Checkpoint XP is the first nationally syndicated radio show for esports and video games. The Checkpoint XP: Daily Podcast is the Monday - Friday recordings that comprise the national show - plus additional conversations every single day! Catch up on the latest esports and gaming news with Nate, Robbie, Norris and Joe.
Checkpoint XP Daily
Podcast FeedTuesday, May 14th 2019
Sarahcopic brings us the latest breaking headlines in the world of both esports and gaming news. This includes WoW Classics release date and the future of Optic Gaming.
Monday, May 13th 2019 feat. Matt Edelman of Super League Gaming
The crew talk about what they did over Mother's Day weekend. They also guess the top 25 highest grossing video game movies of all time and talk to Matt Edelman of Super League Gaming.
Friday, May 10th 2019
Joe catches up on the biggest headlines to lead us into the weekend. Plus, with Mother's Day this week we talk about the lack of moms in video games. We also talk about Sony's Latest 'State of Play'.
Thursday, May 9th 2019
With E3 less than a month away we now have a full schedule of the showcases we can expect. We talk about what it'll take to earn the Checkpoint seal of approval. Plus, some rumors are suggesting major changes could be hitting the professional Overwatch scene.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019
News has broke that a new bill is being proposed by the Government that would potentially ban or prohibit loot boxes and micro-transactions. We talk about what this means and what comes next. Plus, what boss fight was harder than the final boss of the game? We check in with our social media followers.
Tuesday, May 7th 2019
Sarahscopic once again brings us the latest headlines in both the gaming and esports industries. Among them Riot makes headlines in both and for two very different reasons.
Monday, May 6th 2019
The crew catches you up on what they did over the weekend, it involved way to much adulting. Plus, we bring you the latest headlines for the major esports league including; PUBG, the FGC and Overwatch. Finally, Joe brings back The Last Word.
Friday, May 4th 2019
Joe brings us up to date on the latest news from the gaming and esports industries. We also take a look at Microsofts 'acceptable' trash talk and talk about an "adult game" that may change the game.
Thursday, May 2nd 2019
Joe takes us through the latest news headlines in gaming and esports. We also talk about the development of Star Citizen thanks to a Forbes article. Plus, Ronda Rousey's performance in Mortal Kombat 11 comes under fire.
Wednesday, May 1st 2019
Nintendo and Microsoft have started to work together in some limited capacity in the past months. We discuss what a future partnership of these two companies could look like. We also ask our social media what is the most important aspect of a single player game.
Tuesday, April 30th 2019
Sarah runs us through the latest headlines in Gaming and Esports. Plus, we talk about the trainwreck that is the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie.
Monday, April 29th 2019
The guys start by talking about the Overwatch League Homestand Weekend. As well as what they did with their own weekends. Plus, could the industry be moving away from single player games?
Friday, April 26th 2019
Joe helps us make our way through some breaking headlines for the weekend. Plus, we play a new game called Bold Takes and discuss the best battles every conceived.
Checkpoint XP Daily - Thursday, April 25th 2019
Joe walks us through the new headlines coming into the weekend. Plus, Blizzard also releases a new workshop mode and we look ahead to the next month in gaming.
Wednesday, April 24th 2019 feat Chris Hopper, Head of Esports at Riot Games
Norris and Joe got to sit down and speak with Chris Hopper head of esports for Riot Games. We also ask our social media following how much money they've spent on microtransactions.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2019
Sarahscopic joins us for the latest in gaming news and esports news headlines. Plus, we break down the results of the National PUBG League, Overwatch League and League Mid-Season Invitational.
Monday, April 22nd 2019
The crew talk about what they did over Easter weekend. Plus, Norris breaks down the good and bad about the Street Fighter League. And with Avengers Endgame mere days away, we decided to rank the MCU movies.
Thursday, April 18th 2019
Joe walks us through some of the big headlines emerging this weekend in gaming and esports. Plus, we list the top 10 handhelds worse than the GameBoy. Finally, in preparation for Avengers Endgame, we theorize how it all goes down
Wednesday, April 17th 2019
Sony has recently changes their guidelines on sexual content on their platform. What are they trying to achieve and is it working? Plus, we ask our social media followers about their saddest moment in video games.
Tuesday, April 16th 2019
Sarahscopic joins us to bring us up to speed on all the gaming headlines and esports results in the industry. Plus, we cover what's been going on in the League scene and the Overwatch League.
Monday, April 15th 2019
This weekend saw the release of two Star Wars trailers, one movie and one game. The crew shares what was going on in their weekend. Plus, a list of the top 15 characters who will absolutely die in Game of Thrones.
Friday, April 12th 2019 Live from NAB 2019
It's Checkpoint XP's final day of interviews from NAB 2019. We'll hear from some of the streamers present on the floor of NAB 2019. We'll hear from two members of SODMG streamer Keem and recording artist So Gaudy. Joe and Norris sit down with Monsoon with World's Best Gaming whi won the APEX Legends tournament…
Thursday, April 11th 2019 Live from NAB 2019
Joe and Norris have been out at NAB all week long gathering interviews from movers and shakers in the industry. Today features three interviews from major behind the scenes tech companies and streamers. Plus, we had on the legend himself, one of the first esports pioneers, Fatal1ty.