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
You can buy a replica of Apex Legends' worst gun for $104
By Evan Lahti published
news The internet is awash with black market Apex Legends guns.
Defying god and science, Apex Legends players are finding ways to make Gibraltar useful
By Evan Lahti published
news The "Gib-Caustic Joust" is the new meta.
Remnant: From the Ashes is rethinking the way loot works in shooters
By Evan Lahti published
hands-on Darksiders dev Gunfire Games' next project is an attempt to make a shooter that's incredibly replayable, but less grindy.
The PC Gaming Show returns to E3 2019
By Evan Lahti published
news More trailers, new games, and announcements live on Twitch, coming June 10.
Tips for playing Apex Legends
By Evan Lahti published
guide A guide to earning more wins in Respawn's speedy battle royale.
The Outer Worlds and Control will launch on the Epic Store, not Steam
By Tyler Wilde, Evan Lahti published
news Epic will distribute Control, The Outer Worlds, The Sinking City, Afterparty, and Industries of Titan.
Valve blocks Rape Day from Steam
By Evan Lahti, Tyler Wilde published
news The controversial visual novel "poses unknown costs and risks" to Steam, says Valve.
Steam is currently listing a game called Rape Day in which you play as a 'serial killer rapist' (Updated)
By Tyler Wilde, Evan Lahti, Fraser Brown published
news Visual novel glorifying sexual assault is a major challenge to Valve's anything-goes policies.
Apex Legends hitboxes comparison reveals why you're having trouble hitting Wraith
By Evan Lahti published
tested Are Apex Legends' characters' different hitboxes truly a balance problem?
Darkest Dungeon 2 is coming: exclusive first details
By Evan Lahti published
news One of the most brutal and enjoyable RPGs of the last few years is getting a direct sequel.
How to land good in Apex Legends
By Evan Lahti published
guide A simple technique for dropping further and faster in Respawn's new battle royale.
Apex Legends' ping system is a tiny miracle for FPS teamwork and communication
By Evan Lahti published
comms The way that Apex Legends makes using your microphone optional is a welcome change in FPS design.
Slay the Spire review
By Evan Lahti published
ace One of the most elegantly designed games in recent memory.
Ion Maiden just got its second level
By Evan Lahti published
news Heskel's House of Horrors is the second chapter of 3D Realms' retro FPS.
The PC Gamer 2019 Fantasy Draft
By Evan Lahti, PC Gamer published
Are videogames sports? Our editors take a crack at picking 2019's best games, and discuss the results.
Why is every big game releasing on February 15?
By Evan Lahti published
🗓️🤔 Far Cry New Dawn, Metro Exodus, Crackdown 3, and Jump Force arrive on the same day. Oh, and Anthem.
18 promising FPSes coming in 2019
By Evan Lahti, Joseph Knoop published
ping Keep an eye on these shooters.
How BattleTech mixed defeat with victory
By Evan Lahti published
GOTY 2018 RPG house Harebrained Schemes produced one of the best strategy games of 2018.
Play Stellaris as the most evil alien race imaginable: HP printers
By Evan Lahti published
news As PC gamers this simple Stellaris mod speaks to us on a personal level.
You've gotta play Rising Storm 2's ridiculous toy soldier map
By Evan Lahti published
xmas More of the award-winning Green Army Men mod is an early Christmas gift.
CS:GO goes Battle Royale and free to play
By Evan Lahti published
news "Danger Zone" is live today as a separate mode, and CS:GO itself is now free.
What indies think of Valve giving more money to big sellers
By Evan Lahti published
interview Even after changing the revenue it shares with high-earning games, discoverability on Steam is the bigger issue for some devs.
Ubisoft walks back Rainbow Six Siege art changes following fan backlash
By Evan Lahti published
news Global changes meant to help Siege meet regulatory standards in China will be undone.
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