Scored Reviews
In-depth verdicts on every major release across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch — with a transparent 10-point rubric and no publisher influence.
Free · 3 new reviews weekly
Fitzroy · Melbourne · Since 2018
Australia's sharpest gaming blog.
Frame-by-frame reviews, esports tactics and hardware verdicts written by players who actually finish the campaign. No hype, no filler.
Call the newsroom: +61 3 9428 7654
How we work
From launch day to published verdict.
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Hands-on hours
We log a minimum of 20 hours per title before a word is written — main story, side content and multiplayer where it exists.
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Benchmark testing
Frame rates, load times and thermals are captured on both console and mid-range PC so the numbers match your rig.
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Second opinion
Every scored review is read by a second editor to challenge the take before it goes live. No solo hot takes.
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Publish & update
Verdicts are revisited after major patches, so a review you read six months on still reflects the game as it plays now.
What we publish
Coverage built for players, not the algorithm.
Esports Breakdowns
Match analysis and meta reports covering the ANZ Premiership, Counter-Strike majors and Rocket League — draft calls explained in plain language.
Champions tier · AU$7/month
Hardware Guides
Build breakdowns, peripheral tests and buyer's guides priced in AUD — including where to shop locally around Melbourne without the import markup.
Free · Updated monthly
From the desk
Screens, setups and stories.
Reader rating
4.8 / 5
Based on 1,240 reader surveys collected across our newsletter over the past year.
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82%
4★
12%
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2★
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★★★★★"Their hardware guide saved me from overspending — I built a 1440p rig for AU$1,600 following their parts list to the letter. Numbers matched exactly."
★★★★★"Finally a review site that plays the full game. Their re-review after the big patch completely changed my buying decision — and they were right."
★★★★☆"The esports breakdowns make me look clever in my group chat. Draft explanations are genuinely readable even if you've never touched the game."
★★★★★"No sponsored fluff, no clickbait scores. I trust the AU$7 Champions tier more than any free site drowning in ads. Worth every cent."
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
About our reviews
How do you score games? +
Every review runs against a public 10-point rubric weighing gameplay, performance, value and staying power. We never round up for launch hype, and the raw category scores are printed alongside the final number so you can see exactly how we got there.
Do publishers pay for coverage? +
Never. We buy the vast majority of games ourselves and clearly label any review code we accept. No publisher sees a review before publication, and no advertising deal has ever influenced a score in eight years of running.
Membership & newsletter
What does the Champions tier include? +
For AU$7 a month you get every esports breakdown, an ad-free reading experience and early access to reviews 24 hours before they go public. It's a rolling subscription you can cancel any time from your account page — no lock-in contract.
How often is the newsletter sent? +
Once a week, every Friday morning AEST. It rounds up the week's reviews, one deeper feature and the local Melbourne meet-ups worth attending. We never share your address and you can unsubscribe with one click from any issue.
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