About Us — NovaQuesta | Australia's Gaming Hub

📖 Our Story

Born from a Passion for Gaming

NovaQuesta was founded in 2019 in Sydney, New South Wales, by a group of five friends who shared a frustration: there was no dedicated, high-quality gaming review and esports coverage platform built specifically for Australian players.

International sites often overlooked Australian server performance, local pricing, and the unique aspects of our gaming culture. We set out to change that. Starting as a small blog, NovaQuesta grew rapidly as Australian gamers recognised the value of content written by people who actually understood their experience.

Today, we serve over 50,000 monthly readers across Australia, with contributors based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.

Our Mission & Values

Everything we do is guided by a commitment to honesty, quality, and community.

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Honest Reviews

We never accept payment for positive reviews. Our scores reflect genuine assessments, and we disclose all sponsored content clearly and prominently.

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Australian First

Every review considers Australian server performance, local availability, and regional pricing. We write for Australian gamers, not a global average.

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Community Driven

Our readers shape our coverage. We actively listen to community feedback, feature reader submissions, and highlight grassroots gaming events.

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Rigorous Standards

Each review follows a structured methodology covering gameplay, graphics, audio, performance, and value. No shortcuts, no filler.

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Inclusive Gaming

We champion accessibility in games and ensure our coverage is welcoming to gamers of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels.

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Growing Esports

We actively support the development of Australia's esports ecosystem by amplifying grassroots events and emerging talent.

Meet the Team

The passionate people behind NovaQuesta's reviews, coverage, and community.

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Founder & Editor-in-Chief

James Hartley

Based in Sydney, NSW. 15 years of gaming journalism experience. Specialises in RPGs and competitive FPS titles.

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Lead Reviewer

Sarah Chen

Melbourne, VIC. Former esports competitor turned critic. Expert in MOBA, strategy, and indie game coverage.

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Esports Editor

Marcus Webb

Brisbane, QLD. Covers ANZ tournament circuits, player profiles, and competitive gaming news full-time.

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Technical Reviewer

Priya Sharma

Perth, WA. Focuses on PC hardware performance, benchmarks, and the technical aspects of game optimisation.

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Console & Mobile Editor

Liam O'Brien

Adelaide, SA. Covers PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile gaming with a focus on family-friendly titles.

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Community Manager

Zoe Nguyen

Sydney, NSW. Manages our social channels, reader submissions, and community events across Australia.

NovaQuesta by the Numbers

500+

Game Reviews Published

120+

Tournaments Covered

50K+

Monthly Readers

6

Years of Coverage

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