Video Game Exclusives

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This week on the show, it’s all about those console exclusives. When we say exclusive, we’re talking about certain video games or franchises that only appear on one console, loyal and dedicated to Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo (and by loyal and dedicated we mean contractually obligated). Exclusive game franchises can be incredibly important to the longevity of a console – after all, if you don’t have any exclusives available that people want to play, why wouldn’t consumers just buy one of your competitors instead? Join Luke, Elliot, Cam and Edith as they discuss the impact video game exclusives have on the industry. Does it help or hurt consoles? What are some of the benefits for developers and consumers when a video game franchise is exclusive to one brand? What about timed exclusives? Exclusive content? Where do PC games fall into this? Are we ever going to be in a place where all games are multi-platform? Also on this episode, Rachel gets her bananas ready as she reviews Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Nintendo Switch! For all the latest updates as always, head to our official website at checkpointgaming.net.

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Luke Mitchell

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Luke spends his time making radio, playing video games, binge-watching TV, getting unreasonably invested in wrestling, hosting bear events and hanging out with his beautiful pets.

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Cameron Honey-Swain

Cameron knows what he loves. Witches, animated ducks and a strong burly female protagonist. When he isn't effortlessly defending Dragon Age II he is bothering either his husband or one of his many fur children.

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Edie W-K

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If it isn't video games, Edie doesn't care about it. She's been playing games since the N64 era, and only spent enough time away from her 3DS to earn a Bachelor in Games Design from RMIT.

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Elliot Attard

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Beer aficionado, PC gamer, TV show binge-watcher, music lover, and elite member of high society - Elliot possesses all of the qualities needed to project his word thoughts straight into your eye holes.

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