Checkpoint Chat is back, and we've got a truckload of games to talk about that kept us busy during the holidays, including Halo: Infinite, Dead Space, Firewatch, Pokemon: Shining Pearl, Castle Crashers, and lots more. Welcome home.

With Andromache's assistance no one has died, but at least three people in this dungeon are barely alive. Will our brave adventurers (although neither great at teamwork nor communication) be able to overcome their differences and actually complete their mission?

An home-brew actual-play Dungeons and Dragons 5e podcast set on the continent of Astra in Callendos, with interactive input from our live sessions on Twitch.tv/dumdumdie . All female. All awesome!

Once upon a time GI Joburg undertook to review every blue Cobra toy in the ARAH run. Now we attempt to look at all the greatest toys clothed in red, purple, and black... and a few of the stinkers too!

GI Joburg Blue Cobra Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oMBSTs7gfk&t=2243s

HCC788 on Sgt Slaughter’s Slaughterhouse: https://youtu.be/3Tc060_p_Pg

Also, if you are in a position to help friend of the channel and YouTube GI Joe guru Hooded Cobra Commander 788 reach JoeFest 2022, check out his Go Fund Me campaign: https://gofund.me/61c70569

Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com

To celebrate the festive season, we are joined by a couple of guests (Kyle from Penny Dragon Games and the short film maker, Xollie) as Leena takes us through the mayhem that is ORCBALL! Join us for the finale of this festive special as everything is on fire and the moon is righteous!

A one-page game about trying to win the international ORCBALL championship despite a) the blatant cheating of the other team and b) the fact that all the refs are out of their gourds on shrooms and yelling at the moon in an attempt to learn more, better rules. Find it at: https://gshowitt.itch.io/orcball

This super fun episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. They may be able to help you keep your eyes on the ball and cope with the "hurt," as you race toward the goal. For more information about this online professional counselling and therapy service visit https://www.betterhelp.com/ddd

An home-brew actual-play Dungeons and Dragons 5e podcast set on the continent of Astra in Callendos, with interactive input from our live sessions on Twitch.tv/dumdumdie . All female. All awesome!

It's the final podcast of 2021 and the boys reflect on the year that was. The toys, the films, the channel. Plus some of that oh-so-sweet Christmas swag!

Got something to say to GI Joburg? We can be reached at arealsouthafricanhero@gmail.com

We have an official Patreon page! Go to https://www.patreon.com/GIJOBURG?fan_landing=true

Want some of the most unique GI Joe apparel out there? Check out our official GI JOBURG merch at: https://teespring.com/stores/gi-joburg-the-merch

To celebrate the festive season, we are joined by a couple of guests (Kyle from Penny Dragon Games and the short film maker, Xollie) as Leena takes us through the mayhem that is ORCBALL!

A one-page game about trying to win the international ORCBALL championship despite a) the blatant cheating of the other team and b) the fact that all the refs are out of their gourds on shrooms and yelling at the moon in an attempt to learn more, better rules. Find it at: https://gshowitt.itch.io/orcball

This super fun episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. They may be able to help you keep your eyes on the ball and cope with the "hurt," as you race toward the goal. For more information about this online professional counselling and therapy service visit https://www.betterhelp.com/ddd

An home-brew actual-play Dungeons and Dragons 5e podcast set on the continent of Astra in Callendos, with interactive input from our live sessions on Twitch.tv/dumdumdie . All female. All awesome!

This week on Checkpoint Chat we're celebrating the greatest games of a stacked 2021, talking through stand-out hits like Chicory, Monster Hunter: Rise, Returnal, Deathloop, Outer Wilds, and...Symphony of the Night?



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00:00:00​ - It's our party!
00:02:28 - Matty's honourable mentions
00:07:07 ​- Sandy's honourable mentions
00:12:16 - Sandy's #5
00:15:35 - Matty's #5
00:17:54 - Sandy's #4
00:21:04 - Matty's #4
00:23:50 - Sandy's #3
00:26:39 - Matty's #3
00:30:13 - Sandy's #2
00:35:54 - Matty's #2
00:40:15 - And Checkpoint Chat's game of the year is...

Aurelia is breathing and appears to have taken Alloren's tears to heart. Kiera makes a desperate move to save everyone whilst Andromache multi-tasks like a tiger boss.

This episode is all about the benefits of healing and open communication. Our sponsor, BetterHelp, may be able to help you take control of your mental health and healing by providing a safe space for you to communicate what's bothering you. For more information about this online professional counselling and therapy service visit www.betterhelp.com/ddd

An home-brew actual-play Dungeons and Dragons 5e podcast set on the continent of Astra in Callendos, with interactive input from our live sessions on Twitch.tv/dumdumdie . All female. All awesome!

Troy Smith joins the Joburg fellas to talk about their latest playmotion collaboration "Element Extraction"

There's also plenty to discuss in the wake of the successful GI Joe HasLab campaign. We talk Skystriker from 0:37:00 to 1:02:00 if you want to skip it!

Intro used without permission (!) from Podcast From The Pit. Check them out on your podcatcher of choice!

This week on Checkpoint Chat, we're back to being humanity's last hope in Halo Infinite's campaign, The Matrix Unreal Engine 5 demo is mind-blowing, and The Game Awards showed us an exciting future for new games coming out soon.
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00:00:00​ - Sleeping forever and Covid vaccinations
00:15:03 - Halo Infinite's campaign is REAL good
00:33:04 ​- So that Matrix Awakens demo is quite something huh?
00:44:31 - Game out this week
00:47:59 - All the latest gaming news
01:12:43 - We answer all your questions!