ESPORTS NEWS & HEADLINES
The latest Esports News and Headlines from the Checkpoint Crew!
7 Tips to Remember While at San Diego Comic-Con
Heading out to SDCC? Follow these 7 tips!
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5 Things We Need To See From Marvel at SDCC
Marvel is heading out to SDCC. We need to see these 5 things!
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SDCC Panel Teases Ms. Marvel For Avengers Game
The shape-shifting Ms. Marvel is set to debut in Marvel’s Avengers.
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10 Awesome Cosplays From San Diego Comic Con
SDCC is a goldmine for cosplay, here’s some of the best we’ve seen so far.
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Sony Confirms Appearance at Both Tokyo Game Show and Gamescom
What news and announcements does Sony have in store for us?
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Overwatch Confirms Role Lock For Public and Overwatch League
Will this end Overwatch’s meta issues?
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Checkpoint XP Podcast – Episode 101 – Strange Company
Stranger Things Season 3 is here and it’s a great conclusion to the Hawkins Arc.
Not Your Player 2 – Episode 21 – Women’s Safety
Christine and Sarah re-iterates safety tips for the internet after hearing a tragic murder of a young woman. Plus, Sarah is a Disney fanatic, but does she know her Disney movie video games?
Checkpoint 76 – Episode 14 – Everything New Is Broken
Patch 11 has dropped and with it comes minor changes and big bugs. Plus, Grahm is having a cook-out.
Checkpoint XP Daily – Friday, July 19th 2019
We talk about films that creep us out, the idea of Gamer Churches and what we hope to see from SDCC.
The Other Identity – Episode 15 – Far From Done
Robbie and Joe talk about what makes Spider Far From Home so great and what it could mean for the future of Spidey.
Checkpoint XP Daily – Thursday, July 18th 2019
When it’s too hot to go outside, what game do you play while staying cool? Plus, K-Swiss releases the first esports footwear and we talk the top 10 most beautiful consoles.
INTERVIEWS
Ric “Weirdbeard” Hogerheide, Digital Brand Manager at 105.1 The Bounce
Ric “Weirdbeard” Hogerheide, Digital Brand Manager at 105.1 The Bounce, remembers what it was like to be a kid before the internet.
Noah Smith, Washington Post Sports Contributor – Career and Gaming Background
Noah Smith, Washington Post Sports Contributor and friend of Checkpoint XP, returns a third time on the show, and shares his gaming background and how esports fell into his lap.
Jon Vokal, Renegades & Guitarist of Blank Slate
Jon Vokal, Renegades, guitarist of Blank Slate, and student at Northwood University, shares how he manages his time with work, school, music, and video games.
Sara Jones, Host of Laughing in the Dark Podcast
Sara Jones, host of Laughing in the Dark podcast, share creepy experiences with the Checkpoint XP crew.
Dr. Amine Issa, Founder and Warchief of Science for Mobalytics
Founder and Warchief of Science for Mobalytics, Dr. Amine Issa, recounts his stories of growing up and how he started Mobalytics.
Orchid Som, CEO of E-Gear
Orchid Som, CEO of E-Gear, shares E-Gear and E-Blue’s vision for gamers, including esports arenas and esports hotels.
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