Home / About

About OmegaOperator

We're a team of passionate Australian gamers dedicated to honest, thorough, and community-focused gaming journalism.

The OmegaOperator Team in Sydney
Our Story

Born in Australia, Built for Gamers

OmegaOperator was founded in 2019 by a group of Sydney-based gaming enthusiasts who felt that Australian gamers deserved a dedicated, independent voice in the global gaming media landscape. Too often, local perspectives were overlooked by international publications that didn't account for Australia's unique gaming culture, server infrastructure, and community.

What started as a small blog has grown into one of Australia's most-read independent gaming platforms, covering everything from AAA blockbusters to homegrown indie gems, and from grassroots LAN events to international esports championships held on Australian soil.

We are proudly independent — we do not accept payment for positive reviews, and all scores reflect the genuine opinions of our editorial team.

Work With Us
350+
Games Reviewed
120+
Tournaments Covered
85K+
Monthly Readers
7
Years of Coverage

Our Values

The principles that guide every review, article, and tournament report we publish.

✎

Editorial Independence

We accept no payment for positive coverage. Every score and recommendation is based solely on our writers' genuine experience with the game.

🔍

Thoroughness

We complete games before reviewing them. No half-finished reviews, no day-one hot takes — just considered, comprehensive analysis.

🇦🇺

Australian Perspective

We review games and cover events with the Australian player in mind — including server performance, local pricing context, and community impact.

👥

Community First

Our readers are fellow gamers. We write for the community, not for publishers, and we always prioritise what matters to Australian players.

⚡

Timeliness

We deliver reviews and tournament coverage when they matter most — at launch, during live events, and when the community is talking about them.

💬

Transparency

We disclose how review copies are obtained, flag conflicts of interest, and publish corrections promptly when we get something wrong.

Meet the Team

The writers, editors, and analysts behind OmegaOperator's coverage.

JM
James Mitchell
Lead Reviewer

Specialises in action RPGs and FromSoftware titles. Based in Sydney, NSW.

SR
Sophie Reeves
FPS Specialist

Competitive FPS player and reviewer. Former semi-pro CS2 player. Melbourne, VIC.

LK
Liam Kowalski
Strategy & RTS Editor

RTS veteran with 15 years of competitive Starcraft experience. Brisbane, QLD.

AT
Alyssa Torres
Indie & Narrative Games

Champion of Australian indie developers and narrative-driven experiences. Perth, WA.

NP
Nathan Park
Sports & Esports Reporter

Covers sports games and live esports events across Australia. Adelaide, SA.

CW
Clara Wong
Tournament Analyst

Data-driven tournament analyst covering ANZ and international esports. Sydney, NSW.

DH
Dylan Hart
Technical Editor

Handles performance benchmarks, hardware compatibility, and PC optimisation guides. Canberra, ACT.

MO
Maya O'Brien
Editor-in-Chief

Oversees editorial direction and quality. 12 years in gaming journalism. Melbourne, VIC.