Our Story

About IronCheckpoint

Built by gamers, for the Australian gaming community.

The IronCheckpoint team at work in their Sydney office
Who We Are

Independent. Honest. Australian.

IronCheckpoint was founded in Sydney in 2019 by a group of passionate gamers who believed the Australian gaming community deserved honest, independent coverage — free from publisher influence and sponsored scores.

Our team of reviewers, journalists, and esports enthusiasts is spread across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. We cover everything from blockbuster AAA titles to indie gems, and from grassroots LAN events to national esports championships.

Every review on IronCheckpoint is written by someone who has genuinely played the game — typically for a minimum of 15 hours before putting pen to paper. We believe in transparency, and our scoring rubric is publicly available.

500+Reviews Published
120+Tournaments Covered
85K+Monthly Readers
Our Principles

What We Stand For

Three core values guide everything we publish at IronCheckpoint.

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Editorial Independence
We accept no payment from publishers or developers in exchange for review scores. Our opinions are entirely our own.
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Australian Perspective
We review games and cover events through the lens of the Australian gaming experience — including server performance, local pricing, and community.
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Community First
We exist to serve Australian gamers. Reader feedback shapes our coverage priorities, and we actively support local esports events.
The Team

Meet Our Editors

The people behind IronCheckpoint's reviews and tournament coverage.

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James Hartley
Editor-in-Chief
Sydney-based RPG enthusiast with 15+ years of gaming journalism experience. Specialises in open-world and narrative-driven games.
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Priya Nair
Esports Editor
Melbourne-based esports journalist covering Australian competitive gaming since 2017. Former semi-professional FPS player.
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Lachlan Webb
Senior Reviewer
Brisbane-based strategy game specialist. If it has a tech tree or a diplomacy screen, Lachlan has reviewed it.
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Sophie Chen
News & Features
Perth-based gaming journalist covering industry news, developer interviews, and the Australian indie gaming scene.

Want to Write for Us?

We're always looking for passionate Australian gamers to join our reviewer team. Get in touch and tell us about yourself.

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