This week on Checkpoint Chat, it's been 18 years since first meeting swole photographer Frank West, but he's never looked better than he does in Dead Rising Deluxe Remastered. Matty finally takes some time to sink his teeth into Diablo 4 and discovers just how well the game has evolved, before giving a final, final verdict on just how incredible Astro Bot is.

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Calls in public and eavesdropping
00:11:52 - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster surprisingly holds up
00:31:23 - Diving into Diablo IV in preparation for Vessel of Hatred
00:51:57 - We platinumed Astro Bot!
01:03:55 - Final thoughts

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This week on Checkpoint Chat the deck is stacked once again with Astro Bot, Quidditch Champions, Star Wars Outlaws, and Concord all getting extensive love, with the silly season of game releases in full swing already.

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-- SHOW NOTES --
00:00:00​ - It BARELY rains in London
00:09:30 - Astro Bot is 100% a GOTY contender
00:30:57 - Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is... middling
00:52:19 - Even with its flaws, we LOVE Star Wars Outlaws
01:15:20 - What went wrong with Concord?

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, we travel to a galaxy far, far away to pickpocket everyone in sight in Star Wars Outlaws, we ponder the viability of Concord in today's saturated games as a service market, and calculate the perfect moves in one of this year's standout hit, Tactical Breach Wizards.

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Making the sausage (reviewing games edition)
00:16:30 - We're playing Star Wars Outlaws!
00:38:22 - Concord is a decent game that launched at the wrong time
01:03:07 - Tactical Breach Wizards is magical
01:13:26 - Quick thoughts on gamescom

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This week on Checkpoint Chat, Matty is back from the Shadow of the Erdtree and has countless tales to tell about his second honeymoon in From Software's latest epic, Elden Ring. While Sandy has been burnt in the sun of Costa del Sol and blinding by the lights at the Golden Saucer as he continues to struggle with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Driving rules and World of Goo
00:08:06 - How are we feeling about Star Wars Outlaws?
00:16:40 - Matty thinks Shadow of the Erdtree is an exceptional expansion... 00:38:28 - ... while Sandy is battling with Final Fantasy Rebirth
01:08:04 - Closing thoughts for the week

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We're both back from holiday which means there's a lot to catch up on. We've got some Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Stellar Blade, and a full round-up of all the biggest announcements from Summer Game Fest locked and loaded for the most comprehensive June recap you'll ever need.

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Pour one out for Portugal

00:10:53 - The UK has a new Prime Minister

00:17:07 - Of course we're playing Shadow of the Erdtree

00:41:06 - We finished Stellar Blade!

00:52:27 - A recap of Summer Game Fest

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Wait a minute, it's a new episode already? This week on Checkpoint Chat we dive into the surprisingly great action of Stellar Blade, check out Ubisoft's answer to Call of Duty in XDefiant, and take stock of all the games coming out in 2024 before Summer Game Fest takes hold.

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - The origins of Mario
00:14:56 - Stellar Blade is solid action hit
00:32:02 - Ubisoft's XDefiant takes some notes from Call of Duty
00:45:43 - Games we're looking forward to in 2024's second half
01:12:27 - A QUESTION!

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It's a stacked week on Checkpoint Chat, with discussions on games starting with H and ending in 2 (Hades II & Hellblade II, FYI), Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (the full review at last), Little Kitty Big City (GAME OF THE YEAR), Ghost of Tsushima (on PC), and more!

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - There are just... too many games
00:06:15 - Hades II is an early access delight
00:15:25 - After 100+ hours, we finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth!
00:39:42 - We also rolled credits on Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
00:59:16 - Little Kitty Big City is an indie delight
01:05:57 - Ghost of Tsushima on PC is GORGEOUS
01:14:40 - xDefiant, Stellar Blade, and other bits and pieces

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It's preview central this week on Checkpoint Chat! Join us for early impressions of No Rest for the Wicked, Hades II, and, just for good measure, an almost-review of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Why are we so forgetful?
00:05:35 - A podcast about the Xbox
00:10:40 - London weather is so strange
00:18:27 - No Rest for the Wicked is Dark Souls and Diablo combined
00:31:40 - Hades II is a sequel we're grateful for
00:49:56 - We're neeeearly done with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
01:01:20 - Dammit, Darryn!

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Checkpoint Chat is back after a whirlwind month, but we've brought with us a lot of games including the gigantic Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, the ridiculously addictive Balatro, and the simple yet elegant Princess Peach: Showtime!

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Time travel and marriage
00:15:52 - Final Fantast VII Rebirth doesn't feel real
00:42:33 - Balatro is addictive goodness
00:57:07 - Princess Peach: Showtime is neat
01:03:14 - Post-review nonsense

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We're back for a big blowout of recent game releases, taking a look at the incredible Helldivers 2, Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ultros, and even a little sneaky Bloodborne.

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-- SHOW NOTES --

00:00:00​ - Controller microphones are actually... decent?
00:06:25 - We simply LOVE Helldivers 2!
00:22:19 - Tekken 8 has bears and rockets (and it's real good)
00:35:11 - Ultros is a vibrant, colourful treat
00:43:40 - We've barely dented Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
00:52:15 - Matty played Bloodborne (AGAIN)

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