Checkpoint
by JOY 94.9 - Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB · 100 episodes
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Welcome to your weekly Checkpoint for video game news, reviews, interviews and more! With the games industry changing all the time, it’s our goal to make sure you’re kept up to date with the stories that matter! With coverage of all the latest major releases and hard-hitting discussions, the show is all about keeping you up to date and breaking down one of the most popular and constantly evolving medias in the world.
Latest episodes
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54 min
Up to Date: BioWare has been shut down
Join Elliot, Jarrod, Lisa and Shu in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about the closure of beloved RPG studio BioWare Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving…
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52 min
PAX Aus 2026 Recap
Join Elliot, Cass, and Austin in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they look back at PAX Aus 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gaming.
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53 min
A chat with Tom and Rhys about Finch & Archie
Join Elliot and June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they chat with Tom and Rhys from Octarine Arts about their game Finch & Archie. Catch the latest episode on Spotify:…
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55 min
Up to date: Runefest 2026 announcements
Join Elliot, June, and Tom and Rhys from Octarine in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Runefest 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to di…
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50 min
Melbourne International Games Week 2026
Join Elliot and Kolby in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they chat with Parasol Corp’s founder Adam Stormhardt and Ironworks Games’ founder Nick London about Melbourne Inte…
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53 min
Up to date: The Legend of Zelda is coming to Australia
Join Elliot, Kolby, Parasol Corp’s Adam, and Ironworks Games’ Nick in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary concert. Catch th…
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53 min
Q3 2026 video game recap
Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they look back at video games from Q3 2026. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diver…
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54 min
Up to date: Xbox restructure updates
Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and Bree in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest Xbox updates following its restructuring plans. Catch the latest episode on…
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55 min
Video game adaptations
Join Luke, Jarrod, Erielle, and Shu in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video game adaptations. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversi…
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53 min
Up to date: PAX Aus 2026 Expo Floor lineup
Join Luke, Jarrod, Erielle, and Shu in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the latest PAX Aus 2026 lineup. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to…
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53 min
Video game endings
Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about video game endings. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in gami…
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51 min
Up to date: Steam’s age verification
Join Elliot, Luke, Cass, June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Steam’s age verification in Australia. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up t…
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54 min
Single-session video games
Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY, where they talk about single-session video games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to div…
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54 min
Up to date: Playstation’s September State of Play
Join Elliot, Luke, Edie, and James in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about PlayStation’s recent State of Play. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up…
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54 min
Puzzle word games
Join Elliot, Luke, Victor, and Sporktank’s Martin Stradling in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about puzzle word games. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Givin…
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53 min
Up to date: GTA VI’s big reveal
Join Elliot, Luke, Victor, and Sporktank’s Martin Stradling in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about GTA VI. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to…
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52 min
Video game peripherals
Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about different video game peripherals. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up…
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54 min
Up to date: GTA VI leaks
Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and Jarrod in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about the recent GTA VI leaks Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversi…
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52 min
Half-focused gaming
Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about half-focused gaming. Catch the latest episode on Spotify: Giving a 1-Up to diversity in…
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54 min
Up to date: Halloween: The Game refused classification in Australia
Join Elliot, Luke, Bree, and June in this episode of Checkpoint on JOY where they talk about Halloween: The Game’s barred in Australian storefronts. Catch the latest episode on Spo…