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20K+ monthly readersReviews, news, guides, streaming schedules, release information and evergreen features.
Independent Australian media · Since 2017
Reach gaming and entertainment audiences.
Connect your brand with passionate gaming, film, television, technology and pop culture audiences across editorial, video, social and podcasts.
Explosion Network is an independent Australian publication covering video games, film, television, streaming, anime, technology and pop culture.
Since 2017, our team has produced news, reviews, interviews, features, guides, podcasts, videos and social content. Our campaigns can bring together multiple channels, with evergreen coverage continuing to reach audiences beyond the initial launch.
01 / Audience snapshot
Our audience at a glance.
Explosion Network reaches gaming and entertainment audiences across website, video, social and podcast content.
20K+Monthly website readers
25K+Monthly website pageviews
180K+TikTok viewsLast 90 days
70K+YouTube viewsLast 90 days
12K+Podcast downloadsLast 90 days · approximately 4K monthly
16K+Instagram viewsLast 90 days
Audience insight: 70% of our measured YouTube audience is aged 25–44. Explosion Network is Australian-produced, with a global audience across website, video, social and podcast channels.
Reporting periods: Website data: 4 June–1 September 2026. Podcast and social data: June–August 2026. Figures are rounded for readability.
02 / About Explosion Network
Independent coverage. Multiple ways to connect.
Founded in February 2017, Explosion Network is an independent Australian outlet covering entertainment and technology through timely reporting and long-running editorial, video and audio content.
YouTube
70K+ views (last 90 days)Reviews, reactions, podcast highlights, discussions and original video coverage.
Podcasts
~4K monthly downloadsGaming, film, television, anime and pop culture shows, with host-read sponsorship opportunities.
Social video
180K+ TikTok / 16K+ Instagram viewsShort-form discovery, campaign amplification and branded integrations.
Core coverage
Video Games
Film & Television
Streaming Services
Anime & Animation
Technology & Gaming Accessories
Pop Culture
Physical Media & Collecting
Tabletop & TCG
03 / Partnership opportunities
Find the right way to work together.
From individual sponsored features to multi-platform campaigns, we can build a partnership around your brand, audience, goals and budget. The following prices are starting rates in AUD; final pricing depends on scope and deliverables.
Sponsored Content
Clearly disclosed sponsored articles, features, product showcases and launch-focused content.
From $300 AUD
Article Plus
A sponsored article with additional homepage promotion, social promotion and relevant internal promotion.
From $450 AUD
Podcast Campaign
Host-read advertising, multi-episode campaigns, episode sponsorships and presented-by partnerships.
From $350 AUD
Video & Social
YouTube, TikTok and Instagram integrations, short-form video and campaign amplification.
From $150 AUD
Giveaways
Giveaway articles with optional homepage, social and podcast support. Prize supplied by the partner.
From $300 AUD
Custom Campaigns
Bespoke multi-platform campaigns for larger launches, events and ongoing partnerships.
From $1,000 AUD
Featured partnership
EN Campaign
From $650 AUDA multi-platform campaign designed to reach Explosion Network audiences across editorial, audio and social.
Enquire about EN Campaign- 1 × Sponsored / Partner Article
- 4 × Podcast Host-Read Integrations
- Homepage Promotion
- 1 × Social Promotion
- Relevant Campaign Links
- Basic Post-Campaign Reporting
04 / Trust and recognition
Partnerships built on transparency.
Editorial independence
Explosion Network maintains a clear distinction between editorial coverage and commercial partnerships.
- Products supplied for review do not guarantee coverage or a positive review.
- Editorial reviews and opinions remain independent from advertising relationships.
- Sponsored and paid content is clearly disclosed.
- Sponsored-content links are not do-follow.
- Published sponsored content remains permanent unless legal, regulatory or exceptional circumstances require changes or removal.
Industry recognition
Explosion Network has been recognised by the Samsung Australian IT Journalism Awards every year since 2020.
2026 nominations:
- Best Gaming Coverage
- Best Audio Show – Arcade Couch
- Best Independent Technology Media
Our video game reviews are featured on OpenCritic, and our VR reviews are featured on VRGameCritic.
05 / Our team
The people behind Explosion Network.
Dylan BlightEditor-in-Chief, Content Manager & Co-Founder
Ashley HobleyExecutive Editor & Co-Founder
Ciaran MarchantCo-Founder
Jacob HegartyVideo Games, Gear & Tech Writer
Let's build something together
Have a campaign in mind?
We work with game publishers, film and television distributors, streaming services, technology companies, PR agencies, events and brands looking to reach gaming and entertainment audiences.
Tell us about your goals and we'll be happy to discuss what might work for your campaign.
business@explosionnetwork.comAll audience figures and package prices are reproduced from the Explosion Network 2026 Media Kit. Figures are rounded and reflect the reporting periods stated above. Package starting rates are in Australian dollars and are subject to campaign scope and availability.