CheckpointXP On-Demand – EPISODE 169 – MLB Goes Online And China Cracks Down

MLB is taking their games online while China cracks down on the gaming and esports industries. All of that and more on this week's episode!

Kali Scales

April 24, 2020

Checkpoint XP On-Demand – Episode 162 – Remake Demo, Valorent and Coronavirus

This week on Checkpoint XP Riot Games has released footage for their new game Valorent and Square-Enix released their demo for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, we’ll share our thoughts on both - plus, Coronavirus continues to impact the esports world.

Nathan Bender

March 7, 2020

Checkpoint XP: On-Demand – Episode 158 – Hero Pools, EVO 2020 and Valentines For Gamers

This week on Checkpoint XP: Hero pools are coming to competitive Overwatch including the Overwatch League, we review the EVO 2020 line up and give you some suggestions for Valentines Day for that special gamer in your life.

Nathan Bender

February 7, 2020

PUBG Global Series 2020 Qualification and Format Details

Last December, PUBG announced plans for the evolution of PUBG esports with PUBG Global Series. Pro-PUBG teams from around the globe will compete to set the pace of the competitive Battle Royale series.

Nathan Bender

January 31, 2020

Overwatch League Cancels Games In China Through March Because of Coronavirus Fears

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that all matches set to take place in China have been postponed until March due to fears surrounding the Coronavirus. 

Nathan Bender

January 29, 2020

Allied Esports Signs Wanyoo as New Affiliate Partner in China

Allied Esports, a global esports entertainment company, today announced a strategic alliance with Wanyoo, the largest network of esports centers in China, that will make the company an official affiliate member of the Allied Esports Property Network.

Nathan Bender

December 22, 2019

Pro Footballer Removed From PES Mobile Over Muslim/China Comments

Mesut Ozil's comments spring NetEase into action.

Norris Howard

December 19, 2019

Checkpoint XP Daily – Stadia, The Game Awards & China vs Arcades

Google releases Stadia, the crew looks at The Game Awards nominees, China cracks down on arcades and what do you need to invest in VR?

Nathan Bender

December 4, 2019

Bilibili Reportedly Acquires Chinese Broadcasting Rights For League of Legends World Championship

Apparently the check book was open.

Kali Scales

December 3, 2019

Man Spends $1 Million On Game Character, Sees It Sold For $552

A gamer in China spent over a million USD outfitting his character in MMORPG "Justice Online", which could be a story in and of itself. But he saw that investment go up in smoke as he let a friend borrow the character who sold it for $552.

Norris Howard

November 26, 2019