I want to be an Awesomenaut when I grow up!
We first had a chance to play Awesomenauts at PAX East back in April. At the time, with all of
Prototype 2 Review – No power on earth could save this game
I’m one of the few people who actually enjoyed the first Prototype game. People complained that it was bland and
PAX East 2012 Lollipop Chainsaw Interview
At PAX East we got a hands on with Lollipop Chainsaw. Unfortunately, the noise of the convention center didn't allow
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City Review – You move like a newborn deer that’s done ten shots of tequila
You’re back in Raccoon City, a place that offered you so much fun in past Resident Evil titles. You’ve got
Nemesis says, we have a winner!!
Final Checkpoint would like to congratulate Chris J. Geikie, who has been selected at random as part of our Facebook
I Am Alive Review – I may be alive, but I still can’t jump!
Ubisoft surprised us with their latest XBOX LIVE Arcade release of I Am Alive. This post-apocalyptic title seemingly came out
PC
The Dream Machine – Clearly the Source of this Imaginative Game
The only problem with Cockroach Ink’s The Dream Machine is that it’s being released in chapters, and I want to play it all now. In... Read More
XBLA / PSN
I want to be an Awesomenaut when I grow up!
We first had a chance to play Awesomenauts at PAX East back in April. At the time, with all of the general chaos that PAX... Read More
PS3 / XBOX / PC
Prototype 2 Review – No power on earth could save this game
I’m one of the few people who actually enjoyed the first Prototype game. People complained that it was bland and not very exciting. I couldn’t... Read More
XBOX / PS3 / PC / Wii U
PAX East 2012 – Aliens: Colonial Marines Interview
We talk to some of Sega’s talent behind the new survival horror FPS Aliens: Colonial Marines. Read More
PC
Legend of Grimrock Review – Only Grim if (When) You Die
Tabletop gaming: something that’s falling out of fashion. Well, further out of fashion. I play Dungeons and Dragons as often as I can with a... Read More
PAX East 2012 – Miskatonic School for Girls Interview
Christian meets up with the game designer behind the table-top game Miskatonic School for Girls. Read More
XBOX / PS3 / PC
PAX East 2012 – Far Cry 3 Interview
We met up with the game designer behind Far Cry 3 to hear more about the multiplayer and what to expect from the campaign. Read More
PS3
One Piece: Pirate Warriors, Sailing to western shores.
Originally released in Japan alone, Publisher Namco Bandai has announced that One Piece – Kaizoku Musou is on its way to fans outside of Japan. The... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
PAX East 2012 Lollipop Chainsaw Interview
At PAX East we got a hands on with Lollipop Chainsaw. Unfortunately, the noise of the convention center didn’t allow for us to hear the... Read More
XBOX LIVE Arcade / PS3 Network
I Am Alive Review – I may be alive, but I still can’t jump!
Ubisoft surprised us with their latest XBOX LIVE Arcade release of I Am Alive. This post-apocalyptic title seemingly came out of nowhere and took the... Read More
3DS / PS3 / Wii / XBOX
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure Review
Spyro is back and this time he’s brought some of friends with him. Now interestingly this game is not a sequel or even being considered... Read More
XBOX
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare Review – A Great Addition
Alan Wake is back once again to fight the darkness and the those possessed by it known only as Taken. Unlike the previous game and... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
Borderlands 2 Trailer – More Everything!
We loved the first game, so we’re looking forward to Borderlands 2. The main point of the new trailer is that there is more of... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
New Mass Effect 3 Trailer – Take Back the Earth
Take back the Earth in Mass Effect 3. Here’s the most epic trailer so far. We can’t wait to review it. Read More
XBOX
Warp Review – If Metal Gear and Portal Had a Baby, it Would be Warp
I have been looking forward to Warp ever since I came across it at PAX East last year. What stuck out to me at the... Read More
Video Game Violence and the First Amendment
Final Checkpoint discusses the inherent violence in video games, what our opinions are and what the actual Supreme Court has to say about it. Read More
PS3
One Piece: Pirate Warriors, Sailing to western shores.
