About Us — VictoryZones

Who We Are

Born in Sydney, Built for Australian Gamers

VictoryZones was founded in 2019 by a group of passionate gamers and journalists who felt the Australian gaming community was underserved by international publications that rarely understood local context, culture, or the unique challenges of gaming in Australia.

What started as a small blog run from a shared apartment in Surry Hills, Sydney, has grown into a full editorial team with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane — producing hundreds of reviews, tournament reports, and features every year.

We are proudly independent. No publisher relationships influence our scores. No advertising deals shape our editorial decisions. Just honest, passionate coverage from people who love games as much as you do.

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What We Stand For

Our Values

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Honest Reviews

We call it as we see it. No inflated scores, no publisher pressure — just our genuine assessment of every game we play.

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Australian Perspective

We review games through an Australian lens — considering local server performance, pricing context, and community impact.

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Esports Coverage

We believe competitive gaming deserves the same journalistic rigour as traditional sports. We cover it that way.

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Community First

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, engage, and build content that serves the community.

The Team

Meet Our Editors & Writers

A diverse team of gaming enthusiasts, journalists, and esports analysts based across Australia.

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James Hartley

Editor-in-Chief

Sydney, NSW. 12 years in games journalism. Specialises in RPGs and narrative design.

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Mei Lin Nguyen

Lead Reviewer

Melbourne, VIC. FPS and competitive gaming specialist. Former semi-pro player.

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Callum O'Brien

Esports Correspondent

Brisbane, QLD. Covers ANZ esports tournaments and competitive gaming events.

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Sarah Kowalski

Strategy & Indie Editor

Perth, WA. Passionate about strategy games and the Australian indie game scene.

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Daniel Torres

Tech & Hardware Writer

Adelaide, SA. Covers gaming hardware, PC builds, and performance benchmarks.

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Priya Sharma

Community Manager

Sydney, NSW. Manages reader engagement, social channels, and community events.

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