Chris Thursten
Joining in 2011, Chris made his start with PC Gamer turning beautiful trees into magazines, first as a writer and later as deputy editor. Once PCG's reluctant MMO champion , his discovery of Dota 2 in 2012 led him to much darker, stranger places. In 2015, Chris became the editor of PC Gamer Pro, overseeing our online coverage of competitive gaming and esports. He left in 2017, and can be now found making games and recording the Crate & Crowbar podcast.
Latest articles by Chris Thursten
Titanfall 2 PC performance and settings
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Tech Spec How well does it (wall) run?
Battlefield 1 finally addresses the series' aircraft problem
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TRY PLANES A plane is meant to be more than a sniper taxi.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
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Viewing guide League of Legends approaches its apex, and much more.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Viewing guide League of Legends in Chicago, international Dota 2 and more!
Valve's latest Dota 2 documentary series starts today
By Chris Thursten published
Dramarama True Sight launches in a few hours for Battle Pass owners.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
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Viewing guide Internet sports all over the world.
Dota 2's Fall Battle Pass is here
By Chris Thursten published
See green The road to the Boston Major begins with new quests, items and more.
This year's Fall Major brings Dota 2 to Boston
By Chris Thursten published
TP PARTY Sorry, Europe.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
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Viewing Guide Top-tier esports all over the world.
Battlerite is the best teamfight you've ever had, over and over
By Chris Thursten published
The rite stuff Small studios making big plays.
Fractured Space review
By Chris Thursten published
MOBA-TTLESTAR Massive starships collide in Edge Case Games' game of online space strategy.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
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Viewing guide Heroes, Hearthstone, Street Fighter and more.
Pro Heroes of the Storm to adopt formalised online league system
By Chris Thursten published
The top players in each region are promised pay and regular competition.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
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Viewing Guide How to spend the weekend watching people who are way better at games than you.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Viewing guide Last-chance champions and all-American Heroes.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Stream Guide The return of Smite, top tier League of Legends and more.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Event Guide The biggest Overwatch tournament yet!
The International 2016 ends with a spectacular grand final
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 History is made in Seattle.
The top three Dota 2 teams in the world emerge in a dramatic penultimate day at The International
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 The Sun Strike heard around the world.
Valve announce Monkey King, the first Dota 2 hero that isn’t a port from DotA
By Chris Thursten published
(Monkey) Business The Monkey King Bar is raised.
The International 2016 is becoming an underdog fairytale
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 The dream lives at KeyArena.
New Dota 2 hero Underlord revealed at The International
By Chris Thursten published
Dota's Done I for one welcome our new Underlords.
Impossible odds are overcome on day three of the International 2016
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 A historic victory shakes KeyArena.
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