We are a passionate team of gamers, journalists, and esports professionals dedicated to the Australian gaming community.
BattleCup was founded in 2019 by a group of competitive gamers who felt that Australian players deserved a dedicated, high-quality platform for game reviews and esports coverage — one that understood the unique context of gaming in the ANZ region, from server latency to local tournament scenes.
What started as a small blog run out of a Sydney apartment has grown into Australia's most-read independent gaming publication, with a team of 18 full-time staff and contributors across every major city.
We review every game we cover thoroughly, playing through the full experience before publishing. We accept no payment for reviews and maintain strict editorial independence from publishers and developers.
Work With Us
We never accept payment for reviews. Our scores reflect genuine gameplay experience, tested on Australian servers.
We partner with venues and organisers across Australia to deliver world-class esports events for players at every level.
From grassroots LAN parties to national championships, we champion the growth of competitive gaming in Australia.
Passionate professionals who live and breathe competitive gaming.
Former pro CS player, 10+ years in gaming journalism. Based in Sydney.
RPG specialist and speedrunner. Melbourne-based with 8 years of review experience.
Tournament organiser and caster covering ANZ esports since 2017. Brisbane.
RTS and strategy game expert. Former competitive Starcraft player. Perth.
Whether you want to contribute reviews, cover tournaments, or just stay informed — BattleCup welcomes you.