About Vortex Mission

We're a team of passionate Australian gamers dedicated to delivering honest, expert game coverage.

The Vortex Mission team at work

Australia's Gaming Voice

Founded in 2019 in Sydney, Vortex Mission was born from a simple idea: Australian gamers deserve reviews and coverage that actually understands their experience. Not reviews written from the other side of the world, but honest assessments from people who play on the same servers, deal with the same release schedules, and share the same passion for gaming.

Over the past seven years, we've grown from a small blog into one of Australia's most trusted gaming media outlets, covering everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters, and from grassroots local tournaments to national championships.

Our editorial independence is our most important asset. We accept no payment for positive coverage, and every score we publish reflects our genuine assessment of the game.

100% independent editorial — no paid reviews, ever
Minimum 20 hours playtime before any review is published
Australian server performance tested for every online game
On-the-ground coverage at major Australian esports events
500+
Games Reviewed
120+
Tournaments Covered
80K+
Monthly Readers
7
Years Running

Meet the Team

The passionate gamers and journalists behind Vortex Mission

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James Holloway

Editor-in-Chief
Sydney, NSW

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Sarah Chen

Senior Reviewer
Melbourne, VIC

MW

Marcus Webb

Esports Reporter
Brisbane, QLD

AP

Aisha Patel

RPG Specialist
Perth, WA

TN

Tom Nguyen

Indie Games Editor
Adelaide, SA

RL

Rachel Lawson

Tournament Analyst
Sydney, NSW

DK

Daniel Kim

Tech & Hardware
Melbourne, VIC

EM

Emma Mitchell

Community Manager
Brisbane, QLD

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Editorial Independence

We never accept payment for positive coverage. Every score and recommendation is based solely on our honest assessment of the product.

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Australian Perspective

We review games through an Australian lens — considering server performance, local pricing context, and the unique needs of our gaming community.

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Community First

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen to feedback, cover the games our community cares about, and celebrate Australian gaming culture.

Want to Work With Us?

We're always looking for passionate gaming writers and esports analysts to join the Vortex Mission team.

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