On the latest episode of Checkpoint Chat, we've had out Nintendo Switch 2 consoles for over a month now and have a lot to say about its design, some pitfalls, and the value of Mario Kart World. Then it's off to Australia and its tar spider-infested forests in Death Stranding 2, all the feels we felt at the end of Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, and the enduring pull of Elden Ring Nightrein.

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Why is networking so complicated???
00:11:45​ - So, is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth getting right now?
00:45:03 - Death Stranding 2 is all about the vibes
01:11:36 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 remains a GOTY frontrunner
01:20:43 - Elden Ring Nightreign is real good

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It's a big week this week on Checkpoint Chat, with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, a brand new Mario Kart, and the new satisfying clicks of a Joy-Con. There's also loads of other games to talk about, like Elden Ring Nightreign, Blue Prince, and a bunch of upcoming titles such as Resident Evil Requiem from Summer Game Fest.

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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00​ - Resident Evil Games Fest
00:24:15​ - What are we seeing at the Xbox showcase
00:32:53 - We have the Nintendo Switch 2!
01:02:35 - Blue Prince is unbelievably good
01:17:18 - Elden Ring Nightreign is forcing us to GET GUD

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This week in Checkpoint Chat, Matty and Sandy are still floored by how exceptional Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is, turns out the demons of medieval times are just as fun to slaughter in Doom: The Dark Ages, and can you guess which of the characters in Final Destination are recurring ones? We sure can!

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - White noise and sides of the bed
00:16:13 - Matty is loving Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
00:43:45 - Doom: The Dark Ages is a welcome change01:05:35 - Frontlogs are the future
01:06:36 - Horror movies and the return of bed sides

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We're back at last and filled to the brim with nonsense discussions! This week we dive into Metroid Prime Remastered, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Monster Hunter Rise. There's also talk of the Nintendo Switch 2, which is just around the corner...

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - The mystery behind blue light filters (SOLVED!)
00:16:07 - South Africa really does rule
00:19:42 - Metroid Prime Remastered absolutely holds up
00:27:10 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is comfort food for sure
00:28:37 - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is dense (but good)
00:39:12 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a surprise 2025 hit
01:06:45 - Monster Hunter Wilds still has us hooked
01:13:36 - The Nintendo Switch 2 launch is soon!

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It's our last episode for a while, so pull up a seat for fresh impressions on 33 Immortals and final thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows! Bonus content this week includes: pigeons and their personal poop agendas, and the sun.

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Pigeons are [censored]
00:06:28 - 33 Immortals is an interesting game for sure
00:30:04 - We rolled credits on Assassin's Creed Shadows!
00:54:36 - The sun is an [censored] too (sometimes)
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This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's all about sneaking around (sometimes) in a gorgeous feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows! Does Ubisoft's latest additions to one of its biggest franchises have what it takes to pull them out of their recent slump, though?

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Getting up early (by choice)
00:05:57 - We're playing Assassin's Creed Shadows!
01:08:18 - An announcement about content in April

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, there are monster to hunt out there and weapons to craft from their corpses, with both Matty and Sandy absolutely in love with Monster Hunter Wilds. What's new in the sequel to Capcom's most successful game of all time? Quite a bit actually!

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - The secret appearance of the sun, and fresh Windows installs
00:05:57 - Our full review of Monster Hunter Wilds
00:49:55 - A quick check on our comfort food games

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we check out Microsoft's first big game of the year with Obsidian finally releases Avowed. Is it the finally a game to fill the Skyrim-shaped hole in your heart or has the long wait underdelivered?

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Desk makeovers and Amazon deliveries
00:29:10 - We rolled credits on Avowed!
01:03:42 - A quick look at the first half of 2025

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It's that time of year again where Geoff Keighley is opening up the stage to celebrate the best of the best and hopefully sneak in some surprising announcements along the way. Sandy and Matty return for their annual TGA predictions, with some surprising suggestions on who will walk away with the most accolades.

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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00​ - Pour one out for Sandy (maybe)
00:04:42 - Our predictions for The Game Awards 2024
00:54:47 - What big reveals will we see?

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Metaphor: ReFantazio has us locked into one of the best role-playing games of this generation, LEGO Horizon Adventures looks great but feels a bit thin, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is 2024's sleeper hit, and Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has promise despite big technical issues

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Flight shenanigans and Arcane chats
00:14:50 - Metaphor: ReFantazio still has us hooked
00:34:20 - a quick Game of the Year detour
00:37:39 - LEGO Horizon Adventures is a little too basic
00:49:56 - We finished The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!
00:57:07 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl needs some patches
01:03:03 - HALF-LIFE 3 INCOMING???

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