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Checkpoint
by JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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.
Episodes
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A chat with Tom and Rhys about Finch & Archie
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...
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Up to date: Runefest 2026 announcements
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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Melbourne International Games Week 2026
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…
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Up to date: The Legend of Zelda is coming to Australia
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...
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Q3 2026 video game recap
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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Up to date: Xbox restructure updates
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...
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Video game adaptations
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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Up to date: PAX Aus 2026 Expo Floor lineup
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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Video game endings
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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Up to date: Steam’s age verification
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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Single-session video games
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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Up to date: Playstation’s September State of Play
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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Puzzle word games
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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Up to date: GTA VI’s big reveal
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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Video game peripherals
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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Up to date: GTA VI leaks
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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Half-focused gaming
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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Up to date: Halloween: The Game refused classification in Australia
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...
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40 years of Metroidvania
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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Up to date: GTA VI Netflix Premiere
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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Video game release dates
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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Up to date: Rockstar blocks in-game gambling in GTA Online for Australian players
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…
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Museums and games
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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Up to date: PAX Australia 2026 unveils new guests
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...
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Magic in video games
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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Up to date: What’s going on with Bethesda
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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Checkpoint’s 12th birthday trivia
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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Up to date: Xbox layoffs
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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Theme parks and immersive entertainment
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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Up to date: PlayStation ends physical discs in 2028
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...
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2026 recap in gaming so far
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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Up to date: GTA VI not having any disks in physical pre-orders
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…
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Breakthrough hits in video games
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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Up to date: Microsoft Studios in Jeopardy
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...
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Radiothon 2026
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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Up to date: Xbox Showcase and Nintendo Direct
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...
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Summer Games Fest 2026 Recap
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...
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Up to date: GTA 6 developers formally announced a union
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...
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Summer Games Fest 2026 Preview
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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Up to date: The Witcher 3 gets a new expansion
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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Video game distractions
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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Up To Date: Major Bungie updates
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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The accuracy of scientific ideas in video games (Ft. Dr. Cat)
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....
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Up To Date: Forza Horizon 6 leak
Join Elliot, Luke, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the Forza Horizon 6 leak and other gaming news. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: Forza Horizon 6 leak appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Social deception and deduction games
Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, & Blood on the Clocktower Melbourne’s Kerry in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about social deception and deduction games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Social deception and deduction games appeared...
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Up to date: Nintendo announces Switch 2 price increase
Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, & Blood on the Clocktower Melbourne’s Kerry in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Nintendo’s newest pricing update. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up to date: Nintendo announces Switch 2 price...
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Food in video games
Join Luke, Bree, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about food in video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Food in video games appeared first on Checkpoint.
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Interview: Chatting LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight with Bob Scott of TT Games
In a special interview with Checkpoint on JOY, TT Games Cinematics Director Bob Scott joins us to talk all about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Checkpoint Gaming was flown to Los Angeles as a guest of PLAION ANZ for the purpose of this interview. The post Interview: Chatting LEGO Batman:...
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Up To Date: Spiders announced it’s shutting down
Join Luke, Bree, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about game studio Spiders shutting its doors and other gaming news. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Up To Date: Spiders announced it’s shutting down appeared first…
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Live service games
Join Luke, Omi, and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about live service games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming. The post Live service games appeared first on Checkpoint.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB
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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...
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