Category: Lifestyle
Seven TV Shows To Go back And Binge Again
There’s so many shows out there to watch, here’s 7 that are worth going back and binge watching again.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Is Getting A Documentary And I Am Here For it!
One of our favorite reoccurring topics of discussion here at the Checkpoint XP office is how great the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games were. Whether the soundtrack or the courses and maps – everyone has fond memories of THPS – and now there’s going to be a full length documentary about the game we grew up with.
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SXSW Announces Nominees For 2020 SXSW Gaming Awards Sponsored By Gamemaster
South by Southwest has announced the nominees for the seventh annual SXSW Gaming Awards, recognizing the most creative and influential titles, teams and individuals in the industry.
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The Other Identity – Birds of Prey
Robbie and Ben talk about the good, bad and ugly of the new Birds of Prey movie. They also talk about how excited they are for Black Widow and Wonder Woman.
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Five Songs That Are Not In Fallout (But Totally Should Be)
Fallout games have a unique soundtrack. Where most games were developing dark and moody soundtracks to match the gritty feel of their game, Fallout was digging in crates finding the best of Americana – with an atomic twist. Here’s 5 songs that aren’t in Fallout games…but probably should be.
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Square-Enix Announces Marvel’s Avengers Deluxe Edition And Pre-Order
Square-Enix announced that Marvel’s Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Edition and Deluxe Edition will be available alongside the Standard Edition on September 4, 2020.
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Dragon Quest arrives on the big screen this year in Dragon Quest Your Story.
Dragon Quest Your Story Now Streaming on Netflix
Square-Enix announced today that the CG-animated feature-length movie Dragon Quest Your Story is now streaming on Netflix.
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2d6 Emotional Damage – Episode 54 – Turn of Fortune
This week on 2d6 Emotional Damage the New Fortuneer’s are are visited by a few people from their past and host a dinner party.
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Final Fantasy Romances Ranked
The best couples in the Final Fantasy franchise ranked.
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Top 5 Video Game Romances
Did your favorite couple make the list?
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CheckpointAFK – Episode 127 – Queer Eye For The Gamer Guy
This week on CheckpointAFK – the latest trailer for the Final Fantasy VII Remake heavily features scenes from The Honey Bee in, making us ask: are Final Fantasy games uniquely comment on issues of gender and sexuality?
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The Other Identity – X-Men 101
This week on the Other Identity, Ben and Robbie break down everything you need to know about the X-Men and what to read if you want to get started.
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Collegiate Starleague
- The Calm Before the Storm: League of Legends at DreamHack Anaheim February 20, 2020Four collegiate League of Legends teams will fight it out this weekend at DreamHack Anaheim for a piece of the $5,000 prize pool. We talked to the teams ahead of the event to get their thoughts on the upcoming matches. Written by Cole Metcalfe.
- League of Legends: The Big Three February 13, 2020Harrisburg, Columbia College and the University of British Columbia are the top three League of Legends teams in CSL. Which school takes the top spot in our predictions? Find out here! Written by Cole Metcalfe.
- Dota 2 Recap: Missing Links February 12, 2020Stay awhile and listen as we recount tales of Dota 2 matches won and lost in the 10th week of regular season play. We’ll laugh, get salty, and forecast team placement in the playoffs as the end of the season looms. Written by Charles "Torrasque" Harrison.
- School Spotlight: Cal Esports February 6, 2020Following their win at the first Heroes of the Dorm tournament in 2015, Cal Esports would use that momentum to build one of the largest collegiate esports clubs in the United States. We spoke with Cal Esports to learn more about their growth and future. Written by Judah "Torrent" Caruso.
- CS:GO Recap: A Numbers Game February 6, 2020Curious as to what’s happened in the world of collegiate CS:GO since November? We break down the top 10 teams and discuss our predictions for the fast-approaching playoffs. Written by Gabriel Ionica.
- GameStop Weeklies are Back in 2020! February 6, 2020Better than ever, the GameStop Weeklies are back with $100 on the line per game, per week! If you’re looking for a new challenge or just a place to compete with your friends, look no further. Written by Judah "Torrent" Caruso.
- The Winners and Losers of Theros Beyond Death February 6, 2020Expansion time for any MTG Arena player is an exciting time and Theros Beyond Death is no different. What new archetypes will prevail and which old ones will fall? Here are some exciting predictions for what to expect in the new Theros Beyond Death Standard meta. Written by Wyatt French.
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