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Melbourne game blog · est. 2019

Loud takes, sharp guides and the grind behind every win.

We break down RPGs, roguelikes and ranked ladders from a tiny studio in South Melbourne — honest reviews, frame-by-frame patch notes and speedrun culture, published every week.

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Covering the platforms our readers actually play

PC / Steam PlayStation 5 Xbox Series Switch Steam Deck
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A note from the founder

Started on a couch in South Melbourne.

I'm Marcus — I quit writing patch notes for other people and started this blog in 2019 with one rule: no scores we can't defend. Every review here is played to credits, every guide is tested on the hardware we tell you about.

Today we're a three-person team publishing three deep articles a week, plus a Friday roundup. No hype cycles, no paid placements — just the games worth your weekend.

— Marcus D., Founder & Editor

What we publish

Everything under one glossy roof

Long-form reviews

Played-to-credits reviews

No embargo-day guesswork. Every review lands 20+ hours in, with a scored verdict, performance notes per platform and a clear "buy now / wait for a sale" call. Free to read, published Tuesdays.

Strategy guides

Deep-dive guides

Build orders, boss routes and 100% checklists, updated after every major patch.

Patch breakdowns

Patch breakdowns

Frame-data and balance changes decoded within 24 hours of every ranked update.

The Friday Roundup newsletter

One tidy email a week — the deals worth grabbing, what dropped, and the one thing we're playing this weekend. Free, no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

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Good questions

Frequently asked

How often do you publish new articles?

We ship three long-form pieces every week — typically a review on Tuesday, a guide midweek, and a patch or news breakdown on Thursday. The Friday Roundup newsletter then wraps up everything, plus the deals worth catching over the weekend.

Do you accept review copies or sponsored posts?

We happily accept review codes, but they never buy a score or guarantee coverage. We do not run sponsored reviews at all — any partnered content is clearly labelled and kept separate from editorial scoring. Reach out via the contact form to send a code.

Can I pitch a story or become a contributor?

Absolutely — we're a small team and love sharp outside voices. Send a one-paragraph pitch and a writing sample through the contact form below. We read every pitch and reply within about a week, even if it's a pass.

What platforms and genres do you cover?

Primarily PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch and Steam Deck. Genre-wise we lean into RPGs, roguelikes, fighting games and anything with a ranked ladder, but we cover standout indies across the board. If it's worth your weekend, we'll write about it.

Is the newsletter really free?

Yes, the Friday Roundup costs nothing and always will. We keep the lights on through clearly-marked affiliate links on deal roundups, not paywalls. You can unsubscribe with one click and we never sell your email address.

Say hello

Pitch, praise or a hot take

Whether you're sending a review code, pitching a feature or just want to argue about our latest score — drop us a line. We read everything from the South Melbourne studio.