About StormQuest

We're a team of passionate Australian gamers, critics, and esports enthusiasts dedicated to delivering honest reviews and world-class tournament experiences.

Our Mission

Empowering the Australian Gaming Community

Founded in Sydney in 2019, StormQuest was born from a simple idea: Australian gamers deserve a platform that speaks their language, understands their ping struggles, and celebrates their passion.

We've grown from a small blog to a full-scale gaming media outlet and tournament organiser, hosting events at major venues across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra.

Every review we publish is written by a human who has actually played the game — no AI-generated filler, no paid placements. Just honest opinions from people who love games as much as you do.

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What We Stand For

Our Core Values

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Honesty
We call it as we see it. No sponsored scores, no inflated ratings. Our readers trust us because we earn it every review.
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Community
Gaming is better together. We build spaces — online and at live events — where Aussie gamers can connect and compete.
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Depth
We go beyond surface-level impressions. Our reviews cover gameplay mechanics, performance, accessibility, and longevity.
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Local Focus
We always consider the Australian experience — server availability, pricing context, and local community impact.

The Team

Meet Our Crew

A diverse group of writers, editors, and tournament organisers spread across Australia.

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Jake Thornton
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Sydney-based RPG fanatic with 15 years of gaming journalism experience. Loves FromSoftware games and strong flat whites.
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Priya Nair
Lead Reviewer — FPS & Action
Melbourne native and competitive FPS player. Has competed in three national esports tournaments and reviews games with a pro player's eye.
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Callum Reeves
Esports & Tournament Director
Brisbane-based event organiser who has run over 40 live gaming events across Queensland and NSW. Passionate about grassroots esports.
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Sophie Chen
Features Writer
Perth-based writer covering gaming culture, indie games, and the human stories behind the screen. Former games studies lecturer at UWA.
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Marcus Webb
Technical Reviewer
Adelaide hardware enthusiast who benchmarks every game on multiple rigs. If there's a performance issue, Marcus will find it.
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Anika Sharma
Social & Community Manager
Canberra-based community builder who manages our Discord, social channels, and reader engagement programs.

Our Journey

Key Milestones

2019
StormQuest launched as a Sydney gaming blog with 3 writers.
2020
First online tournament with 128 participants during lockdown.
2022
First live event at ICC Sydney. Over 800 attendees.
2024
Expanded to 6 cities. Reached 30,000 community members.
2026
500+ reviews published. 48K+ community members nationwide.

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