The Checkpoint

por Cj Salcedo

Aficiones Videojuegos

Temporada 1

Things Are Fine? (with Samuel Tolbert)

Cj and his good friend, Samuel Tolbert discuss layoffs shaking the gaming industry. Topics include: Important unionization efforts by Microsoft studios. What went wrong for the company What gamers and consumers should know Read Sam’s writing here: https://campaign-mode.ghost.io/ Follow Sam: @samueltolbert.bsky.social Follow Cj @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing here: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Music Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

Upgrading Blues (with Justin)

The Checkpoint returns after a weeklong break! Cj is joined by his good friend, Justin, as the two talk about the raising costs of hardware and their own experiences of upgrading tech. Topics Covered: The FOMO and anxiety that leads to panic buying a console The loss of curiosity and conversation in the gaming space How our choice of hardware shapes these conversations Socials: Justin: @roboplato.bsky.social Cj: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Music : Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music Links: https://linktr.ee/thecheckpointpod

Digital Love? (with Justin, Rorenado)

Cj is joined by his friend Justin Grandfield to talk Sony's all-digital plans and PS3 store shutdowns. Topics include: Great PS3 games Cool emulation projects Accessibility in gaming Follow Justin: Bluesky: @rorenado.bsky.social Writing: https://muckrack.com/justin-grandfield-1/portfolio Read Cj's writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Music Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

Above .500 Yet? (with Tom Johnson)

Cj is joined by his good friend, Tom Johnson to talk sports-related misery. Topics include: Reminiscing about old podcasts 9/11 The Mets! All about da Mets! Mets! Follow Tom: Twitter: @thattomjohnson Bluesky: @tomjohnson.bsky.social Sidequesting: https://www.sidequesting.com/author/thattomjohnson/ Read Cj's writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Music Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

Yeah, I Guess I'm Back (with Cody)

Cj and Cody talk about a lot of games after a very long break (sorry). Topics include: Games we reviewed How good the new Assassin's Creed remake is How hard it is to podcast Read Cj's writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCheckpointPodYT Music Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

#WeWantDestiny3 (with Matty)

Cj and Matty are back for a shorter (if you think 90 minutes is short) podcast. Topics include: Marathon’s impressive start to Season 2 The cycle of playing things for content and the constant stream of negativity online. Destiny 2, if you can believe it Socials: Mattty: @questlog.bsky.social Cj: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Read Matty’s writing: https://medium.com/@QuestLog Music : Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music Links: https://linktr.ee/thecheckpointpod

Shooting and Looting (with Justin)

The Checkpoint returns! Cj is joined by his good friend, Justin, as the two talk about their shared love of FPS games and other genres. Topics Covered: How important a good setup is when it comes to gaming Why curiosity is so vital to the larger conversation Why we tend to stick to certain game genres Socials: Justin: @roboplato.bsky.social Cj: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Read Cj’s writing: https://medium.com/@salcedo.cj Music : Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music Links: https://linktr.ee/thecheckpointpod

All The Time In The World (with Cody Bolster)

Cody returns as he and Cj talk all about how little time they have to play games or read books. Cj talks a lot of Star Wars as Cody actually shares some interesting and insightful commentary on the latest games he’s playing. Follow Cody on X: @TiredObsidian Read his writing: The Tired Obsidian Check out his family's gaming content: HHC Gaming Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

What Makes Us Fans? (with John, TheMilkmanAdventures)

Cj is joined by his friend John and the two dig into some Star Wars talk (as Cj does every week) and discuss their various fandoms. There are also plenty of references to games, Shane Black movies and rap music. Stick around for this very eventful 12th episode! Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow John on Bluesky:@johnnybegoode.bsky.social Follow John's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themilkmanadventures Find the podcast on other services here: https://media.rss.com/thecheckpointpod/feed.xml Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

So. Much. Lore. (with Matty)

Cj and Matty dig into the deepest depths of Wookiepedia to deliver another episode of the Checkpoint! On the 11th episode, the two talk about Destiny 2 for over an hour before they get into the actual topics they prepared. Follow Cj on Bluesky: @cynicalceezy.bsky.social Follow Matty on Bluesky: @questlog.bsky.social Read Matty’s writing: https://medium.com/quest-log/marathon-may-challenge-runners-and-their-minds-to-find-a-new-path-fd576b73ff08 Find the podcast on other services here: https://media.rss.com/thecheckpointpod/feed.xml Intro/Outro music: Ballad of Aether - Synthwave/Synthpop - Royalty Free Music

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