Andy Chalk
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
Whoops, they did it again: Bungie admits fan art was used in an official Destiny 2 collectible, says the artist will be 'compensated and credited for their incredible artwork'
By Andy Chalk published
news This is at least the third time fan art has ended up in an official Destiny 2 product.
European Consumer Organization alleges game companies including Activision, Electronic Arts, Epic, and Ubisoft are 'tricking' consumers with premium in-game currencies
By Andy Chalk published
news The org is calling on the European Commission to "stop the unfair practices" inherent in the sale and use of virtual currencies in videogames.
Cyberpunk 2077 finally has official support for AMD's FSR 3
By Andy Chalk published
news A surprise new Cyberpatch finally brings AMD's answer to DLSS 3 to Night City.
A year after outraging developers, blowing up its reputation, and saying goodbye to its CEO, Unity decides 'Runtime Fees' are a bad idea so it's getting rid of them
By Andy Chalk published
news The circle is complete.
Amidst upset over Space Marine 2 automatically installing Epic Online Services, Epic says PC crossplay is a requirement for all multiplayer games on its store
By Andy Chalk published
news Developers don't have to use Epic Online Services to make it happen, but it has to happen.
Borderlands' theatrical run grinds to a halt with just $31 million worldwide, which is barely enough to cover the marketing costs
By Andy Chalk published
news It's not the worst videogame movie ever, but it's definitely going to come up in the conversation.
Space Marine 2's first hotfix is live, ultrawide support and private PvE lobbies are coming soon: 'We're reading all of your feedback with great attention'
By Andy Chalk published
news The big new WH40K shooter has already pulled in more than two million players.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have Dragon Age: The Photo Mode at launch
By Andy Chalk published
news Smile, Rook.
Holy cow, The Crew 2 is on sale for $1 on Steam
By Andy Chalk published
news Look, some deals just demand attention. This is one of them.
After eating it for killing The Crew, Ubisoft promises to bring offline support to The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest
By Andy Chalk published
news Ubisoft said the offline mode will "ensure long term access" to both games.
Satisfactory breaks 100,000 concurrent players on Steam for the first time ever after its long-awaited 1.0 release
By Andy Chalk published
news Even though it's already been out for more than five years, the full release of Satisfactory is a big hit.
The yearly Minecraft mob vote is dead, players celebrate the death of mob democracy
By Andy Chalk published
news Minecraft players got what they wanted, but is it really what they wanted?
3 months after firing Dr Disrespect, Deadrop developer Midnight Society confirms 'significant' layoffs
By Andy Chalk published
news The studio said "multiple unexpected challenges" have forced it to "streamline our operations."
James Earl Jones, the legendary voice of Darth Vader, Mufasa, and CNN, has died
By Andy Chalk published
news Along with numerous roles in film and television, the famed actor also did some game work.
Space Marine 2 cruises past 225,000 concurrent users on Steam within hours of full release
By Andy Chalk published
news On a Monday afternoon, no less.
Embracer's Lost Boys Interactive studio hit with another round of layoffs
By Andy Chalk published
news The studio says it has to "adapt to shifting market conditions within the videogame industry."
Destiny 2 is abandoning big annual expansions and linear campaigns in favour of more frequent releases that are 'mysterious, weird, and not afraid to try new things'
By Andy Chalk published
news Bungie has offered a first glimpse into its plan for Destiny 2 beyond The Final Shape.
Baldur's Gate 3's latest patch is not the final update, Larian says: 'The chefs must cook'
By Andy Chalk published
news Crossplay, a photo mode, and other stuff Larian doesn't want to talk about are still on the way.
Dr Disrespect returns with 20-minute rant on Twitch ban, denies wrongdoing and says he's the victim of a conspiracy: 'They wanted to cut down the Doc, plain and simple'
By Andy Chalk published
news The streamer also claimed that the person he exchanged messages with via Twitch's Whispers was "over the legal age of consent."
Alan Wake and Alan Wake Remastered will have different ending songs starting next week
By Andy Chalk published
news Expiring licenses means some of you will continue to enjoy one of David Bowie's greatest tracks, and some of you will not.
You can buy every RPG Larian ever made before Baldur's Gate 3 for around $30 on Steam right now
By Andy Chalk published
news No one has as many friends as the man with many RPGs.
If your favorite Baldur's Gate 3 mods don't work with the new update yet, Larian will let you stick with the older version instead
By Andy Chalk published
news Swen and the gang have got you covered.
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