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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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