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.
Solid movie though, some good jump scares. You can see all the pieces here and why they fleshed it out into a full universe. Strong foundations, especially wild given the real life people it’s based on were apparently con artists.
October 31, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Solid movie though, some good jump scares. You can see all the pieces here and why they fleshed it out into a full universe. Strong foundations, especially wild given the real life people it’s based on were apparently con artists.
First thought - chaining your dog up outside on the first night in a new house is the worst, and then nobody went to feed them in the morning first thing? Irresponsible pet ownership in movies kills me. I hope they all die now anyway 😂
October 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM
First thought - chaining your dog up outside on the first night in a new house is the worst, and then nobody went to feed them in the morning first thing? Irresponsible pet ownership in movies kills me. I hope they all die now anyway 😂
❤️ thanks to everyone who came along and checked it out, and for the incredibly kind words afterward.
🧵(4/4)
🧵(4/4)
October 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
❤️ thanks to everyone who came along and checked it out, and for the incredibly kind words afterward.
🧵(4/4)
🧵(4/4)
I’m stoked, and it was a fantastic addition to my PAX weekend - the expo that I love so much right here in Melbourne every year.
Queer voices are important - not just in games journalism, but ALL journalism - and I’m thrilled to be even a small part of leading that charge.
🧵(3/4)
Queer voices are important - not just in games journalism, but ALL journalism - and I’m thrilled to be even a small part of leading that charge.
🧵(3/4)
October 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I’m stoked, and it was a fantastic addition to my PAX weekend - the expo that I love so much right here in Melbourne every year.
Queer voices are important - not just in games journalism, but ALL journalism - and I’m thrilled to be even a small part of leading that charge.
🧵(3/4)
Queer voices are important - not just in games journalism, but ALL journalism - and I’m thrilled to be even a small part of leading that charge.
🧵(3/4)
I’m super proud of what I’ve built (with the help of my wonderful team)… and today, we had a packed house at our panel; they had to turn people away due to capacity.
Then, we nailed it! Important conversation and insights, and 5 fabulous people all sharing their experiences from the heart.
🧵(2/4)
Then, we nailed it! Important conversation and insights, and 5 fabulous people all sharing their experiences from the heart.
🧵(2/4)
October 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I’m super proud of what I’ve built (with the help of my wonderful team)… and today, we had a packed house at our panel; they had to turn people away due to capacity.
Then, we nailed it! Important conversation and insights, and 5 fabulous people all sharing their experiences from the heart.
🧵(2/4)
Then, we nailed it! Important conversation and insights, and 5 fabulous people all sharing their experiences from the heart.
🧵(2/4)
2025 Finished Game #31 - Wheel World
A little open world racing game with a lot of heart, a neat sense of humor, lo-fi beats and gorgeous visuals. Riding around with my ghost demon pal made for a lovely couple of afternoons over a lazy weekend that was much needed!
A little open world racing game with a lot of heart, a neat sense of humor, lo-fi beats and gorgeous visuals. Riding around with my ghost demon pal made for a lovely couple of afternoons over a lazy weekend that was much needed!
September 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
2025 Finished Game #31 - Wheel World
A little open world racing game with a lot of heart, a neat sense of humor, lo-fi beats and gorgeous visuals. Riding around with my ghost demon pal made for a lovely couple of afternoons over a lazy weekend that was much needed!
A little open world racing game with a lot of heart, a neat sense of humor, lo-fi beats and gorgeous visuals. Riding around with my ghost demon pal made for a lovely couple of afternoons over a lazy weekend that was much needed!
2025 Finished Game #30 - I AM YOUR BEAST
A super entertaining way to spend a couple of hours. Challenging, frustrating, fast-paced and fabulous. If I was a speed runner I’d have a field day with this. Cool stuff!
A super entertaining way to spend a couple of hours. Challenging, frustrating, fast-paced and fabulous. If I was a speed runner I’d have a field day with this. Cool stuff!
September 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
2025 Finished Game #30 - I AM YOUR BEAST
A super entertaining way to spend a couple of hours. Challenging, frustrating, fast-paced and fabulous. If I was a speed runner I’d have a field day with this. Cool stuff!
A super entertaining way to spend a couple of hours. Challenging, frustrating, fast-paced and fabulous. If I was a speed runner I’d have a field day with this. Cool stuff!
2025 Finished Game #29 - DOOM: The Dark Ages
Always a fun franchise, but this one dragged on a little bit too long for me! Still love ripping and tearing through demons, and I enjoyed it, but the flying bits and giant-demon bits weren’t the best.
Always a fun franchise, but this one dragged on a little bit too long for me! Still love ripping and tearing through demons, and I enjoyed it, but the flying bits and giant-demon bits weren’t the best.
September 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM
2025 Finished Game #29 - DOOM: The Dark Ages
Always a fun franchise, but this one dragged on a little bit too long for me! Still love ripping and tearing through demons, and I enjoyed it, but the flying bits and giant-demon bits weren’t the best.
