Luke Mitchell 🎮🐻
@checkpointboss.bsky.social
🏳️🌈He/Him. PR at Zero Latency VR | Editor-in-Chief, Checkpoint Gaming - @CheckpointAU | Award winning journalist & radio producer who sometimes brags.
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With lots of new followers, I should introduce myself!
Hi, I’m Luke, I’m a big gay bear in Melbourne. I run a queer/aussie focused video game radio show and website, @checkpointau.bsky.social, which just had its 10th birthday!!
I also do global PR & Comms for Zero Latency VR.
Nice to meet you 🥰
Hi, I’m Luke, I’m a big gay bear in Melbourne. I run a queer/aussie focused video game radio show and website, @checkpointau.bsky.social, which just had its 10th birthday!!
I also do global PR & Comms for Zero Latency VR.
Nice to meet you 🥰
Lumines Arise is a special game; I can’t stop playing it!
REVIEW: Lumines Arise
"When you’re in a flow-state, headphones in, matching blocks, vibing with the gorgeous soundtrack and being mesmerised by the dazzling visuals, time simply melts away."
@enhance-experience.com
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"When you’re in a flow-state, headphones in, matching blocks, vibing with the gorgeous soundtrack and being mesmerised by the dazzling visuals, time simply melts away."
@enhance-experience.com
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
Lumines Arise Review - Mesmerising euphoria
Sure to be a regular puzzler to pick up in anybody's library, there's simply nothing else quite like Lumines Arise.
checkpointgaming.net
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Lumines Arise is a special game; I can’t stop playing it!
Alright it’s Halloween, so I’m going to start my watch of the whole The Conjuring franchise, starting with the first one from 2013!
I’ve seen this one before back when it came out, but it’s been a while. Let’s see where it all began!
I’ve seen this one before back when it came out, but it’s been a while. Let’s see where it all began!
October 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Alright it’s Halloween, so I’m going to start my watch of the whole The Conjuring franchise, starting with the first one from 2013!
I’ve seen this one before back when it came out, but it’s been a while. Let’s see where it all began!
I’ve seen this one before back when it came out, but it’s been a while. Let’s see where it all began!
Support video game journalists!! Especially local indie publications!!
More than 1,200 video game journalists have left major publications in the past two years, and not returned to the media, according to data supplied to VGC.
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More than 1,200 games journalists have left the media in the last two years | VGC
According to Press Engine data, the global pool of games journalists has shrunk by 25%
www.videogameschronicle.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Support video game journalists!! Especially local indie publications!!
Reviewing Battlefield 6 felt like a huge task, particularly after flying to L.A. (on a trip that turned out to be personally life-altering) to be a part of its big reveal.
Thankfully, the game is genuinely great, and even after publishing I’m itching to jump right back in.
Thankfully, the game is genuinely great, and even after publishing I’m itching to jump right back in.
REVIEW: Battlefield 6
" #Battlefield6 manages to offer the most exhilarating multiplayer shooter experience on the market; a fantastic, bombastic sequel that confidently delivers on its many promises for those who like to break stuff."
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" #Battlefield6 manages to offer the most exhilarating multiplayer shooter experience on the market; a fantastic, bombastic sequel that confidently delivers on its many promises for those who like to break stuff."
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
Battlefield 6 Review - Best in class warfare
Battlefield 6 is a fantastic, bombastic sequel that confidently delivers on its many promises for those who like to break stuff.
checkpointgaming.net
October 20, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Reviewing Battlefield 6 felt like a huge task, particularly after flying to L.A. (on a trip that turned out to be personally life-altering) to be a part of its big reveal.
Thankfully, the game is genuinely great, and even after publishing I’m itching to jump right back in.
Thankfully, the game is genuinely great, and even after publishing I’m itching to jump right back in.
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I think one of the saddest things about being a millennial is remembering a time when technology was advancing in a way that made life better and easier and more exciting instead of actively, intentionally worse
July 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I think one of the saddest things about being a millennial is remembering a time when technology was advancing in a way that made life better and easier and more exciting instead of actively, intentionally worse
So today I hosted a panel called “Out, Loud and Critical: Queer Journalists Changing Games Media”.
Since starting Checkpoint Gaming 11(!) years ago, focusing on the importance of queer voices in the video game industry has been paramount.
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Since starting Checkpoint Gaming 11(!) years ago, focusing on the importance of queer voices in the video game industry has been paramount.
🧵(1/4)
October 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
So today I hosted a panel called “Out, Loud and Critical: Queer Journalists Changing Games Media”.
Since starting Checkpoint Gaming 11(!) years ago, focusing on the importance of queer voices in the video game industry has been paramount.
