About Us – DeepWaterPlay | Australia's Fishing Games Review Site

Who We Are

DeepWaterPlay.info was founded in 2016 by a group of passionate Australian anglers who also happened to be avid gamers. We noticed a gap in the market — there was no dedicated, high-quality review platform for fishing games that spoke to the Australian fishing community.

We set out to change that. Today, DeepWaterPlay is Australia's most trusted source for fishing game reviews, tips, and community content. Our team of reviewers are all real anglers who fish regularly in Australian waters — which means our reviews are informed by genuine fishing knowledge, not just gaming expertise.

When we review a game's representation of Barramundi behaviour, we know what we're talking about. When we evaluate how accurately a game captures the Murray-Darling Basin, we've fished those waters ourselves.

Our editorial independence is paramount. We do not accept payment for reviews, and our ratings reflect our honest assessment of each game's quality and value for Australian players.

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do at DeepWaterPlay

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Honest Reviews

We never accept payment for positive coverage. Every review reflects our genuine, unbiased assessment of the game.

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Australian Perspective

Our reviews are written from an Australian angler's perspective, focusing on what matters to local fishing enthusiasts.

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In-Depth Analysis

We spend significant time with every game before reviewing it, ensuring our analysis is thorough and accurate.

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Community First

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen to feedback and continuously improve our content.

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Fishing Expertise

Our team fishes regularly in Australian waters, bringing real-world expertise to our game evaluations.

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Sustainability

We promote responsible fishing practices and support games that educate players about conservation.

Meet the Team

The passionate anglers and gamers behind DeepWaterPlay

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Marcus Webb

Founder & Lead Reviewer

20+ years fishing Australian waters. Based in Sydney, specialises in freshwater and estuary fishing. Avid PC gamer since 1998.

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Olivia Chen

Senior Games Reviewer

Marine biologist and passionate recreational angler from Cairns. Specialises in reef fishing and underwater game reviews.

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Ryan Kowalski

Technical Reviewer

Game developer turned reviewer. Based in Melbourne, brings technical expertise to graphics and physics analysis in fishing games.

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Emma Thornton

Community Manager

Competitive angler and content creator from Perth. Manages our community, social channels, and reader engagement programs.

Our Story

How DeepWaterPlay grew from a passion project to Australia's #1 fishing games site

2016

The Beginning

Marcus Webb launches DeepWaterPlay.info as a personal blog reviewing fishing games from an Australian angler's perspective. The first review — Fishing Planet — goes viral in Australian gaming communities.

2018

Team Expansion

Growing readership leads to bringing on Olivia and Ryan as regular contributors. The site expands to cover console fishing games and mobile titles popular in Australia.

2020

Community Growth

Emma joins to manage the rapidly growing community. The site reaches 5,000 monthly readers and launches its newsletter, now read by over 3,000 subscribers.

2022

New Features

Launch of the Fish Spin Wheel game and interactive features. The site redesigns with a focus on Australian fishing culture and local game content.

2024

Today

DeepWaterPlay serves over 12,000 monthly readers across Australia and New Zealand. We've reviewed 50+ fishing games and remain committed to honest, expert reviews.