Valkyrae’s new skincare line is met with hostility. Is it snake oil or sour grapes? Also, ALGS’ success has lead to a number of esports teams coming to Apex Legends and we discuss why the XBox refrigerator is one of the most disappointing sellouts of the season. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

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Valkyrae's Blue Light Blunder?

Blizzard could actually have an out in their legal battles. Also, Twitch’s major hack is now affecting payouts to streamers. We also talk about Cowboy Bebop’s amazing new trailers and Weirdbeard gets us hype for a new type of autobattler. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

The Tied Tentacles of Twitch

EA decided to part ways with FIFA, what does this mean for arguably the biggest sports game in the world? Also, Twitch’s leak also revealed a Do Not Ban list, but is it as nefarious as it sounds? And the team break down what they think are the best stealth games of all time. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

The Billion Dollar Football

DC Fandome gave us a first look at a ton of new content including The Batman and Black Adam. Also, ALGS made a controversial decision to allow coaches to speak to players during matches. And we laud Team Spirit's $18 Million windfall at The International 10. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Smells Like Team Spirit

The Last Chance Qualifiers for Valorant...didn’t happen. How did Riot let this slip through the cracks? Also, ther salary cap for the Overwatch League is getting abolished, but not for the reason you think. And we explain how the latest anti-cheat software for Warzone is already in the hands of hackers.   Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Hack The Planet

The Old World hit the streamerverse by storm but has seen its player base dwindle in just a fortnight. Why isn’t it keeping up? Also, Red Bull Kumite returns to the US with a LAN event in Las Vegas next month. And we ask, can we make superhero games that aren’t just sandboxes?  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

Amazon's Old Word = Old News?

The Last Chance for teams to make it to the Valorant World Championships is under way we break down who from NA could fight their way into the brack. Also, will League removing /all chat curb toxicity. And as always we give you a Worlds update. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

Valorant LCQ & Stopping Toxic Chat

The horror timeline could become a reality as Epic games is toying with the idea of a Fortnite movie. Also, we give a brief review of the day at Worlds. And we ask will McDonalds be the one to get Nintendo to capitulate on esports. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

The Fortnite Movie: Help Us All

Kotaku was the subject of scrutiny as an editorial praised an emulated version of Metroid Dread. Should they have taken the piece down? Also, we give a brief preview of the first day of Groups at Worlds ‘21 and Robbie & Norris give their takes on the What If finale.  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

To Emulate, or not to Emulate.

Once again Activision/Blizzard is caught trying to pull a fast on the state of California. Also, a key member of the Yakuza series is leaving Sega and Destiny 2 players are losing a massive chunk of content, that thousands of players have already paid for.  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

MMO's Killing Content?

One European region is allowing men to participate in VCT Game Changers, is this a step backwards for women’s Valorant? Also, Tesla want’s to put full blown video games in your car. Can you think of a worse idea? We discuss the tragedy that is Metacritic’s top 10 games of the 90’s.  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

Women's Valorant For The Men

Twitch suffered a massive data breach early this morning revealing the revenue figures for all the platforms top streamers and much more. Weirdbeard shares an indie game and we discuss how Apple makes billions off video games without creating one themselves. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

Twitch's Big Breach: Streamer Information Leaked

The final Smash Bros character is revealed to be Sora from Kingdom Hearts. Are you excited for the new fighter? Our Marvel show wrap up returns and we discuss the mass roster moves in the Overwatch League. Also, Lil Nas X is apparently a big 100T Fan? Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

Sora Smash

Cloud 9 White continue their dominance of women’s Valorant. Who can step up and challenge them? Also, Sony is testing game trials on the PS5, would you test out a game before you bought it? And we close the show out with a very casual World’s preview.  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.

C9 White Paints The Town Red

Twitch is testing out a controversial feature that would allow viewers to pay for their favorite streamer to get more impressions. Also, a Spanish esports org paid $25 Million to join the NBA 2k league. And we talk a bit about Tokyo Game Show and what’s left to release in 2021.  Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Checkpoint Daily is hosted by gamers and video game journalists, Norris Howard and the Checkpoint XP Crew. They've got your daily update on all the things you love in 30 minutes or less.  

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CheckpointXP is the first nationally syndicated radio show for esports and video games. The CheckpointXP Daily Podcast is the Monday - Friday recordings that comprise the national radio show - plus additional conversations every single day! Stay up to date on pro League of Legends, PUBG, Overwatch and the biggest esports leagues. Be a part of the biggest discussions in esports like The International, or the Fornite World Cup with this interactive live podcast at our Twitch page twitch.tv/checkpointxp. Catch up on the latest esports and video game news with Nate, Robbie, Norris and Joe.

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