About RapidCheckpoint

Independent, passionate, and proudly Australian — here's our story.

Our Story

Built by Gamers, for Gamers

RapidCheckpoint was founded in 2019 by a group of Sydney-based gamers who were frustrated by the lack of Australian-focused game coverage. Too many reviews came from US or UK outlets that ignored local server performance, Australian pricing context, or the unique tastes of the Oceania gaming community.

We set out to build something different: a platform where every review is written by someone who plays on AU servers, understands the local esports scene, and genuinely cares about helping fellow Australians make informed decisions about the games they spend their time on.

Today, RapidCheckpoint reaches over 42,000 monthly readers across Australia and New Zealand, covers dozens of esports tournaments each year, and maintains an editorial team of eight full-time writers and contributors.

Work With Us
Gaming setup representing the RapidCheckpoint team environment
What We Stand For

Our Editorial Values

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Honest Reviews

We never accept payment for positive coverage. Every score reflects our genuine assessment — even when it upsets publishers.

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Australian Perspective

All reviews are tested on Australian servers and written with the local gaming context in mind — because geography matters in gaming.

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Esports Coverage

We attend events, interview players, and provide in-depth tournament analysis that goes beyond simple score reporting.

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Community First

Our readers shape our coverage. We listen to feedback, cover community-requested titles, and platform grassroots events.

The People

Meet the Team

Eight writers, editors, and esports analysts based across Australia.

JM

James Mercer

Editor-in-Chief · Sydney, NSW

SL

Sophie Liu

Lead Reviewer · Melbourne, VIC

BO

Ben O'Reilly

Esports Editor · Brisbane, QLD

AK

Anika Kapoor

Staff Writer · Perth, WA

TN

Tom Nguyen

Tournament Analyst · Sydney, NSW

350+ Game Reviews Published
80+ Tournaments Covered
42K+ Monthly Readers
6 Years in Operation