they share their fun stories about covering Anime North last weekend. If you have something you want to share with the checkpoint crew be sure to send a letter to letters@checkpointgames.ca.

Music in order of appearance:

Fever -- The Black Keys

A stranger I remain -- Free Dominuez

Freak -- Steve Aoki

Checkpoint Presents: Bioshock Infinite #2

Thu, 08 May 2014 05:23:21 +0000

On This episode Doug and Max cover the start of Finkton all the way to the start of Emporia. The next episode will cover Emporia to the end of the main game. If you happened to miss the first episode or found the audio issues too overbearing you can jump in right here and join us with out a problem. Also all the audio issues have been fixed. Remember you can send us letters to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Checkpoint Reached #36

Tue, 06 May 2014 17:09:17 +0000

This week on Checkpoint Reached, the Checkpoint staff talks all about: X-Com, The Walking Dead, Cell Damage, and a few more games. Then in the second segment they talk at length about the death of Net Neutrality in the United States. Also remember you can write letters to the checkpoint games crew at letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of appearance

Rage the Night away -- Steve Aoki

Lions -- The Features

Heart Shaped Box (Acoustic) -- Dead Sara

Checkpoint Presents: Bioshock Infinite Episode #1

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 01:40:21 +0000

Welcome to the first of episode of Checkpoint Presents: Bioshock Infinite which will be a multipart Bioshock Infinite spoiler cast. Each episode will cover a different section of the game; this weeks episode covers the start of the game up to the start of Finkton. In next week's episode the Checkpoint crew will cover the Start of Finkton to the start of Emporia. If you want to send us feedback or your own theories while you play along send us a letter to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Checkpoint Reached #35

Sat, 19 Apr 2014 06:25:04 +0000

This week the Checkpoint Games crew talk about a ton about a ton of games this week including: Hitman Go, Burial at Sea episode 2, Strike Suit Zero, Gundam Wing Full boost and J-Stars extreme versus. In the second segment they talk at length about the dark side of the internet. Then in the Final segment they talk all about Captain America Winter solider and how it relates to the Marvel universe as a whole.

Music in Order of Appearance:

Die by the Drop -- The Dead Weather

Animals -- Martin Garrix

I Was Once a Loyal Lover -- Death Cab for Cutie

Tsunami -- DVBBS & Borgeous

Checkpoint Reached #34

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:44:40 +0000

This weeks the Checkpoint Games crew talks at length about Infamous Second Son, Ground Zeroes' issuses with how it portrays torture and J-Stars extreme versus. Then In the seond segement they talk about the rise of VR.

Music in order of Apperance:

Heart Shaped Box -- Dead Sara

Flashing Lights -- Kayne West

The Rookie -- The Chainsmokers

Checkpoint Reached #33

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:08:09 +0000

This week the Checkpoint Games Staff talk at length about Titianfall and how the smart pistol is super overpowered. Then they talk about Metal Gear Solid Ground Zeroes and if it's a smart direction for the series to take. In the Final Segment they talk about their favourite mech games.

Music in Order of Appearance

Between Us and them -- Moving Units

#Selfie -- The Chainsmokers

The Bear and the Maiden Fair -- Hold Steady

Checkpoint Reached #32

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 05:16:35 +0000

This week The Checkpoint Games staff talk about Thief at length followed by a broader discussion about stealth games as a whole and where they could go in future.

Music In Order of Appearance:

Come With Me Know -- KONGOS

Black -- Kari Kimmil

Get Found -- Bass Drum of Death

Checkpoint Reached #31

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 05:06:00 +0000

This week the Checkpoint Games staff talks at length about Bioshock, Gundam Capsule Fighter and many more games in the first segment. Then In the second segment they fall down a Game of Thrones whole and talk at length about what they want to happen in the fourth season. As well as what they would like to see from Game of Thrones in the video game space.

Music in Order of Appearance

Little Bribes -- Death Cab for Cutie

Main Theme -- Ramin Djawadi

Cities in Dust -- The EverLove

Checkpoint Reached #30

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:16:39 +0000

This week the Checkpoint Games staff talk at length about the novelist and a few others games in the first segment. In the second segment they talk at length about what games their most excited about in this year.

