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

Epic Games Store boss quits after 8 years to take up new role at Saber Interactive
By Andy Chalk Published
news Steve Allison launched Epic's storefront in 2018 and held the reins until earlier this month.

A forgotten dungeon crawler from the Baldur's Gate era is coming to Steam and GOG for the first time ever
By Andy Chalk Published
news Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor floundered when it was new, but I have to admit that I'm very interested in this re-release.

Ubisoft promises new Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Ghost Recon games are coming, but says this year will be 'quieter' than most
By Andy Chalk Published
news Please be patient.

The best FPS games on PC
By Morgan Park Last updated
Updated Our favorite FPS experiences of PC gaming's past and present.

Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer reveals his optimal outcome for the Mojave Wasteland
By Andy Chalk Published
news Independence all the way.

One week after going independent in the Xbox bloodbath, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games is looking for work
By Andy Chalk Published
news Compulsion says it's open to working with studios "across the games and entertainment industry."

The GoldenEye homage that left us 'shaken and stirred' in 2022 is finally launching in August
By Andy Chalk Published
news A demo for Agent 64: Spies Never Die is still playable on Steam.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies in 1 day and achieves the 'highest concurrent player count ever recorded for an Assassin's Creed title' on Steam
By Andy Chalk Published
news The kids love Kenway.

Microsoft responds to racist Xbox layoff conspiracy theory, says CEO Asha Sharma is 'American born, raised, and educated'
By Andy Chalk Published
news There are a lot of good reasons to criticize the people responsible for Xbox layoffs, but racism isn't one of them.

Indie dev defends criticism of Steam refund abuse amid review bombing of his game: 'It's wrong to refund a game after having fun with it and completing it'
By Andy Chalk Published
news Mateo Covic said his 'rage game' is actually doing quite well on Steam, and its refund rate is normal—but that wasn't his point.

The Rolling Stones are in Roblox, because I guess that's what rock and roll is now
By Andy Chalk Published
news I specifically asked for this to be painted black.

Destiny 2 players get a final farewell gift from Bungie
By Andy Chalk Published
news Gloriabundus.

Palworld studio says delete your old mods before the 1.0 release: 'Disabling them is not enough'
By Andy Chalk Published
news Old mod data could cause real trouble with all the changes made for the big launch.

Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director settles $200 million lawsuit against Sony and Bungie: 'The outcome is one I am very satisfied with'
By Andy Chalk Published
news Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Christopher Barrett seems very happy.

MindsEye developers protest against a fan event their own studio is hosting
By Andy Chalk Published
news Another bizarre twist in the Build a Rocket Boy saga.

Obsidian is reportedly making a new Fallout game headed by Josh Sawyer after Microsoft pulled the plug on an Avowed sequel
By Andy Chalk Published
news 25% of the studio's workforce was let go in the sweeping Xbox layoffs, and multiple games in development were cancelled.

Less than 3 years after it launched on Steam, the Final Fantasy 7 gacha game is closing
By Andy Chalk Published
news Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will be gone in October.

Former Elder Scrolls Online designer laments the destruction of layoffs: 'There’s really no one left and no changing it now'
By Andy Chalk Published
news ZeniMax Online Studios reportedly lost half its employees in yesterday's Xbox layoffs.

Bernie Sanders is mad about the Xbox layoffs
By Andy Chalk Published
news The senator from Vermont is pretty chapped about the price hikes, too.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma points the finger at Xbox's previous strategy for yesterday's sweeping layoffs: 'We simply spread ourselves too thin'
By Andy Chalk Published
news Sharma didn't mention former CEO Phil Spencer by name or assign individual blame, but said Xbox is struggling because it neglected its "core business."

A classic Daedalic adventure is free on GOG, and it's not one I particularly like but you can't beat the price
By Andy Chalk Published
news Lots of other people like it, though, so maybe it's a me thing.

IO Interactive says Project Fantasy isn't dead, but confirms that layoffs are happening
By Andy Chalk Published
news This isn't the sort of thing that should be happening a month after the release of a major, successful game like 007 First Light, but such is the way of the games industry.

The games industry reacts to Xbox layoffs: 'We are clearly at a turning point'
By Andy Chalk Published
news 3,200 employees are being put out of work, and people have thoughts.
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