ESPORTS NEWS & HEADLINES
The latest Esports News and Headlines from the Checkpoint Crew!
Overwatch Confirms Role Lock For Public and Overwatch League
Will this end Overwatch’s meta issues?
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New Nintendo Switch Model Has Increased Battery Life
New battery on the Nintendo Switch means more game play!
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Juventus Inks Deal With PES, Will Not Appear In FIFA 20
Will Cristiano Ronaldo be missing from this year’s FIFA?
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K-Swiss Unveils First Shoe For Esports Athletes
Check out the K-Swiss shoes made for esports athletes.
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Arson Attack at Kyoto Animation, Deaths Reported
Multiple deaths and injuries reported from an arson attack at Kyoto Animation.
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Every Passenger on Southwest Flight Got a Nintendo Switch
Lucky Southwest flight passengers got a Nintendo surprise they’ll never forget!
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Checkpoint XP Daily – Thursday, July 18th 2019
When its to 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.
Checkpoint XP Daily – Wednesday, July 17th 2019
Gello returns as a guest to discuss esports coaching for kids. We also talk about the ability for MMOs to inspire awe and ask our social media question of the week.
Low Team Damage – Episode 47 – Breakthrough
The Stage 3 Champions have been decided and it was the eighth seed Shanghai Dragons who took the crown.
Checkpoint XP Daily – Tuesday, July 16th 2019
Sarah brings us the latest news of the week, plus we check in on the LCS and the OWL.
2d6 Emotional Damage – Episode 26 – Survivors
After falling for the Swamp Hags trap, the New Fortuneer’s find themselves divided and facing danger on both fronts. Will everyone make it out alive?
Checkpoint XP Daily – Monday, July 15th 2019
The guys return from the weekend and share their stories, plus we talk about Artificial Intelligence and how long is to long for a video game.
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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