ESPORTS NEWS & HEADLINES
The latest Esports News and Headlines from the Checkpoint Crew!
Overwatch League 2019 Mid-Season Power Rankings
We are halfway through the second season of the Overwatch League! Here is where every team stands in the grand scheme of the OWL!
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The Finals At MSI 2019 Made Me A Fan Again
If you’re reading this, then by now you’re probably aware that Team Liquid lost to G2 Esports in the finals of MSI 2019. But why did MSI make Joe Sloan a fan again?
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Top 10 Levels In Classic Games
Joe Sloan celebrates the top 10 levels of all time in classic games. Is your top classic game level on his list?
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Microsoft and Sony Announce Partnership on Cloud Gaming
Sony and Microsoft, have announced a “memorandum of understanding” to help co-develop cloud gaming specifically with Microsoft's new Azure platform. In a statement, Microsoft has said “these efforts will also include building better development platforms for the...
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10 more titles Announced for the Sega Genesis Mini
Along with 10 more games being revealed out of the 40 Sega revealed that the 6 button controller will be coming back. The Sega Genesis Mini will launch September 19th with a $79.99 price tag. The list of Games so far: Mega Man: The wily WarsStreet Fighter II: Special...
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Riot Completes Investigation Into Echo Fox
The commissioner of the LCS, Chris Greeley, has said the organization has completed their preliminary investigation into Echo Fox. The investigation began after Rick Fox announced his intention to leave the company following racist remarks from an investor. The...
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Checkpoint XP Daily – Wednesday, May 22nd feat Sam Riegel of Critical Role
On this episode we talk politics, cheat codes and Dungeons and Dragons.
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Low Team Damage – Episode 41 – State of the League
Half the season is down and we have another half to go, Robbie and Norris break down some power rankings at the mid-way point of the year.
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Winter Has Come – Episode 06 – The Iron Throne
The final episode of the Game of Thrones brings with it tons of criticism.
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Checkpoint XP Daily – Tuesday, May 21st 2019
We are joined by Sarahscopic who brings us the latest news in gaming and esports.
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Checkpoint XP Daily – Monday, May 20th 2019
Unbelievable news for both the gaming and esports scenes this weekend.
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Not Your Player 2 – Episode 12 – Gaming Enthusiast
What kind of gaming enthusiast are you? Plus, TIME magazine names a female esports face as Next Generation Leader.
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Sam Riegel, Voice Actor & Critical Role Cast Member
Sam Riegel from Critical Role joined us on Checkpoint XP to talk about the resounding success of their Kickstarter.
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Matt Edelman, Chief Commercial Officer of Super League Gaming on Recent Partnerships
We check back with Matt Edelman, Chief Commercial Officer of Super League Gaming, on their recent partnership with Capcom.
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Chris Hopper, Riot Games’ Head of Esports NA
Chris “Chopper” Hopper, head of esports in North America for Riot Games, joins Checkpoint XP for a League of Legends update.
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