Love Charlie's writing!! I knew nothing about this game but she illustrates the experience through words so eloquently.

REVIEW: Blippo+ "Blippo+ is an amazing example of world-building done well and will be an exciting ride for those who love unique, strange visual experiences." @blippo.plus checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...

New review from @checkpointboss.bsky.social is a HUGE!!

This is insane - bringing back one of Nintendo's biggest failures as an accessory is the most Nintendo thing you could possibly do. Absolutely makes no sense from a business perspective but somehow its infamy means I want one.

I would like to shamelessly remind everyone @checkpointau.bsky.social are fully volunteer, no-profit, queer writers from Aus. With the discourse around games journalism this week, Checkpoint has always been independent and primarily about our love for games, not about fastest clicks or ad revenue.

One of those games that you'll cherish for a while...

Straight male comedians when they've run out of original material.

I've been sleeping on the Lies of P soundtrack. Has no reason to be THAT good. music.youtube.com/watch?v=OCwb...

ADORED the new Animal Crossing x SEA LIFE Aquarium crossover ♥️ So much fun seeing everyone, too. #AnimalCrossing #SeaLife #Nintendo #Melbourne

Between this and Croc Remaster, I'm defintely eating very well.

Turns out Nightreign was the 100th game I've formally reviewed 🫨 My stats from OpenCritic tell me I've not achieved the Simon Cowell of gaming status... yet. 100 games reviewed 73.2 average score 78 median score 65.0% of games recommended

Murray Watt is a perfect model of the modern Labor politician. President of Young Labor. Chief of staff for a Premier. Boss of the Qld Left. Now he’s the Environment Minister with responsibility for a critical decision. He chose to destroy the environment. www.crikey.com.au/2025/05/29/m...

Do not give this woman a dime of your money. 1. Do not watch the new show. 2. Do not stream any of the movies (yes, that includes Fantastic Beasts) 3. Do not buy any of her books. She has a pen name Robert Galbraith. www.advocate.com/news/jk-rowl...

Men will see this and say "hell yeah" youtu.be/Ot6j_qqYQaM?...

New review for one of my favourite developers! Glad to say I enjoyed my time with Nightreign, but not without a few hiccups.

Is VR dead? 💀 Joshua Wong spoke to streamers, developers and academics to get a lay of the land… and folks it’s looking tough out there. Please give this one a share - www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Reminder that we will be stopping pre-orders of the Switch 2 in the following days. If you're at all considering getting one for launch (or any of the accessories) now is the time! 👍 shop.paperhousegames.com/product/nint...

We also played the new steery steery from Nintendo

I played the new shooty shooty from Nintendo

REVIEW: DOOM: The Dark Ages "This isn’t just a prequel, but a ballad sung in blood and fire where every flail swing and shield parry feels like gospel." @bethesda.net @doom.com checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...

So much fun seeing everyone at the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience today! Like a little mini reunion 💗 @checkpointboss.bsky.social @bibbybhoy.bsky.social @nextplayau.bsky.social @ornitier.online @scree.bsky.social

Ask us your Nintendo Switch 2 questions! We're on our way to experience the new handheld today. Leave your comments below and we'll share as much as we can. Let's-a go! #NintendoSwitch2 #NS2 #Nintendo

I've been playing DOOM: The Dark Ages and my review will be live on @checkpointau.bsky.social 11.59 PM AEST tonight! For now, enjoy this insane 150% speed gameplay from my hands-on preview last month. #DOOMTheDarkAges #Review #RipandTear www.youtube.com/watch?v=admu...

Totodile has arrived at the Met Gala

REVIEW: Skin Deep "If you love @blendogames.bsky.social offbeat signature style, blast off into this universe where cats are the real stars and space pirates are disposable entertainment. @annapurna.com checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...

Some big changes are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online, and we got a sneak peek at what to expect 👀 @bethesda.net checkpointgaming.net/features/202...

Writing this social post made me laugh please enjoy

So AU$699 for the Switch 2 is not cheap. But Australia is somehow on the low end of world pricing: - America: US$450 (plus 10% tax) = AU$789 - Europe: €470 = AU$818 - UK: £360 = AU$750 - Japan (multilingual version): ¥70,000 = AU$755 - South Korea: ₩650,000 = AU$706 - Canada: CA$629 = AU$704

The biggest reveal from the Switch 2 Direct for me:

REVIEW: Rogue: Genesia "It combines the best parts of genre titans to create a game with unlimited build potential, deep meta-progression, and a massive power curve." @roguegenesia.bsky.social checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...

YouTube comment section is healing

Make more games like this again

I am for the people and give them the 150% masochist gameplay for Doom: The Dark Ages youtu.be/admuCWk3fAg

This #TransDayofVisibility we’ve collated a definitive list of 90+ trans games throughout history. Almost 100 games by trans developers and/or with trans representation. Featuring games from: @deconstructeam.bsky.social @maddymakesgames.com and many others 🏳️‍⚧️ checkpointgaming.net/features/202...

What was the first video game you played? (if you can remember 😂) Croc might've been my first and playing the upcoming remaster will really be something else!

Game Informer is back! The entire team is returning and we can't wait to reconnect. Come join us to celebrate the best in games, the people who make games, and the people who play games from all around the world. www.gameinformer.com/letter-from-...

Honoured to be a finalist for Best Gaming Reviewer! Special shout out to @checkpointboss.bsky.social, Elliot, and the rest of the hard working, volunteers behind our quality content 💪 Shout out to @cutiejea.bsky.social for their nomination in Best Short Form Content!

Some Xenoblade Chronicles X screenshots for you from my review - IMO it's the best creative direction in the series.

I just wish more volunteer “writing for the love of it” journalists were recognised in the gaming space when it comes to awards. I think I can see two people out of 26 across two major categories who aren’t in paid full time/freelancer roles.

xenoblade chronicles x but its completely different but also still xenoblade chronicles x 💚

What a time capsule this is... Whoever at Channel 7 got this through approvals thank you youtu.be/hmWk9pT90GM?...

REVIEW: Split Fiction "The writing is sharp, the world design is stunning, and the boss fights are some of the most creative in years." Read our full review of #SplitFiction from @hazelightgames.bsky.social to learn why it's a must-play. checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...

"we won't have any of that *** microtransaction *** *** ever!!" This man is a treasure. Great interview from @minnmax.bsky.social youtu.be/QQvUgUlknis?...

Looking forward to sharing my thoughts on this one soon!

Millennials, wake up! Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past! has been announced - LOOK at that ARTSTYLE! 😍 checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/02... @samuraipizzacats.bsky.social #90scartoons #anime #SamuraiPizzaCats

Massive thanks to EA and The Sims for having us at ACMI last night as part of the 25th Birthday celebrations for The Sims! The Y2K revival is is happening today and all weekend at ACMI, so be sure to head on down and check it out! Info here: checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/02...

I actually LOVE this game - so sad 😭

Okay, okay, so this Blackmilk x Final Fantasy XIV collab is pretty darn cute. checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/01...