Features Archive - Checkpoint

May 2019

Coming Out — May 20

This week in gaming, starting May 20, some indie horror is here to spook you, your favourite hedgehog gets some wheels and we aren't done monster hunting. Read on

LudoNarraCon recap: a feast for narrative game fans

Last weekend Fellow Traveller hosted the first ever edition of LudoNarraCon, a digital narrative gaming convention on Steam. Read on

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu – A new standard for video game movies

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu is almost everything we want in a Pokémon movie, making the things it misses out on frustrating. Read on

Coming Out — May 13

This week in gaming, starting May 13, we've had a couple of slow weeks but we're coming back with a bag, and a horde of rodents. Read on

Epic Store VS Steam: Why is everyone so mad?

In the past few months, the new Epic Store has been engulfed in a storm of controversy? But why all the hate? And what does this have to do with Steam? Read on

April 2019

Cuphead for Nintendo Switch fits like a glove

Cuphead and Mugman once again take center stage, this time flawlessly ported onto the Nintendo Switch. But is it really worth buying twice? Read on

Coming Out — April 22

This week in gaming, starting April 22, we've got blood soaked fists, waves of the undead and climbable monsters for you to grab a hold of. Read on

Coming Out — April 15

This week in gaming, starting April 15, an Xbox exclusive makes the jump to the Switch and a somewhat movie tie in might be better than the film. Read on

Coming Out — April 8

This week, starting April 8, from friendship with a falcon to the rivalry of pixies and gobblers there is plenty of variety in this weeks releases. Read on

Coming Out — April 1

This week in gaming, starting April 1, HD remakes just keep coming and it is time to get tactical both historical and in the far off future. Read on

March 2019

Battlefield V Firestorm thoughts — Worth the wait?

Battlefield V has finally released its entry into the battle royale space with Firestorm launching. How does it stack up in the crowded, popular genre? Read on

Coming Out — March 25

This week in gaming, starting March 25, robots have taken over 1980's Sweden and our favourite dinosaur is looking a little crafty. Read on

Eastshade’s Danny Weinbaum talks imaginative concepts, homogeneity, and turning visual masterpieces into games

Eastshade's Danny Weinbaum talks imaginative concepts, homogenising video games, and turning 3D visual art into a video game. Read on

Coming Out — March 18

This week in gaming, starting March 18, the hype train is pulling in for one massive title and do you have what it takes to be judge, jury and executioner. Read on

Coming Out — March 11

This week in gaming, starting March 11, the next big AAA sequel is here and a handmade point and click is ready to try something very special. Read on

A Plague Tale: Innocence – a first look into a rich story littered with rats, violence, and beautiful scenery

With a preview full of rats and violence, A Plague's Tale: Innocence promises an engaging story full of rats and death set in a beautiful environment. Read on

Coming Out — March 4

This week in gaming, starting March 4, demons are loose on earth, but while some of these games ask you to sneak one is going in loud and flashy. Read on

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