Chip Checking In

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Bored and stressed-out Computer Science nerd rambling about random stuff when he feels like it. Really into video games and Let's Plays, so check me out on Twitter, YouTube, WordPress, Spotify, and more!

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Episodes

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past (Part 7)

Join me in a Let's Play of one of the best LoZ games out there. In this episode, I complete one more dungeon before getting some pretty helpful items and a nice upgrade. Discord: https://discord.gg/xNuQpBWbqH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCRWLkOwSH3PgGw1Od1mtw Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChipCheckingIn Anchor: https://anchor.fm/chip-checking-in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mcBUYTgcVlGIyFwCCy1t9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chip-checking-in/id161...

May 16, 2022•54 min

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past (Part 6)

Join me in a Let's Play of one of the best LoZ games out there. In this episode, I complete two more dungeons in the dark world. I also do a bit of wandering while trying to figure out what I need to do next. This part of the game is a bit frustrating to navigate without a guide, so I'll look into researching guides before playing in the future to avoid any unnecessary frustration. This is a great game, but man does it lack explanation and guidance sometimes.  Discord: https://discord.gg/xN...

May 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past (Part 5)

Join me in a Let's Play of one of the best LoZ games out there. This episode is mostly overworld shenanigans; trying to explore the game a little and get any hidden goodies.  Discord: https://discord.gg/xNuQpBWbqH  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCRWLkOwSH3PgGw1Od1mtw    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChipCheckingIn  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/chip-checking-in   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mcBUYTgcVlGIyFwCCy1t9   Apple Podcasts: https://pod...

May 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past (Part 4)

Join me in a Let's Play of one of the best LoZ games out there. Honestly, I've been pretty swamped and I haven't had much time to play recently so this is a banked episode I recorded a couple of weeks ago. I remember it being very late and there's definitely a bit of frustration that comes out in this episode. Note to self: no more recording when you need sleep.  Check out my YouTube Channel - Chip Checking In: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCRWLkOwSH3PgGw1Od1mtw Follow me on Twitter: h...

Apr 25, 2022•2 hr 56 min

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past (Part 3)

Join me in a Let's Play of one of the best LoZ games out there. We're gonna get through the next dungeon for a 3rd pendant, explore a little more, and maybe even obtain the Master Sword?!?!?! The dungeon in this episode is pretty frustrating and the game isn't the most self-explanatory so I hope you don't mind me wandering around aimlessly until I figure stuff out!   Check out my YouTube Channel - Chip Checking In: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHCRWLkOwSH3PgGw1Od1mtw   Follow me on...

Apr 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min

The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past (Part 2)

Join me in a Let's Play of one of the best LoZ games out there. We're gonna get through the next dungeon for a 2nd pendant, and get some new goodies as well. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChipCheckingIn Business Inquiries or Feedback: chipcheckingin@gmail.com YouTube: Chip Checking In...

Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Part 1)

Join me in a Let's Play of one of the best LoZ games out there. We're going to explore Hyrule in an attempt to defeat the evil wizard Agahnim and restore peace to the land!   This podcast is available pretty much anywhere where podcasts are available, plus YouTube! Check out my channel: Chip Checking In Follow me on Twitter: @ChipCheckingIn...

Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 20 min

Bring Back Pixels

In this episode, I talk about how I found out that over 100 retro Nintendo games are on the switch, and then I beg the question "Why aren't we making more pixelated retro-esque games?" I probably should have waited a day to record this one but I was very tired and just wanted to get something out. So, apologies if I repeat information or start to babble about nonsense. I just really like retro games and would enjoy seeing more of them in addition to the modern sort. Follow at @chipcheckingin on ...

Mar 28, 2022•45 min

My College Experience In Undergrad

In this episode, I discuss my overall experience over the last 4 years in college to recap before hopefully graduating in May 2022 with a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science. I provide a wee bit of backstory into why I pursued Computer Science after high school and then transition to my most difficult year at Indiana University Bloomington. Finally, I go through my general experience after transferring to IUPUI including courses I've taken, people I've met, projects I've accomplished, etc....

Mar 22, 2022•2 hr 33 min

Hogwarts Legacy (Repello Muggletum)

Tonight I'm talking about Hogwarts Legacy; a new game from the wizarding world which is supposedly dropping this year (2022). There will be a State of Play held by Playstation on 3/17/2022, so I am sharing my thoughts beforehand. I talk about what we know about the game, some controversy surrounding it, and some brief details on my own wizarding profile. Oh, also I mention some small bits of gaming news as an ending sidebar. 

Mar 17, 2022•48 min

My Favorite Game(s) of All Time

It's Chip checking in with another podcast on whatever the hell is on his mind at the time. This time, it's Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. I'll be talking through some of the bigger background points and highlights for the games before delving into my own personal experiences and anecdotes. These are honestly amazing games and they have a special place in my dumb little heart. So sit down and rest your weary ears while this local idiot talks about the glory days that held Pokemon FireRed and Lea...

Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 11 min