Our Story

About Iron Velocity

Founded in Sydney, built for every Australian gamer who demands more than surface-level coverage.

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Our Mission

Honest Reviews.
Real Community.

Iron Velocity was born in 2021 out of frustration. Our founders — a group of competitive gamers and tech journalists based in Sydney — were tired of reading reviews that felt like press releases. They wanted something different: honest, detailed, and written by people who actually play.

Today, Iron Velocity covers everything from blockbuster AAA releases to indie gems, from national esports championships to grassroots LAN events in regional Australia. We believe every gamer deserves the full picture before they invest their time.

340+
Reviews
80+
Tournaments
120k
Monthly Readers
5
Years Active
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Everything we publish is guided by three simple principles.

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Integrity First

We never accept payment for positive reviews. Every score is earned, not negotiated. Our editorial independence is non-negotiable.

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Australian Perspective

We review games through an Australian lens — considering local server performance, regional content, and community relevance.

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Community Driven

Our readers shape what we cover. From tournament suggestions to review requests, the Iron Velocity community is at the heart of everything we do.

The Team

Meet the Crew

A diverse group of gamers, journalists, and esports enthusiasts spread across Australia.

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Marcus Holt

Editor-in-Chief

Based in Sydney. Former competitive FPS player with 12 years of gaming journalism experience.

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Priya Sharma

Lead RPG Reviewer

Based in Melbourne. Specialises in narrative-driven games and has reviewed over 150 RPG titles.

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Jake Nguyen

Esports Correspondent

Based in Brisbane. Covers Australian esports tournaments and has attended over 60 live events.