In our final episode for 2023, we take a look back at the year in gaming and discuss all the good, bad and everything in between. From the massively hyped GTA VI reveal, to Redfall, from Baldur's Gate 3 to The Day Before, it's been a year full of incredible highs and some real lows too.

We've seen arguably the best year for high quality releases in some time, but we've also had constant news of redundancies, studio closures and swathes of layoffs across the industry. Google Stadia was put in the bin, Microsoft finally closed the Activision deal, the Steamdeck got an upgrade and so much more.

But 2023 was also a big year for Checkpoint Radio! As we discuss the year through the lens of gamers, we also take the time to reflect on our own highs and lows as we look back at the first year of doing this show. We're incredibly proud of what we've done this year and we are grateful to everyone who has listened and supported the show on here and on YouTube.

We will be taking a short break over Christmas and New Year, with episode 22 arriving on January 12th 2024! We hope to see you there.

For now, thank you so much for your continued support, and be sure to check out these links for more Checkpoint Radio content!

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Checkpoint Radio is hosted by Ben, Connor and James.

Alan Wake 2. Baldur's Gate 3. Spider-Man 2. Starfield. The Legend of Zelda, Tears of the Kingdom. Resident Evil 4. Dead Space. Hogwarts Legacy. Dredge. Forza Motorsport. Hi-Fi Rush. Dave the Diver. The list goes on...

When we look back on 2023, it's safe to say this will be remembered as one of the iconic years in gaming. It feels like there has been a major release every month since the turn of the year, and after an extremely dry 2022, gamers will have their hands full with the amount on offer.

In today's episode, we take a look at some of the standout games from this year, as we shine a light on the year's biggest event - The Game Awards! Join us as we discuss the nominees, predictions, and celebrate the outstanding achievements in the gaming industry. From jaw-dropping moments to ground-breaking innovations, this episode is a celebration of the passion and creativity that has made 2023 an incredible year for gaming.

Enjoy!🤘

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We've got a bumper episode today as we take a look at some recent news before heading into our main topic for this week!

The release of Modern Warfare 3 has got Call of Duty fans in a spin, and we question what's next for this once iconic franchise. Valve give the Steam Deck a massive new upgrade as they surprisingly announce a refined version of the popular handheld device - an insult to early adopters, or a good move? And we take a look at Bungie's struggles as the Destiny developer lays off over a hundred members of staff, adding to the ever growing list of budget and personnel cuts across the entire gaming industry.

Later in the episode, we get into cloud gaming! We've been testing the various offerings from the likes of PlayStation, Xbox and Nvidia, as we dive into the world of video game streaming and ask ourselves if cloud really is the future of gaming.

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