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Checkpoint's Queer Game of the Month: December 2025 - I Write Games Not Tragedies I Write Games Not Tragedies, the visual novel about exploring addiction and aging emos is our Queer Game of the Month for December 2025.

Queer Game of the Month: December 2025 - I Write Games Not Tragedies

Read our thoughts on why the perfect time capsule visual novel that depicts emo cringe, addiction and crushing on cute boys is a tale worth experiencing:

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Avatar: The Last Airbender fits surprisingly well in MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender is the latest set for Magic: The Gathering, and it works surprisingly well overall.

We checked out the new set from Magic: The Gathering, and found that Avatar: The Last Airbender fits surprisingly well in MTG!

#MTGxATLA

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Project Motor Racing Review - The Fast and The Flawed Project Motor Racing is the newest contender in the sim-racing arena. Developed by Straight4 Studios and published by GIANTS Software.

REVIEW: Project Motor Racing

"Project Motor Racing feels like it lends more toward an arcade-style experience than the initial hype suggested"

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GIVEAWAY: Sonic Racing Crossworlds & LEGO Set

Thanks to our friends at Five Star Games, 4 lucky participants will win a copy of #SonicRacingCrossWorlds for Switch and a Cyclone vs. Metal Sonic LEGO set!

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Netflix's Assassin's Creed series reportedly set in ancient Rome The setting of the upcoming live-action Assassin's Creed TV series in production at Netflix has reportedly been confirmed as ancient Rome.

The setting of Netflix's upcoming Assassin's Creed series has seemingly be confirmed. @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com @netflix.com

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Nintendo purchases Bandai Namco Studios Singapore Nintendo has announced the acquisition of Bandai Namco Studios Singapore, with the studio to be renamed to Nintendo Studios Singapore.

The studio will now be renamed Nintendo Studios Singapore.

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Steam censors LGBTQ+ content in Russia by delisting Flick Solitaire Flick Solitaire, an indie card game developed by the small UK indie studio Flick Games, has been removed from Steam in Russia.

Valve has caved to pressure from the Russian federal censorship body and delisted Flick Solitaire in Russia on Steam.

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Steam should stop labeling games marked as AI, according to Tim Sweeney Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, mentioned that Steam and other digital marketplaces disclosing AI in games doesn't make sense anymore.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has stated that it "makes no sense" for video game storefronts to disclose the use of generative AI in a game's development.

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Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved Review - Mystery on track Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is a love letter to all our favourite mystery series of the past.

REVIEW: Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved

"With expressive characters and a gorgeously rendered environment, fans of mystery games will love letting the tale unravel with intuitive ‘talk and search’ gameplay."

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Rue Valley Review - Here we go again, and again Rue Valley is a stylish time-loop based RPG with an intriguing setup, but can it hold up to repeating the same 47 minutes again and again?

REVIEW: Rue Valley

"It’s a game with great writing and some truly fantastic ways of exploring depression and mental health, but it mechanically falls flat."

@ruevalley.bsky.social

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A pair Nike Air Max 90 has been transformed into a SNES console A pair of Nike Air Max 90s has been transformed into a one-of-a-kind sneaker that plays SNES games through emulation.

So you thought everything was an Xbox? Well, apparently, shoes can be a Super Nintendo.

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Simogo Legacy Collection Review - Touching classics Simogo Legacy Collection beautifully presents an eclectic bunch of adventures from the team behind Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.

REVIEW: Simogo Legacy Collection

"Presenting a variety of fun, cleverly designed games in a gorgeously polished package, it’s a delightful way to enjoy the team’s earliest works and piece together the DNA of their more recent masterpieces."

@simogo.com

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It's Podcast Time!

In this exciting episode, we get to talk to a real-life video game character, Tinbeard from Vanguard Exiles, aka Seth from The Tea Division!

This Richard Garfield designed game could be the next big thing!

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Rockstar staff reportedly fired after sharing Slack policy emails in private union Discord server New reporting from People Make Games alleges that the thirty four union staff at Rockstar were fired after the sharing of internal emails over Slack policy in a private union Discord server.

New details of reported union-busting activities at Rockstar have emerged. @rockstargames.com

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Dispatch Review - Packs a big punch Dispatch is a narrative choices matter game where you play as a fallen superhero who is now helping dispatch ex villians to help save LA.

REVIEW: Dispatch

"Its dialogue is razor sharp, coming out of characters’ mouths that have a lot of personality and, most importantly, heart."

