We are a team of passionate Australian gamers dedicated to honest reviews and authentic esports coverage.
Silent Reactor was founded in Melbourne, Victoria in 2019 by a group of gaming enthusiasts who were frustrated with mainstream reviews that felt disconnected from real player experiences. We set out to create something different — a platform where honesty and community come first.
What started as a small blog with three contributors has grown into Australia's most-read independent gaming publication, with a team of 12 full-time writers, editors, and community managers spread across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth.
We purchase every game we review with our own funds and have never accepted payment for editorial coverage. Our scores reflect genuine player experience — nothing more, nothing less.
Get in TouchEvery decision we make at Silent Reactor is guided by these principles.
We have never accepted payment for a review and never will. Every score is earned through honest gameplay, not commercial relationships.
We test games on Australian servers, note regional differences, and write for an audience that understands the unique realities of gaming Down Under.
Our readers are our community. We actively engage with feedback, host community events, and give our audience a voice in what we cover.
We complete every game before reviewing it. No review is published until our writer has experienced the full breadth of what the game offers.
We are transparent about our review process, our funding, and our policies. We respect your privacy and never sell your data.
We actively seek out and champion Australian game developers, giving local studios the coverage they deserve alongside global releases.
Our editorial team brings together expertise across every major gaming genre and platform.
Melbourne-based. 15 years of gaming experience. Specialises in open-world RPGs and action-adventure titles.
Sydney-based. Former semi-professional player. Covers FPS, tactical shooters, and competitive multiplayer.
Brisbane-based. Board game enthusiast turned digital strategist. Covers 4X, RTS, and simulation titles.
Perth-based. Game design graduate. Passionate about indie games, narrative experiences, and visual novels.
Melbourne-based. Covers ANZ esports tournaments, team profiles, and competitive gaming news full-time.
Melbourne-based. Oversees all editorial content and ensures our standards of independence and quality are upheld.
Silent Reactor launches as a three-person blog focused on honest PC game reviews for Australian players.
We expand into tournament coverage, attending our first ANZ esports event and building relationships with the competitive community.
Our newsletter and community forums reach 10,000 active members, validating our approach to independent, community-focused coverage.
We hire our first full-time staff, growing to a team of eight writers, editors, and community managers across four states.
Silent Reactor publishes its 500th game review, cementing its position as Australia's most comprehensive independent gaming publication.
Our community continues to grow, with 85,000 newsletter subscribers and a thriving Discord server of passionate Australian gamers.