Shaun Prescott
Shaun Prescott is the Australian editor of PC Gamer. With over ten years experience covering the games industry, his work has appeared on GamesRadar+, TechRadar, The Guardian, PLAY Magazine, the Sydney Morning Herald, and more. Specific interests include indie games, obscure Metroidvanias, speedrunning, experimental games and FPSs. He thinks Lulu by Metallica and Lou Reed is an all-time classic that will receive its due critical reappraisal one day.
Latest articles by Shaun Prescott

The best-looking gaming microphone is currently AU$100 off, so you can speak into a resplendent RGB rainbow for less
By Shaun Prescott published
News The HyperX Quadcast S looks great, but it's also a brilliant mic.

Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 17, 2025)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.

'The future of hardware at Valve is bright': Valve celebrates the success of Steam Deck and Steam OS
By Shaun Prescott published
News Hours spent playing on Steam Deck rose by 64% in 2024.

The best gaming laptops in Australia for 2025
By Dave James last updated
Portable powerhouses Don't compromise on power or portability with the best gaming laptops.

Spectre Divide and its studio are shutting down after just six months: 'The industry is in a tough spot right now'
By Shaun Prescott published
News The game will close within 30 days, and refunds will be granted on purchases made after the launch of season 1.

Ubisoft backflips, says Assassin's Creed Shadows will support Steam Deck at launch, but I doubt I'll actually want to play it there
By Shaun Prescott published
News The studio is working with Valve on classification.

NBN bargain hunters, here's a good one: Optus is offering AU$210 off its NBN 1000 service
By Shaun Prescott published
News

Razer Handheld Dock Chroma review
By Shaun Prescott published
RGBaby! Definitely a more handsome docking solution, but with some major flaws.

Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 10, 2025)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.

My favourite AA stealth series starring a loathsome centuries-old goblin is getting a new instalment
By Shaun Prescott published
News Styx: Blades of Greed is coming later this year.

The best gaming headsets in Australia for 2025
By Dave James last updated
Quality cans Treat your ears to some treacle with the best gaming headsets.

How to buy a Steam Deck in Australia: Valve's handheld is finally shipping down under
By Shaun Prescott last updated
on deck After over two years, Australians can now order the Steam Deck direct.

The best indie games on PC
By Jody Macgregor last updated
Small but mighty These are the best indie games you can play on PC.

Five new Steam games you probably missed (March 3, 2025)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.

The best free PC games
By Shaun Prescott last updated
Freebies Forever Our frequently updated selection of the best free games right now.

The cheapest way to buy Monster Hunter Wilds in Australia
By Shaun Prescott last updated
News Another bout of monster slaying is here - here's how to get involved cheaply.

I thought Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii would burn me out on the Like a Dragon series, but now I know that's never going to happen
By Shaun Prescott published
plunderful Ryu Ga Gotoku releases banger after banger, and as their games get more popular, they continue to get weirder.

Five new Steam games you probably missed (February 24, 2025)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.

RoadCraft isn't just another demanding offroad sim for petrol heads – it sated my desire to micromanage production lines too
By Shaun Prescott published
cluster truck The Snowrunner team adds management and automation elements to its longrunning offroad navigation fantasy.

Five new Steam games you probably missed (February 17, 2025)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.

Avowed review: An engrossing and beautiful adventure, even if it feels lacking in complexity and detail compared to recent RPG hits
By Shaun Prescott published
Orlan or nothing Humble and a little old-fashioned, but Obsidian's decades of RPG experience still shine through.

Using the State of Play showcase to announce a remaster of Days Gone makes it feel like Sony has graduated to deliberately trolling Bloodborne sickos for kicks
By Shaun Prescott published
Amygda-nah Rather than an updated version of a 21st classic, we're getting the angry bike dude game with improved shadow and lighting quality.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds looks like a return to the over-the-top arcade fun of All-Star Racing Transformed, and we'll get to play it this month
By Shaun Prescott published
News It's a kart racer with portals.
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