About Us

Built by Gamers, for Gamers

We're a team of passionate Australian gamers and esports journalists who believe every player deserves honest, expert coverage.

Neon Warzone Team
Our Story

Australia's Most Trusted Gaming Voice

Neon Warzone was founded in 2021 in Sydney, NSW, by a group of competitive gamers who were frustrated by the lack of locally-focused, unbiased game coverage in Australia. We set out to build a platform that speaks directly to the Australian gaming community — with reviews that account for local server performance, community size, and regional tournament availability.

Over five years, we've grown from a small blog to one of Australia's most-read gaming publications, covering everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters. Our team spans Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, giving us a truly national perspective on the gaming landscape.

We are completely independent. We do not accept payments for reviews, and our scores reflect our genuine experience with every title we cover.

Independent Reviews
Australian Focus
Expert Team
Live Tournament Coverage
Community Driven
No Paid Reviews
What We Stand For

Our Values

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Honesty Above All

Every review is written without commercial influence. If a game is bad, we say so. Our readers trust us because we've never compromised that principle.

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Australian Perspective

We review games from an Australian standpoint — server latency, local community size, regional pricing, and Australian-specific content all factor into our scores.

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Esports Excellence

We're deeply embedded in the Australian esports scene. Our tournament coverage is first-hand, and we work directly with event organisers to bring you accurate information.

The Team

Meet the Crew

Five dedicated gamers and journalists who live and breathe the Australian gaming scene.

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Jake Chen

Editor-in-Chief

Sydney-based FPS specialist with 12 years of competitive gaming. Former ESL AU commentator.

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Sophie Reeves

Lead Reviewer

Melbourne RPG and narrative game expert. Covers indie titles and AAA releases with equal passion.

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Marcus Torres

Esports Correspondent

Brisbane-based tournament journalist. Has covered every major Australian esports event since 2019.

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Aisha Lim

Strategy & RTS Analyst

Perth-based strategy game specialist. Ranked top 100 in Cyber Arena Pro across the Oceania server.

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Dylan Park

Video & Streaming

Sydney content creator managing our YouTube and Twitch channels. Specialises in battle royale coverage.