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FBC: Firebreak delays its Endless Shift roguelike mode as "it still needs a bit more time" FBC: Firebreak's upcoming roguelike mode, Endless Shift, has been delayed into next year as Remedy acknowledges it needs more time.

Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that FBC: Firebreak's long-awaited roguelike mode is being delayed by a few months. @remedygames.com

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We chat with director Emma Tammi about Five Nights at Freddy's 2 We sat down with Emma Tammi to talk about her upcoming film, Five Nights At Freddy's 2, the sequel to the 2023 video game adaptation film.

INTERVIEW: Emma Tammi, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Director

"This sequel is for the fans, we’ve been listening to what everyone wanted, and we’ve got a lot of surprises up our sleeves that everyone will be excited about."

@fnafmovie.bsky.social

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We speak with producer Masato Kumazawa about Resident Evil Requiem Checkpoint sat down with Masato Kumazawa to learn more about how Resident Evil Requiem improves on the survival horror experience.

INTERVIEW: Masato Kumazawa, Producer on Resident Evil Requiem

"...the development team has been working very hard with trying to scare players."

@residentevil.capcomusa.com @fivestargamesoz.bsky.social

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Resident Evil Requiem Hands-on Preview - The terror that learns The hands-on of Resident Evil Requiem shows that classic survival horror still delivers great terror with some new additions.

HANDS-ON PREVIEW: Resident Evil Requiem

We spent some time with the game ahead of launch, and it's looking... terrifying!

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Vampire Survivors takes on a new form with Vampire Crawlers Poncle has announced Vampire Crawlers, a rogue-lite, deckbuilding dungeon crawler set in the same world as Vampire Survivors.

Want more Vampire Survivors? Well, this is a pivot you might not have been expecting...

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Clair Obscur dominates the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards The 2025 Golden Joystick Awards have concluded, with Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 being the night's biggest winner.

At The Golden Joysticks there was one big winner!

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Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE Review – Isekai power fantasy incarnate Netmarble's Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is a decent game held back by the sum of the many troubles that ail it

REVIEW: Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE

"ARISE OVERDRIVE’s biggest strength is how thrilling and beautifully chaotic its combat is."

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Of Ash and Steel Review - First draft Of Ash and Steel feels closer to pre-alpha than early access, and certainly nowhere near ready for a full launch. The game’s loading screens and characters make it clear that the island of Greyshaft i...

REVIEW: Of Ash and Steel

"...the game is barely functional due to a plague of bugs, unplayable performance issues, and systems that barely hold together... Of Ash and Steel feels closer to a first draft than a final launch."

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Constance Review - Painterly platforming Constance is a solid metroidvania. A detailed canvas of smart mechanical touches and stunning stylistic flourishe

REVIEW: Constance

"Constance is a solid metroidvania and painterly palette cleanser... a detailed canvas of smart mechanical touches and stunning stylistic flourishes."

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Megabonk has withdrawn from The Game Awards 2025 Megabonk pulls out from The Game Awards 2025 after it was nominated for "Best Debut Indie Game" because its not vedinad's debut game.

The popular title has withdrawn from the "Best Debut Indie" category.

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Anno 117: Pax Romana Review - Dominus architectus Anno 117: Pax Romana beautifully ressurects one of the most famous periods of antiquity in the next installment of its city-building series.

REVIEW: Anno 117: Pax Romana

"Complex in some ways and relaxed in others, Anno 117: Pax Romana is a satisfying and creative citybuilder that is easy to spend hours on."

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Winter Burrow Review - Expectation can be quite a Watership Downer Winter Burrow is positively blanketed in charm and whimsy, but looking below the surface reveals survival gameplay at its most basic.

REVIEW: Winter Burrow

"Winter Burrow is positively blanketed in charm and whimsy, but looking below the surface reveals survival gameplay at its most basic."

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Kirby Air Riders Review - What dreams are made of Kirby Air Riders is a gorgeous and dazzling kart racer that is a must-play for Switch 2 owners looking for some breakneck speed racing fun.

REVIEW: Kirby Air Riders

"...this title has a clear vision: letting players control cute little guys at breakneck speeds, travelling vibrant courses and battlefields to come out on top."

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The legendary and trailblazing game dev, Rebecca Heineman, has passed away It's with great sadness to hear about the passing of video game royalty, with Rebecca Heineman losing her battle to cancer.

Influential game developer and Interplay Entertainment co-founder Rebecca Heineman has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer.

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Black Ops 7 launch misfires with AI backlash and disasterous sales A rough launch as one of the weakest-performing games in the series, both in sales and player reception.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is disappointing fans and doing weird stuff with the campaign.

In other news, water is wet!

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