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.
Latest articles by Andy Chalk
The first game from Mike Morhaime's new company is 'a couch co-op tactical adventure' that aims to recreate the experience of tabletop gaming
By Andy Chalk published
news Sunderfolk is set to come out in 2025.
'Nobody, and I mean nobody, at Bethesda is patting themselves on the back while ignoring our players': Starfield design director reassures fans that developers are paying attention to community concerns
By Andy Chalk published
news Emil Pagliarulo says "there's not a bug or issue with the game that Bethesda as a whole isn't aware of."
More Embracer Group layoffs: Star Trek Online developer Cryptic Studios is cutting jobs for the second time in a year
By Andy Chalk published
news Numerous Cryptic employees have said they're among "many" who will be let go at the end of October.
Roblox clashes with an 'activist short-seller' who's going after its share price with accusations that it's running a 'pedophile hellscape' and lying about user numbers
By Andy Chalk published
news Roblox Corporation's share price slipped on the report, which was probably at least partly the goal.
Bloodlines 2 is 'a bit more of an action RPG,' Paradox exec says: 'People who have seen it talk about Dishonored'
By Andy Chalk published
news Paradox deputy CEO Mattias Lilja says The Chinese Room is putting its own stamp on the game.
After botching the Cree nation in Civ 6, Firaxis established a partnership with the Shawnee to ensure 'authentic, sincere' representation in Civilization 7
By Andy Chalk published
news Tecumseh is one of the confirmed leaders in Civ 7, and developers seem pretty determined to get him right.
'I can assure you that Spectre isn’t going anywhere': Spectre Divide chief says the game isn't dying, so please stop saying it is
By Andy Chalk published
news The numbers aren't great, but Mountaintop CEO Nate Mitchell says the team is in it for the long haul.
Here's another headache for Ubisoft: Lawsuit alleges it illegally shared Ubisoft Store customer data with Meta
By Andy Chalk published
news The lawsuit claims Ubisoft undisclosed use of Meta's Pixel analytics tool is a violation of several statutes.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will offer 5 'curated' difficulty levels, including a Nightmare mode that you're stuck with once you start
By Andy Chalk published
news EA has a rundown of all the difficulty and accessibility options in The Veilguard, one of which comes with a special warning.
A school shooting videogame made by the parents of a victim aims to change minds about gun control: 'This is not a scary game, it's an educational game'
By Andy Chalk published
news The Final Exam is a harsh recreation of the horrors of school shootings, and a call to do something about it.
A new Pathologic game is coming in 2025 and in case the first two weren't weird enough, this one has time travel
By Andy Chalk published
news Because what Pathologic needs is even more weirdness.
Alien: Isolation is finally getting a sequel
By Andy Chalk published
news Apparently it's not game over, man.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will require a PSN account, and you can't buy the originals on PC anymore
By Andy Chalk published
news Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition has been delisted from Steam and the Epic Games Store.
David Hayter is cranking up Metal Gear Solid fans again, teasing 'a role I've not played since...'
By Andy Chalk published
news Snake? Snake? Snaaaake!
Games Done Quick is quickly putting together a speedrunning marathon in support of Hurricane Helene relief
By Andy Chalk published
news Disaster Relief Done Quick begins on October 11.
Earth Defense Force 6 drops controversial Epic account requirement for players on Steam
By Andy Chalk published
news EDF6 players no longer need a linked Epic account in order to play the game online.
As Ubisoft struggles and shareholders sweat, Tencent and the Guillemot family are reportedly looking at a buyout
By Andy Chalk published
news Nothing is carved in stone, but one possible outcome of talks would be to take Ubisoft private.
Paradox scrupulously avoids saying 'Nazis' in the new Hearts of Iron 4 expansion announcement, which is all about Nazis
By Andy Chalk published
news Hearts of Iron 4: Gotterdammerung comes out on November 14.
Kvark is a Sovietcore boomer shooter that looks like Half Life if it happened in early '80s Czechoslovakia, and it's somehow become my favorite FPS of the month
By Andy Chalk published
news After more than a year in early access, Kvark is finally in full release.
Despite the looming Nintendo lawsuit, PUBG publisher Krafton is bringing Palworld to mobile devices
By Andy Chalk published
news Krafton's announcement comes just a couple weeks after Nintendo launched its legal action against Pocketpair.
Switch emulator Ryujinx goes offline after creator gets an offer from Nintendo they can't refuse
By Andy Chalk published
news These are not good days for emulation.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have Dragon Age: The Photo Mode at launch
By Andy Chalk published
news Smile, Rook.
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