Our Story

About Pelamiko

Built by Australian gamers, for Australian gamers. Here's who we are and what drives us.

Pelamiko team at work
Who We Are

Passionate Gamers. Honest Reviewers.

Pelamiko was founded in 2019 by a group of Sydney-based gamers who were frustrated by reviews that felt disconnected from the Australian gaming experience. We wanted a platform that spoke our language, understood our community, and covered the events happening in our own backyard.

Today, we're a team of 12 full-time writers, analysts, and tournament coordinators operating from our Sydney office, with contributors across Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

  • 100% independent — no publisher funding or sponsored reviews
  • All reviewers complete games before publishing
  • Transparent scoring methodology published on every review
  • Australian-focused tournament coverage and community events
  • Corrections policy — we update reviews when patches change games
500+
Game Reviews
120+
Tournaments Covered
80K+
Monthly Readers
12
Team Members
The People

Meet the Team

JH

James Hartley

Editor-in-Chief

Sydney, NSW. FPS & Action specialist with 15 years in games journalism.

SC

Sarah Chen

Senior Reviewer

Melbourne, VIC. RPG & Narrative games expert. Former game designer.

MW

Marcus Webb

Esports Editor

Brisbane, QLD. Tournament organiser and former pro Rocket League player.

OP

Olivia Park

Strategy Specialist

Perth, WA. Strategy & simulation games reviewer. Board game enthusiast.

What We Stand For

Our Editorial Values

Independence

We accept no payment from publishers or developers for coverage. Our reviews are funded entirely by our readers and community.

Transparency

Every review includes our scoring criteria, time spent with the game, and platform tested. No hidden conflicts of interest.

Community First

We write for Australian gamers, not for clicks. Our content reflects the games, events, and conversations that matter to our community.

Join Us

Want to Write for Pelamiko?

We're always looking for passionate Australian gamers to join our contributor network. Send us a pitch and let's talk.

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