🧵(1/4)
Since starting Checkpoint Gaming 11(!) years ago, focusing on the importance of queer voices in the video game industry has been paramount.
🧵(1/4)
Once again, thrilled to have roped in a bunch of incredibly talented people to have meaningful discussions during @paxaus.bsky.social 🥰
PANEL ALERT!!
Saturday, 12:30pm PAX Together Theatre - Out, Loud, and Critical: Queer Journalists Changing Games Media
Join host @checkpointboss.bsky.social and awesome journos @alicedkc.bsky.social, @nomibelle.bsky.social, @jesszam.bsky.social and @sifterhq.bsky.social for a brilliant discussion!
Saturday, 12:30pm PAX Together Theatre - Out, Loud, and Critical: Queer Journalists Changing Games Media
Join host @checkpointboss.bsky.social and awesome journos @alicedkc.bsky.social, @nomibelle.bsky.social, @jesszam.bsky.social and @sifterhq.bsky.social for a brilliant discussion!
October 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Once again, thrilled to have roped in a bunch of incredibly talented people to have meaningful discussions during @paxaus.bsky.social 🥰
The Life of a Showgirl is fine, but I think she forgot to include an actual memorable hit on there? It all just blends.
October 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The Life of a Showgirl is fine, but I think she forgot to include an actual memorable hit on there? It all just blends.
I loved Good Boy.
It’s rare for a movie to offer something completely different, and seeing horror from the perspective of a dog made for a terrifying, uncomfortable and compelling watch.
Indy is easily the best pet actor in history. A must see for anybody who loves dogs.
It’s rare for a movie to offer something completely different, and seeing horror from the perspective of a dog made for a terrifying, uncomfortable and compelling watch.
Indy is easily the best pet actor in history. A must see for anybody who loves dogs.
October 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I loved Good Boy.
It’s rare for a movie to offer something completely different, and seeing horror from the perspective of a dog made for a terrifying, uncomfortable and compelling watch.
Indy is easily the best pet actor in history. A must see for anybody who loves dogs.
It’s rare for a movie to offer something completely different, and seeing horror from the perspective of a dog made for a terrifying, uncomfortable and compelling watch.
Indy is easily the best pet actor in history. A must see for anybody who loves dogs.
Anyway here’s my golden child looking adorable 🦮
September 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Anyway here’s my golden child looking adorable 🦮
Been a while since I’ve reviewed two games at once, but it’s rare that two franchises I care deeply about release in short succession.
Oh well… here we go!! 🤪
Oh well… here we go!! 🤪
September 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Been a while since I’ve reviewed two games at once, but it’s rare that two franchises I care deeply about release in short succession.
Oh well… here we go!! 🤪
Oh well… here we go!! 🤪
Late night thoughts: Should I try streaming for the first time? Use my platform to spotlight cool indie games, or something? Is it too late or am I too old to join the streaming game?
I’ve seen a couple of awesome people in my life give it a crack recently and I’m like… why not? Maybe?
I’ve seen a couple of awesome people in my life give it a crack recently and I’m like… why not? Maybe?
August 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Late night thoughts: Should I try streaming for the first time? Use my platform to spotlight cool indie games, or something? Is it too late or am I too old to join the streaming game?
I’ve seen a couple of awesome people in my life give it a crack recently and I’m like… why not? Maybe?
I’ve seen a couple of awesome people in my life give it a crack recently and I’m like… why not? Maybe?
Still reeling from the absolutely fantastic, epic, life-changing week I had in L.A.
Heading into the office today is gonna be tough, so I’m just gonna repeatedly cycle through all the photos of amazing people, experiences and food I got to have last week. ❤️
Heading into the office today is gonna be tough, so I’m just gonna repeatedly cycle through all the photos of amazing people, experiences and food I got to have last week. ❤️
August 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Still reeling from the absolutely fantastic, epic, life-changing week I had in L.A.
Heading into the office today is gonna be tough, so I’m just gonna repeatedly cycle through all the photos of amazing people, experiences and food I got to have last week. ❤️
Heading into the office today is gonna be tough, so I’m just gonna repeatedly cycle through all the photos of amazing people, experiences and food I got to have last week. ❤️
Reposted by Luke Mitchell 🎮🐻
PODCAST: Indie Symphony 2
We chat with @dangolding.com and the crew from Orchestra Vic all about the event, taking place this Friday and Saturday in Melbourne.
Listen here: joy.org.au/checkpoint/2...
And buy tickets here @artscentremelb.bsky.social: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/202...
We chat with @dangolding.com and the crew from Orchestra Vic all about the event, taking place this Friday and Saturday in Melbourne.
Listen here: joy.org.au/checkpoint/2...
And buy tickets here @artscentremelb.bsky.social: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/202...
