A passionate team of Australian gamers and journalists dedicated to delivering the most honest, in-depth gaming content on the internet.
FatalVertex was founded in 2021 by a group of Sydney-based gamers who were frustrated with the lack of genuine, unbiased game reviews tailored to the Australian gaming community. We wanted a platform that understood local server issues, regional release differences, and the unique perspective of gaming down under.
Today, we are a team of eight full-time writers, analysts, and esports correspondents covering everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters, as well as the rapidly growing Australian esports scene.
Our editorial independence is non-negotiable. We accept no payment for reviews, and every score is the result of thorough playtesting — often exceeding 40 hours per title.
The people behind every review, tournament report, and editorial piece on FatalVertex.
A veteran games journalist with over 12 years of experience. James oversees all editorial content and sets the review standards for the platform.
Mia has completed over 150 RPGs and brings an encyclopaedic knowledge of the genre to every review she writes.
Former competitive FPS player turned journalist. Lachlan's technical analysis of shooter mechanics is unmatched in the Australian gaming press.
Priya covers the ANZ esports scene full-time, attending every major tournament and providing on-the-ground reporting from events across Australia.
A Diamond-ranked player in multiple competitive titles, Nathan brings a high-level competitive perspective to his reviews and analysis.
Sophie tests every game on a range of hardware configurations to ensure our reviews reflect performance across different setups.
We never accept payment for reviews or allow publishers to influence our scores. Every rating reflects our genuine assessment after thorough playtesting.
We review games from an Australian standpoint — accounting for local server availability, regional pricing, and the specific needs of the ANZ gaming community.
We prioritise thorough, well-considered reviews over being first to publish. We spend the time necessary to understand a game before passing judgement.