Priya N.
Editor-in-Chief · Reviews
RPG lifer, spreadsheet villain. Twelve years reviewing, still refuses to score a game she hasn’t finished.
Fitzroy · Est. 2011
Where Melbourne gaming stories level up
DragonPulse Collective is an independent gaming blog run from a Rose Street warehouse in Fitzroy. We publish long-form reviews, indie developer profiles, and esports breakdowns — no scores bought, no hype recycled.
By the numbers
Fourteen years, one obsession
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Indie studios interviewed
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Monthly readers
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Independent & ad-light
What we cover
Three desks, one editorial standard
Every piece is written by someone who finished the game — or lost the match. Pick a desk to see what lands on the site each week.
2,500-word reviews, 20+ hours logged
We hold new releases for a minimum of two weeks before we publish. Each review covers pacing, accessibility options, performance on base-model consoles, and whether the ending earns its runtime. Reviews go live every Tuesday and Friday, free to read, no paywall.
- Minimum 20 hours before a verdict
- Accessibility & performance section on every review
- Free forever — no review paywall
The crew
Writers who actually finish the games
A small, opinionated team working out of one long desk on Rose Street.
Callum R.
Indie Desk Lead
Ex-gameplay programmer turned writer. Knows exactly how the sausage is made and reviews it anyway.
Mei-Lin T.
Esports Analyst
Former OCE shoutcaster. Breaks down team comps at a speed that scares the interns.
Jarrah W.
Features & Culture
Writes the long, weird essays about why we play. Melbourne arcade historian on the side.
Reader ratings
What readers say
Average reader rating
4.7/ 5
Based on 3,412 reader ratings
Rating breakdown
578%
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34%
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11%
“The only reviews I trust before dropping ninety bucks. Their accessibility notes saved me from a game my wrists would’ve hated.”
“Found my current favourite indie through a DragonPulse spotlight. They interviewed a two-person studio nobody else had heard of.”
“Their grand final breakdown explained a play I’d watched five times and still didn’t get. Proper analysis, no filler.”
Get in touch
Pitch us, correct us, or just say hi
Story tips, review copies, and corrections are all welcome. We read everything and reply to most things within two business days.
Newsroom hours: Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm AEST