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 console wars are back on, baby: Xbox CEO says 'we have to be very thoughtful' about console exclusivity on future releases
By Andy Chalk Published
news PC gamers may escape the direct impact of renewed hostilities, but we'll feel it.

'There is no world where it makes sense,' Warframe creative director says of Destiny 2's demise: 'It's unthinkable'
By Andy Chalk Published
news Rebb Ford says Destiny 2 is a victim of businessmen.

'We have a great relationship with IO Interactive,' Amazon says, but it won't commit to bringing the studio back for future Bond games
By Andy Chalk Published
news Amazon says "it’s still too early to discuss future projects."

Guy who swatted Grand Theft Auto 5 star is going to prison for 4 years: 'Won't be swatting anyone anytime soon... and they're coming for the ones he ratted out'
By Andy Chalk Published
news Ned Luke, who portrayed Michael De Santa in GTA 5, has been swatted multiple times over the past three years.

Legendary Warhammer artist John Blanche has died
By Andy Chalk Published
news Blanche's work set a stark, brutal vision for the grim dark future.

007 First Light sequels will be 'done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios,' Amazon exec says
By Andy Chalk Published
news IO Interactive self-published 007 First Light, but don't expect that to happen with future releases.

Summer Game Fest is here, so get ready for a lot of, 'Ugh, that game with the cool trailer used AI'
By Andy Chalk Published
news A pile of new game announcements are coming over the next several days, and we can expect a pile of AI disclosures, too.

For the sixth year running, Dontnod honors Pride Month by giving away an award-winning adventure game
By Andy Chalk Published
news Tell Me Why is free on Steam and Xbox for the duration of June.

PlayerUnknown's survival game is shutting down 6 months after launch: 'I have reached the limits of how far I can continue to fund this journey'
By Andy Chalk Published
news PlayerUnknown Productions, founded by Brendan Greene after he left Krafton in 2021, is also laying off staff.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis delayed into 2027, but there's a new gameplay trailer to make up for it
By Andy Chalk Published
news Our first proper look at the Unreal Engine 5-powered remake of Lara Croft's original adventure dropped during today's Sony State of Play.

Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 in 3 days, Yacht Club Games is saved
By Andy Chalk Published
news Founder Cris Velasco said last year the Mina the Hollower was "make-or-break" for the studio, and they made it—for now, anyway.

3 years after a $2 billion implosion, studio closures, and cancellations, Embracer's new CEO hopes 'trust is improving'
By Andy Chalk Published
news Well, you can only go up from here, right?

Former Forza Horizon creative director reveals his studio's debut racer, which is still alive despite losing Amazon support
By Andy Chalk Published
news Clutch will be fully revealed on Friday during the Summer Game Fest showcase, but we got our first look at it today.

The League of Legends MMO adds another World of Warcraft vet to its team
By Andy Chalk Published
news Former WoW lead combat designer Brian Holinka has found a new home.

Gabe Newell on Steam monopoly accusations: Gamers have 'enormous choice' about where to buy games
By Andy Chalk Published
news Newell also said in 2023 testimony that Steam's 'unwritten rule' against charging lower prices on other storefronts does not exist.

The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling videogames in history'
By Andy Chalk Published
news It was already among the best-selling games of all time, really, but now it's even bigger.

Game Pass success story: It turns out that when you make things cheaper, more people will buy them
By Andy Chalk Published
news Who could've guessed?

StarCraft 2 development ended 6 years ago, but Blizzard still won't stop messing with it
By Andy Chalk Published
news A new patch for 2026 rolled out yesterday, and it's a big one.

Fable 4 is delayed into 2027 and we all know why
By Andy Chalk Published
news Microsoft says 2026 is "packed" with new games including, uh, one in particular.

6 months before the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar employees in the UK have formed a union
By Andy Chalk Published
news The Rockstar Game Workers Union is a subsidiary of the Independent Workers of Great Britain union that's been fighting Rockstar over the 2025 firing of 31 employees.

'Proper big': The Witcher 3's new expansion will be 'closer to Blood and Wine' in scope
By Andy Chalk Published
news CD Projekt also has "some other content currently at an advanced production phase," and it's expected to be out later this year.

Despite astronomical price hike, the Steam Deck has sold out again in North America
By Andy Chalk Published
news Less than 24 hours after the stock was replenished, the stock is gone.

Subnautica 2's botched bonus deal is about to wipe out more than one-third of Krafton's $736 million annual profit for 2025
By Andy Chalk Published
news Newly-revealed details of the Unknown Worlds acquisition make it look like a very bad deal for Krafton.
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