Checkpoint Magazine Podcast
by Checkpoint Magazine
A new podcast hosted by comedian Jake Yapp and games journalist Tamer Asfahani that discusses their relationship with video games and how gaming has changed over the decades. Peppered with anecdotes, this podcast is a family-friendly look at gaming and meanders through funny, silly, emotional and thoughtful themes with gaming at the core of the discussion.
Episodes
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Brexit video game Characters?
In this module Jake and Tamer talk about the games they've come across this week. Jake discusses a Jesus Christ game that allows you to play as the holy prophet. Tamer outlines a game of evolution he's playing called Ancestors. There is the return of the quiz and Ultimate Kuenssberg 4: The...
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Ratchet & Crank(y)
Tamer and Jake are back with a new module, and this time they explore the evolution of games genres. Jake explains how his little boy is exploring the world of Ratchet & Clank, while Tamer discusses the games that helped create genres and define new ways of playing. Of course you can expect the...
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Guess Who's Back...?
In this module Tamer and Jake discuss all the things that have happened since they were last on, such as the Xbox Exhibition in London where Tamer got a chance to try out Flight Simulator 2020, Kart Riders and the new XCloud service - the Microsoft game streaming service. Jake brings the next...
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Massive Update Alert
In this module Jake and Tamer discuss the annoyance of the post-release video game update. There's also the quiz, brought by Jake! This is a shorter podcast than normal, but full broadcasting will resume next week! Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Mate, Buddy, Pal
In this module Tamer and Jake discuss briefly the new game from Hideo Kojima Death Stranding, Fortnite cheaters and mod makers as well as The Path but Tale of Tales. There's a #soarsyria update and a new installment of #UltimateKuenssberg4 - can Tamer keep Laura alive? Support Checkpoint Magazine...
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Call of Airlines Duty
In this module Tamer and Jake discuss an article suggesting video games are now work, the new Star Wars game and argue over their respective airlines in Airlines Manager. We also get the next instalment of Ultimate Kuenssberg 4 and Jake brings the quiz! Is gaming really a meme for work? Is Star...
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Ultimate Debuts
In this module Jake and Tamer debut the Bedtime Story, featuring Sonic the Hedgehog this week. Jake introduces Ultimate Kuenssberg 4; the text-based choose-your-own-adventure game, and updates to Soar Syria; Tamer's airline. Why not join the debate and discussion by following and sharing? Note:...
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Gift Shop Gaming
In this module Tamer and Jake discuss games that they've been playing, as well as some of the bigger news from this week. Fortnite is gone! Tamer explains to Jake what this means and what comes next. Jake discusses the Alto games and how he's been finding them. He also progresses his thoughts on...
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Don't Cross the Streams!
With a brand new format and release date, the Checkpoint Magazine Podcast (modules) are back! Live streaming on YouTube on Monday from 2000hrs (UK time), you can catch the guys live and interact. This podcast is the audio from that show. All future podcasts will be edited versions of the live…
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A Whole New World
Tamer and Jake are back with the Checkpoint Magazine podcast. In this module they discuss what they've been up to and the games they've been playing. They also have some exciting news and announcements on the podcast, the magazine and the website. Jake discusses the games he's been playing,...
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Kindergarten
Module 25 sees Jake and Tamer discuss children and YouTube content, Wolfenstein: Young Blood and the origins of Microsoft's Cortana. As well as the above, Tamer talks about a new, wooden train-set simulator Tracks which comes out on the XBox exclusively and allows you to build the train track of...
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Dorothea
In this module Jake and Tamer discuss streaming services for games; and TV streaming asking for your #amazonsubprime TV shows, niche Japanese RPG games that simulate life and Tamer meanders into Japanese cultural activities. Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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"It's going to be a VISCERAL experience"
In this module Jake and Tamer discuss AI, upscaling graphics and CheckpointOrg.com, a charity that uses gamest to help with mental health. Jake brings news from the world of gaming to discuss; social games that hope to help with intamacy over distance, facial expressions being the next game...
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Catford 2004
In this module Jake takes Tamer on a magical journey his teenage self and father's bid for Catford to host the Olympics in 2004. All in the name of making their own Bad Sport Game. Tamer makes wild claims on how easy it is to make a game in a bid to win Jake over to create their said game. Jake...
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The DEFINITIVE EDITION
In this module Jake and Tamer talk discuss DIY, painting and Splatoon. They also discuss the new PlayStation 5, point-and-click adventure games and Jake brings another marble game to the table Education games, coding and, of course; Jake talks marble mechanics and reveals his latest squeeze in...
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E3 - Again
In this module Jake and Tamer continue their chat on E3. Again, no quiz, but they do appeal to hear from you! Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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E3 - Not to Chiswick
In this special module, Jake and Tamer discuss the latest announcements from E3 in LA last week. Discussed are Microsoft's new Scarlett console, Google Stadia and streaming services, and they ask what you are most excited about from E3. No quiz this week, too much E3 stuff! Support Checkpoint...
