About SportHallMatrix

Built by gamers, for gamers — Australia's most trusted voice in game reviews and esports.

SportHallMatrix Team
Our Story

Australia's Gaming Community, Amplified

SportHallMatrix was founded in 2019 by a group of passionate Australian gamers who felt the local gaming scene deserved a dedicated, honest platform — one that covered everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters, and from grassroots LAN parties to major esports championships.

Based in Sydney, our editorial team spans all of Australia's major cities, giving us unparalleled coverage of the local gaming landscape. We believe in transparency, community, and the power of play.

Founded in Sydney, NSW in 2019
Editorial team across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth
Over 500 in-depth game reviews published
Coverage of 120+ Australian esports tournaments
85,000+ monthly readers across Australia
Work With Us
500+
Reviews Published
120+
Tournaments Covered
85K+
Monthly Readers
6+
Years Active
What We Stand For

Our Values

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Honesty
Every review is written without commercial influence. We call games as we see them — good, bad, or mediocre.
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Local Focus
We prioritise Australian perspectives, local tournament coverage, and community stories that matter to Aussie gamers.
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Community
Gaming is better together. We actively support grassroots esports, local events, and emerging talent across Australia.
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Depth
We don't do surface-level takes. Our reviews go deep into mechanics, narrative, performance, and long-term value.
The People Behind the Reviews

Meet the Team

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James Whitfield
Editor-in-Chief
10+ years covering games. Former competitive CS player. Based in Sydney, NSW.
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Sophie Nguyen
Lead Reviewer — RPG & Strategy
Passionate about narrative-driven games. Speedrunner in her spare time. Melbourne, VIC.
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Marcus O'Brien
Esports Correspondent
Covers ANZ tournaments and competitive scenes. Former Valorant semi-pro. Brisbane, QLD.
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Aisha Patel
Community & Events Manager
Organises community events and manages our reader engagement. Perth, WA.