Always a fun franchise, but this one dragged on a little bit too long for me! Still love ripping and tearing through demons, and I enjoyed it, but the flying bits and giant-demon bits weren’t the best.
2025 Finished Game #28 - Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
Another super cute and satisfying puzzle mystery game. I hope they keep making more Duck Detective games, they’re so wholesome and satisfying to play through in an afternoon. Love!
Another super cute and satisfying puzzle mystery game. I hope they keep making more Duck Detective games, they’re so wholesome and satisfying to play through in an afternoon. Love!
September 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
2025 Finished Game #28 - Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
Another super cute and satisfying puzzle mystery game. I hope they keep making more Duck Detective games, they’re so wholesome and satisfying to play through in an afternoon. Love!
Another super cute and satisfying puzzle mystery game. I hope they keep making more Duck Detective games, they’re so wholesome and satisfying to play through in an afternoon. Love!
2025 Finished Game #26 and #27 - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Really enjoyed this underrated gem from DONTNOD. They really nailed how young people interact with one another, the importance of friendship and how we change as we grow older. Really queer, and really neat.
Really enjoyed this underrated gem from DONTNOD. They really nailed how young people interact with one another, the importance of friendship and how we change as we grow older. Really queer, and really neat.
September 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
2025 Finished Game #26 and #27 - Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Really enjoyed this underrated gem from DONTNOD. They really nailed how young people interact with one another, the importance of friendship and how we change as we grow older. Really queer, and really neat.
Really enjoyed this underrated gem from DONTNOD. They really nailed how young people interact with one another, the importance of friendship and how we change as we grow older. Really queer, and really neat.
Finished Game #25 - Donkey Kong Bananza
BANANA!! I really love this game, just so gratifying smashing through everything, and it’s packed with collectibles and personality.
Full review from me:
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
BANANA!! I really love this game, just so gratifying smashing through everything, and it’s packed with collectibles and personality.
Full review from me:
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
September 28, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Finished Game #25 - Donkey Kong Bananza
BANANA!! I really love this game, just so gratifying smashing through everything, and it’s packed with collectibles and personality.
Full review from me:
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
BANANA!! I really love this game, just so gratifying smashing through everything, and it’s packed with collectibles and personality.
Full review from me:
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
Finished Game #24 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder
I grabbed this during a tough time in my life, and never went back to it… until now.
It truly is a fantastic Mario game, looking forward to the Switch 2 upgrade/expansion next year! Also pls put Wonder Flowers in the next 3D Mario, thx.
I grabbed this during a tough time in my life, and never went back to it… until now.
It truly is a fantastic Mario game, looking forward to the Switch 2 upgrade/expansion next year! Also pls put Wonder Flowers in the next 3D Mario, thx.
September 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Finished Game #24 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder
I grabbed this during a tough time in my life, and never went back to it… until now.
It truly is a fantastic Mario game, looking forward to the Switch 2 upgrade/expansion next year! Also pls put Wonder Flowers in the next 3D Mario, thx.
I grabbed this during a tough time in my life, and never went back to it… until now.
It truly is a fantastic Mario game, looking forward to the Switch 2 upgrade/expansion next year! Also pls put Wonder Flowers in the next 3D Mario, thx.
Finished Game #23 - Section 13
This game is… fine. Ran through it with some buddies and had a decent time but it’s a fairly forgettable experience compared with so many other greats in the twin-stick shooter genre.
This game is… fine. Ran through it with some buddies and had a decent time but it’s a fairly forgettable experience compared with so many other greats in the twin-stick shooter genre.
September 28, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Finished Game #23 - Section 13
This game is… fine. Ran through it with some buddies and had a decent time but it’s a fairly forgettable experience compared with so many other greats in the twin-stick shooter genre.
This game is… fine. Ran through it with some buddies and had a decent time but it’s a fairly forgettable experience compared with so many other greats in the twin-stick shooter genre.
2025 Finished Game #22 - Mario Kart World
(Forgot about the list, let’s catch up!)
Mario Kart World is fantastic! But it’s also just more Mario Kart! Knockout Tour is amazing and overall this has become another regular go-to for game nights.
My full review:
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
(Forgot about the list, let’s catch up!)
Mario Kart World is fantastic! But it’s also just more Mario Kart! Knockout Tour is amazing and overall this has become another regular go-to for game nights.
My full review:
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
September 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
2025 Finished Game #22 - Mario Kart World
(Forgot about the list, let’s catch up!)
Mario Kart World is fantastic! But it’s also just more Mario Kart! Knockout Tour is amazing and overall this has become another regular go-to for game nights.
My full review:
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...
(Forgot about the list, let’s catch up!)
Mario Kart World is fantastic! But it’s also just more Mario Kart! Knockout Tour is amazing and overall this has become another regular go-to for game nights.
My full review:
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...