About Us — CosmicSector

Who We Are

CosmicSector was founded in 2018 by a group of Sydney-based gaming enthusiasts who felt the Australian gaming community deserved better — more honest, more detailed, and more locally relevant coverage of the games they love.

Today we are one of Australia's most trusted gaming media outlets, with a team of dedicated reviewers, esports analysts, and tournament correspondents spread across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

We cover everything from AAA blockbusters to indie gems, and from grassroots local tournaments to international esports championships with Australian participants. Our reviews are written by gamers, for gamers — with no hidden agendas and no pay-to-play scores.

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Honest Reviews

Every score is earned. We never accept payment to influence our ratings.

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Tournament Coverage

On-the-ground reporting from major Australian esports events.

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Australian Focus

We consider local server performance, pricing, and community in every review.

8+ Years of Coverage

Our Values

What We Stand For

Everything we do is guided by a commitment to the Australian gaming community.

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Transparency

We disclose all review copies received from publishers and maintain a clear editorial policy. Our readers always know where our content comes from.

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Expertise

Our reviewers specialise in specific genres, ensuring every game is assessed by someone who genuinely understands and loves that type of game.

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Community

We actively support the Australian esports ecosystem by covering grassroots tournaments and amplifying emerging local talent.

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Speed

We aim to publish day-one reviews so you can make informed decisions before or on release day, without waiting weeks for our verdict.

The Team

Meet Our Reviewers

Passionate gamers from across Australia who bring their expertise and enthusiasm to every piece of content.

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James Hartley

Lead Reviewer — Shooters & Action

Based in Sydney. 15 years of competitive FPS experience. Former ESL Australia participant.

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Sophie Chen

Senior Reviewer — RPG & Narrative

Based in Melbourne. Game design graduate with a passion for storytelling in interactive media.

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Marcus Webb

Open World & Adventure Specialist

Based in Brisbane. Exploration enthusiast who has logged over 10,000 hours in open-world titles.

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Liam Nguyen

Strategy & Esports Analyst

Based in Perth. Former semi-professional RTS player and esports commentator for ANZ events.

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Chloe Park

Indie & Emerging Titles

Based in Adelaide. Champion of independent developers and the Australian indie game scene.

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Ryan O'Brien

Tournament Correspondent

Based in Sydney. On-the-ground reporter covering major Australian and international esports events.

Our Journey

How We Got Here

2018

CosmicSector Founded

Launched as a passion project by four Sydney-based gamers, publishing our first five reviews from a shared apartment in Surry Hills.

2019

First Tournament Coverage

Attended and covered the IEM Sydney 2019 event, marking our entry into esports journalism and growing our readership tenfold.

2021

Expanded to Five Cities

Grew the team to include reviewers in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, enabling true national coverage.

2023

50,000 Monthly Readers

Reached a major milestone with over 50,000 unique monthly readers, cementing our position as a leading Australian gaming publication.

2026

85,000+ Monthly Readers

Continuing to grow with a dedicated community of Australian gamers who trust CosmicSector for their gaming news and reviews.

Australia's Gaming Voice