
Andrea Shearon
Andrea has been covering games for nearly a decade, picking up bylines at IGN, USA Today, Fanbyte, and Destructoid before joining the PC Gamer team in 2025. She's got a soft spot for older RPGs and is willing to try just about anything with a lovey-dovey "I can fix them" romance element. Her weekly to-do always includes a bit of MMO time, endlessly achievement hunting and raiding in Final Fantasy 14. Outside of those staples, she's often got a few survival-crafting games on rotation and loves a good scare in co-op horror games.
Latest articles by Andrea Shearon

How to get flower petals in Grounded 2
By Andrea Shearon published
Blooming Head to the Picnic Table for a flowery feast.

Where to find thistle needles in Grounded 2
By Andrea Shearon published
Prickly Materials that'll get you out of a few thorny situations.

Grounded 2 launch times and release date
By Andrea Shearon published
📅 Survival-crafting on the fly starts tomorrow.

GTA 6: What we know about Rockstar's return to Vice City
By Lauren Morton last updated
Crime Time Grand Theft Auto 6's delay gives more time to pick apart trailers, characters, and locations.

Dead by Daylight update schedule: The Year 10 roadmap adds The Walking Dead Survivors and 'Asian horror folklore' chapter
By Andrea Shearon last updated
📅 Tracking who's on the hook next, or doing the hooking.

Every Abiotic Factor soup recipe and the best buffs for beginner scientists
By Andrea Shearon last updated
Delish A sci-fi cookbook so you don't wind up with a bad batch destined for the floor.

Stardew Valley cheats: Every cheat code you need, no mods required
By Andrea Shearon last updated
Guide Stardew Valley’s 1.6.9 update makes cheating easier with Sims-like changes.

The best Sims 4 mods to expand your life sandbox
By Lauren Morton last updated
Modular With some essential Sims 4 mods you can expand your sims' personalities, dating lives, and make cheats easier to reach.

Abiotic Factor guide: Tips for exploring the Office Sector, making soup, and feeding your coworker
By Andrea Shearon published
Office Hours A little help with that chatty coworker at the water cooler, your batch of bad soup, and paranormal guests.

How to get the Keypad Hacker in Abiotic Factor
By Andrea Shearon published
Security Breach Build this high-tech gizmo to bypass GATE's fancy security locks.

How to get an Optic Lens in Abiotic Factor
By Andrea Shearon published
Viewfinder The Blacksmith has a warehouse full of otherworldly crafting materials.

How to open a GATE Security Crate in Abiotic Factor
By Andrea Shearon published
Gated The key is right there, but Warren is tough to please.

How to get an Energy Brick in Abiotic Factor
By Andrea Shearon published
Battery powered A step closer to Silo 3 and unlocking new ideas.

Abiotic Factor 1.0 release date—When to expect Cold Fusion's new story, upgrades, and traders in your timezone
By Andrea Shearon published
📅 It's the perfect time to start a new save with five of your closest coworkers.

I've been boppin' along to Final Fantasy 14's disco raid theme for months without realizing it's an anthem for existential burnout
By Andrea Shearon published
News "Everybody's tired, just tryin' to stay alive."

How to enjoy Umamusume: Pretty Derby without spending any money
By Andrea Shearon published
Rein it in As long as you aren't in it for PvP, the F2P life works.

GTA 4's most famous lighting mod gets its first major update in 11 years, brightening up Liberty City from cloud to ground
By Andrea Shearon published
News If Windows 11 broke your favorite GTA 4 mod, I've got good news.

All quests, ranks, and rewards for the Mamool Ja Allied Society in Final Fantasy 14
By Andrea Shearon last updated
Trusted Dawntrail's second allied society makes leveling gatherers a little easier.

Subnautica 2: All the key details on the survival-crafting sequel's dive into the abyss
By Andrea Shearon last updated
Deep Dive And this time you don't have to take the plunge alone.

My favorite crystal clear keyboard is cheaper than ever with even more color options and sizes than back when I bought it
By Andrea Shearon published
Prime Day I usually don't like boards this big, but the Phantom 98 was too cute to ignore.

I've upgraded my moody cottagecore gaming setup with a few Prime Day deals on woodsy peripherals and lighting
By Andrea Shearon published
Prime Day Turn it green, orange, or brown, and we have a deal.

Skyrim console commands: cheats for an unbeatable Dragonborn
By Christopher Livingston last updated
Guide God mode, noclip, and and maxed out skills are just a few Skyrim console commands away.

OLED burn-in anxiety will ruin my sanity long before it ruins my monitor
By Andrea Shearon published
Burned Out Nice OLED you've got there, sure would be a shame if the pale outline of an Excel document burned into it.
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