About VictoryGrid

Our Story

VictoryGrid was founded in Melbourne in 2018 by a group of competitive gamers who were frustrated with the lack of Australian-focused gaming coverage. International outlets rarely accounted for AU server performance, local release dates, or the unique context of gaming in Australia.

What started as a small blog with three contributors has grown into a team of 18 dedicated journalists, reviewers, and esports analysts spread across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

Today, VictoryGrid is read by over 85,000 Australians every month. We cover everything from indie gems discovered at PAX Australia to the biggest AAA releases, and from grassroots LAN events to international tournaments featuring Australian teams.

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Independent & Unbiased

We accept no sponsored reviews. Every score is earned through genuine play time.

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Australian First

All reviews include AU server testing, local context, and relevant regional information.

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Esports Coverage

Dedicated tournament reporters at every major Australian esports event.

What We Stand For

Our Values

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Transparency

We disclose review copies, conflicts of interest, and methodology on every review. Our scoring rubric is publicly available.

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Depth

We don't publish reviews until we've finished the game. Minimum play time requirements ensure our scores reflect the full experience.

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Community

We actively support the Australian gaming community through event coverage, developer spotlights, and grassroots tournament promotion.

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Accuracy

Factual errors are corrected within 24 hours with a transparent correction notice. We hold ourselves to journalistic standards.

The Team

Meet Our Reviewers

A passionate group of Australian gamers dedicated to honest, thorough coverage.

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James Hartley

Editor in Chief

Melbourne-based. 15 years in games journalism. Specialises in FPS and competitive titles.

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Priya Nair

Senior RPG Reviewer

Sydney-based. Former game designer turned critic. Covers RPG, adventure, and narrative games.

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Lachlan Webb

Esports Editor

Brisbane-based. Covers all major Australian esports events and international tournaments.

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Mei-Lin Chen

Strategy & Indie Reviewer

Perth-based. Passionate about strategy games and championing Australian indie developers.