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A Video Games , Leisure and News podcast
Welcome to your weekly Checkpoint for video game news, reviews, interviews and more! With the games industry changing all the time, it’s our goal to make sure you’re kept up to date with the stories that matter! With coverage of all the latest major releases and hard-hitting discussions, the show is all about keeping you up to date and breaking down one of the most popular and constantly evolving medias in the world.
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Join Elliot, Lisa, Triana and Alana as the team talk about the weird, wrong and wonderful side of video game brands and marketing Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Brand Theft Auto appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Lisa, Triana and Alana in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about The Elder Scrolls VI Sentinel Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to Date: The Elder Scrolls VI Sentinel appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, David and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY for a Halloween special, where they talk about emerging horror subgenres Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Emerging horror subgenres appeared first on Checkpoint.
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54 min
Join Elliot, Lisa, Triana and Alana as the team talk about the weird, wrong and wonderful side of video game brands and marketing Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Brand Theft Auto appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Lisa, Triana and Alana in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about The Elder Scrolls VI Sentinel Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to Date: The Elder Scrolls VI Sentinel appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, David and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY for a Halloween special, where they talk about emerging horror subgenres Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Emerging horror subgenres appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, David and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about the #SaveMassEffect campaign Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to Date: #SaveMassEffect appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Jarrod, Lisa and Shu in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about video games as represented in TV, film, news broadcasting and music Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Games as seen in other media appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Jarrod, Lisa and Shu in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about the closure of beloved RPG studio BioWare Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to Date: BioWare has been shut down appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Cass, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they look back at PAX Aus 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post PAX Aus 2026 Recap appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot and June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they chat with Tom and Rhys from Octarine Arts about their game Finch & Archie. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post A chat with Tom and Rhys about Finch & Archie appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, June, and Tom and Rhys from Octarine in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Runefest 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Runefest 2026 announcements appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they chat with Parasol Corp’s founder Adam Stormhardt and Ironworks Games’ founder Nick London about Melbourne International Games Week and the games they’re working on. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Melbourne International Games Week 2026 appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Kolby, Parasol Corp’s Adam, and Ironworks Games’ Nick in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary concert. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: The Legend of Zelda is coming to Australia appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they look back at video games from Q3 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Q3 2026 video game recap appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest Xbox updates following its restructuring plans. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Xbox restructure updates appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Jarrod, Erielle, and Shu in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video game adaptations. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Video game adaptations appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Jarrod, Erielle, and Shu in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest PAX Aus 2026 lineup. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: PAX Aus 2026 Expo Floor lineup appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video game endings. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Video game endings appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Steam’s age verification in Australia. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Steam’s age verification appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about single-session video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Single-session video games appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about PlayStation’s recent State of Play. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Playstation’s September State of Play appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Victor, and Sporktank’s Martin Stradling in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about puzzle word games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Puzzle word games appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Victor, and Sporktank’s Martin Stradling in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about GTA VI. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: GTA VI’s big reveal appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about different video game peripherals. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Video game peripherals appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the recent GTA VI leaks Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: GTA VI leaks appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about half-focused gaming. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Half-focused gaming appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Halloween: The Game’s barred in Australian storefronts. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Halloween: The Game refused classification in Australia appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, Tom in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate 40 years of Metroidvania. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post 40 years of Metroidvania appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, Tom in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about GTA VI’s Netflix premiere. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: GTA VI Netflix Premiere appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Kolby, Tom, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they discuss video game release dates. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Video game release dates appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Kolby, Tom, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about GTA Online’s gambling ban in Australia. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Rockstar blocks in-game gambling in GTA Online for Australian players appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, and Nellie Seale in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about museums and games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Museums and games appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Cass and Nellie Seale in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the guests coming to PAX Australia 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: PAX Australia 2026 unveils new guests appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Bree, Luke, Austin, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about magic in video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Magic in video games appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Bree, Luke, Austin, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Bethesda Studio. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: What’s going on with Bethesda appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Elliot, and the Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate Checkpoint’s 12th birthday through trivia. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Checkpoint’s 12th birthday trivia appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Elliot, and the Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the the recent Xbox layoffs. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Xbox layoffs appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Elliot, Cass, and Dave in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about theme parks and immersive experiences. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Theme parks and immersive entertainment appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Elliot, Cass, and Dave in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about PlayStation ending physical disc releases. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: PlayStation ends physical discs in 2028 appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they look back in what gaming was like in 2026 so far. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post 2026 recap in gaming so far appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about GTA VI and how its physical copies won’t include a disk. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: GTA VI not having any disks in physical pre-orders appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about breakthrough hits in video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Breakthrough hits in video games appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, and Lisa in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest news involving different Microsoft Game Studios. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Microsoft Studios in Jeopardy appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, and the rest of the Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they celebrate JOY’s Radiothon 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Radiothon 2026 appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, and the Checkpoint crew in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the recent Xbox Showcase and Nintendo Direct. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Xbox Showcase and Nintendo Direct appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Kolby, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they share a recap of Summer Games Fest 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32Xfj6ZhkZbDTKjMXptzbp Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Summer Games Fest 2026 Recap appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Kolby and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest union developments from GTA 6 devs. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: GTA 6 developers formally announced a union appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Bree, Tom, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY as they preview this year’s Summer Games Fest. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Summer Games Fest 2026 Preview appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Bree, Tom, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the new Witcher 3 expansion. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: The Witcher 3 gets a new expansion appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Elliot, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about distractions in video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Video game distractions appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Luke, Elliot, and Hayley in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the two biggest Bungie updates and other gaming news. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: Major Bungie updates appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Join Elliot, Luke, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they’re joined by Dr. Cat to talk about how accurate scientific ideas are in video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post The accuracy of scientific ideas in video games (Ft. Dr. Cat) appeared first on Checkpoint.
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