Music in order of appearance:

Sexyback -- Justin Timberlake

Pusher Lover Girl -- Justin Timberlake

Mirrors -- Justin Timberlake

Checkpoint Reached #29

Sun, 09 Feb 2014 03:52:53 +0000

This week the Checkpoint Games staff talk about a few games in the first segment which is derailed at the end with ton some movie and television talk. In the second segment in honour of the recent release of Outlast they have a lengthy discussion about horror games and what they would like to see come next.

Checkpoint Reached #28

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:09:31 +0000

In the first segment we talk about games including Tomb Raider, Age of Empires, Gundam Capsule Fighters as well as many others. Also in the first segment we a have a hearty conversation about Bioshock Infinite as well. In the second segment we talk at length about Nintendo and current position in the market place.

Harlem -- New Politics

Yin Yan -- USS

Black Betty -- Spiderbait

Checkpoint Reached #27

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 01:39:46 +0000

This week we talk about some games in the first segment we talk about some games including Republique, Infinity blade, some PS VITA games and finish off with some Gundam Wing talk. In the second segment we get political about the new FCC ruling in the United States as well as the Trans Pacific Partnership.

Music in order of Appearance:

Heartbroken, in Disrepair -- Dan Auerbach

Bullet With Butterfly Wings -- Smashing Pumpkins

No Waves -- FIDLAR

Checkpoint Presents: Half Life 2 part 1

Sun, 19 Jan 2014 01:28:01 +0000

Welcome to out first episode of our multipart Half Life 2 podcast series. where we talk about the start of the game to the end of Black Mesa East. In the next episode we're going to to be talking the start of Ravenholm to the end Nova Prospect.

Checkpoint Reached #26

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 05:27:05 +0000

We have a short episode this week but we found some time to talk to you guys about some video games. We talk at length about IOS games including Rebuplique and Infinity Blade. Then we conclude with some Vita games. Also keep an eye out for the start of our half life 2 series later this week.

Checkpoint Reached #25

Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:18:14 +0000

Welcome to our belated christmas special in the first segment we talk a ton about all kinds of games including Path of Exile and a ton of Vita games as well. Then in a second and very lengthy segment we celebrate Christmas the only way we know how by playing a ton of Cards Against Humanity.

All Music in the Breaks is from Barenaked for The Holidays by The Barenaked Ladies

Checkpoint Reached #24

Sun, 15 Dec 2013 04:54:33 +0000

Hey guys this week this week we talk a bunch about games in the first segment with Carbine and Flav getting all PC heavy in talking about path of Exile and Korean MMOs. Then we talk more about Battlefield and Zelda to close out the first segment. In the second segment we talk at length about the current You Tube copyright fiasco.

and remember you can e-mail us at letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of appearance

Livin' My Love (Feat LMFAO -- Steve Aoki

Get of My Ghost Train -- Blood Red Shoes

Dial Tone -- Brain Altano

Checkpoint Reached #23

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 02:52:23 +0000

This week we have a super long podcast for you guys this week. In the first segment we talk a ton about Pokemon, Battlefield and some other stuff. Then in the second segment we talk about what we think what Nintendo has to do to survive this generation.

Music in order of appearance:

The Game has Changed -- Daft Punk

Black Sheep -- Gin Wigmore

Stubborn Love -- The Lumineers

Checkpoint Reached #22

Sat, 23 Nov 2013 01:12:06 +0000

This week we talk about Playstation 4 games and a whole bunch of others including the last of us. Then in the second segment we move on to Blizzcon and weather or not grinding is good or bad game design.

Music in order of appearance

Red Light Green Light -- Dune Rats

Smugglers -- Gustavo Santaolalla

Seven Devils -- Florence + The Machine

Checkpoint Games Presents: Knights of the Old Republic #7

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:44:48 +0000

In the final episode we wrap up our in depth series on knights of the old republic and on our thoughts on the end of the game.

Music in order of appearance

Duel of Fates -- John Williams

Cantina Band -- John Williams

Checkpoint Reached #21

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:01:11 +0000

This week we talk about Assassin's Creed 4, Beyond Two Souls, Call of Duty Ghosts and the newest WWE game. In the second segment we talk all about the you tube music awards in all their lack of glory

Music in Order of Appearance

Tornado -- Tiesto & Steve Aoki

Heartsink -- Pulled Apart By Horses

On Fire -- Loon Lake

Checkpoint Reached #20

Sun, 27 Oct 2013 02:15:32 +0000

This week we have an extra long show for you guys we talk at length about beyond two souls, Deus ex, splinter cell and much more in the games section. Then in segment two we talk about some our most recent comments on one of our reviews. In the last segment we talk about what we think might happen if Capcom goes under. You can send us your letters at letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of appearance

Damini -- USS

Believe in me -- Sloan

The Heinrich Maneuver -- Interpol

Wrong -- Depeche Mode

Checkpoint Reached #19

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 01:40:00 +0000

This week we talk about Pokemon X and Y, The wolf among us, Bioshock Clash in the Clouds, Grand theft Auto Online and many more. Then in the second segment we discuss if digital media is the future of games.

