LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Actor Keanu Reeves speaks about "Cyberpunk 2077" from developer CD Projekt Red during the Xbox E3 2019 Briefing at The Microsoft Theater on June 09, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Despite multiple delays, the developers of Cyberpunk 2077 still feel the need for crunch time. The guys discuss whether the practice is still acceptable in 2020. Then we break down a crazy story about streamers being robbed as well as the rise of Mario 35. Plus, Minecraft Steve is coming to Smash, and Robbie wants to know if you can spot the fake Among Us review. On this week’s Patient Gamer, we take a look at Far Cry: New Dawn. All of that and more on this week’s CheckpointXP On-Demand!



This week on CheckpointXP On-Demand

  • (0:00) Cyberpunk enters crunch time
    • After being delayed multiple times in order to polish the game, CD Projekt Red has announced they’re entering crunch time on Cyberpunk 2077. 
  • (12:00) Streamers get robbed
    • The guys break down a crazy story about streamers being robbed. How does a banana play into it?!
  • (24:00) Minecraft Steve coming to Smash Bros Ultimate
    • Nintendo found a way to shock fans when they announced Minecraft Steve would be the newest Smash Ultimate fighter.
  • (34:00) Mario 35 Battle Royale
    • The Mario 35 Battle Royale is here. Is it any good? Ric’s got the details!
  • (43:48) Spot the fake Among Us review
    • Among us has taken the world by storm! Robbie’s got some reviews of the game and some reviews he made up. Can we spot the fake?!
  • (55:48) Gaming and Esports News – 
  • (1:07:50) Patient Gamer – Farcry: New Dawn
    • On this week’s edition of the Patient Gamer, we take a look at Farcry: New Dawn!
  • (1:17:48) Social Media Check-in
    • We check in with our social media followers to find out if you could exclusively stream the last game you played.

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