CHECKPOINTXP ON-DEMAND – EPISODE 164 – COVID Conundrum
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 12: Game enthusiasts and industry personnel arrive to the Electronic Entertainment Expo E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images
This week on CheckpointXP, the guys are mired in COVID-19 cancellations. They break down the latest events to get the axe, and provide the CheckpointXP Guide To Gaming (Coronavirus Edition.) We hear about a rough parenting moment from Ric and also take a trip to the polls in celebration of the democratic primary. All of that and more on this week’s CheckpointXP.
This week on Checkpoint XP:
- (0:00) E3 is Cancelled, along with everything else –
- E3 has joined the growing list of events that have been affected by COVID-19. Even the building where we record is closed to all non-essential personnel. So how did we get in?
- E3 has joined the growing list of events that have been affected by COVID-19. Even the building where we record is closed to all non-essential personnel. So how did we get in?
- (12:02) Checkpoint’s Guide To Gaming
- With coronavirus locking people away at home, we here at CheckpointXP have you covered. Here’s our games to get you through the quarantine.
- Then the guys break down what TV shows they’re finally getting caught up on.
- (24:00) Ric’s Teachable Parenting Moment –
- We’ve all blamed someone when it wasn’t actually their fault. Ric did so in the worst way, and he’ll tell us all about it.
- We’ve all blamed someone when it wasn’t actually their fault. Ric did so in the worst way, and he’ll tell us all about it.
- (33:00) Warzone is out and New Collegiate League of Legends Rules–
- Call of Duty’s new Warzone mode is out and it’s pretty awesome. Ric gives us the rundown.
- Then the guys go over some of the new rules for Collegiate League of Legends. Spoiler: Things are going to be tough if you aren’t Riot.
- (42:49) Checkpoint Goes To The Polls
- It’s democratic primary season and it’s time for Checkpoint to go to the polls. Kali’s got 5 ballot initiatives up for consideration, and it’s up to the guys to figure out which ones are going to pass and which ones get voted down.
- It’s democratic primary season and it’s time for Checkpoint to go to the polls. Kali’s got 5 ballot initiatives up for consideration, and it’s up to the guys to figure out which ones are going to pass and which ones get voted down.
- (54:51) Gaming and Esports News –
- LEGO is Making Super Mario Brothers Play Sets
https://kotaku.com/lego-is-making-super-mario-themed-playsets-1842289004 - NBA Player Finders Out Season Suspended While on Twitch
https://kotaku.com/nba-player-finds-out-season-suspended-while-playing-on-1842281521 - Discord Ups Livestream Limits Beacuse of Coronavirus
https://kotaku.com/discord-ups-livestream-limits-because-of-coronavirus-1842276377 - Lead Writer for Overwatch leaves Blizzard after 20 years https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/11/21174947/overwatch-lead-writer-michael-chu-leaves-blizzard
- PornHub is allowing people in Italy free access to their Premium Services throughout the month of March.
- Steam hits new concurrent user record of 20M
https://dotesports.com/dota-2/news/steam-reaches-new-concurrent-user-record-of-20-million-likely-due-to-coronavirus - OWL and CDL to be played online
https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/12/21177465/call-of-duty-league-cdl-overwatch-owl-online-games-esports-coronavirus
- LEGO is Making Super Mario Brothers Play Sets
- (1:06:53) Awkward Moments In Real Life-
- James had an awkward moment that wound up with him playing bartender.
- Have you ever had a misunderstanding that cost you?
- (1:17:46) Social Media – Best game of all time