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 AM
PODCAST: Indie Symphony 2
We chat with @dangolding.com and the crew from Orchestra Vic all about the event, taking place this Friday and Saturday in Melbourne.
Listen here: joy.org.au/checkpoint/2...
And buy tickets here @artscentremelb.bsky.social: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/202...
We chat with @dangolding.com and the crew from Orchestra Vic all about the event, taking place this Friday and Saturday in Melbourne.
Listen here: joy.org.au/checkpoint/2...
And buy tickets here @artscentremelb.bsky.social: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/202...
Reposted by Luke Mitchell 🎮🐻
The bitch is back!! 💞🎀
Excited to be checking out M3GAN 2.0 tonight, thanks to #UniversalPicsAU
#M3GAN2
Excited to be checking out M3GAN 2.0 tonight, thanks to #UniversalPicsAU
#M3GAN2
June 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
The bitch is back!! 💞🎀
Excited to be checking out M3GAN 2.0 tonight, thanks to #UniversalPicsAU
#M3GAN2
Excited to be checking out M3GAN 2.0 tonight, thanks to #UniversalPicsAU
#M3GAN2
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REVIEW: Nintendo Switch 2
"It no longer feels like we have to make concessions or excuses when compared to its counterparts. Instead, the future feels bright and full of possibilities. Once again, it’s a great time to be a Nintendo fan"
@nintendoau.bsky.social
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"It no longer feels like we have to make concessions or excuses when compared to its counterparts. Instead, the future feels bright and full of possibilities. Once again, it’s a great time to be a Nintendo fan"
@nintendoau.bsky.social
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
Nintendo Switch 2 Console Review - Play it forward
For a company that is known for disrupting and taking big risks with wacky new features and ideas, the Nintendo Switch 2 is playing it safe.
checkpointgaming.net
June 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM
REVIEW: Nintendo Switch 2
"It no longer feels like we have to make concessions or excuses when compared to its counterparts. Instead, the future feels bright and full of possibilities. Once again, it’s a great time to be a Nintendo fan"
@nintendoau.bsky.social
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
"It no longer feels like we have to make concessions or excuses when compared to its counterparts. Instead, the future feels bright and full of possibilities. Once again, it’s a great time to be a Nintendo fan"
@nintendoau.bsky.social
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
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The first-ever @frostygamesfest.com has just wrapped up.
Here are nine demo recommendations from us, courtesy of the fantastic showcase!
Featuring:
@soyoudontneedto.bsky.social
@fourfoxinteractive.bsky.social
@archrebels.bsky.social
@abandonedsheep.com
@hungrysky.com
and more!
Here are nine demo recommendations from us, courtesy of the fantastic showcase!
Featuring:
@soyoudontneedto.bsky.social
@fourfoxinteractive.bsky.social
@archrebels.bsky.social
@abandonedsheep.com
@hungrysky.com
and more!
9 demos from Frosty Games Fest you should check out right now
Following a successful first ever Frosty Games Fest, here are our 10 suggestions for demos you can check out from the showcase right now!
checkpointgaming.net
June 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The first-ever @frostygamesfest.com has just wrapped up.
Here are nine demo recommendations from us, courtesy of the fantastic showcase!
Featuring:
@soyoudontneedto.bsky.social
@fourfoxinteractive.bsky.social
@archrebels.bsky.social
@abandonedsheep.com
@hungrysky.com
and more!
Here are nine demo recommendations from us, courtesy of the fantastic showcase!
Featuring:
@soyoudontneedto.bsky.social
@fourfoxinteractive.bsky.social
@archrebels.bsky.social
@abandonedsheep.com
@hungrysky.com
and more!
Reposted by Luke Mitchell 🎮🐻
The @frostygamesfest.com has concluded, and here are 10 games which have revealed new gameplay content!
Featuring:
@radiatoryang.bsky.social
@queebly.bsky.social
@rotub.bsky.social
@smashattackaus.bsky.social
...and many more!
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
Featuring:
@radiatoryang.bsky.social
@queebly.bsky.social
@rotub.bsky.social
@smashattackaus.bsky.social
...and many more!
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
10 games with new gameplay content at the Frosty Games Fest
There are 10 of the games by local developers spotlighted in the Frosty Games Fest which feature newly-revealed gameplay content.
checkpointgaming.net
June 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The @frostygamesfest.com has concluded, and here are 10 games which have revealed new gameplay content!
Featuring:
@radiatoryang.bsky.social
@queebly.bsky.social
@rotub.bsky.social
@smashattackaus.bsky.social
...and many more!
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
Featuring:
@radiatoryang.bsky.social
@queebly.bsky.social
@rotub.bsky.social
@smashattackaus.bsky.social
...and many more!
