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REVIEW: Phantom Blade Zero "Phantom Blade Zero is a spectacularly satisfying action game that rewards precise combat and experimentation of its extensive arsenal." Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netPhantom Blade Zero Review – Sharpening the bladeThere’s a particular kind of action game that makes you want to get better simply because fighting is fun. You start out struggling and spend half a battle desperately trying to stay alive, but eventually reach a point where you’re dodging, parrying and cutting through enemies like you’ve been training for years. It’s a feeling …
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REVIEW: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest "Despite the game's repetitive questing... there's some decent kitty-cat combat to be found, with plenty of content for fans of the series to sink their claws into." Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netWarrior Cats: Clans of the Forest Review - Pop that pussycatScratch, bite, and claw your way to victory in Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG based on a series of young adult novels.
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The Freeplay board has publicly responded after a former donor accused them of discrimination over her removal prior to their games showcase Parallels two weeks ago. @free-play.bsky.social checkpointgaming.net/news/2026/10...

checkpointgaming.netFreeplay responds to controversy around removal of Parallels donorThe Freeplay board has publicly responded after a former donor accused them of discrimination over her removal prior to their games showcase Parallels two weeks ago.
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REVIEW: One Piece: Grand Gourmet "...work with... the Straw Hat Crew to help feed everyone as you fight off the Straw Hat imposters. It’s a fun time, with a lot of great nods to the franchise." Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netOne Piece: Grand Gourmet Review – Food is a gift from GodOne Piece: Grand Gourmet is here, however instead of a fighting game, this one is a management sim. Can you handle the chaos of the kitchen?
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REVIEW: Echo Weaver "Echo Weaver is a fantastic, atmospheric attempt at some ambitious game mechanics. It’s a fresh take on Metroidvanias that provides an emotional story and interesting world to swing through..." @moonlightkids.bsky.social Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netEcho Weaver - A time loop worth livingEcho Weaver is a trippy new take on Metroidvanias by Moonlight Kids. Being stuck in a time loop has never been so rewarding.
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REVIEW: Tenebris Somnia "With a gripping story that had me invested from start to end and an atmosphere oozing creativity and passion, it's an experience that has left a lasting impression." @newblood.games Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netTenebris Somnia Review – Fear film nerdsTenebris Somnia is a unique mix of 16-bit inspired survival horror and full-motion video, combining retro gameplay with live-action footage.
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At PAX Aus 2026, Cass had the opportunity to have an in-depth and spoiler-filled discussion about the themes of Penguin Colony with director Naphtali Faulkner. @origamedigital.bsky.social checkpointgaming.net/features/202...

checkpointgaming.netPenguin Colony’s Naphtali Faulkner on taking on colonialism through videogamesA spoiler-filled talk with Penguin Colony director Naphtali Faulkner about camouflage, Nazis, Lovecraft, colonialism and the games industry.
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Review: Penguin Colony "Penguin Colony is a raw, assured rhetorical march through a wintry landscape toward a mountain dripping with horrors both unknown and painfully known." @veselekov.bsky.social @fellowtraveller.games Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netPenguin Colony Review - Antarctic empirePenguin Colony is a raw, assured rhetorical march through a wintry landscape toward a mountain dripping with horrors both unknown and painfully known.
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Review: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse "...a confident return, balancing gothic roots with modern platforming and satisfying combat in a varied Parisian setting worth exploring." @konamina.bsky.social Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netCastlevania: Belmont’s Curse Review - A new generation takes up the whipCastlevania: Belmont’s Curse brings Konami’s long-running gothic action world back to a side-scrolling adventure, with Dead Cells developer Evil Empire taking the lead.
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Cinematic Mode: Street Fighter Thanks to Paramount Pictures Australia, we got to check out #StreetFighterMovie at the cinemas! "Street Fighter once again proves that fighting games are the ultimate source of campy, mind-melting movies." Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/features/202...

checkpointgaming.netCinematic Mode - Street Fighter isn’t afraid of the series’ maniacal rootsStreet Fighter is a thoughtful love letter to the franchise that's unbelievably frantic and fun, if a bit flawed
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REVIEW: Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2 "If you enjoyed stomping your way through the 40K universe in the boots of Malum Caedo a few years ago, this second outing will likely tick all of the same boxes." @aurochdigital.bsky.social @devolverdigital.com checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netWarhammer 40K: Boltgun 2 Review – Shred and CleaveFor fans of Warhammer 40K, or just the original Boltgun, you’ll likely enjoy Boltgun 2's “if it ain’t broke” approach.
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Interview: Mike Bilder We got to chat with Mike Bilder of @jackboxgames.com to learn more about Trivia Murder Party 3, Jackbox Party Pack 12, Faking-It XL, My Arms Are Longer Now, a Jackbox streaming service and much more! Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/features/202...

checkpointgaming.netA party pack of product at PAX Aus 2026 - Interview with Jackbox's Mike BilderCheckpoint sits down with Jackbox CEO Mike Bilder to talk Trivia Murder Party 3, anew development , and what makes a Jackbox game
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Sacrisigil, an alien movement shooter inspired by Doom and Prototype, caught our eye this year at PAX Aus 2026. Developed by the one-person studio VisceraTek, the impressive demo was created in only 12 months. Read more about our hands-on below. checkpointgaming.net/features/202...

checkpointgaming.netPAX Aus 2026 Highlight – SacrisigilA hidden gem at PAX Aus 2026's indie booths. Sacrisigil is an alien movement shooter created by a one person development team
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REVIEW: Planet Zoo 2 "Planet Zoo 2 is one of the best management sims ever made. The level of detail in not just the animals, but also the technical details and real-world education provided, is like no other" Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...

checkpointgaming.netPlanet Zoo 2 Review - The keys to the animal kingdomPlanet Zoo 2 brings avian and aquatic animals into a new light in their best title yet, with deep educational gameplay and immense creative freedom.