Joel Ramirez's Latest Articles

Riot Games’ Valorant First Impressions and More Final Fantasy VII Remake | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 33

This week, Joel and Ben welcome back Logan Myer to the show to discuss Final Fantasy VII Remake more in depth with pros, cons, and ...
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Sony Reveals PS5’s DualSense Controller and FFVII Remake Impressions | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 32

This week Joel and Ben discuss PlayStation 5’s DualSense Controller, its look, specs, and overall sadness of the death of the DualShock. Also discussed, Final ...
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Last of Us Part II Delayed Indefinitely and More Mario? | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 31

This week, Joel and Ben cover the latest delays caused by the everlasting pandemic affecting Iron Man VR and The Last of Us Part II. ...
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Half-Life: Alyx Review and More Animal Crossing | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 30

This week Ben gives us his eyeball exploding review of Half Life: Alyx. Joel and Ben discuss the NeiR Replicant announcement and give their quarantined ...
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PlayStation 5 Specs and Animal Crossing Impressions | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 29

This week Joel and Ben discuss the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X tech specs now that Sony finally spilled the beans. Ben talks about ...
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps Impressions | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 28

This week Joel and Ben discuss their impressions of Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Did Ori’s new adventure surpass our expectations? Joel discusses ...
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo Impressions! | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 27

This week Joel and Ben discuss the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo’s gameplay, graphics, and overall impressions, as well as, Ghost of Tsushima’s release date, ...
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Xbox’s Smart Delivery vs PlayStation’s No Delivery | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 26

This week Joel and Ben discuss Xbox Series X’s Smart Delivery promise and the consumer friendly environment Microsoft continues to build, while Sony continues to ...
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Animal Crossing Has Us Hyped! | Final Checkpoint Podcast Ep. 25

This week, Joel and Ben discuss the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Direct and the excitement it has created for a fan of the series ...
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What the Honk DICE Awards? | Final Checkpoint Ep. 24

This week, Joel and Ben discuss the winners from the 2019 DICE Awards. Ben shares his thoughts on Untitled Goose Game’s surprising victories, and Joel ...
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Upcoming Games of 2020 Draft | Final Checkpoint Ep 23.

This week, Joel and Ben play one of Ben’s diabolical games. Each person chooses their top 5 upcoming 2020 games they believe will be the ...
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The Nintendo Switch-uation | Final Checkpoint Ep. 22

This week Joel and Ben go in depth with the Nintendo Switch. Is it time for Nintendo to upgrade the Switch? Should they release a ...
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PlayStation 5 February Event Incoming? | Final Checkpoint Ep. 21

This week Joel and Ben discuss the rumored and inevitable Sony PlayStation 5 reveal event. They also discuss the possible list of rumored games to ...
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