34-yo Web Developer + Motion Graphics Artist from Melbourne, Bench has been involved in the Australian gaming scene since 2007, previously working as the Director for CyberGamer (now LPL) Premier League, VG reviewer and radio host for NetGameRadio, broadcast technician with B1GLeague and ESM, and was the Creative Director at Schine GmbH working on StarMade.

Some of his achievements include:

• Playing competitive Battlefield 2142 for 3 seasons
• Moderated and wrote articles for some of the largest communities in Australia (GotGames, CyberGamer)
• Helped run some of Australia's biggest esports competitions (B1GLeague, CGPL, DICE VIP, ESM)
• Helped manage one of Australia's premier esports organizations (Sequential Gaming)
• Over 100+ hrs of radio airtime hosting a gaming panel show for 3 years and 5 seasons (netGameRadio)
• Has become one of the most respected designers in the Australian esports scene