Originally released in Japan alone, Publisher Namco Bandai has announced that One Piece – Kaizoku Musou is on its way to fans outside of Japan. The... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
PAX East 2012 Lollipop Chainsaw Interview
At PAX East we got a hands on with Lollipop Chainsaw. Unfortunately, the noise of the convention center didn’t allow for us to hear the... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
PAX East 2012 Borderlands 2 Interview
We sit down with the Concept Designer of the highly anticipated Borderlands 2 from 2K Games. Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
PAX East 2012 – Sleeping Dogs Interview
We sit down with the Producer of Square-Enix’s new game, Sleeping Dogs. Check out the interview! Read More
XBOX LIVE Arcade / PS3 Network
I Am Alive Review – I may be alive, but I still can’t jump!
Ubisoft surprised us with their latest XBOX LIVE Arcade release of I Am Alive. This post-apocalyptic title seemingly came out of nowhere and took the... Read More
PS3 / XBOX / Wii U / PC
Assassin’s Creed III Debut Trailer
Check out this trailer for the next epic installment from the amazingly successful Assassin’s Creed franchise. Read More
3DS / PS3 / Wii / XBOX
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure Review
Spyro is back and this time he’s brought some of friends with him. Now interestingly this game is not a sequel or even being considered... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
Borderlands 2 Trailer – More Everything!
We loved the first game, so we’re looking forward to Borderlands 2. The main point of the new trailer is that there is more of... Read More
3DS / PS3 / Wii / XBOX
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure Review
Spyro is back and this time he’s brought some of friends with him. Now interestingly this game is not a sequel or even being considered... Read More
Wii
Mario Party 9 Trailer
Ready for some more mini game mayhem with your friends?! Get ready for the 9th installment of Mario Party on March 11, 2012 Read More
XBOX WII PS3
Driver: San Francisco Review – I think I left my car keys in my other body.
Over the past several years the Driver franchise has undergone a long, scenic road trip. As far back as the release of Driver: You are... Read More
The Top 5 Controller-Smashing Games
Video games are always in the news for being the cause of violence. But further studies have shown, that it’s not the game itself that... Read More
PS3 XBOX Wii
Captain America: Super Soldier or Stupid Soldier?
I know what you’re thinking. I must have lost my mind for even entertaining the idea of playing a game based on a summer Hollywood... Read More
Are Great Games Being Neglected?
Think back and ask yourself, how many times have I played a Super Smash Bros. game. Go as far back as the N64 classic that... Read More
VITA
Uncharted: Golden Abyss – Get ready to rub some treasure
And so here we are again with Nathan Drake in another crazy adventure through the far off reaches of the world to uncover another ancient... Read More
PSP
Fate/Extra Review – An amazing game that fails spectacularly
Fate/Extra is the latest in a series that you probably never heard of unless you’re some kind of otaku. It’s set in a parallel world... Read More
News April, 2011: 3DS, NGP, and Upcoming Games
I talk about news from the video game world to bring you the latest in technology and new releases. Read More
PSP
The 3rd Birthday Review: Parasite Eve is back… sort of
It’s been over a decade since we have seen a new Parasite Eve game and to this day the first one still sits comfortably in... Read More
3DS / PS3 / Wii / XBOX
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure Review
Spyro is back and this time he’s brought some of friends with him. Now interestingly this game is not a sequel or even being considered... Read More
PC
The Dream Machine – Clearly the Source of this Imaginative Game
The only problem with Cockroach Ink’s The Dream Machine is that it’s being released in chapters, and I want to play it all now. In... Read More
PC
Legend of Grimrock Review – Only Grim if (When) You Die
Tabletop gaming: something that’s falling out of fashion. Well, further out of fashion. I play Dungeons and Dragons as often as I can with a... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
PAX East 2012 Lollipop Chainsaw Interview
At PAX East we got a hands on with Lollipop Chainsaw. Unfortunately, the noise of the convention center didn’t allow for us to hear the... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
PAX East 2012 Borderlands 2 Interview
We sit down with the Concept Designer of the highly anticipated Borderlands 2 from 2K Games. Read More
PC
Scarygirl – Where Quirky Meets Boring
Scarygirl tries hard to leave an impression, which only makes its countless failures more pitiful. If the game could be described in one word at... Read More
PS3 / XBOX / Wii U / PC
Assassin’s Creed III Debut Trailer
Check out this trailer for the next epic installment from the amazingly successful Assassin’s Creed franchise. Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
Borderlands 2 Trailer – More Everything!
