Overwatch League MVP, Sinatraa, Leaving For Valorant

Photo: Robert Paul for Blizzard Entertainment In a shock move, the reigning MVP and 2019 champion, Jay “sinatraa” Won, retired from Overwatch to join a Valorant team. The announcement makes him the first truly high profile esports athlete to commit full time to Riot’s new game. Sinatraa’s departure leaves a black eye on the Overwatch […]

Norris Howard

April 29, 2020

Florida Mayhem Partners with Zaxby’s as Official Match-Time Meal as Overwatch League Returns This Weekend

Today The Florida Mayhem shared one of their new projects - a premier partnership with Zaxby’s as the Official Match Time Meal for the Florida Mayhem and upcoming Florida Mayhem events.

Nathan Bender

March 27, 2020

CHECKPOINTXP ON-DEMAND – EPISODE 164 – COVID Conundrum

From the gamer's guide to surviving the quarantine to the troubles of parenting, this week's episode has something for everyone!

Kali Scales

March 23, 2020

The OWLs Nest: Victory and Defeat

The Houston Outlaw's pick up some steam and the Paris Eternal give the Philadelphia Fusion their first loss. How has Hero Pools affected the League?

Robbie Landis

March 13, 2020

Online Matches For Overwatch League, Play To Resume March 21st

Overwatch League 2020 Season 2020-03-08 / Photo: Joshua Roberts For Activision Blizzard The Overwatch League got off to an amazing start in 2020 with their Homestand Model. But no one could have forsaw the life-changing pandemic, COVID-19. In response, the OWL canceled all homestand events through April. We now are seeing some positive news out […]

Norris Howard

March 13, 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

CheckpointAFK – Episode 130 – Outlaws Homestand Travelogue

The Houston Outlaws hosted their first homestand of 2020 and Robbie and Joe were front and center.

Nathan Bender

March 2, 2020

Outlaws Provide The Formula For Esports Moving Forward

How do you make a 2,000 person event feel like a 20,000? The Outlaws have figured it out.

Kali Scales

March 1, 2020

Checkpoint XP: On Demand – Episode 161 – Esports Drugs

This week on Checkpoint XP: The crew talks about the Adderall problem in esports, discuss some dumber than usual comments by Ninja, and talk with FGC Caster Script about the action at Frostbyte 2020. Plus, we'll hear about Norris' trek up to Toronto for the Forza Motorsport 7 WGN Championships. 

Nathan Bender

February 28, 2020

CheckpointXP: On Demand – Episode 159 – Overwatch League Returns!!!

This week on Checkpoint XP: Overwatch League is finally back in action, the crew also looks at the LCS, Call of Duty League and the Dragon Ball Fighter Z World Tour results. Plus, Dan Houser will no longer be the CEO of Rockstar Games as of March - what does this mean for the future of Grand Theft Auto games?

Nathan Bender

February 14, 2020