Music in Order Of Appearance

Nine is God -- Wavves

Fury oh Fury -- Nico Vega

The Old Apartment -- Barenaked Ladies

Checkpoint Reached #18

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 21:39:43 +0000

We're back bitches albeit with a shorter show this week as the same logistical issues that prevented last weeks show still exist. This week we talk about Grand Theft Auto Online, Pokemon X and Y, Malicious Rebirth as well as smite and Death Cargo. Also you can join our Checkpoint Games GTA online crew if you so desire.

Music in order of Appearance

Woke up this Morning (Detroit Mix) -- Alabama 3

Counting Stars -- One Republic

Sorry no checkpoint Reached this week.

Sun, 06 Oct 2013 15:57:13 +0000

Despite our best efforts things conspired at the last minute that prevented us from recording a podcast this week. Don't fret though we plan to come back next week better then ever and maybe even finish off our KOTOR presents podcast and have Flav join from Romania. We have every intention to get you guys a show next week also maybe even a GTA 5 review.

Checkpoint Reached #17

Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:49:00 +0000

This week we go on at length about Dead Space, Donkey Kong and Mario 64 as well as Tales of the Abyss. In the second segment we spoil the ever living hell out GTA 5.

Music in Order of Appearance

Welcome to Los Santos -- The Music of Grand Theft Auto V

Don't Come Close -- The Music of Grand Theft Auto V

The Set Up -- The Music of Grand Theft Auto V

Checkpoint Reached #16

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 02:37:37 +0000

This week we talk about some Vita games, some TGS news such as the new Vita and Vita TV. Then in the second Segment We talk about Everything Grand Theft Auto 5 so give us a listen in between stealing cars.

Music in Order of Apperance

Cocaine -- FIDLAR

Kick Out The Epic Motherf**ker (Vocal Version) -- Dada Life

Tears -- HEALTH

Checkpoint Reached #15

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:26:53 +0000

This week we talk about some games including Killzone Mercenary, Gone Home, Duels of The Planes Walkers and Assassin's Creed 3. Then in the Second segment on Grand Theft Auto eve we talk all about what we think of Open world games and where they can go.

Love is Blindness -- Jack White

Soviet Connection (Theme of Grand Theft Auto IV) -- The Music of Grand Theft Auto IV

Bridge to Nowhere -- Sam Roberts

Checkpoint Reached #14

Sun, 08 Sep 2013 05:32:06 +0000

This week's show is the short one we talk a little bit about games in the first segment then in the second segment in we talk about getting into anime.

Music in Order of Appearance

Gangsta Gangsta -- N.W.A

The Happy Song -- Poets of The Fall

Combat Baby -- Metric

Checkpoint Reached #13

Sat, 31 Aug 2013 05:36:40 +0000

This week we are talk about enough games to make you're head spin including Splinter Cell Black list, The Tales Games, Pay Day 2, Kill Zone Mercenary, Smite, J stars, and many more. Then In the second segment Carbine does on of his famous Rants then we finish off with cards against humanity.

Music in order of Appearance

Heart-Shaped Box -- Nirvana

Riot -- Three Days Grace

Riot in The City -- White Light Parade

I Know -- Barenaked Ladies

Checkpoint Games Presents: Knights of The Old Republic #6

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:59:03 +0000

This week we all talk about Korriban and next week will be talking all about the end of the game. You can send all your e mails to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of appearance

Korriban -- Jeremey Soule

School's Out -- Alice Cooper

Checkpoint Reached #12

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 05:05:11 +0000

This week we talk about Dishonored The Brigmore Witches, Smite, Hitman Absolution, Max Payne 3, Open Me, A.C.E. 2, Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories, Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Final Fantasy Dissida Doudecium, God Eater Burst and Shadow Warrior. Then we go onto talk about cyber bulling in the gaming industry.

