Australia's Home for Gaming Journalism

PhantomGrid was founded in 2018 by a group of passionate Australian gamers who felt that local gaming journalism deserved better. Too often, Australian players were reading reviews written for overseas audiences, with no consideration for local server availability, community size, or the unique gaming culture of the region.

We set out to change that. Based in Sydney's tech hub at 1 Darling Island Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009, our team of dedicated journalists, critics, and esports analysts produces content specifically for the Australian gaming community.

Today, PhantomGrid reaches over 85,000 monthly readers and has become the go-to source for game reviews, esports tournament coverage, and gaming news across Australia and New Zealand. Our reviews are thorough, honest, and always written with the Australian player in mind.

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PhantomGrid team gaming setup in Sydney office

Our Values

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Honest Reviews

We never accept payment for positive coverage. Every review reflects our genuine opinion, no matter who made the game.

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Australia First

All our content is written with Australian players in mind — local servers, community size, and regional pricing are always considered.

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Esports Excellence

We provide the most comprehensive coverage of ANZ esports, from grassroots tournaments to major international events.

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Community Driven

Our readers are our community. We listen to feedback, feature community voices, and build content around what Australian gamers actually want.

Meet Our Team

A dedicated group of gaming journalists, critics, and esports analysts based across Australia.

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Marcus Thornton
Editor-in-Chief

10+ years covering games. Based in Sydney. Specialises in RPGs and strategy titles.

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Priya Sharma
Senior Reviewer

Action and adventure specialist. Former competitive player. Based in Melbourne.

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Jake O'Brien
Esports Editor

ANZ esports coverage specialist. Covers all major tournaments. Based in Brisbane.

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Chloe Nguyen
Games Journalist

Indie and mobile game specialist. Community manager. Based in Perth.

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