At Obernaft, we believe that the code behind the pixels, the frameworks within gameplay mechanics, and the culture shaping esports deserve more than mere observation—they merit understanding, purpose, and devotion. Founded by Tyvian Velthorne in the innovative heart of Los Angeles, California, Obernaft exists not only to explore the ever-evolving gaming landscape but also to stand as a steady anchor in a sea of fast-changing trends. Through detailed insights into the game industry’s terrain—ranging from core mechanics to esports structure—we aspire to embody values that guide not just our platform, but the community we are proud to serve.
The Compass That Guides Us
In a world where every game update shifts player behavior and every tournament redraws competitive boundaries, having core values as non-negotiable anchors is vital. At Obernaft, we’ve codified ours not to restrict innovation, but to channel it. These foundational beliefs are the drivers of everything we build, explore, and share with the gaming world.
1. Relentless Curiosity
We are perpetual learners, investigators, and connectors. Just like the players poring over new patches to spot hidden weapon mechanics or the developers reverse-engineering system latency, we dig deeper. Our curiosity compels us to question why some games change the world while others fade away. And we don’t stop at discovery—we contextualize and communicate those ideas with immersive clarity. Our perspectives span gameplay fundamentals to broader industry ripples, all filtered through an insatiable appetite for exploration.
2. Precision Over Noise
In a time of hot takes and headline flares, we prioritize analytical fidelity. Whether dissecting esports role ecosystems or analyzing multiplayer server dynamics, we bring tempered precision to every insight. Our team is intentional with language, meticulous with data, and committed to validated conclusions. In short, we don’t follow hype—we analyze, interpret, and when needed, challenge it.
3. Innovation With Integrity
Gaming does not pause, so neither can innovation. But at Obernaft, we approach every new chapter with a moral compass. Innovation becomes valuable only when rooted in transparency, inclusivity, and quality. Be it investigating emerging monetization models or evaluating control scheme adaptability, our methodology reflects thoughtful progression—not impulsive disruption. For us, innovation means better—not just newer.
4. Empowering the Gaming Mind
To understand games is to become fluent in a language shaped by art, signal flow, competition, and psychology. We serve creators, analysts, pros, and fans alike by decoding this language so they can engage more intelligently and intuitively. Whether decoding frame timing advantages in fighting games or comparing MOBA lane-control dynamics, our content empowers mastery while honoring each reader’s personal evolution through gaming.
5. Shared Presence, Global Impact
At its best, multiplayer gaming represents digital harmony—the ability of individuals separated by oceans to cooperate, compete, and communicate with clarity. That same ethos shapes our role in the industry. Obernaft acknowledges that presence isn’t confined to a streamed podcast or article—it extends to influence. We are part of a global rhythm of voices that, when used responsibly, shape the trajectory of a billion-dollar industry and the societal norms surrounding it.
6. Balanced Accessibility
We believe insights are only valuable when they reach people. Our commitment is to write not just for industry veterans but for aspiring designers, quiet strategists, competitive players, and curious fans. By translating technical concepts into digestible narratives, Obernaft levels the playing field of information. Instead of gatekeeping, we guide. Instead of oversimplifying, we scaffold understanding. Whether you’re learning about esports team infrastructure or exploring how haptic feedback is optimized through controller optimization, our goal is clarity for every level of knowledge.
Meet the Mind Behind Obernaft
Our founder, Tyvian Velthorne, has long held the conviction that games are not just entertainment—they are anthropology, sociology, and engineering intersecting in real time. With a background deeply informed by systems analysis, competitive simulation theory, and the ethos of digital transformation, Tyvian founded Obernaft as a response to the industry’s need for nuance. Today, his vision continues to sculpt our intellectual boundaries and direct our investigative compass toward deeper meaning through research. His commitment to inquiry over assumption breathes through every Obernaft publication, panel, and project.
Crafted in Los Angeles, Inspired by a Global Network
Operating from 2300 Diane Street, Los Angeles, California 90017, United States, our team brings global perspective to local passion. Los Angeles is more than a backdrop—it’s a nexus. Amid studios, development incubators, streamer think-tanks, and esports stadiums, it provides Obernaft with cultural, professional, and technological signals that help us create timely, globally-relevant content. And yet, we see beyond the coastlines. We connect with creators in Seoul, analysts in Berlin, and hardware engineers in São Paulo. Because the gaming world, like our values, is interconnected and boundaryless.
Engagement with Purpose
For us, engagement is a responsibility. Whether you reach out to read, reflect, or collaborate, we’re not just seeking views—we’re seeking alignment. Our team respects every response, suggestion, and challenge from the community, as each reflects a shared stake in the betterment of gaming culture. We invite you to take part in this mission-driven exploration. Start a conversation, ask a better question, or share stories—we believe every keystroke can help sharpen collective understanding.
Operating Ethically, Acting Transparently
Transparency isn’t a footnote at Obernaft—it’s a throughline. From citing sources to clarifying editorial biases to respecting community guidelines, we hold ourselves accountable to high standards because trust is difficult to earn and easy to lose. In a landscape where misinformation spreads quickly and context is often buried, we commit to being forthright in intent, method, and meaning. We pursue partnerships and advertising with disclosure, distinguish analysis from conjecture, and approach critique with responsibility, not spectacle. The way we research, the way we write, and the way we interact with our audience reflect our promise to stay grounded even in provocative territory.
Open Monday to Friday, Tuned for All Timezones
Though we operate Monday to Friday, 9 AM–5 PM PST from our physical location in Los Angeles, our platform speaks across timezones. Our mission persists after hours—through perpetual content accessibility, round-the-clock inquiry submission, and our continuous commitment to improving coverage and resource delivery. Whether you’re checking controller latency research from Chicago or reviewing esports bracket analysis from Tokyo, Obernaft is here—decoding the game, one value at a time.
Let’s Forge the Future Together
We invite you to join us on this evolving narrative of interactive excellence. Explore content, challenge assumptions, contribute perspectives, or simply return regularly to grow alongside a values-driven platform committed to the craft behind the controller. And when you’re ready to start a conversation, counsel a curiosity, or spark a collaboration, know that we’re only an email away. Reach us at [email protected] or by phone at +1 805-425-6488.
At Obernaft, the controller is only a tool—the mission is to understand what drives the hand that holds it. Let’s push pause on surface-level chatter. Let’s press start on purposeful dialogue.