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Checkpoint Ltyentye: Mortal Kombat

2022

Checkpoint Ltyentye: Mortal Kombat

2022

  • NFSA IDD659NS78
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormSeries
  • GenresIndigenous themes or stories
  • Year2022
  • WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons

Four young Indigenous men from the Central Australian community of Ltyentye Apurte share their thoughts on Mortal Kombat 11 for PlayStation 4. Through a lighthearted reviewing approach that prioritises personal reflection, the clip offers gaming commentary that reflects the voices of First Nations youth.

Snappy edits and visual flourishes that draw on online humour highlight the camaraderie among the group, while engaging with the global culture of eSports and live-streaming platforms. The conversational interview format allows for individual players to be spotlighted, with gameplay and character footage being used to enhance commentary. The video highlights how digital spaces are used to explore identity, creativity and connection – whether it's identifying with a character, bantering with friends or being reminded of childhood.

Checkpoint Ltyentye is a YouTube video game review series that aims to 'present Aboriginal perspectives and contribute to a shift towards Aboriginal representation in gaming’. In a broader gaming landscape that largely excludes players from First Nations and rural communities, it offers a fresh look at the diversity of Australian gamers.

  • WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons

Four young Indigenous men from the Central Australian community of Ltyentye Apurte share their thoughts on Mortal Kombat 11 for PlayStation 4. Through a lighthearted reviewing approach that prioritises personal reflection, the clip offers gaming commentary that reflects the voices of First Nations youth.

Snappy edits and visual flourishes that draw on online humour highlight the camaraderie among the group, while engaging with the global culture of eSports and live-streaming platforms. The conversational interview format allows for individual players to be spotlighted, with gameplay and character footage being used to enhance commentary. The video highlights how digital spaces are used to explore identity, creativity and connection – whether it's identifying with a character, bantering with friends or being reminded of childhood.

Checkpoint Ltyentye is a YouTube video game review series that aims to 'present Aboriginal perspectives and contribute to a shift towards Aboriginal representation in gaming’. In a broader gaming landscape that largely excludes players from First Nations and rural communities, it offers a fresh look at the diversity of Australian gamers.

  • Presenters
    Joshua Tilmouth, Jaydon John, Floyd Spratt, Matthew Gibson
    Producer
    Joshua Tilmouth
    Production Company
    CatholicCare NT
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