Checkpoint Magazine Podcast

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 Wars a dead franchise? Can gaming really help when it comes to mental health? All this and more with Tamer and Jake. Don't forget, the quiz and the latest in Ultimate Kuenssberg 4 - see what happens to Laura on the Soar Syria flight to Washington. And for those waiting, there's a Soar Syria update. You're welcome. Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

10-31

38:32

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: There was a technical issue five minutes into the stream, so there is a bit of an edit. We apologise for any audio inconvenience. Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

10-22

48:42

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 Ultimate Kuenssberg 4 - a political strategy reporting simulation game - yet to be developed. Tamer talks to Jake about the real life stories that can be taken from games, citing a dark story on a trip to the former Yugoslavia and relating it to Gears of War 5. Jake lightens the tone with an exceptional quiz. And there are more details of the bedtime story!Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

10-15

58:43

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 show with some more exciting news in the coming weeks. In the first of the new podcasts, Tamer discusses Microsoft Flight Simulator, Jake asks about the Epic Games lawsuit in Canada and the quiz makes a comeback! Other news stories include the Writers Guild dropping awards for videogame writers, CBeebies' Bing, game development, addiction in games, parental responsibility for games and much more. Tamer also outlines the new games he's playing, including Airline Manager and the supporting livery app in which you can make your own aircraft liveries on, on his phone. Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

10-08

58:54

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, specifically Untitled Goose Game and Song Bird Symphony. Tamer talks Borderlands and Gears of War. Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

09-25

50:35

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 your dreams. Jake discusses a new rhythm-adventure game; Songbird Symphony and is quite taken by it. They're both still looking for your favourite #amazonsubprime suggestions. Please rate, review and share1Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

08-05

42:31

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 ★

07-29

34:21

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 controller and leaps in upscaling using algorithms. And Minecraft, of course. Tamer discusses [CheckpointOrg.com](www.checkpointorg.com); a charity that helps with mental health using video games as an anchor, gets angry about "Definitive" game editions and AI and AI learning.Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

07-15

50:53

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 invariably talks about Minecraft again. This time the PC is the new domain for his Minecraft indulgence. The new Harry Potter AR game, Wizards Unite, sparks a discussion on whether AR games will ever be as good as Pokémon Go.Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

07-08

54:38

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 Algodoo - the marble mechanic game. Still looking for the next game to create. We've on the sport genre. The Bad Sport franchise: bad discus, bad swimming, bad hurdler. You get the idea. And Tamer sneaks RISK into the chat and gets angry with "Definitive Edition" game releases...!Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

07-01

49:23

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 ★

06-24

40:13

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 Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

06-17

30:12

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 Maltese Falcon and Momento top this week's list, but will there be more suggestions for next week? Finally, Jake cheats the quiz again, and he's not even the one asking the questions... Join in, contact us and do please rate and comment! Welcome to the Checkpoint Magazine podcast!Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

06-10

37:24

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 love as he should have been. Finally, the quiz. The most contentious part of the show...!Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

06-03

53:56

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 off on a tangent on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.Support Checkpoint Magazine Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★