Final Checkpoint

It is episode 100 of our little podcast that could! Joel and Ben celebrate by discussing what might be the very best video game franchise of all time in a tournament bracket format.

Catch the tough decisions, easy wins, and debates over what is the best franchise with at least three entries.

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel and Ben discuss the Nintendo Switch outselling lifetime sales of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. They also discuss The Suicide Squad, The Ascent, Persona 5 Strikers, Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Strikers, and much more!

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel is back! After a two week break the podcast is also back! No more Final Boss Squad. One show for news and games we played!

This week we talk about the Activision Blizzard situation, Horizon's delay, and a whole slew of games we played including Pokemon Unite! 

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Ben gives us the rundown on the Steam Summer Games Demos he played. Joel gives his initial impressions of Valheim and Wave Break (code provided by popagenda). Ben also discusses this thoughts on Mario Golf: Super Rush and Mario Tennis. 

Recorded simultaneously with Final Checkpoint Ep. 95.

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Ben and Logan discuss all of their E3 2021 thoughts and impressions. Listen and discover which games they were surprised to see and which announcements they are most excited for!

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel, Logan, and Ben discuss the games they have played the last week including:

Far Cry 5, more Days Gone, Toads Treasure Tracker, and more.

Logan discusses his thoughts on the Mass Effect trilogy and whether it was really as good as we remember it. Ben finishes Maquette and gives his review on the game.

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week as E3 2021 approaches the crew prepares their predictions for what they would like to see or what they are expecting to see. There are also a few news topics to go along with the predictions including God of War sequel delays, cross gen discussions and more.

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Ben and Logan discuss the Scarlet Nexus demo, Knockout City, Resident Evil Village, Mass Effect Legendary Edition and much more on the "Games We Played-centric" fourth episode of Final Boss Squad. 

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Logan and Ben discuss:

The Last of Us Part II PlayStation 5 Patch

Deathloop previews

TimeSplitters is remastered edition

Mass Effect's Normandy ship featured in a No Man's Sky mission until May 31st

Team Ninja possibly working on a Final Fantasy Souls-like game

Zelda Skyward Sword amiibo news

New games: biomutant out on the 25th! Shin Megami Tensei 3 HD

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel and Ben are joined by special guest Josh Beard from twitch.tv/toofpete, #WastedTalent and @JoshBeardRadio on Twitter. They gush over how great Mass Effect is and give impressions about Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Ben gives more thoughts about Returnal and how it might actually change his opinion on Housemarque's latest entry. Ben also goes through his list of games he has played. Josh and Joel discuss their love for Destiny and how excited they are for Season of the Splicer.

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

Ben gets a new toy in the form of a PlayStation 5, he details his experience with the console and a few games on it, notably Resident Evil Village and Demon Souls. Joel tackles an early access game titled Scavengers and blasts his way through the twin stick platformer, Matterfall. Logan ventures into the blocky world of Dragon Quest Builders 2 and survives the server hell of the new Apex Legends season.

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

Joel, Ben and Logan discuss the potential of Sony partnering with Discord, Epic taking on Apple, members of Giant Bomb moving on and touching on Resident Evil Village reviews. Plus a surprise segment on ghosts and bigfoot! 

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

Final Boss Squad Episode 1. This is the break off show from Final Checkpoint Podcast focused on the games we played the last week. For news topics, you can find that and more on Final Checkpoint Podcast. 

This week Joel and Ben discuss New Pokemon Snap on the Nintendo Switch, Second Extinction on Game Pass Ultimate's Game Preview program, Outriders, Apex Legends, Resident Evil Village demo, and Nier Replicant.

Each week, Joel, Ben, and Logan discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. This week they discuss the Mortal Kombat Movie, Nier Replicant, MLB The Show 21. There are also a couple of announcements made at the top of the show! Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel and Ben discuss Sony PlayStation 5 becoming the fastest selling console in US History in Units and Revenue. They also discuss rumors about a Square Enix sale, the Capcom Event, and Days Gone's former Writer/Director blaming customers for not buying game at full price. 

