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 checkpointgaming.net/news/20…

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." @onepiece_games Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews…

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_ Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews…

Veteran RPG developer BioWare has been shut down, with its in-development Mass Effect game cancelled. @bioware checkpointgaming.net/news/20…

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." @TenebrisSomnia Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews…

REVIEW: The Witch’s Bakery "The Witch's Bakery features a wholesome story with different types of gameplay. It has charm, an engaging story, and a fresh spin on the cozy bakery shop genre." @SunnyLabGames checkpointgaming.net/reviews…

One of our final PAX Aus highlights was an asymmetric co-op game with a fascinating twist! Finch & Archie was a real attention-grabber on the showroom floor! Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/feature…

REVIEW: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort "...a return to form for the series that revisits the island setting for a range of fantastic to functional sports." @NintendoAmerica Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews…

REVIEW: Final Fantasy Resonance "Jam-packed full of phenomenal bangers, with a fulfilling turn-based combat system that rewards preparation with a customisation system that allows for build variety." @FinalFantasy Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews…

Shrek 2 Remastered has been announced, putting a fresh coat of paint on the classic movie tie-in game ahead of Shrek 5's release next year. @AspyrMedia @Shrek checkpointgaming.net/news/20…

PAX Australia may well be over, but this game continues to linger with us. Check out our highlight of @PlanetSmithGame from @IncandescentNZ! Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/feature…

Samson developer Liquid Swords' debut title has unfortunately not been enough of a hit for the studio to keep its doors open. @LiquidSwords checkpointgaming.net/news/20…

Hot off the release of Rita, @TankSpork returned to PAX Aus to show off a new game called Batography, and we got to check it out! Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/feature…

One of our final PAX Aus highlights comes in the form of Rain98, a game that transports you back to 1998 Tokyo! @csharp4r4ct3r Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/feature…

REVIEW: Stupid Never Dies "An action RPG that packs a punk-rock punch." @GPTRACK50 checkpointgaming.net/reviews…

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. @0RIGAMEDIGITAL checkpointgaming.net/feature…

June got an opportunity to check out Finch & Archie, an upcoming co-op murder mystery developed by Aussie studio Octarine Arts, at PAX Aus 2026 checkpointgaming.net/feature…

REVIEW: Ratatan "The charm and personality [of the game] struggles under the weight of a rhythm management system that gets stale quickly" @ratatan_game Read Here: checkpointgaming.net/reviews…

Plonk! A 4D Puzzle is a VR jigsaw puzzle game with a difference which was shown off at PAX Aus 2026, where you put animated objects back together. checkpointgaming.net/feature…

Troika Games' cult classic 2004 RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines has been rumoured to be getting a remaster for modern platforms. checkpointgaming.net/news/20…