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
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Super excited about the @seagshowcase.bsky.social next week - and the other awesome showcases that are part of #SummerGameFest like @womenledgames.com and @lagshowcase.bsky.social
So much to look forward to!!
checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/06...
So much to look forward to!!
checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/06...
Southeast Asian Games Showcase is part of Summer Game Fest 2025
The Southeast Asian Games Showcase will premiere on June 7th with 40 titles with a Steam sale going on the whole week.
checkpointgaming.net
June 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Super excited about the @seagshowcase.bsky.social next week - and the other awesome showcases that are part of #SummerGameFest like @womenledgames.com and @lagshowcase.bsky.social
So much to look forward to!!
checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/06...
So much to look forward to!!
checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/06...
Reposted by Luke Mitchell 🎮🐻
HANDS-ON: Nintendo Switch 2
After spending a few hours with the new console across multiple upcoming games, we've got a lot more confidence ahead of launch in just a few weeks.
@nintendoau.bsky.social
Read our full thoughts now:
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
After spending a few hours with the new console across multiple upcoming games, we've got a lot more confidence ahead of launch in just a few weeks.
@nintendoau.bsky.social
Read our full thoughts now:
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-on Preview - Worthy of a Wahoo!
We spent a few hours putting the Nintendo Switch 2 through its paces, and early impressions show it still has that Nintendo magic.
checkpointgaming.net
May 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
HANDS-ON: Nintendo Switch 2
After spending a few hours with the new console across multiple upcoming games, we've got a lot more confidence ahead of launch in just a few weeks.
@nintendoau.bsky.social
Read our full thoughts now:
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
After spending a few hours with the new console across multiple upcoming games, we've got a lot more confidence ahead of launch in just a few weeks.
@nintendoau.bsky.social
Read our full thoughts now:
checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
The fact that it’s specifically the WWE Crown Jewel PLE in Perth during PAX weekend makes it a little easier.
Those champ vs champ no-stakes matches are garbage. Doesn’t bode well for the whole card tbh and last year the build was bad, too, which means Smackdown the night before will suck, too.
Those champ vs champ no-stakes matches are garbage. Doesn’t bode well for the whole card tbh and last year the build was bad, too, which means Smackdown the night before will suck, too.
May 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The fact that it’s specifically the WWE Crown Jewel PLE in Perth during PAX weekend makes it a little easier.
Those champ vs champ no-stakes matches are garbage. Doesn’t bode well for the whole card tbh and last year the build was bad, too, which means Smackdown the night before will suck, too.
Those champ vs champ no-stakes matches are garbage. Doesn’t bode well for the whole card tbh and last year the build was bad, too, which means Smackdown the night before will suck, too.
Fuck.
If they put WWE in Perth the same weekend as PAX I will cry
May 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Fuck.
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REVIEW: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
"Blasting the door down and becoming an instant masterpiece classic, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 defies all expectations and ambitions and then some."
How @expedition33.bsky.social is perhaps the best RPG ever made:
10/10
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
"Blasting the door down and becoming an instant masterpiece classic, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 defies all expectations and ambitions and then some."
How @expedition33.bsky.social is perhaps the best RPG ever made:
10/10
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - To all the RPGs I've loved before
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is finally here, innovating the RPG space and becoming an instant classic that won't soon be forgotten.
checkpointgaming.net
April 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
REVIEW: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
"Blasting the door down and becoming an instant masterpiece classic, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 defies all expectations and ambitions and then some."
How @expedition33.bsky.social is perhaps the best RPG ever made:
10/10
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
"Blasting the door down and becoming an instant masterpiece classic, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 defies all expectations and ambitions and then some."
How @expedition33.bsky.social is perhaps the best RPG ever made:
10/10
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
If they put WWE in Perth the same weekend as PAX I will cry
April 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
If they put WWE in Perth the same weekend as PAX I will cry
Once again there’s somebody doing the rounds requesting game codes, pretending to be me, with a fake email.
A quick check shows their Instagram profile is not me, and they’re based over in the Ukraine. Please be diligent!
I feel really bad for devs having to put up with scammers like this.
A quick check shows their Instagram profile is not me, and they’re based over in the Ukraine. Please be diligent!
I feel really bad for devs having to put up with scammers like this.
April 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Once again there’s somebody doing the rounds requesting game codes, pretending to be me, with a fake email.
A quick check shows their Instagram profile is not me, and they’re based over in the Ukraine. Please be diligent!
I feel really bad for devs having to put up with scammers like this.
A quick check shows their Instagram profile is not me, and they’re based over in the Ukraine. Please be diligent!
I feel really bad for devs having to put up with scammers like this.