Our Story

About HyperLobby

We're a team of passionate Australian gamers, journalists, and esports enthusiasts dedicated to delivering honest, in-depth coverage of the games and tournaments that matter.

The HyperLobby Team
Our Mission

Built by Gamers, for Gamers

HyperLobby was founded in 2020 by a group of Sydney-based gaming enthusiasts who felt the Australian gaming community deserved better — more honest reviews, deeper esports coverage, and a platform that truly understood the local scene.

Today, we're proud to serve over 85,000 monthly readers across Australia, covering everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters, and from grassroots LAN events to international tournaments.

  • 100% independent — no publisher influence on scores
  • Australian-focused content and community
  • Expert team with decades of combined gaming experience
  • Comprehensive esports coverage across all major titles
  • Committed to transparency and editorial integrity
2020 Founded in Sydney
85K+ Monthly Readers
500+ Reviews Published
12 Team Members
The Team

Meet Our Experts

Our diverse team brings together expertise across every gaming genre and esports discipline.

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James Hartley

Editor-in-Chief

Based in Sydney, James has been covering games professionally for over 12 years. He specialises in action RPGs and grand strategy titles.

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Priya Nair

Senior Reviewer — FPS & Competitive

Melbourne-based Priya is a former semi-professional CS player turned journalist. She brings an insider's perspective to competitive game coverage.

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Tom Nguyen

Esports Correspondent

Tom covers the Australian and Oceanian esports scene from Brisbane. He's attended over 60 live events and has interviewed hundreds of professional players.

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Sarah Chen

Indie & RPG Reviewer

Perth-based Sarah has a particular passion for indie games and narrative-driven RPGs. She's reviewed over 200 titles since joining the team in 2021.

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Marcus Webb

Technical Analyst

Marcus handles our hardware and performance analysis from Adelaide. He ensures every review includes detailed technical benchmarks and performance data.

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Aisha Kowalski

Community Manager

Aisha manages our community and social channels from Melbourne. She's the bridge between our readers and the editorial team, ensuring your voice is heard.

What We Stand For

Our Editorial Values

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Independence

We accept no payment from publishers to influence our review scores. Every rating is based purely on our honest assessment of the game.

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Transparency

We clearly disclose when review copies are provided by publishers and always note the platform and version we reviewed.

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Community First

We write for Australian gamers, reflecting the unique perspective and preferences of our local gaming community.