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Outlaws Homestand Travelogue Mar 02, 2020

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This past weekend the Houston Outlaws welcomed several other teams into their home at their first ever homestand event. Robbie and Joe were there from day 1 and got to experience it all. Join them as they recount everything from terrible golf swings to triumphant victories.

Our Stories Feb 23, 2020

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Sonic the Hedgehog has opened in theaters and broken the record for the biggest box office hall of a video game movie. Dragon Quest; Your Story has released on Netflix and actually managed to surprise and impress Nate. The crew talk about the two movies, what they liked, didn't like and how they could do better.

Top Tier Disney Feb 15, 2020

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Today on CheckpointAFK – we're discussing Disney movies and Disney characters. Which are the best? Which are the worst? And are the live action remakes really hitting the mark and why is The Black Cauldron never a part of the conversation? 1980’s Disney or bust, baby!

Queer Eye For The Gamer Guy Feb 10, 2020

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Square-Enix has been making games that have lightly touched on issues of gender and sexuality going all the way back to 1992 with the character Ferris in Final Fantasy V. So should we expect the Final Fantasy VII Remake to treat the Honey Bee in sequence, where the main character Cloud cross-dresses in order to save a fellow hero, to treat this scene with a degree of reverence, respect or even tact? The crew breaks it down!

Coronavirus, Esports and You Feb 03, 2020

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The Coronavirus has one of the largest, most populated countries on Earth on lockdown so the crew takes a moment to talk about how serious the threat is. But it doesn't just stop there, the Coronavirus has caused Overwatch League to delay their homestands, canceling more than 20 games and the LPL has delayed their season opener. How bad could this get for esports? Download and find out!

A New Republic? Jan 27, 2020

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As rumors of a Knights of the Republic begin to swirl, the Checkpoint crew talk about the game and what a new iteration may look like. Plus, what's left on the horizon for Star Wars fans with the Obi-Wan Disney+ Series being delayed indefinitely.

PAX South Travel Log Jan 20, 2020

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After spending the weekend in San Antonio, TX for PAX South, Robbie and Joe talk about their trip and experiences at the convention. From two failed landing attempts, a late night lyft and a weekend with the Houston Outlaws, they walk you through day by day of their ordeals and triumphs.

Beta Ray Bale Jan 15, 2020

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The internet was ablaze with rumors and speculation when word that Christian Bale was meeting with Marvel for Thor 4. What character would he be playing? Most think it's Beta Ray Bill, but what villains could he play? We also talk about Mo-Cap and how it's changed in movies and games over the years.

Who Watches the Witcher Jan 06, 2020

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Netflix's the Witcher and Henry Cavill as Geralt have received near universal praise. The crew discuss the show, how it relates to the source material and what this could mean both for the future of the game franchise and the netflix show itself. Plus, did you know Henry Cavill is a huge gamer?

Mandalorian and Manhattan Dec 24, 2019

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The Checkpoint Studio is full today as certain cast members tag in and out to talk about two of the biggest streaming shows this season. The Mandalorian and The Watchmen. They talk about the good, the bad and ugly of each and where they may go in the future, or if they even should.

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