Music in order of appearance

Howl -- Beware of Darkness

No Church in the Wild -- Kayne West & JAY Z

A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got) -- Fergie, Q-Tip & GoonRock

Checkpoint Presents: Knights of The old Republic # 5

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 06:34:24 +0000

This week we talk all about Mannan and the Leviathan in a extra long double feature this week. Next week we will talk about Korriban. You can send your feedback to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of aperance

Altho city -- Jeremy Soule

Black Skinhead -- Kanye west

Darth Malik Jeremy Soule

Checkpoint Reached #11

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 19:06:00 +0000

This week we have the whole cast talk about Deus ex Human Revolution, Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Candy Crash, Another Century's Episode 1 -3, Toukiden, J Stars VS, Metal Gear Solid, Bleach Blade Battlers and more. Then in the second segment we each talk about game seires we'd like to see brought back or die in a fire.

Music in order of Apperance

To Old to Die young -- Brother Dege (AKA Dege Legg)

Hold on -- Alabama Shakes

Submarines -- The Lumineers

Checkpoint Games Presents: Knights of the Old Republic #4

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 22:08:20 +0000

This week we talk all about Kayyshic and it's really tall trees next week we will be talking all about Mannan.

Songs in Order of Appearance

The Shadow Lands

Unchained (The Payback/Untouchable) -- James Brown and 2Pac

Checkpoint Reached #10

Sun, 28 Jul 2013 04:06:40 +0000

This week we talk about a lot video games including Shadowrun Returns, Crysis, Smite, No More Heroes Paradise, Marvel Versus SNK 3 and we talk about Dynasty Warriors 8 for almost twenty minutes, In the second segment with more and more games having religion as a key theme we thought it was fitting to a have a conversations on our views about religion. You can email your thoughts and views to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of appearance

This is the Best -- USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker)

No Heaven -- Champion

Everlasting Light -- The Black Keys

Checkpoint Presents: Knights of Old Republic #3

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:59:32 +0000

This week we talk all about Tattooine and next week we'll talk all about Kayyshic. You can email mail you questions or KOTOR stories to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in order of Apperance

Mos Eisley Spaceport -- John Williams

Cantiana Band -- John Williams

Checkpoint Reached #9

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 05:25:53 +0000

This week we talk about Metal Gear Solid on Vita, Meta Gear Revengance, Saints Row the third, Dues ex human revolution, Drive San Francisco, Dynasty Warriors, King of Fighters, KOTOR on IPad, Infinity blade, Dishonoured and smite.

Then in the second segment we have one of Carbines famous rants then we talk in depth about game prices and if lowering not raising prices might help publishers be more successful.

In the final segment we talk all about the recent GTA V and AC 4 trailers

Music in Order of Appearance

Smooth Sailing -- Queens of The Stone Age

Fall Into place -- Apartment

Derezzed (Remixed by The Glitch Mob) -- Daft Punk & The Glitch Mob

Tick of the Clock (Film Edit) -- Chromatics

Checkpoint Games Presents: The Last of Us

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 05:11:04 +0000

On a special episode we talk all about The Last of Us in depth from start to finish with special guests Max Elliot and Nick Hahnemann.

Music in order of Appearance

The Last of Us -- Gustavo Santaolalla

The Choice -- Gustavo Santaolalla

Checkpoint Games Presents: Knights of The Old Republic #2

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:43:00 +0000

This week we talk all about Dantoonie next week we will be talking Tatoonie. You can E-mail any of your feedback or thoughts on the game so far to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in Order of Appernace

Duel of Fates -- John Williams

Imperial March -- Dan Joehanson

Checkpoint Games Presents: Alan Wake #3

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 05:18:29 +0000

This episode we cover episode 3 of Alan Wake and Flav has even more theories

End credits song

Up jumped the Devil -- Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

Checkpoint Reached #8

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 05:02:00 +0000

This week we talk about Star Wars: The Old Republic, Hotline Miami, Metal Gear Solid HD collection, Duels of the Planes Walkers 2014, torchlight 2, Zelda Ocarina of Time and Donkey Kong 64 then we go on to talk about violence and games.

FYI: There were two factual errors in our podcast sadly I didn't catch it until it was too late to edit the file. Mackenzie King was one of Canada's Prime ministers it was William Lyon Mackenzie who was in involved in the Upper Canada Rebellion. Also we meant to say Libya instead of lebanon when mentioning the Arab Spring.

