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

As Skyblivion's launch approaches, the team is looking for help to get the word out
By Andy Chalk Published
news But will the long-awaited mega-mod make its 2026 release target?

Steam reverses porn game rating it mistakenly gave to an indie vampire RPG, and despite the stress it was a 'net positive' overall as wishlists on Steam 'basically doubled overnight'
By Andy Chalk Published
news It's a happy ending, but Dave Gilbert of Wadjet Eyes Games says this was absolutely not a guerrilla marketing stunt: "I’m not that dumb and I'm not that smart!"

The Witcher 3 'is not untouchable,' story director says of the upcoming expansion and remaster: 'I still find some places that I think maybe nowadays, I would do it differently'
By Andy Chalk Published
news CD Projekt is remastering its RPG masterpiece and rolling out a new expansion in 2027, and that means changes are coming.

Arc Raiders Expeditions may not come back: 'Maybe we'll scrap the whole system'
By Andy Chalk Published
news Right now, all options are on the table.

After nearly a year of silence following its last-minute delay, Kingmakers resurfaces with an extended gameplay video and new playtest
By Andy Chalk Published
news Still no new release date, though.

Bungie delays next Marathon update and ends 'strict seasonal schedule' as it goes all-in on Destiny-like features
By Andy Chalk Published
news Big changes are coming, but not until December.

That Last of Us 2 multiplayer mod everyone was looking forward to has been killed by Sony
By Andy Chalk Published
news Mod maker Speclizer has received a letter.

Wolverine review roundup: Frankly, we're starting to feel a little better about the whole 'PlayStation 5 exclusive' thing
By Andy Chalk Published
news The new Wolverine game is fine, but it's definitely not the best there is at what it does.

Roblox games are escaping Roblox: Creators will soon be able to export standalone apps for PC, console, and mobile
By Andy Chalk Published
news The new Roblox Everywhere initiative will make Roblox games available outside of the Roblox platform, on PC, consoles, and mobile.

'We're not giving away pistols and cocaine to people': Miami Beach votes in favor of Grand Theft Auto 6 collab despite concerns
By Andy Chalk Published
news One city commissioner said he asked the police about it, and they "actually kind of laughed at me."

Dave the Diver has now sold more than 10 million copies, Mintrocket 'can't wait to share our future plans'
By Andy Chalk Published
news In the Jungle, the expansion released earlier this year, is also putting up big numbers.

Steam's latest beta brings 'Big Art' to Big Picture Mode and Steam Deck, and customizable screensavers too
By Andy Chalk Published
news The update makes a number of less flashy changes too.

Electronic Arts admits to using AI voices in NHL 27: 'This process allows us to bring more variety to the game'
By Andy Chalk Published
news EA says the AI voices were developed with "full consent and active collaboration" from in-game announcers John Buccigross and Darren Pang.

Saudi Arabia reportedly looking at merging Electronic Arts with Savvy Games Group
By Andy Chalk Published
news The country finalized its majority acquisition of Electronic Arts in August.

Palworld publishing chief worries early access has 'lost its meaning' as the rise of 'hyper-casual' gaming culture means people often don't understand what they're getting into
By Andy Chalk Published
news "People just buy an early access game like they buy a normal game and treat it like that's the game."

'The modern workplace runs on fear ... today we are fighting fear': Fired Grand Theft Auto 6 dev calls out Rockstar in impassioned pre-trial speech
By Andy Chalk Published
news The final hearing in the dispute between Rockstar and 31 employees who were fired in 2025 begins today.

Ikea made a Skyrim mod starring Matt Berry as a sentient shelf named Kallax Storageborn
By Andy Chalk Published
news The mod includes a new quest, companion, and items—and as marketing stunts go, it looks pretty good.

'We are no longer using that one red pipe asset we weren't supposed to use': The Blood of Dawnwalker hotfix clears up one of the game's more charming mistakes
By Andy Chalk Published
news Dead bodies won't be so talkative anymore either.

'What if you could own a space station?' asks No Man's Sky's Sean Murray, as he lets you own a space station
By Andy Chalk Published
news The Cosmos update is live now, and free for all players.

Control Resonant should run well on mid-tier PCs, but you're going to have to clear out some serious SSD space
By Andy Chalk Published
news The PC system requirements are out.

Less than a week after launch, The Blood of Dawnwalker developer is already getting to work on the sequel
By Andy Chalk Published
news Rebel Wolves is hiring.

Inspired by the success of games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, French president Emmanuel Macron declares 'videogames are part of our culture' and announces a new international gaming festival
By Andy Chalk Published
news It seems like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 really made an impact on Macron.

Just days after The Tetris Company warned that 'we take copyright infringement very seriously,' the Tetris clone in the White House Arcade suddenly disappears
By Andy Chalk Published
news Maybe it's a coincidence, and maybe it's not.
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