About BattleCores

Independent gaming journalism from the heart of Australia.

Our Story

BattleCores was founded in 2019 by a group of Sydney-based gamers who were frustrated by the lack of genuinely independent, Australian-focused gaming coverage. We set out to create a platform that puts players first — no sponsored scores, no pay-to-review arrangements, just honest opinions from people who live and breathe games.

Today, BattleCores is one of Australia's most-read gaming media outlets, reaching over 120,000 readers monthly across every state and territory. Our team covers everything from AAA blockbusters to indie gems, and our tournament coverage spans the entire country.

We are based at 35 Harris St, Pyrmont, Sydney NSW 2009 — right in the heart of Australia's tech and media hub.

BattleCores team at work

2019

Founded in Sydney

12

Expert Reviewers

500+

Reviews Published

120K+

Monthly Readers

Our Values

The principles that guide every review, article, and tournament we cover.

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Editorial Independence

Our review scores are never influenced by publishers, advertisers, or sponsors. Every score reflects the honest opinion of our reviewer.

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Australian Perspective

We consider Australian server performance, local pricing context, and the preferences of the Australian gaming community in every review.

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Thorough Coverage

We spend a minimum of 20 hours with every game before publishing a review. No rushed opinions, no launch-day hype scores.

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