◆ Australia's #1 Gaming Hub

Uncover the Dark Protocols of Gaming

In-depth video game reviews, live esports tournament coverage, and the latest gaming news — built for Australian players who demand more.

500+Games Reviewed
120+Tournaments Covered
85K+Monthly Readers

Featured Review

Our most comprehensive breakdown this month — selected by the Dark Protocols editorial team.

Recent Reviews

Game setup
FPS • PC

Helldivers 2

A relentless co-op shooter that thrives on chaos and camaraderie. Arrowhead's finest hour.

Tournament arena
Strategy • PC

Manor Lords

A breathtaking medieval city-builder that blends grand strategy with intimate village management.

Gaming network
Action • PS5 / Xbox

Stellar Blade

Shift Up's action debut is a visually spectacular, mechanically satisfying combat showcase.

Upcoming Australian Tournaments

Stay ahead of the competition — track live and upcoming esports events across Australia.

● Live Now

ESL ANZ Championship — CS2

Top 16 Australian and New Zealand squads battle for regional supremacy in Counter-Strike 2.

📅 May 2026📍 Sydney, NSW
Upcoming

Gfinity Elite Series — Valorant

Australia's premier Valorant league returns with eight franchised teams competing across six weeks.

📅 Jun 2026📍 Melbourne, VIC
Upcoming

PAX Aus Indie Showcase

Indie developers from across Australia compete for the coveted PAX Rising award at Melbourne Convention Centre.

📅 Oct 2026📍 Melbourne, VIC
See All Tournaments

Never Miss a Review or Tournament

Join 85,000+ Australian gamers who get our weekly digest of reviews, tournament results, and exclusive insights.