Checkpoints
Declan DineenThis is a show about videogames, The people who play them and the people who make them. Each week, a guest on the show talks about the games that have shaped their life in one way or another. Games that have inspired them, games that forged connections with others and games that have soothed wounds. Checkpoints!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Categories | LeisureVideo Games | ||||
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In a special epilogue episode the tables are turned as I sit down with Violet Berlin and she interviews me about the games that shaped my own life.
We talk about blind runs of Alex Kidd, Tony Hawks Pro Skater as teenage therapy, why death wouldn't s... more
Consoles don’t really brag about bit ratings anymore. Growing up with games, the leaps between generations felt profound From 8 Bit to 16 Bit, to 32, to Nintendo 64! It was exciting. The last consoles to even mention it in their marketing were the Dr... more
My guest today Julian 'Jaz' Rignall. A formative character in my life in games during his role as the editor for magazines like Mean Machines and CVG, Julian is the first guest I've spoken to on checkpoints that I did drawings of as a child.
As well... more
My guest today is Chris Bell, a game designer with a remarkable CV that includes thatgamecompany's Journey and the upcoming Sky, What Remains of Edith Finch, Way and 12 Minutes.
As well as being an incredible designer Chris is also filled with stori... more
Today I'm joined by Gabby DaRienzo and we have an incredibly lively and upbeat chat about death and video games. Gabby is the co-founder of Laundry Bear games. creator of the wonderful Mortician's Tale, and also the host of the Play Dead podcast wher... more
My guest today is Johnnemann Nordhagen - the creator of the incredible Where the Water Tastes Like Wine - and he has some wonderful stories to share.
We talk spelling games in Colarado on an Apple IIe, learning to program in DOS, losing years in Dis... more
My guest today is Ian Bogost, an award winning game designer and author of several books including Persuasive Games and Play Anything. He's also a contributing editor to the Atlantic magazine, the professor of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech an... more
My guests today are Ben Myres and Cukia ‘Sugar' Kimani, co-founders of South African based game studio Nyamakop, creators of the inventive 'Clay Doh' platformer Semblance. They are also excellent, inspiring company with an infectious passion for vide... more
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Reviews
- A window to the game making process
Presented by a charming and charismatic host, This podcast offers insightful discussions with game makers and enthusiasts. A primer for anyone interested in game design or development. A really wonderful opportunity to learn from the successes and cautionary tales of industry veterans.
Apple Podcasts5Bryoz
United Kingdom8 years ago - Excellent Podcast even for Game Developers
Note to Declan(the host): Fine Declan! Here's 2 minutes while I compile code!
This podcast is excellent. If you've wondered about Game Makers or what they go through to bring you your wonderful games, check out this podcast. You'll discover how we all end up in this industry, what our challenges are and what we think of games and what they mean to us.
Apple Podcasts5MasterHyjinx
United States8 years ago - Consistently Good Listening
Relaxed and conversational interviews with good quality guests. Declan Dineen is a great interviewer and gets the best from all his guests. Very pleasant listening, ideal for long distance drives.
Apple Podcasts5PostcardMikeUnited Kingdom9 years ago - Really well done
What a fantastic project, I'm so glad someone is doing this type of work. Valuable!!
Apple Podcasts5acidth13rteenUnited States9 years ago - Holy cow, the guests!
Brendon Chung! Adam Saltsman! William Pugh! Marc Flury! Rami Ismail! Edmund McMillen! AP Thomson! Alex Preston! Rich Vreeland! Nina Freeman! Ken Levine! Robert Yang! Dominique Ferland! And most recently, Christine Love, Teddy Dief and Time Schafer!
Declan is awesome. Every episode I've listened to (and I've listened to a LOT) has been fabulous. Geez, just subscribe already!
Apple Podcasts5okaybenjiUnited States9 years ago - Entertaining and engaging (with all important consistent branding!)
Great show, great host, great guests.
Particularly enjoyed the shows with guests of a similar age to me as the nostalgia of remembering once loved video games that you'd somehow forgotten is charming.
Apple Podcasts5Purple_amigoUnited Kingdom9 years ago - Must Listen for Those Who Love Games
These are fascinating, in-depth conversations with people in the games industries. The stories they tell are ones I haven't heard or read anywhere else. Worth a listen.
Apple Podcasts5c4p3nUnited States9 years ago - Great interviews
Well made and interesting podcast
Apple Podcasts5Awt88United States9 years ago - Great game designer interviews
Declan Dineen and the game developers he interviews are really able to put some real human emotion to the games industry.
Apple Podcasts5Crew ExpendableUnited States9 years ago - Good stuff
^ title
Apple Podcasts5Omg I love pieUnited States9 years ago - Excellent
A good idea, covering a different person's "life in games" on a weekly basis. A good host who sets his interviewees at ease with an informal approach, amusing and with entertaining guests.
Recommended.
Apple Podcasts5epeastwoodUnited Kingdom9 years ago - Facanating Insights
Been enjoying the podcast since the early episodes, great guests and well presented by Declan - my biggest issue is keeping up with the weekly releases!
Apple Podcasts5Jockula
Australia9 years ago - Addicting and entertaining
I started in the middle somewhere, and since then I have listened to every podcast and have since been inspired to dive into indie game dev myself. Listen and enjoy!
Apple Podcasts5Chasen ChamberlianUnited States10 years ago - Always something interesteing...
I love the chats, there's always something that crops up that I didn't know before, and for a long time gamer like me, a lot of what is talked about really jogs my memory back to plesant gaming memories I'd almost forgotten. The guests Dec has on his show really know what they're talking about and it's great to hear what they have to say about the past, present and potential future of videogames. If you don't susbscribe to Checkpoints, you're missing out on some gem conversations!
Apple Podcasts5Basil the FoxUnited Kingdom10 years ago - Very easy to listen to
Short version: Recommended - Desert Island Discs but for computer games.
My big passion growing up was computer games. I look back on these times with a huge amount of affection and associate a lot of very important memories with games. There are plently of great sites out there that have authors list games they love but Checkpoints provides a platform for its guests to discuss what games are important to them, have been there for them, or even shaped them and their careers.
This creates a wid... more
Apple Podcasts5Big Stupid FaceUnited Kingdom10 years ago
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