About PlayGridX

Australia's go-to source for honest game reviews, esports coverage, and tournament listings — built by gamers, for gamers.

Our Story

PlayGridX was founded in Sydney, NSW, in 2019 by a group of five passionate gamers who felt that Australian voices were underrepresented in the global gaming media landscape. Too many reviews were written from a Northern Hemisphere perspective — different release windows, different cultural references, and no mention of the Australian esports scene that was quietly becoming one of the most vibrant in the Asia-Pacific region.

What started as a small blog operating out of a Newtown share house has grown into a full editorial team of 18 writers, reviewers, and esports analysts spread across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. We cover everything from AAA blockbusters to hidden indie gems, with a special focus on the competitive gaming community right here in Australia.

Our mission is simple: deliver honest, in-depth, Australian-perspective gaming content that helps players make informed decisions and connects the local esports community.

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Based in Sydney

Level 4, 66 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Founded 2019

Six years of Australian gaming coverage.

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18 Writers

Across 5 Australian cities.

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AU-Focused

Local perspective on global games.

PlayGridX gaming media studio

PlayGridX by the Numbers

Six years of building Australia's gaming community.

500+
Game Reviews Published
80+
Tournaments Listed
35K+
Newsletter Subscribers
1.2M+
Monthly Readers

Meet the Team

The people behind PlayGridX's reviews and coverage.

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Jake Morrison
Editor-in-Chief
Sydney-based veteran reviewer with 12 years in gaming journalism. Specialises in action RPGs and open-world games.
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Sarah Chen
Esports Editor
Former competitive Valorant player turned analyst. Covers the ANZ esports scene from Melbourne.
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Ryan Lawson
Senior Reviewer
Brisbane-based FPS specialist and CS2 enthusiast. Known for his brutally honest hardware and game reviews.
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Anika Patel
Indie & Strategy Writer
Perth-based writer who champions indie developers and strategy games. Founder of the PlayGridX Indie Spotlight series.
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Tom Nguyen
Tournament Coordinator
Adelaide-based esports organiser who manages PlayGridX's tournament listings and partnerships with local venues.
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Emma Walsh
Community Manager
Manages PlayGridX's 35,000-strong newsletter community and social channels from Sydney.
PlayGridX community at a LAN event

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PlayGridX is more than a review site — it's a community. Every month we host or partner with gaming events across Australia, from casual LAN parties in Sydney to large-scale esports tournaments in Melbourne and Brisbane.

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