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
Commentator Capitalist on the state of professional Dota 2
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Dota 2 Fall Major Improving analytics, the importance of humour and looking forward to the return of the midlaner.
Watch one of the best Dota 2 matches of all time
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Fall Major Divine Rapiers fly as two of the world's best teams meet at the Frankfurt Major.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
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Three million dollar Dota, Smite, CS:GO and more.
Mineski.JessieVash on the Major and Dota in the Philippines
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Dota 2 Fall Major The rise and fall of an underdog success story.
The Frankfurt Major's most next-level play so far is Dota at its best
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Dota 2 Fall Major Genius can be subtle, but it's still genius.
The complete history of Star Wars on PC
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long time ago The light and dark sides of one of gaming’s great constants.
StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void review
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Hell, It's About Time Blizzard brings a seventeen-year epic to a fitting close.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
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As BlizzCon ends, the Dota 2 competitive scene fires back up.
Bob Ross’ The Joy of Dota
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Three Lane Highway Don't forget! It's your game of Dota 2.
The Dota 2 Frankfurt Major: what you need to know
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Dota 2 Fall Major The worlds best Dota 2 teams clash for their share of $3m.
Unsung heroes of Dota 2: Elder Titan
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Knock knock! Do you have a few minutes to talk about splitting the Earth in half?
Overwatch's new characters are the missing pieces of the puzzle
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HANDS ON Blocking Bastion, reflecting Pharah, and playing mindgames with Soldier: 76.
Your Dota 2 questions answered, vol. 5: with PyrionFlax!
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Game Is Hard "Dota is destroying my entire life!" you cry. "Stop letting it!" we reply.
What Overwatch could learn from Dota 2's support characters
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Three Lane Highway Nobody likes to play support, but maybe they should.
Unsung heroes of Dota 2: Abaddon
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The Lord of Avernus (and his tiny pony) holds Dota 2's highest winrate.
Dota 2 custom game of the week: Roshpit Champions Survival
By Chris Thursten published
Go on a free RPG adventure inside Dota 2.
Why Dota 2’s All Random mode is good for the soul
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Three Lane Highway It might well come down to luck, but sometimes you just want to roll the dice.
Dishonored's city of Dunwall
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Why I love The city at the beating heart of Arkane's immersive sim.
Your Dota 2 questions answered, vol. 4: with PyrionFlax!
By Chris Thursten published
Game Is Hard Pit Lord, the surrender question, and getting competitive.
Dota 2 custom game of the week: Dota Run
By Chris Thursten published
Test your speed (and your willingness to screw over your friends.)
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
League of Legends comes to London, plus Dota in New Orleans.
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