Games We Played includes games like Pac-Man 99, Cozy Grove, 13 Sentinel Aegis Rim, Outriders, Donkey Kong Country 3, Grindstone, and Dark Souls.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel and Ben react to the latest rumors and reports from this week in gaming. Including Sony remaking The Last of Us. Joel and Ben discuss if Sony is out of touch with their consumers and are only focused on blockbuster hits over making new IP and "riskier" games. Also discussed Deathloop's new release date, Invincible, and much more. 

Games We Played: Cozy Grove, Littlewood, Dark Souls Remastered, Outriders, 13 Sentinels, and much more.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel and Ben welcome special guest Mike O. from The Gaming Morning Show, and Twitch.tv/LookItsMikeO. They discuss Xbox snagging MLB The Show day and date on Game Pass, a former Sony PlayStation exclusive. What does this mean for Sony? We also discuss the death of Mario, Cyberpunk's Circuit City receipt length patch notes, and much more!

Games We Played: Outriders, Leaf Blower Revolution, Donkey Kong Country 2, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Narita Boy, Only Cans, and much more!

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week, Joel and Ben discuss a rumor filled list of news items including Microsoft possibly buying Discord, Sony closing the PS3, Vita, and PSP digital stores, and much more. 

"Games We Played" includes the following: Magic: Legends, Fast and Furious: Crossroads, Donkey Kong Country, Darksiders Genesis, and much more.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week, Joel and Ben struggle with technical difficulties and a bad microphone to bring reactions to Xbox Game Pass' latest day one grab, Outriders. EA Play also makes its way to Game Pass on PC and more news including the Square Enix conference. 

Games We Played This Week: Outriders demo, Apex Legends, Monster Hunter Rise demo, Dark Souls, Warhammer Chaosbane, Devotion, and Smash Bros Ultimate.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel and Ben are joined by TheGameFanatics.com's and Smooth Burrito's Trevor Paul, to discuss the latest news on the Xbox/Bethesda Deal, the upcoming Square Enix Conference, PlayStation 5 Sales, and more Hogwarts Legacy drama. 

They also discuss the latest games they played including Persona 5 Strikers, Destiny 2, Resident Evil 6, Bravery Network Online, and much more!

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This week Joel and Ben discuss the specs for the rumored Nintendo Switch 4K console. They give their thoughts on why Nintendo would need to make the jump to 4k and what this could mean for third party support. They also discuss the leaked Elden Ring trailer and what they hope to see from a new iteration on Dark Souls. 

Games We Played: Resident Evil 6, Genshin Impact, Control, Dirt 5, Triangle Strategy Demo, and more Outriders.

Final Checkpoint is a video game news podcast recorded weekly and distributed on many podcast services. Please follow and subscribe to the links below!

This week Joel and Ben welcome Carlos Oville to the podcast. Carlos is a fellow long time Game Fanatic (TheGameFanatics.com) and a film reviewer/contributor over at ButWhyThoPodcast.com. 

Topics covered this week include:

-HBO's The Last of Us based on the video game from Naughty Dog studios casts its Joel and Ellie. 

-Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart gets a new release date.

-CD Projekt Red gets hacked and receives ransom demands.

-E3 Online shows its not so hopeful face.

Games We Played: Destiny 2 Season of the Chosen, Dark Souls, AFK Arena, Star Tropics, Apex Legends, Resident Evil Revelations, Resident Evil 5, MLB The Show 21 and Control.

Final Checkpoint is a video game news podcast recorded weekly and distributed on many podcast services. Please follow and subscribe to the links below!

This week, Joel and Ben discuss the latest news about Google Stadia. Google has decided to close its internal game development studio specifically made for Google Stadia, as well as letting go of Jade Raymond, who was the vice president in charge of the studios for the doomed streaming platform. Ben and Joel discuss the latest news regarding Mass Effect Legendary Edition, including the release date, new trailer, features, and the removal of the "butt shots". Ben discuss his fascination with Small Soldiers.

Games We Played This Week: Nuts (code provided by popagenda.co), State of Decay 2, Balan Wonderworld demo, Star Tropics, Stardew Valley, Apex Legends, Dark Souls, and Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch.

