Articles by: Andy Chalk

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Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill.

Articles by: Andy Chalk

Diablo 4 concept art of Lilith and Inarius creating humanity

Diablo 4 dev corrects day 1 patch statement, says the launch version will have 'very few' changes from the Server Slam build when it goes live

By Andy Chalk published 31 May 23

news Associate director Joseph Piepiora had previously said the full release of Diablo 4 would be significantly changed from the Server Slam version.

Bobby Kotick at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, 2022

Activision Blizzard CEO audaciously claims that sexism and harassment problems were made up by an 'aggressive labor movement' trying to 'destabilize the company'

By Andy Chalk published 31 May 23

news Bobby Kotick said in a new interview that there was never any "systemic issue with harassment" at his company.

Witcher 3 director and Cyberpunk producer launch a new studio: 'After working for years in an increasingly conservative industry, we’re ready to make bold, impactful projects'

By Andy Chalk published 31 May 23

news Blank, as the new outfit is known, is working on a new game "set in an apocalypse, with a twist."

Deep Rock Galactic Decontaminator Pack DLC (updated)

Deep Rock Galactic studio remakes cosmetic DLC after fans complain: 'You’re putting down good money for these items, and you want them to stand out—we hear you!'

By Andy Chalk published 30 May 23

news DRG's notoriously positive community comes through again.

A lot of Diablo fans got really mad about Blizzard's 'Hardcode Mode' statue contest

By Andy Chalk published 30 May 23

news Some fans felt that people who played pre-release version of Diablo 4 had an unfair advantage.

Silent Hill Ascension's first trailer promises your choice of redemption, suffering, or damnation

By Andy Chalk published 30 May 23

news Make your choices in the upcoming "massively interactive live event" coming later this year.

More than a year after launching into early access, the 'tiny MMO' Book of Travels is just about ready to starting releasing new content

By Andy Chalk published 29 May 23

news Book of Travels debuted in late 2021 and almost immediately ran into trouble, but develop Might and Delight stuck with it.

Falling Frontier still - Hano class destroyer

This sci-fi RTS gameplay trailer is so good it sparked an argument about realistic deep-space combat on Reddit

By Andy Chalk published 29 May 23

news Falling Frontier latest gameplay video showcases its reworked, and very cinematic, combat systems.

CD Projekt shoots down Sony acquisition rumor: 'CD Projekt is not for sale,' CEO says

By Andy Chalk published 29 May 23

news Rumors of a possible Sony buyout of the Witcher studio have persisted since March.

League of Legends pro players vote to strike over Riot's rule changes

By Andy Chalk published 29 May 23

news The LCS Players Association says its members voted "overwhelmingly" in favor of strike action.

The Last of Us multiplayer development reportedly slowed as Naughty Dog says the project needs 'more time'

By Andy Chalk published 26 May 23

news The standalone multiplayer game was announced last year, but it doesn't appear to be going well.

John Wick Chapter 2 still - John Wick reloading

Lionsgate really wants to make a big-budget John Wick videogame: 'There's a ton of energy around it'

By Andy Chalk published 26 May 23

news The production studio is very interested in turning the hit action films into a triple-A game.

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum trailer still

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum studio says sorry for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum game

By Andy Chalk published 26 May 23

news Daedalic Entertainment has apologized for the state of its new Gollum game, and promised to fix it.

Travel back in time to fight zombies and tyranny in this upcoming survival shooter that's looking for beta testers right now

By Andy Chalk published 25 May 23

news There's a lot going on in The Front, but it looks weird enough that it might be interesting.

Rising Storm studio Antimatter Games is being closed

By Andy Chalk published 25 May 23

news Parent company EG7 is looking to cut expenses and "achieve higher predictability and profitability."

Homeworld 3 is delayed to 2024

By Andy Chalk published 25 May 23

news Blackbird Interactive wants more time to ensure it meets the "iconic" standard set by the previous Homeworld games.

There's a slim chance Alan Wake 2 could get a physical release after all: The original Alan Wake PC publisher wants to make it happen

By Andy Chalk published 25 May 23

news Nordic published the PC release of Alan Wake, and has offered to do it again for the sequel.

Fallout: New Vegas is free on the Epic Store for the first time ever

By Andy Chalk published 25 May 23

news The week-long giveaway includes Fallout: New Vegas and all expansions and content packs.