About SignalRaider

We are a team of passionate Australian gamers, journalists, and esports enthusiasts dedicated to delivering the most honest and in-depth gaming coverage in the country.

The SignalRaider team at their Sydney office

Our Story

Born from a Passion for Gaming

SignalRaider was founded in 2019 by a group of Sydney-based gaming enthusiasts who were frustrated by the lack of locally-focused, unbiased game coverage in Australia. We started as a small blog and have grown into one of the country's most trusted gaming media outlets.

Our team is spread across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth — giving us a truly national perspective on Australian gaming culture. We cover everything from AAA blockbusters to indie gems, and from grassroots LAN events to international esports championships.

We are editorially independent. We do not accept payment for positive reviews, and all scores are determined solely by our editorial team based on merit.

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Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

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Editorial Independence

Our reviews and coverage are never influenced by publishers, developers, or advertisers. Every score is earned on merit alone.

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Australian Perspective

We consider Australian server availability, local pricing context, and the needs of our community in every review and article we publish.

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Depth & Accuracy

We spend significant time with every game before reviewing it. Our reviews are thorough, detailed, and based on real playtime — not press previews.

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Community First

Our readers are the reason we exist. We actively engage with the Australian gaming community through events, social media, and our newsletter.

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Timely Coverage

We strive to publish reviews at or before launch, and our tournament coverage is updated in real time so you never miss a moment.

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Supporting Indie Devs

We dedicate significant coverage to Australian and independent game developers, helping great games find the audience they deserve.

Meet the Team

The people behind SignalRaider's coverage

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James Thornton

Editor-in-Chief

Based in Sydney. 12 years in gaming journalism. Specialises in FPS and competitive titles. Former esports commentator for AEL.

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Priya Sharma

Senior Games Reviewer

Based in Melbourne. RPG and narrative game specialist. Has reviewed over 300 titles across PC and console platforms.

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Alex Nguyen

Esports Editor

Based in Brisbane. Former professional RTS player turned journalist. Covers Australian and international tournament circuits.

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Sarah Mitchell

Staff Writer

Based in Perth. Racing and sports game specialist. Manages our weekly newsletter and community engagement programmes.

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Daniel Park

Technical Analyst

Based in Sydney. Handles performance benchmarks, hardware compatibility testing, and technical deep-dives for our reviews.

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Mia Chen

Visual Media Producer

Based in Melbourne. Produces video reviews, tournament highlight reels, and all visual content for SignalRaider's channels.

Our Journey

Key milestones in the SignalRaider story

2019

Founded in Sydney

SignalRaider launched as a blog covering Australian gaming news and reviews, founded by James Thornton and Priya Sharma.

2020

10,000 Monthly Readers

Reached our first major readership milestone and expanded the team to include Alex Nguyen as Esports Editor.

2022

Official AEL Media Partner

Became an official media partner of the Australian Esports League, providing live coverage of all major events.

2024

50,000 Monthly Readers

Passed the 50,000 monthly reader milestone and launched our weekly newsletter, now read by over 15,000 subscribers.

2026

80,000+ Monthly Readers

Now Australia's most-read independent gaming media outlet, with a team of six full-time staff across four cities.