ESPORTS NEWS & HEADLINES
The latest Esports News and Headlines from the Checkpoint Crew!
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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Original Composer on Board for Streets of Rage 4
Who’s coming to work on the beloved beat ’em up series?
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Smash Ultimate Dominates EVO 2019 Entries
Evo 2019 has a new king.
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Astralis and Origen To Separate From RFRSH Entertainment
Will Astralis storm back onto the CS:GO scene?
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Team Liquid Win At BLAST Pro Series Los Angeles
The win marks their 5th consecutive major tournament victory.
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2019 International Prize Pool Approaching $30 Million
Questions about whether the event has peaked have been put to rest.
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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.
Not Your Player 2 – Episode 20 – Infamous Bathwater
The bathwater subject couldn’t be avoided and find out how video games affected Christine and Sarah’s relationships.
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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