Philip Palmer
Phil is a contributor for PC Gamer, formerly of TechRadar Gaming. With four years of experience writing freelance for several publications, he's covered every genre imaginable. For 15 years he's done technical writing and IT documentation, and more recently traditional gaming content. He has a passion for the appeal of diversity, and the way different genres can be sandboxes for creativity and emergent storytelling. With thousands of hours in League of Legends, Overwatch, Minecraft, and countless survival, strategy, and RPG entries, he still finds time for offline hobbies in tabletop RPGs, wargaming, miniatures painting, and hockey.
Latest articles by Philip Palmer
All the Minecraft potion recipes you need to survive
By Jason Coles last updated
Toil and trouble Here's how to brew the best Minecraft potions.
Minecraft camels: what we know about our new desert pals
By Philip Palmer published
Mega mounts Minecraft camels let you share a ride with a friend.
The League of Legends Worlds finals showed the heart and soul of esports
By Philip Palmer published
Deft vs. Faker A heartbreaking end to Worlds 2022.
Magic: The Gathering steps back in time for the new Brothers War set
By Philip Palmer last updated
news Teferi projects to the past to watch brothers Urza and Mishra throw down
Minecraft copper: what you should know about the versatile material
By Rachel Watts last updated
Metal head Minecraft copper ore is a trusty mineral, here's how to find it and what you can create.
Minecraft villager jobs, trades, and breeding explained
By Philip Palmer last updated
VILLAGE PEOPLE A look at Minecraft villager jobs, all their best trades, and a handy breakdown of breeding.
Exclusive Magic: The Gathering Warhammer 40,000 card reveal: And They Shall Know No Fear
By Philip Palmer published
News Warhammer 40,000 invades Dominaria for the Emperor.
Magic goes back to Dominaria to battle Phyrexia again
By Philip Palmer published
news With a special appearance from Liliana of the Veil.
Magic's next set brings back Legends in a big way
By Philip Palmer published
news Fancy finding some 28 year old cards in your packs?
Exclusive Magic: The Gathering card reveal: Karlach, Fury of Avernus
By Philip Palmer published
news A Baldur's Gate 3 companion can now be your Commander.
The new Magic: The Gathering set takes up residence in Baldur's Gate
By Philip Palmer published
News Magic returns for a second dose of Dungeons & Dragons crossover with Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate.
Exclusive Magic: The Gathering card reveal: Swindler's Scheme
By Philip Palmer published
news A card that makes an offer Commanders can't refuse.
Magic: the Gathering's latest set is a noir city of crime families
By Philip Palmer published
News Magic's new plane sees art deco and mafioso demons rule over a skyscraper city.
The best weapons in Project Zomboid
By Philip Palmer published
guide The most effective protections against the undead, and where to find them.
Project Zomboid traits guide
By Philip Palmer published
guide How to create a character, and the best traits to help them survive.
When you should watch TV in Project Zomboid
By Philip Palmer published
couch potato Tune in at these times for crucial XP boosts, while you can.
How to start a dedicated server for Project Zomboid
By Philip Palmer published
serve it up Because even the zombie apocalypse is best endured with friends.
Magic: the Gathering's newest set brings the cyber half of cyberpunk
By Philip Palmer published
News Magic's first return to Kamigawa is also the first time it goes high tech.
What are Minecraft Realms and how to create one
By Stacey Henley published
Another world Everything you need to know about joining Minecraft Realms.
How to make a great RPG character
By Philip Palmer published
'PC' Gamer If you're playing Dungeons & Dragons or one of the countless other tabletop RPGs around, this guide will help your character shine.
Magic: The Gathering and League of Legends cross over in the next Secret Lair set
By Philip Palmer published
news Exclusive: 5 new cards from Magic's next Secret Lair.
The next Magic: The Gathering set is all about a vampire wedding
By Philip Palmer published
cards But not the nice kind. A first look at Crimson Vow.
Diablo 2 runewords: What they are and the best to get
By Philip Palmer published
term time Choose carefully in exchange for powerful bonuses.