Evan Lahti
Evan's a hardcore FPS enthusiast who joined PC Gamer in 2008. After an era spent publishing reviews, news, and cover features, he now oversees editorial operations for PC Gamer worldwide, including setting policy, training, and editing stories written by the wider team. His most-played FPSes are CS:GO, Team Fortress 2, Team Fortress Classic, Rainbow Six Siege, and Arma 2. His first multiplayer FPS was Quake 2, played on serial LAN in his uncle's basement, the ideal conditions for instilling a lifelong fondness for fragging. Evan also leads production of the PC Gaming Show, the annual E3 showcase event dedicated to PC gaming.
Latest articles by Evan Lahti
11 tips to help you survive Back 4 Blood
By Sarah James, Morgan Park, Evan Lahti published
Good riddence Don't be left for dead.
After years of failure, Amazon has a hit videogame
By Evan Lahti published
hard won 800,000 people are logged into New World as the weekend begins. But the path to popularity has been crushing.
What Steam's most-wishlisted games tell us about the state of PC gaming
By Evan Lahti published
analysis Steam's diverse list of most-wanted is mostly an indicator of hobby health.
How many game developers does it take to make a banana explode good? About six
By Evan Lahti published
Bananalysis Developers explain just how much work goes into tiny environmental details in games.
PC Gamer is hiring
By Evan Lahti published
job We're seeking applicants for two roles in the US and UK.
Gaming chair maker Vertagear apologizes after backlash to sexist tweet
By Jacob Ridley, Evan Lahti published
news "We take full responsibility for the pain that it has caused to members of our community."
The best E3 2021 games so far
By Evan Lahti, PC Gamer published
🏅 E3 isn't close to over and we've seen well over 100 games. Here's what we're digging the most right now.
Meet the hosts for this year's PC Gaming Show at E3
By Evan Lahti published
e3 2021 Sean "Day[9]" Plott, Mica Burton and Frankie Ward will zap dozens of new trailers down to earth from our PC Gaming Show spaceship.
Why mechs are the most fun thing to shoot in a videogame
By Evan Lahti published
Best of Not zombies. Not mutants. Not bandits, pirates, helicopters, or mutant helicopters.
The PC Gaming Show and Future Games Show return on June 13
By Evan Lahti published
news PC Gamer and GamesRadar join forces to deliver 150+ minutes of new announcements, trailers, and never-before-seen games this summer.
Arma 3 is going to Vietnam
By Evan Lahti published
news The next paid update will drop dozens of Vietnam War weapons and vehicles into a big new map.
Spelunky 2 player breaks the world record for gold (by blowing everything up)
By Evan Lahti published
news $11 million gold in a legendary eight-hour grind.
Evil Genius 2 guide: How to achieve world domination in 14 easy steps
By Evan Lahti published
Evil Expert Helpful tips you won't find in Evil Genius 2's tutorial.
Retro FPS Ion Fury is getting an expansion this summer
By Evan Lahti published
news The Build Engine shooter is continuing on.
Loop Hero tips: 11 tricks for kicking ass in the grim 'n grindy RPG
By Evan Lahti published
ringer Tile building strategies, best builds, and other Loop Hero secrets.
The Loop Hero card combinations you need to know
By Harry Shepherd, Evan Lahti published
perfect match Many Loop Hero card combos can have surprising results.
Evil Genius 2 trailer explains how to achieve world domination, free and paid post-launch content confirmed
By Evan Lahti published
news Arguably March's biggest PC exclusive, Evil Genius 2 is charmingly campy.
Loop Hero classes
By Evan Lahti published
guide The key differences between Warrior, Rogue, and Necromancer.
Loop Hero review
By Evan Lahti published
time capsule This charming "micro RPG" is one of 2021's early gems.
Evil Genius 2 is the silly, stylish game I was hoping for
By Evan Lahti published
hands-on An early look at the first few hours of bad guy builder Evil Genius 2.
These 9 genres need more games, please
By Evan Lahti published
2021 Fighting games, colony sims, and other genres that could use a boost in 2021.
The PC Gamer 2021 Fantasy Draft
By Evan Lahti, PC Gamer published
2021 The PC Gamer team takes a crack at picking 2021's best games, and discuss the results.
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