Will Someone Save The Anime?

ANIME MADNESS! Jump Force is getting removed from all digital storefronts in February putting a finite life on a digital good. And the team breaks down why Neflix’s forays into live action adaptations of anime might eventually work out. And we ask who is Meta actually for? Subscribe to Checkpoint…

What's Beef? Doublelift lashes out at TSM

The new Optic Texas team is looking to make a big splash in the CDL, who are they adding to their super-roster. Also, Doublelift is beefing with his former boss at TSM, what’s gone wrong between the two? And we ask how do games bounce back from bad launches? Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily Podcas…

First Music Now TV: Arcane Hits #1

We finally get a chance to talk a little Worlds as Edward Gaming becomes the best League team on earth. Also, we gush over Arcane and how it exceeded all expectations, how did Riot get it right? And a wave of teams quitting hit ALGS this fall, who can EA stop the bleeding. And Robbie makes a revela…

Immortals CEO, Jordan Sherman & Marvel Monday

A major esports organization is moving their operations out of Cali to Michigan. Immortals CEO, Jordan Sherman joins us in the studio to talk about everything from women’s Valorant to the new regional look. And we share our thoughts on The Eternals and if it deserves its lukewarm reception. Subsc…

Elden Ring Does Trailers Right

Doublelift is looking to make a return to the LCS, potentially. But he’s also got a special caveat that might bode well for the league’s young talent. Also, Elden Ring hit us with a 20-minute gameplay preview and Norris is all about it. And Nintendo is potentially creating its own cinematic univers…

Netflix Gaming & Benihana Boyz

Netflix Gaming has finally launched on Android devices, what does the streaming service offer in the way of video games. Also, Riot Games is extending pro player contracts to a four-year maximum. Is that the right amount of time? Steve Aoki wants to sell you some Pokemon cards and we debate who are…

No Overwatch 2 For You

More high level staff at Blizzard step down as Overwatch 2 is delayed for yet ANOTHER year. Is this it for the OWL? Also, Robbie gripes about the new Apex map. And we ask if Smash’s director, Masahiro Sakurai, is mulling over returning to make another Smash game. Subscribe to CheckpointXP Daily P…

The Biggest Game You've Never Heard Of

The Finals for Worlds are set, we tell you who’s going head up in the biggest esports event of the year. Also, the world's biggest game that you probably don’t play, Honor of Kings, is getting a big-budget spin-off. And which video game movie/tv show reaches our S-tier?  Subscribe to CheckpointXP…

Fortnite is Shutting Down in China?

Fortnite is officially shuttering in China this month, and with such a massive market leaving the Epic Games property, what will the backlash really be for the title? Plus, a massive fraud scam involving Twitch, Turkish Valorant pros, and the MOB  is reaching a fever pitch for all of the craziest h…

Robbie and The Beard: Electric Boogaloo 2

Guardians of the Galaxy has finally released, and Robbie says that this may be the Game of the Year for him. Plus, more BlizzNews (TM) with a removal of a horrible contract clause and the slashing of Bobby Kotick's salary, and what were the biggest stories to come out of yesterday's Sony State of P…