Australia's most trusted voice in gaming since 2018
Void Arena was founded in Sydney, New South Wales in 2018 by a group of five passionate gamers who were frustrated by the lack of honest, Australian-focused game coverage. Too many reviews were written by overseas journalists who had no understanding of local server conditions, community preferences, or the unique gaming culture that thrives across Australia.
We started as a small blog operating out of a shared office in Surry Hills. Within two years, we had grown into one of Australia's most-read gaming publications, covering everything from AAA blockbusters to hidden indie gems discovered at PAX Australia.
Today, Void Arena is home to a team of 12 full-time writers, reviewers, and esports analysts, supported by a network of community contributors across every state and territory. Our editorial independence is non-negotiable โ we do not accept paid reviews, sponsored scores, or publisher pressure of any kind.
The principles that guide everything we do
Every score we publish is earned, never negotiated. We refuse publisher embargoes that compromise honest coverage.
We test every game on Australian servers, consider local pricing, and cover events that matter to the AU/NZ community.
Our 85,000+ community members shape our coverage. Reader feedback, polls, and community reviews are central to what we do.
We don't just report on tournaments โ we organise them. Void Arena has hosted over 120 competitive events across Australia.
The people behind Australia's most trusted gaming platform
Sydney, NSW ยท FPS & Action specialist ยท 10 years in gaming journalism
Melbourne, VIC ยท RPG & Narrative games ยท Former game developer
Brisbane, QLD ยท Esports & Survival games ยท Ex-professional CS player
Perth, WA ยท RTS & Strategy ยท University of WA Computer Science graduate