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About PlayCortexa

Built by passionate Australian gamers, for the Australian gaming community. Here's our story.

Our Mission

Empowering Australian Gamers with Honest Insights

PlayCortexa was founded in 2021 by a group of passionate gamers based in Sydney, NSW, who felt the Australian gaming community deserved a dedicated, trustworthy source for game reviews and esports coverage that understood the local context.

We believe that every gamer deserves access to honest, in-depth reviews written by people who genuinely love games — not sponsored content dressed up as journalism. Our editorial team plays every game thoroughly before writing a single word.

From the competitive esports scene at venues like Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney to indie studios in Melbourne and Brisbane, we cover the full breadth of Australian gaming culture.

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PlayCortexa Team
500+
Games Reviewed
120+
Tournaments Covered
85K+
Monthly Readers
5 Years
Serving Gamers

Meet the Team

The dedicated gamers and writers behind every review and tournament report

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James Mitchell

Editor-in-Chief

Based in Sydney, NSW. Former competitive CS2 player with 10+ years of gaming journalism experience. Specialises in FPS and strategy titles.

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Sarah Liang

Senior Reviewer

Melbourne-based RPG and narrative game specialist. Has reviewed over 200 titles for PlayCortexa and is known for her detailed storytelling analysis.

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Ryan Patel

Esports Correspondent

Brisbane-based esports journalist covering the ANZ competitive scene. Attends every major Australian LAN event and provides live tournament coverage.

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Aiden Kowalski

Technical Reviewer

Perth-based hardware enthusiast and PC gaming specialist. Covers performance benchmarks, PC game optimisation, and hardware-focused reviews.

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Mia Thompson

Mobile & Indie Editor

Adelaide-based reviewer specialising in mobile gaming and indie titles. Advocates for Australian indie developers and covers local game releases.

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Daniel Wong

Video & Streaming Producer

Sydney-based content creator and streamer. Produces all video content for PlayCortexa's YouTube channel and manages live tournament streams.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do at PlayCortexa

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Editorial Independence

We accept no payment from game publishers for reviews. Every score is earned, not bought. Our readers' trust is our most valuable asset.

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Thorough Analysis

We complete every game before reviewing it. No rushed launch-day takes — we take the time to understand what a game truly offers.

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Community First

We exist to serve the Australian gaming community. Local perspectives, local events, and local voices are at the heart of everything we publish.