Built by Gamers, for Gamers

We're a passionate team of Australian gaming journalists, esports analysts, and community builders dedicated to elevating the local gaming scene.

The NeonClash Team

From LAN Parties to Australia's Biggest Gaming Platform

NeonClash was founded in 2017 by a group of Sydney-based gamers who were frustrated by the lack of quality, locally focused game coverage. We started with a blog and a Discord server; today we're Australia's most-read independent gaming review platform.

Our editorial team spans every major city — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide — ensuring we cover the full breadth of Australia's vibrant gaming and esports community.

We believe great game reviews should be honest, in-depth, and free from publisher influence. Every score we publish is earned through hours of genuine play, not press junkets.

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Independent Editorial

No publisher funding. Every review is 100% independent and unbiased.

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Esports Expertise

Our analysts have covered over 120 Australian esports events since 2017.

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Proudly Australian

Headquartered in Sydney, with contributors across every state and territory.

Our Core Values

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Honest Reviews

We call it as we see it. No inflated scores, no hidden agendas. Our readers trust us because we've never compromised our integrity.

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Community First

Our community of 48,000+ Australian gamers shapes what we cover. Reader feedback directly influences our review schedule and tournament coverage.

Always Current

We publish reviews on launch day and update them post-patch. Our tournament coverage is live, not days later.

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Depth Over Breadth

We'd rather publish one exceptional 3,000-word review than ten shallow takes. Quality is non-negotiable.

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Inclusive Gaming

Gaming is for everyone. We celebrate diversity in our team, our coverage, and our community.

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Privacy Respect

We handle your data with care. Read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to see exactly how.

Meet the People Behind NeonClash

Journalists, analysts, and community managers united by a love of gaming.

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Jake Thornton

Editor-in-Chief
Sydney, NSW

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Priya Sharma

Lead Reviewer
Melbourne, VIC

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Liam O'Brien

Esports Analyst
Brisbane, QLD

Mei Chen

Community Manager
Perth, WA

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