charlie
@transundertale.bsky.social
28, trans woman, Melbourne, she/they. News Editor @ checkpointgaming.net and review fiend. That girl with the Ghostface tattoo 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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@transundertale.bsky.social
· Dec 2
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reminder: i've worked really hard to champion queer games for years at this point. i've collated lists on trans games, i've written on representation, all for free.
im still unemployed and ive got a wedding coming up and would love support in any way possible
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im still unemployed and ive got a wedding coming up and would love support in any way possible
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huh. probably embarrassing to admit but I did NOT expect to like wuthering heights as much as I did LOL
February 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM
huh. probably embarrassing to admit but I did NOT expect to like wuthering heights as much as I did LOL
when i am sad i am sad but when i'm happy oh god i'm happy
three men are dancing in front of a large building
ALT: three men are dancing in front of a large building
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February 11, 2026 at 2:53 AM
when i am sad i am sad but when i'm happy oh god i'm happy
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sorry i missed the virtual meeting on discord, liz. i got hit with the id verification that happens when the app detects youre young
February 10, 2026 at 7:51 PM
sorry i missed the virtual meeting on discord, liz. i got hit with the id verification that happens when the app detects youre young
full offense but some of you weren't harsh enough on kiwami 3.
are you the same people that saw Lost Judgment's fake rape accusation plot and said "this is fine" or?
are you the same people that saw Lost Judgment's fake rape accusation plot and said "this is fine" or?
February 10, 2026 at 3:02 AM
full offense but some of you weren't harsh enough on kiwami 3.
are you the same people that saw Lost Judgment's fake rape accusation plot and said "this is fine" or?
are you the same people that saw Lost Judgment's fake rape accusation plot and said "this is fine" or?
me after the most minor inconvenience
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM
me after the most minor inconvenience
Come one, come all, my review of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
The original Yakuza 3 is one of my faves and this remake only really gets marks for the original story and none of the new content.
We've reached a new level of rape culture apologia for the franchise, somehow moreso than Lost Judgment.
The original Yakuza 3 is one of my faves and this remake only really gets marks for the original story and none of the new content.
We've reached a new level of rape culture apologia for the franchise, somehow moreso than Lost Judgment.
REVIEW: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
"I’d be lying if I said I was thrilled about the state of things with the franchise at the moment."
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...
"I’d be lying if I said I was thrilled about the state of things with the franchise at the moment."
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review - A regressed remake
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties invites new players into one of the more underrated series entries but makes a lot of stumbles along the way.
checkpointgaming.net
February 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Come one, come all, my review of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
The original Yakuza 3 is one of my faves and this remake only really gets marks for the original story and none of the new content.
We've reached a new level of rape culture apologia for the franchise, somehow moreso than Lost Judgment.
The original Yakuza 3 is one of my faves and this remake only really gets marks for the original story and none of the new content.
We've reached a new level of rape culture apologia for the franchise, somehow moreso than Lost Judgment.
Edie and I have been rewatching Veronica Mars (her first time) and we're late in season 3... I can't wait for her to get to The Events in the miniseries and experience the horrors
February 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Edie and I have been rewatching Veronica Mars (her first time) and we're late in season 3... I can't wait for her to get to The Events in the miniseries and experience the horrors
late but I reviewed perfect tides: station to station and its soooo profound and beautiful!
REVIEW: Perfect Tides: Station to Station
"Within is profound prose that uses an unconventional approach to game narrative to tell a divine coming-of-age tale that’ll be relatable to many."
"Within is profound prose that uses an unconventional approach to game narrative to tell a divine coming-of-age tale that’ll be relatable to many."
Perfect Tides: Station to Station Review — A divine coming-of-age
Perfect Tides: Station to Station is a divine coming of age narrative sequel to the 2022 adventure game, exploring college life and romance.
checkpointgaming.net
February 6, 2026 at 10:13 PM
late but I reviewed perfect tides: station to station and its soooo profound and beautiful!
Latest review is Nioh 3, where I fell on the lower spectrum of review scores.
For me, it sits somewhere in the same camp as Rise of the Ronin, a very competent game where the spectacle is undeniably there, but too bogged down by an overabundance of loot and open world activities to truly stand out
For me, it sits somewhere in the same camp as Rise of the Ronin, a very competent game where the spectacle is undeniably there, but too bogged down by an overabundance of loot and open world activities to truly stand out
REVIEW: Nioh 3
"Nioh 3 has thrilling combat, character specialisation and spectacle that are the tried and true staples for both a Team Ninja game and a Nioh game in and of itself."
