High-spec battlestations
24 rigs with RTX 4080 GPUs, 240Hz monitors and low-latency peripherals, cleaned and re-imaged before every booking.
Gaming IT Club · Newtown, Sydney
Where Newtown gamers level up together
A bright, welcoming clubhouse on Mary Street built for PC, console and VR players. Drop in for a casual session, train with a coach, or bring your squad for tournament nights every Thursday.
Open daily:Mon–Fri 12pm–10pm · Sat–Sun 10am–11pm
A note from our founder
We built the club we always wanted as kids
Hi, I’m Dan — I grew up two streets over in Newtown and spent most of my teens hunting for a clean, friendly place to game that didn’t feel like a dark internet café. NextGameLab is that place: 24 high-spec battlestations, a console lounge, a VR bay and coaches who genuinely want you to improve.
Whether you’re a parent looking for a safe after-school spot, a student grinding ranked, or a full amateur roster preparing for a LAN, you’ll find room here. Everything is sanitised between sessions, our staff are Working-With-Children checked, and there’s always cold water and good coffee on the house.
Dan Whitmore, Founder & Head Coach
- Battlestations
- 24Battlestations
- Days of coaching / week
- 6Days of coaching / week
- Members since 2021
- 1,800+Members since 2021
Inside the club
Everything you need for a great session
From RTX-powered rigs to couch co-op and structured coaching, every corner of Mary Street is set up to help you play more and play better.
Esports coaching
One-on-one and squad coaching in Valorant, League and CS2 with VOD reviews and a personalised improvement plan.
Console lounge
A relaxed couch space with PS5, Xbox Series X and Switch for split-screen classics and party nights.
VR bay
Two padded VR pods running Quest 3 and PCVR titles — book a 45-minute slot or add it to any pass.
Tournament nights
Free-to-enter comps every Thursday from 6pm, plus monthly cash-prize ladders for club members.
Youth Code & Play
After-school Tuesdays: supervised gaming plus a beginner-friendly game-dev workshop for ages 10–15.
Life at the lab
A look around Mary Street
Recent nights on the club floor. Tap any photo to open it full-size.
From the community
What our members say
Real feedback from players who call Mary Street their second home.
“I went from Silver to Diamond in Valorant over one term of weekend coaching. The VOD reviews with Dan were a game-changer and the rigs never stutter.”
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Priya S.
Enmore · member since 2022
“My 12-year-old does Youth Code & Play every Tuesday. It’s supervised, genuinely fun, and he’s now building his own little platformer. Worth every dollar.”
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Marcus T.
Marrickville · parent
“We book the whole console lounge for our friend group once a month. Easy online booking, spotless space, and the staff always sort us out with snacks.”
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Ella R.
Erskineville · casual player
“As a uni student on a budget the Monthly Club plan is unbeatable — quiet during the day for ranked grinding and a five-minute walk from Newtown station.”
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Jordan K.
Newtown · student member
Membership
Simple plans, no lock-in
Pay as you go or join the club. All prices in AUD and include peripherals, cleaning and free filtered water.
Casual Pass
$12/ hour
Perfect for a quick drop-in session on any open rig.
- Any available battlestation
- Full peripheral kit
- Console lounge access
- No booking needed
Monthly Club
$89/ month
Our best value for regulars who play every week.
- 40 hours of PC time / month
- Priority station booking
- Free entry to tournament nights
- 1 coaching session included
- VR bay: 20% off
Coaching Block
$180/ 4 sessions
Structured improvement with a dedicated club coach.
- 4 × 60-min sessions
- Personal VOD reviews
- Custom practice routine
- Ranked progress tracking
Get in touch
Book a station or ask us anything
Fill in the form and the club team will reply within one business day. Prefer to talk? Give us a call during opening hours.
Visit the club
Phone
+61 2 9557 8397Address
56 Mary Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Email
[email protected]Opening hours
Mon–Fri: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Sat–Sun: 10:00am – 11:00pm
A 5-minute walk from Newtown station, just off King Street.