Final Checkpoint is a video game news podcast recorded weekly and distributed on many podcast services. Please follow and subscribe to the links below!

This week Joel and Ben discuss the Resident Evil Village gameplay reveal, release date announcement, and share their thoughts about Resident Evil ReVerse. They also discuss the news about Xbox Live Gold's pricing change from $59.99 to $129.99 and then back to $59.99 in a single day due to outrage. There is also discussion about pandemic haircuts, and laying chickens before they hatch.

Games We Played: Scott Pilgrim vs The World: Complete Edition, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2, and League of Legends.

This week Joel gives initial impressions of Scott Pilgrim vs The World: Complete Edition, the release of the beloved indie that was de-listed, only to be re-released finally by Ubisoft on January 14th. The gaming industry is back to work, which means lots of news to cover. Ben and Joel discuss the huge announcement of an Indiana Jones game being developed by Machine Games, creators of Wolfenstein: The Old Blood and Wolfenstein II: The New Order. They also discuss the CD Projekt Red’s apology video regarding the disastrously handled release of Cyberpunk 2077, the delay of the DLC, and PS5/Xbox Series X editions and much more.

Games We Played: Scott Pilgrim vs The World: Complete Edition, Yoshi’s Island, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2, Journey to the Savage Planet, Code Vein, Monster Hunter Rise (demo), and League of Legends.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel and Ben break the standard episode format and present the annual “Final Checkpoint Awards.” With special guest Logan Myer, the crew hands out non-traditional awards like “The Dum Dum Award”, the “We Saw It Comin’ Award”, and many more. Ben, Logan, and Joel also present their Top 5 Games of 2020.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

New Year, time for a new set of gaming related New Years Resolutions. But first! How did Joel and Ben do on their 2020 Resolutions? Is it time to give up a bad gaming habit? Commit to a certain RPG? What new resolution will Joel or Ben add to their list this year? It is also prediction time, Joel and Ben give you their 2021 Predictions for what will happen this year in gaming for 2021. Happy New Years and thank you again for all of your support!

Games We Played: Yoshi's Island, Yakuza Like A Dragon, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Fortnite, Haven, and Shady Part of Me.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns or email them over to finalcheckpointpod@gmail.com.

This week Joel and Ben celebrate the last episode of 2020 and the elusive 69th episode of Final Checkpoint by discussing games that involve mature moments and elements and how they handle it and if it actually added anything to the game. Ben also traumatizes Joel with his words. They also discuss their Christmas experiences and Ben goes on a Game Pass bonanza! 

Games We Played: Yakuza Like A Dragon, Morkred, Monster Train, Wilmot's Warehouse, Carrion, Call of the Sea, Goosebumps: Dead of Night, and more Grindstone.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns.

This week Joel and Ben discuss the latest news on Cyberpunk 2077, the refunds, delisting of the game, and continued debate on just how bad the situation really is for future of the game. The results are in! Ben reveals the results from 2020's Metacritic Prediction Game that originated from episode number 23 - "Upcoming Games of 2020 Draft". Joel gives his initial impressions of Grindstone, an Apple Arcade game that made its way over to The Nintendo Switch by Capybara Games, code provided by popagenda.co.

Games We Played: Cyberpunk 2077, Yakuza Kiwami, Ghost of Tsushima Legends Mode, Super Mario Maker 2, Half Life: Alyx, and Grindstone.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns.

This week Joel and Ben the Game Awards and all of the fun announcements and reveals. They also discuss the controversy of Kotaku’s “Games that involve crunch shouldn’t win Best Game Direction” article and give their thoughts on how games media treats crunch, and things get heated. They also discuss Cyberpunk’s reviews and tech issues, and console performance reports and much more news.

Games We Played: Cyberpunk 2077, Yakuza Kiwami, Fortnite: Battle Royale, Dragon Age Inquisition, Animal Crossing New Horizon’s Winter Update, Super Mario Maker 2, and Immortals Fenyx Rising.

Each week, Joel and Ben discuss the biggest stories in gaming and games they are currently playing. Please subscribe and share by listening on podcast services around the world. Tweet your questions, comments, and concerns.