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"Nioh 3 has thrilling combat, character specialisation and spectacle that are the tried and true staples for both a Team Ninja game and a Nioh game in and of itself."
checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...
Nioh 3 Review - Good is not enough
Nioh 3 is a solid and stylish return to Team Ninja's iconic series, but it also hardly strives for the high heights of its predecessors.
checkpointgaming.net
February 5, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Latest review is Nioh 3, where I fell on the lower spectrum of review scores.
For me, it sits somewhere in the same camp as Rise of the Ronin, a very competent game where the spectacle is undeniably there, but too bogged down by an overabundance of loot and open world activities to truly stand out
For me, it sits somewhere in the same camp as Rise of the Ronin, a very competent game where the spectacle is undeniably there, but too bogged down by an overabundance of loot and open world activities to truly stand out
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Its a very surreal time to be playing through Trails Beyond the Horizon.
February 2, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Its a very surreal time to be playing through Trails Beyond the Horizon.
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Tokyo. Xanadu. 🙏
Falcom’s unannounced game for 2026 to be revealed in February
Falcom's unannounced new title due out in 2026 will be revealed in February, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo said in an interview at Taipei Game Show 2026.
Falcom's unannounced new title due out in 2026 will be revealed in February, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo said in an interview at Taipei Game Show 2026.
Falcom’s unannounced game for 2026 to be revealed in February
Falcom's unannounced new title due out in 2026 will be revealed in February, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo said in an interview at Taipei Game Show 2026.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Tokyo. Xanadu. 🙏
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lol what's with the sudden push for Dinkum again I thought we all agreed that game was racist dogwater
February 2, 2026 at 1:46 AM
lol what's with the sudden push for Dinkum again I thought we all agreed that game was racist dogwater
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This is the second interview with James Bendon in a week that has either only briefly touched on or completely ignored erasing First Nations people from a game set in Australia.
There have been numerous conflicting claims that James has made about excluding Aboriginal Culture. Why does no one care?
There have been numerous conflicting claims that James has made about excluding Aboriginal Culture. Why does no one care?
February 2, 2026 at 1:38 AM
This is the second interview with James Bendon in a week that has either only briefly touched on or completely ignored erasing First Nations people from a game set in Australia.
There have been numerous conflicting claims that James has made about excluding Aboriginal Culture. Why does no one care?
There have been numerous conflicting claims that James has made about excluding Aboriginal Culture. Why does no one care?
Wrote about mermaids, the 2006 movie Aquamarine and how @ebihimes.bsky.social is moving mountains for the queer community with their humble visual novels.
Our Queer Game of the Month for February 2026 is Out of the Ocean by @ebihimes.bsky.social, another great from the visual novel connoisseur.
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Checkpoint's Queer Game of the Month: February 2026 — Out of the Ocean
Checkpoint's Queer Game of the Month for February 2026 is the divine yuri mermaid visual novel Out of the Ocean from genre master ebi-hime.
checkpointgaming.net
February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Wrote about mermaids, the 2006 movie Aquamarine and how @ebihimes.bsky.social is moving mountains for the queer community with their humble visual novels.
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If I was a billionaire I would not take trips to Crime Island. I would own The Simpsons arcade machine
January 31, 2026 at 2:09 AM
If I was a billionaire I would not take trips to Crime Island. I would own The Simpsons arcade machine
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Just learned there is a guy named moot and the way I learned of him relieves me from learning anything further, this worked out pretty good for me
January 31, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Just learned there is a guy named moot and the way I learned of him relieves me from learning anything further, this worked out pretty good for me
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Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
January 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
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thanks for watching today’s stream! as i mentioned, things are a bit tighter than usual so any support is extra appreciated! ko-fi.com/evieveevee
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January 30, 2026 at 5:21 AM
thanks for watching today’s stream! as i mentioned, things are a bit tighter than usual so any support is extra appreciated! ko-fi.com/evieveevee
I was absolutely enveloped by Cairn last week. It's an incredibly profound experience that is an exercise in exploring stubbornness and being headstrong—both how that's a valuable trait and a significant character flaw.
I also think it's an early contender for GOTY and performance of the year?
I also think it's an early contender for GOTY and performance of the year?
January 29, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I was absolutely enveloped by Cairn last week. It's an incredibly profound experience that is an exercise in exploring stubbornness and being headstrong—both how that's a valuable trait and a significant character flaw.
I also think it's an early contender for GOTY and performance of the year?
I also think it's an early contender for GOTY and performance of the year?
probably my favourite review of mine in quite a while is out overnight
January 29, 2026 at 1:47 AM
probably my favourite review of mine in quite a while is out overnight