We loved the first game, so we’re looking forward to Borderlands 2. The main point of the new trailer is that there is more of... Read More
PC / PS3 / XBOX
New Mass Effect 3 Trailer – Take Back the Earth
Take back the Earth in Mass Effect 3. Here’s the most epic trailer so far. We can’t wait to review it. Read More
iPhone
Zombies, Run! Review – Get in shape or be eaten by zombies
Zombie invasion, yeah it’s gonna happen. Hope you’re in shape. But if you’re not, Zombies, Run! might be an important purchase. If you’re unfamiliar with... Read More
MOBILE
League of Evil Review – 8-bit classics never get old!
It’s true! Every gamer loves to take a trip back to the 8-bit genre every now and then. There is just something charming and appealing... Read More
Mobile
Captain Avenger Review: No soldier should take their training from this guy.
I promise, this game did exist at one point. It was funny because I downloaded it before it had any reviews and the next day,... Read More
Mobile
Desert Quest Lite Review: I’d rather be trapped in the desert forever than to ever have to play this game again.
So I figured it was about time for me to review another mobile game. I took a look into the app store and found Desert... Read More
Dave’s Mobile Spotlight Review: Chalk n’ Ball and Third Blade
Dave shares his mobile spotlight with Chalk n’ Ball and Third Blade for the iPhone Read More
Mobile
Cordy Review: Collecting cog wheels has never been so much fun!
Aside from my iPhone being one of the best purchases I ever made, I also do my best to pack it full of the latest... Read More
Bean’s Quest Review: Jump until your heart’s content!
Gentlemen, have you ever been out with the perfect girl? Did you know she was the one as soon as you laid eyes on her?... Read More
Con-Goer? Check out this Free iPhone App
Dave offers a helpful tip to convention attendees with this nifty iPhone App. Read More
Nemesis says, we have a winner!!
Final Checkpoint would like to congratulate Chris J. Geikie, who has been selected at random as part of our Facebook contest. As the winner, he’ll... Read More
Help us spread the infection and win a copy of Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City!
Final Checkpoint needs your help in spreading the word about how awesome our new site is! If we can get 300 Facebook “likes” by Monday,... Read More
Final Checkpoint Episode 2: Chris plays inFamous 2 and Dave reviews Fear 3
In this episode Chris recaps some of the important news from this month. And I tell you all why Rick Moranis is terrible. We also... Read More
Check out our first online episode of Final Checkpoint
In this episode Chris takes a look at Brink and L.A. Noire, while Dave gets a surprise visitor from Portal 2 and checks out some... Read More
Astro A40 Headset Review: Some of us just need the best to fulfill our duty
If you play first-person shooters regularly, a stereo headset is a must. Being able to track your opponent from the sound of their footsteps is... Read More
The Darkness II Review – Don’t resist this Darkness
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim Review – Slaying dragons and taking names
Fate/Extra Review – An amazing game that fails spectacularly
Astro A40 Headset Review: Some of us just need the best to fulfill our duty
Batman: Arkham City Review – Stock up on the Titan, it’s going to be a long ride.