Music in order of appearance

Electric Avenue -- Skindred

Keepin' it Real -- Barenaked Ladies

Checkpoint Reached #7

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:08:41 +0000

This week we talk about: State of Decay, Blaze Blue, Driver San Francisco, X-Men Origins Wolverine, Super house of Dead Ninjas and The Last of Us. Then we move on to talk about what we liked that were shown at this years E3.

Music in Order of Appearance

I Sat by the Ocean -- Queens of the Stone age

Viking Death March -- Billy Talent

How You Like me now -- The heavy

Checkpoint Presents: Alan Wake #2

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:16:44 +0000

This week we talk about episode two of Alan Wake; Flaviu has some more theories about where the game is going and I talk more about how hard nightmare mode is. You can email us at letters@checkpointgames.ca or leave a comment at the end of this every podcast no spoilers please.

Checkpoint Games Presents: Knights of Old Republic #1

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:13:36 +0000

We start our podcast series for Knights of old republic series in this episode we talk about the start of the game up to the Tairs next week we will be playig to the of Dantoonie next. You can email us at letters@checkpiontgames.ca or leave a commnet on the podcast pagge

Checkpoint Games Presents: Alan Wake #1

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:51:19 +0000

In this episode we start off our Alan Wake podcast series with our dissection of the first episode of Alan Wake. If you want to join in and let us know what you think send us an email at letters@checkpointgames.ca

End Credis Music

In Dreams -- Roy Orbison

Checkpoint Reached #6

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:26:00 +0000

This Week we talk about games for a little bit but the the main focus of the podcast is all about Fast and Furious 6 due the lack of new games and our focus on the upcoming Alan wake podcast series.

Music in Order of Aperence

Tessalate - Alt J

We own it - 2 Chainz Wiz Khalifa

Fast Five Suite - Brain Tyler

Checkpoint Reached #5

Mon, 27 May 2013 03:20:00 +0000

This week we Talk about Alan wake, Rachet and Clank Full Frontal Assult, Plants versus Zombies, Quiz games, Guilty Gear, Eastern Promises, Duels of the planes walkers 2013 and Age of Wonders. Then we move on to talk all about the Xbox One all the time.

You can send any listner questions or feed back to letters@checkpointgames.ca

Music in Order of Aperance

San Francisco -- The Mowgli's

The Sound of Madness -- Shinedown

Modern World -- Wolf Parade.

Checkpoint Reached #4

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:34:00 +0000

This week in the first segment we talk about Legend of Dragoon, Anime stuff, Assiassin Creed, Rum, Naruto Ninja Storm, Final Hallway 13, God of War, Killzone Mercinaries, Smite, Just Cause 2, Castlevainia Lords of Shadow Metro Last Light, Dust 514. The second segment we talk about the Nintendo let's play Controversy complete with a rant from Carbine. Then in the last segment we talk about games you love or hate including Dynasty Warriors and first Person shooters. HAPPY VICTORIA DAY

Gold on the Ceiling - The Black Keys

The Legend of Zelda (remix) - Zed

Decisions, Decisons - Rrecord Dpeartment

Nowhere With You - Joel Plaskett Emergency

Checkpoint Reached #3

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:38:00 +0000

This week talk about Soul Sacrafice, Dead or Alive 5 plus, Playstion All stars, Metro Last light and some other shit. Then we move on to what makes a nerd a nerd what that word means, all with our new podcast member

Music in order of apprence

Rage Valley - Knife Party

I Disappear - The Faint

Sleep Now in the Fire - Rage Agaisnt the Machine

Checkpoint Reached 2

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:30:00 +0000

We're back with our second podcast this one is a shorty we talk about Star Command, Eternal Legacy, Soul Sacrifice and a bit more. Then we move into talking about our favorite Lucas Arts video games and what we would like to see done with the Star Wars video games in the future.

Music in order of appearance

Waters of Nazareth - Justice

Get Luck - Daft Punk

Beast - Nico Vega

Checkpoint Reached #!

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:29:00 +0000

Our first ever podcast for your listening pleasure we crap on Final Fantasy 13 for ten minutes then talk about Company of heroes, Dishonoured and Gears of War and in the second segment we talk about DRM and Consoles versus PCs

Music in order of Appearance

Power - Kayne West

Heartbeats - Grum

People - AWOLNATION