About Us – DriftZones | Australian Gaming Reviews

Our Mission

DriftZones was founded in Sydney in 2017 by a group of passionate gamers who felt that Australian gaming deserved a dedicated, honest, and community-driven voice. We were tired of reading reviews written for overseas audiences that ignored the unique perspective of Australian players — from server latency concerns to local esports events.

Today, we are proud to be Australia's most comprehensive gaming review and tournament platform, with a team of over ten specialist writers, journalists, and esports correspondents spread across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

Our commitment is simple: honest reviews, thorough coverage, and a genuine passion for gaming culture in Australia.

Founded 2017Sydney, NSW

10+ WritersAcross Australia

500+ ReviewsPublished to date

120+ EventsCovered live

Meet the Team

The passionate people behind Australia's most trusted gaming platform.

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Jake Morrison

Editor-in-Chief

A veteran gaming journalist with 12 years of experience. Based in Sydney. Specialises in racing and action titles.

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Priya Sharma

Esports Editor

Former competitive player turned journalist. Covers Australian esports tournaments and team news from Melbourne.

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Liam O'Brien

Senior Reviewer

Strategy and RPG specialist. Perth-based writer known for his deep-dive analysis and 100% completion playthroughs.

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Chloe Nguyen

News Editor

Keeps the DriftZones community up to date with the latest gaming news and industry developments from Brisbane.

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Marcus Webb

Tournament Correspondent

On-the-ground coverage at major Australian esports events. Brings the atmosphere of live competition to our readers.

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Sophie Tan

Community Manager

Manages the DriftZones community, reader submissions, and social engagement. Based in Sydney's inner west.

Our Values

The principles that guide every review, article, and event we cover.

Editorial Independence We accept no paid placements, sponsored reviews, or advertiser influence on our editorial content. Every score is earned, not negotiated.

Community First We write for Australian gamers, not global audiences. Local server performance, regional pricing context, and Aussie community sentiment always inform our coverage.

Thoroughness We complete games before reviewing them. No rushed impressions, no day-one scores. Our readers deserve informed, considered analysis.

Transparency We disclose when review copies are provided by publishers and clearly distinguish between news, opinion, and review content.

About DriftZones