Where We Started
Gaijin Games launched in 2012 as a scrappy game review blog run out of a shared apartment and fueled by an unhealthy amount of energy drinks. The original idea was straightforward: honest game coverage written by people who actually finish the games they review. That part hasn’t changed.
What has changed is the scope. The gaming landscape shifted, and we shifted with it. When the iGaming industry started overlapping with traditional gaming culture — esports betting, casino-themed games, crossover promotions — we realized there was a gap in coverage. Most gaming sites ignored the casino side entirely, and most gambling sites had no idea how to speak to gamers. We decided to cover both, because the audience already existed at the intersection.
What We Cover Now
Our editorial focus spans console gaming, esports, and the online casino space. We publish game reviews, industry analysis, slot and table game breakdowns, and pieces on the business side of gaming when the numbers tell an interesting story. If it involves a screen and either skill or stakes, it’s probably something we’ve written about.
We’re particularly interested in the places where these worlds collide — branded slot games based on major franchises, esports betting markets, the growing social casino space, and the regulatory landscape that shapes all of it.
How We Work
Every review and analysis goes through our editorial process. We play the games. We test the platforms. We verify the data. When we cover a slot title, someone on the team has logged real sessions. When we review a console release, it’s based on a completed playthrough, not a press kit summary.
We don’t accept payment for reviews. Affiliate relationships exist on the business side — that’s how we keep the lights on — but they don’t influence editorial decisions. A bad game is a bad game, regardless of who’s paying for ads on the sidebar.
Questions, feedback, or a game you think we should cover? Reach out through our contact section.