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Four The Win
In this module of the latest Checkpoint Magazine podcast Jake Yapp discusses with great enthusiasm the Minecraft Earth announcement. Tamer get carried away with David Cage. Also, games that should be adapted from TV/Film/Books are discussed with the listeners' suggestions still welcome. The…
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RPGee!
In the latest "module" Tamer and Jake discuss role playing games, more mobile games that were big hits in the 90s and the Arndale Centre in Manchester... Jake asks what book/TV show/movie to videogame adaptation you'd like to see and Tamer admits he's not been giving his PlayStation 4 as much…
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Quiz Pro Quo
Welcome to another Checkpoint Magazine Podcast module! This week's discussion is lead by Jake who has been playing free to play mobile games. He talks us through Stick Man Hook, Mr Bullet, Castle Wreck and Minecraft Earth. Jake also takes a new approach to the highly devisive quiz and Tamer goes...
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Platform Truths
In this module Jake and Tamer discuss the darker side of platform games. How are they concieved, why is platform pretence light and fluffy when actually it's quite a morbid narrative? The #metoo movement comes into discussion too as well as a brief mention of gamergate. But not to worry, it's not...
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SPECIAL: It's Gone NUCLEAR
Jake and Tamer end up going a little off-the-beaten-track to discuss nuclear. We would love to hear your comments and thoughts. Please do let us know what you think. Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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I'm Board Now
In this episode Jake and Tamer discuss the board game to video game transition, as well as games that have been made into board games. Jake has a little bit of a breakdown with a game he's downloaded on his mobile, however Tamer has been playing this game for some time, so tries to shed some…
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Climax Change
Although miles apart, Jake and Tamer are able to discuss their failure in finding climate change games, but are distracted by War Thunder, Sonic the Hedgehog and others. In this module you can expect a full quiz, a new marking system and some interesting facts about the PS2. Please subscribe,...
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"You're asking the wrong question..."
In this episode Jake and Tamer discuss democracy, climate and geo-political simulators, as well as meandering through the incredible contributions from listeners about 70s and 80s TV characters that should be skins, DLC or packs for modern games. And of course, there's the quiz, which is still...
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She's Got the Loot
In this module Jake and Tamer discuss loot crates. What are they? Do you need them? How do different games utilise them? And, are they ethical? From this discussion also stems an idea about 80s TV hosts as skins in-game. Jake and Tamer would love to hear your thoughts on the best TV hosts of the...
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Choose Your Own Adventure
In this module Jake Yapp and Tamer Asfahani recount their memories playing and reading choose your own adventure novels. They rekindle their love for the genre, explore some of the early iterations by legend Sir Ian Livingstone and legendary Steve Jackson, and discuss the games they're currently...
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Shock! Horror!
In this episode, Jake and Tamer explore what it is that makes horror games horrific. As they meander through their definitions and the games they've played, it dawns on them that they probably aren't the most experienced in this particular genre. Tamer runs through the games he's played, Jake...
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All Games Are Adventure Games!
In this episode Jake and Tamer discuss what makes an action adventure game. They talk through the different kinds of genres that action adventure games covers as well as talk about their most memorable, and not so memorable. They also talk briefly about Far Cry New Dawn, promising to play it...
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Family Fortunes
In this module Jake and Tamer explore the world of family games and discuss their experiences as children gaming and their kids' experiences today and how they compare. They also discuss game mechanics, such as crafting and whether it's a valid game mechanic. Jake also expresses his…
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Mobility Shooter
Mobile gaming has changed the demographic of gamers and societies perception of gamers. Most people now; young or old, are gamers in some form of antoher, thanks to the rise of the casual games platform primarily through mobile devices. Jake and Tamer explore the games that have made a name for...
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Bargain Bucket Werewolf
In this episode, Jake and Tamer talk about sport games, bargain priced games and games that can be played with kids. Also discussed is the advantages of the Switch console, how it's become a console to be reckoned with and why it's so succesful. Don't forget to listen out for the quiz too, with...
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A Parisian Tale
On the eve of Valentine's day, Tamer Asfahani takes Jake Yapp to Paris to see a game set in the plague of France in the 16th century. Jake, with his expectations reflecting that of Valentine's Day, is shell-shocked when the day turns into an intense gaming session following the story of two...
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Unleash the Individual
Jake Yapp and Tamer Asfahani talk about games that have changed their perspective on gaming, the wider discussion on how gaming allows people a creative platform to express themselves and the sheer variety of different genre types available to us today. With story telling at the heart of most...
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Loneliness
In this episode, Jake and Tamer explore No Man's Sky and explore how gaming has helped them get through some tough times. Jake also makes it clear he doesn't like the podcast album image... Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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The Beginning
The first episode of Checkpoint - Jake and Tamer discuss, games of their childhood, DOS games, flight simulators and VR and AR. And, of course, the Quiz! Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
About this show
A new podcast hosted by comedian Jake Yapp and games journalist Tamer Asfahani that discusses their relationship with video games and how gaming has changed over the decades. Peppered with anecdotes, this podcast is a family-friendly look at gaming and meanders through funny, silly, emotional and thoughtful themes with gaming at the core of the discussion.
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