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 FeedMonday, March 18th 2019 feat Hungrybox of Team Liquid
We are joined by Hungrybox, one of the Smash Gods! We also talk about a recent esports episodes of the Simpsons and what we did over the weekend, Plus, we start this years Checkpoint Hall of Fame contest!
Friday, March 15th 2019
As tons of news breaks just before the weekend, Joe brings us a another full news update. Plus, Norris runs down Final Round for us.
Thursday, March 14th 2019 - feat oFAB of CLTX Gaming
On today's show: we'll check in with Joe at the news desk to get the latest headlines from the world of gaming and esports. The Checkpoint crew sits down with oFAB, starting Point Gaurd for CLTX Gaming about the coming season of NBA 2k League. And Aldi, yes the food company Aldi, has formed a…
Wednesday, March 13th 2019
We cover the big updates in major esports leagues such as the National PUBG League, The NALCS, Overwatch League and the World Electronic Sports Game Tournament. We also read your answer to who is your favorite female gaming personality.
Tuesday, March 12th 2019
Sarahscopic runs us through the biggest headlines in the gaming and esports industries. Plus, Joe brings back the Name That Price game, this time from Craiglists Chicago.
Monday, March 11th 2019
Today on Checkpoint XP Daily - the crew shares their thoughts on how quickly Respawn needs to act to take full advantage of APEX Legends' popularity. Plus, a Dutch TV program has called into question whether or not Twitch streamers are responsible for who donates to them - are they right? And the crew shares…
Friday, March 8th 2019
For International Women's Day we invite our Producer Christine to talk with us about women in esports. We also talk about what directors we would like to direct video game adaptations.
Thursday, March 7th 2019
Joe takes us through the most recent headlines in gaming. Plus, Team Liquid swaps their Call of Duty team over to APEX Legends and Nintendo has one of its mobile games tone down its microtransactions.
Wednesday, March 6th 2019
The competition in the NALCS, NPL and OWL is heating up. We talk about the biggest stories in each league. Plus, we talk with Noah Smith of the Washington Post about Madden. Lastly, we ask our followers if they could hang out with one gaming personality who would it be?
Tuesday, March 5th 2019
Sarah rejoins the crew for the latest headlines in esports and gaming. Plus, we talk about the new Game of Thrones trailer regardless of what corporate says.
Monday, March 4th 2019
Are games like Anthem, Fallout 76 and Destiny coming out in half-finished state the new normal for the video game industry? Plus, the crew discusses what they did with their weekend and dissect Esquire's Top 10 Video Games of all time.
Friday, March 1st 2019
After a hoax video of Momo has made the rounds we talk about internet hoaxes and the real dangers that still exist. Plus, we give our own predictions for this years E3 way to soon!
Thursday, February 28th 2019
Joe is back at the news desk for today with the latest in gaming. Plus, we decide to build a list of the best boss battles in gaming. Then we round out the show with a special FGC version of Reset the Bracket.
Wednesday, February 27th 2019
We break down the latest results from the League Championship Series, National PUBG League, Overwatch League and the Fighting Game Community. Plus, we asked our social media followers about their hardest boss battles.
Tuesday, February 26th 2019
Sarahscopic takes us through the biggest headlines in both gaming and esports. Plus, Joe has a new game that tests the crews trivia knowledge .
Monday, February 25th 2019
The Checkpoint Crew walks you through what their weekend looked like, including Frostbite 2019. With Anthem's release, they also discuss the direction of the current industry trends and where that might lead. Lastly, Comcast and SK Telecom are partnering up to make an even bigger splash in the esports world.
Friday, February 22nd 2019
Joe leads us through another segment of Reset the Bracket. We talk about a few things you might ask of you're new into esports. Plus, the latest headlines in gaming and the Fortnite World Cup.
Friday, February 23rd 2019
Joe leads us through another segment of Reset the Bracket. We talk about a few things you might ask of you're new into esports. Plus, the latest headlines in gaming and the Fortnite World Cup.
Thursday, February 21st 2019
Joe takes us through another top 25 list this time with the best villians in gaming. We also talk about if esports are ready for sports rivalries. Plus, what's coming out next month in gaming?
Wednesday, February 20th 2019
Joe brings back the Name That Price Game, but with a very interesting twist. Plus, we asked our social media what genre of game would they pick if it was the only game they could ever play.
Tuesday, February 19th 2019
Today we take a look at the latest headlines in the esports and gaming scenes. Plus, we catch up with the NA League Championship results, the latest in National PUBG League and Overwatch League 2019 debut.
Friday, February 15th 2019
After reporting a record breaking year in profits to investors Activision Blizzard proceeded to layoff 8% of its work force. We talk about the fallout as well as other headlines in the gaming and esports industry.
Thursday, February 14th 2019
There is a lot to keep up with in the esports scene, so we help keep you informed with Reset the Bracket. Plus, Nintendo held a Direct with tons of new information. Plus, Norris brings us an exclusive interview from the OWL caster team.
Wednesday, February 13th 2019
Only a day away from the new season, we talk about Overwatch League and some of the expectations we have. Plus, we talk to the events coordinator for Frostbite 2019. Finally, in honor of Black History Month we asked our listeners who their favorite black esports or gaming personality is.
Tuesday, February 12th 2019
We are joined as always by Sarahscopic to go over the latest in the gaming and esports industry. Plus, we discuss what happened with the OWL's community countdown, or the pre-season that wasn't really a pre-season.