Andy Chalk

Andy Chalk

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

Company of Heroes 3 key art

Company of Heroes studio Relic Entertainment lays off over 100 employees

By Andy Chalk published

news 121 employees were let go as part of a restructuring aimed at focusing on Relic's "core franchises."

Blue Protocol screenshot

The global release of Bandai Namco's new MMO has been delayed to 2024, but a beta is still coming later this year

By Andy Chalk published

news Blue Protocol was revealed in 2019, and a global launch confirmed at the 2022 Game Awards.

Activision sign

The gamer lawsuit against the Microsoft-Activision deal suffers another blow

By Andy Chalk published

news A judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction, saying the plaintiffs failed to show that they're likely to suffer "immediate irreparable harm" if the deal goes through.

Rift of the Necrodancer trailer still

Crypt of the Necrodancer studio confirms layoffs, as many as half its employees may be gone

By Andy Chalk published

news Work on the upcoming Rift of the Necrodancer will continue.

Return to Grace screenshot

This 1960s-style adventure about a fallen 'AI god' in humanity's distant future is exactly my kind of sci-fi

By Andy Chalk published

news Return to Grace comes to Steam and the Epic Games Store on May 30.

Dead by Daylight

A singleplayer Dead by Daylight game is coming from the makers of The Dark Pictures Anthology

By Andy Chalk published

news A new multiplayer PvE game is also in development.

Nicolas Cage in Face/Off

And now it's official: Nicolas Cage will play Nicolas Cage starring as Nicolas Cage in Dead by Daylight later this year

By Andy Chalk published

news The acclaimed actor is seriously and for real coming to Behaviour Interactive's long-running survival game, alongside metal legends Iron Maiden and Slipknot.

Metro Last Light promotional art. A man s tands in a grey, washed out subway tunnel. He is wearing a gas mask.

Metro: Last Light, one of my favorite shooters ever, is free on Steam

By Andy Chalk published

news You've got until May 25 to make it yours.

Spider-Gwen in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4

Fortnite has dropped Trios mode with zero explanation, and fans aren't happy

By Andy Chalk published

news The addition of Ranked played in the 24.20 update came at a cost.

System Shock Enhanced Edition screen

System Shock 2 Enhanced Edition shows off a major visual upgrade in new screens: 'All cinematics, textures, characters and weapon models have been updated'

By Andy Chalk published

news Nightdive Studios shared some new screens from its upcoming System Shock 2 re-release.

Wizard of Legend 2 screenshot detail

Wizard of Legend is getting a sequel with 'improved 3D graphics, an expanded storyline, and even online multiplayer'

By Andy Chalk published

news Wizard of Legend 2 is being developed by Children of Morta studio Dead Mage.

Death Stranding wallpaper

The Epic Store's 2023 Mega Sale kicks off with a free copy of Death Stranding for everyone

By Andy Chalk published

news The Epic Games Store's big annual sale is live now and runs until June 15.

John Carmack at Oculus Connect 6

Doom co-creator John Carmack is headlining a 'toxic and proud' sci-fi convention that rails against 'woke propaganda'

By Andy Chalk published

news Carmack heads the list of "guests" at the upcoming event that bill itself as a sci-fi convention for people "tired of woke propaganda."

Blizzcon 2023 teaser still

BlizzCon is coming back as an in-person event in November

By Andy Chalk published

news Blizzard's big show is headed back to Anaheim.

jedi survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor gets a new patch on PC today

By Andy Chalk published

news Patch 5 takes on another handful of PC-specific issues, and dozens more multiplatform problems.

Ubisoft logo

Ubisoft is jumping into AI, with 'developers of all levels experimenting with the technology'

By Andy Chalk published

news Ubisoft's latest financial report cited the power of generative AI technology on "creativity, workflows, and players’ experience."

Skull and Bones

Surprise, Skull and Bones won't actually be out 'early' this year after all

By Andy Chalk published

news The long-overdue pirates game will be at the Ubisoft Forward showcase in June, but the actual release won't happen until later in the company's fiscal year.

Linda Yaccarino at 80th annual Golden Globe Awards

Good luck with that: Twitter's new CEO starts in 6 weeks

By Andy Chalk published

news Former NBCUniversal advertising executive Linda Yaccarino is taking over as Twitter CEO, but some wonder if she's being set up to fail.

Steam Sports Fest trailer still

Steam Sports Fest sale features birds, racoons, pro wrestlers, and the lowest price ever on FIFA 23 on PC—but sorry, no race cars

By Andy Chalk published

news The latest big Steam sale is live now and runs all week.

The Witcher 3 - Geralt and Ciri

CD Projekt confirms layoffs at the Witcher spinoff studio it acquired just a year ago

By Andy Chalk published

news 29 employees have been let go, most of them from The Molasses Flood.

Wudijo solos Ashava the Pestilent in Diablo 4

Blizzard congratulates Diablo 4 player who finally soloed world boss Ashava after two heartbreaking kill steals

By Andy Chalk published

news Despite being at a lower level, Wudijo got the job done with plenty of time to spare.

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt screenshot

This sucks: A month after I discover Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, they're killing it

By Andy Chalk published

news The Vampire battle royale is ending development, but the servers will remain online.

2023 German Computer Game Awards winners

Holy cow, Germany hands out serious cash to its homegrown game award winners: Signalis won €60,000 for 'Best Debut Game'

By Andy Chalk published

news The RPG Chained Echoes earned €100,000 for winning Best German Game at the 2023 event.

Soldner: Secret Wars Remastered screenshot

They're remastering Söldner: Secret Wars and I'm not sure anyone really knows why

By Andy Chalk published

news Have you even heard of Söldner: Secret Wars?

Trevor Jacob jumping out of a plane

YouTuber is facing 20 years in prison for intentionally crashing his plane in a real-life GTA stunt and then lying about it to the government

By Andy Chalk published

news Trevor Jacob admitted that his 2021 in-flight emergency was actually staged as part of a sponsorship deal.

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