About Checkpoint

Checkpoint is a place to talk about video games — organized so you can find the conversation you want, and built so unpopular opinions get a fair hearing.

How it's organized

Every game has a hub. Every hub has the same set of boards (general, hot takes, questions, guides, lore, tech, mods, looking for group), so you always know where a topic goes. Site-wide topics cover industry news, retro games and everything else.

How ranking works

On debates you pick a side: agree, disagree or undecided. Your side shows on your replies but never changes ranking. Replies and threads rise on well argued votes, so a good argument you disagree with can still win.

Developers

Studios can apply for verification, list their games, post devlogs, run AMAs and playtests, and reply to reviews. We don't sell games and don't take a cut — every "Get it" button links straight to the developer. Listing a game costs a one-time fee (it keeps out spam and throwaway listings), free for launch, and that's the only thing developers ever pay for. There's no paid promotion: placement, rankings and review scores can't be bought.