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
7 rare Magic cards you've probably never heard of
By Philip Palmer published
artifacts A handful of strange, forgotten Magic cards, with special commentary from a Wizards legend.
Apex Legends characters guide: how abilities work, strategy for every legend
By Philip Palmer, Emma Matthews published
guide Breaking down the abilities of all 16 Apex Legends characters.
Destiny 2 roadmap: Season of the Splicer details
By Philip Palmer, Morgan Park published
Seasons Greetings The Destiny 2 roadmap now includes a schedule for all the new content coming in the Season of the Splicer
Rust crafting guide: 8 essential items you should craft right away
By Philip Palmer published
craft work Rust is a dangerous game. Our guide will point you to the most useful items to craft first.
How to survive your first day in Rust
By Philip Palmer published
crafty This Rust beginner's guide will show you how to get started, what resources to gather, and how to build your first base.
Planetside 3: everything we know about Daybreak's FPS
By Philip Palmer published
Dream big The latest info on the FPS series from Daybreak. Is Planetside 3 on the way?
Everything you need to know about Minecraft's Creepers
By Jason Coles published
Jeepers Minecraft Creeper guide: What you need to know about the iconic baddie.
The best Star Wars novels and comics to read today
By Philip Palmer, Wes Fenlon published
Good Reads Our favorite new books and comics, Legends stories and even a tabletop game.
Fae Tactics review
By Philip Palmer published
Faerie Battling Fae Tactics revives and simplifies the 60-hour tactics JRPG.
Free games like Minecraft you can play online
By Wes Fenlon published
No cents Want that Minecraft experience without spending any money? Here are some good alternatives.
Teamfight Tactics guide: How to play Riot’s autobattler
By Philip Palmer published
Guide A complete beginner's guide to the League of Legends autobattler.
How Final Fantasy Tactics found a second life on Twitch
By Philip Palmer published
twitch We talk to TheKillerNacho, creator of the FFT Battleground channel.
The best Magic: The Gathering Arena decks
By Philip Palmer published
meta cards Only above standard will do.
How to get started in Magic: The Gathering Arena
By Philip Palmer published
witchcraft and wizardry Lay your cards on the table, correctly.
How to redeem Magic: The Gathering Arena codes
By Philip Palmer published
card codes Expand your card collection the easy way.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous announced
By Philip Palmer published
news A new CRPG with a new setting, as an indirect sequel to Pathfinder: Kingmaker.
League of Legends 9.23 patch notes: the pre-season is here
By Philip Palmer, Morgan Park published
Patch notes Patch 9.23 kicks off the pre-season with an absolutely gigantic update.
How to get Apex Legends vault keys
By Philip Palmer published
Vaulted Get a loot-filled head start in World’s Edge.
PUBG update 5.2: blow our tires with spike traps
By Philip Palmer, PC Gamer published
patch notes PUBG Update 5.2 brings new spike traps, a Vikendi rebalance, and the PUBG labs
Teamfight Tactics item cheat sheet: An easy guide to every combination
By Philip Palmer published
Guide Your quick guide for every item in Teamfight Tactics, what it does, and what it combines to make.
5 of our favorite Teamfight Tactics comps
By Philip Palmer published
Guide They might not always win, but they’re fun.
Apex Legends Wattson guide: abilities, tips, and character background
By Philip Palmer published
guide An overview of Wattson’s abilities, and tips for how best to plug in and charge up the newest legend.
Apex Legends Season 2: everything in the new Battle Pass
By Philip Palmer, Evan Lahti published
guide See everything in the Apex Legends Season 2 Battle Pass, including skins, events, legends, and more.