Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer. With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.
Latest articles by Shaun Prescott

The best NBN plans for gaming in 2026
By Shaun Prescott Last updated
need for speed The fastest download speeds, the most generous data caps: these are the best on offer in Australia.

The best budget 1440p monitor is somehow cheaper now that it was during Prime Day, going for well under AU$200
By Shaun Prescott Published
News Sometimes you just have to ignore the sales events and wing it. I guess.

The best free PC games
By Shaun Prescott Last updated
Freebies Forever Our frequently updated selection of the best free games right now.

A new Elder Scrolls is still years away, but this fun Arthurian take on the formula is 50% off right now
By Shaun Prescott Published
News Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is a very competent Bethesda RPG, not made by Bethesda.

Steam Week in Review: Take cover, because it looks like more than half of new Steam games will have an AI-disclosure by 2027-2028
By Shaun Prescott Published
Full of Steam All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending July 19.

How to buy a Steam Deck in Australia
By Shaun Prescott Last updated
on deck After over two years, Australians can now order the Steam Deck direct.

Best Steam Deck accessories in Australia for 2026: Our favourite docks, powerbanks and gamepads
By Shaun Prescott, Katie Wickens Last updated
Decked out These are the best Steam Deck accessories to pair with your handheld gaming PC—peripherals, power, and protection.

Two utterly unique and long lost '90s PC horror classics have been exhumed, and they're coming to Steam soon
By Shaun Prescott Published
News Ecstatica 1 and 2 are among 6 new SNEG reissues.

The future of the Elder Scrolls Online looks rocky after culling of leadership team
By Shaun Prescott Published
News ZeniMax Online Studios lead Jo Burba is among 200 cut from the studio.

Dead Space creator and Call of Duty veteran Glen Schofield announces retirement: 'I had a front row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history'
By Shaun Prescott Published
News The blockbuster veteran said last year he might not make another game.

Amazon Prime Day in Australia — this year's major Prime event is over for 2026
By Shaun Prescott, Ben Mansill Last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Day in Australia — this year's major Prime event is over, but some deals remain.

As the cost of everything skyrockets, I'm relieved to see gaming monitors go dirt cheap this Prime Day
By Shaun Prescott Published
Seriously: if you want one, bite.

I played 4 hours of The Blood of Dawnwalker and it borrows a heck of a lot from The Witcher 3, for good and bad
By Shaun Prescott Published
Blood relative This vampyric adventure has The Witcher coursing through its Bloodlines.

Heaps of gamepads are discounted as part of Amazon Prime Day 2026, but there's only one I'd unreservedly recommend
By Shaun Prescott Published
Deal Don't buy an inferior PC gamepad this Prime Day.

Steam Week in Review: Steam just got its first 'dopamine site', so you can fatten a fake backlog without spending a cent
By Shaun Prescott Published
Full of Steam All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending July 5.

The best gaming laptops in Australia for 2026: We've reviewed the best gaming laptops of this generation and these are our favourites
By Dave James Last updated
Portable powerhouses Don't compromise on power or portability with the best gaming laptops.

The best gaming headsets in Australia for 2026: I'd bet my ears on these headphones
By Dave James Last updated
Quality cans Treat your ears to some treacle with the best gaming headsets.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is releasing 21 days earlier than expected, possibly cramping The Blood of Dawnwalker's style
By Shaun Prescott Published
News Also: it's a little bit further away from GTA 6 splash damage.

Valheim will get a 50% price hike when it hits 1.0, and no changes to the ocean biome
By Shaun Prescott Published
News Snap it up now while it's $10, in other words.

EOFY sales 2026: The event is officially over, but there are still a handful of bargains to grab
By Shaun Prescott Last updated
EOFY 2026 Doing your tax is annoying, but copping a good bargain is not.

Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 TKL gaming keyboard review
By Shaun Prescott Published
Score: 85% Turtle Beach puts a screen on another screenless PC mainstay.

Dragon Age: Origins is 'Unsupported' on Steam Deck, but it runs incredibly and it's currently only $3
By Shaun Prescott Published
News After some easy setting up, BioWare's fantasy classic sings on Deck.

Persona could be getting the Netflix live action treatment, which means, oh no, Americans will be making it
By Shaun Prescott Published
News Talent behind Stranger Things, Sonic The Hedgehog and Star Trek: Picard are reportedly involved.
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