Starter Constellation Session
A one-hour intro consult covering platform choice, three tailored game picks and a starter settings sheet. Perfect for newcomers and gift-givers.
60 min · from A$79
Australia's independent game observatory
Chart every game like a constellation.
Matrix Gaming Guide maps the release calendar, benchmarks the hardware, and pinpoints where each title truly shines — so you spend your nights playing, not researching.
Trusted across the local scene
Relied on by players, studios and cafés from Surry Hills to the Blue Mountains
Sydney Esports League
Inner West LAN Collective
Harbour City Speedrunners
NSW Indie Devs Guild
Surry Hills Arcade Club
How it works
A guided path from confused to confident
Every session follows a simple, four-step orbit. No jargon, no upselling hardware you don't need — just clear direction tailored to how you actually play.
- 01
Signal check
We start with a 20-minute chat about your platforms, budget and the genres you love, then map your current setup so nothing is assumed.
- 02
Constellation mapping
Our analysts plot a shortlist of games and settings matched to your rig or console, complete with expected frame rates and playtimes.
- 03
Calibration
We fine-tune graphics presets, accessibility options and peripherals in a hands-on walkthrough — remotely or in our Surry Hills studio.
- 04
Ongoing orbit
You receive a monthly release radar and priority answers to questions, so your library keeps growing with the right titles at the right price.
What we offer
Guidance for every kind of player
From first-time PC builders to lifelong RPG fans, our services are scoped, fixed-price and jargon-free. All prices in AUD.
Rig & Console Calibration
Hands-on optimisation of graphics presets, thermals and peripherals for your specific hardware, with a follow-up tuning report.
90 min · from A$149
Library Curation Plan
A personalised 12-month roadmap of releases matched to your taste and budget, refreshed monthly via our release radar.
Monthly · A$29/mo
Co-op Night Planning
We design balanced game nights for friends, families or workplaces — crossplay checks, difficulty tuning and session pacing included.
Per event · from A$119
Accessibility Deep Dive
Tailored setup of colour-blind modes, remapping, subtitles and comfort settings so everyone at the controller can play with ease.
75 min · from A$99
Retro Archive Tour
Curated guidance through emulation, preservation and classic collections — legal sources only, with hardware advice for CRT purists.
60 min · from A$89
Recent work
Sessions and set-ups we're proud of
A glimpse at the rigs we've calibrated and the game nights we've mapped across Greater Sydney. Tap any image to view it closer.
Player reviews
Words from the people we've guided
Real feedback from players across New South Wales who came to us confused and left with a plan.
“I walked in unsure whether to upgrade my GPU or just tweak settings. They saved me nearly A$600 and my games have never looked better.”
“The co-op night plan turned our chaotic Friday sessions into something the whole share-house actually looks forward to. Genuinely thoughtful work.”
“As a parent I had no idea where to start. Their accessibility deep dive got my son playing comfortably in an afternoon. Worth every dollar.”
“The monthly release radar is the only gaming newsletter I actually read. Concise, honest, and always matched to my backlog.”
Get in touch
Book a session or ask a question
Tell us what you play and what you're trying to solve. We reply to every enquiry within one business day.
Phone
+61 2 8204 7216
[email protected]
Studio
59 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Studio hours
Mon–Fri 10am–7pm · Sat 10am–4pm (AEST)