About StormVictory

We are a team of passionate Australian gamers committed to honest reviews, competitive esports, and building a thriving gaming community.

Our Mission

StormVictory was founded in Sydney in 2019 by a group of friends who were frustrated by the lack of genuinely independent game coverage in Australia. Too many reviews were influenced by publisher relationships or written by people who had not actually completed the games they were reviewing.

We set out to change that. Every game we review is played to completion by at least two team members before a score is assigned. Our tournament coverage is funded entirely by community support and sponsorships — never by game publishers.

Today, StormVictory reaches over 85,000 monthly readers across Australia and hosts some of the country's most exciting grassroots esports events.

StormVictory team at their Sydney office

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do.

Honest Reviews

We never accept payment for positive coverage. Every score reflects our genuine experience with the game.

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Community First

Our tournaments exist to give Australian players a stage. We reinvest event proceeds back into the community.

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Deep Coverage

We go beyond surface-level impressions. Our reviews cover gameplay, story, performance, and long-term value.

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Australian Focus

We consider Australian server availability, pricing context, and local community when reviewing every title.

Meet the Team

The people behind the reviews and tournaments.

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James Hartley

Editor-in-Chief & FPS Specialist
Sydney, NSW

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Priya Nair

RPG & Narrative Lead
Melbourne, VIC

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Liam O'Brien

Esports Events Director
Brisbane, QLD

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Mei Zhang

Strategy & Competitive Analyst
Perth, WA

Want to Work With Us?

We are always looking for talented writers, event organisers, and community managers across Australia. Get in touch.

Contact the Team