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 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 (September 2, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Crypt Custodian review
By Shaun Prescott published
Cat above This top-down metroidvania doesn't have any sweeping new ideas, but its good-natured charm and impeccable style make it a broomful of fun.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 26, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 19, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Hi-Fi Rush lives: PUBG owner Krafton has acquired Tango Gameworks from Xbox
By Shaun Prescott published
News The move will allow "the talented team to continue developing the Hi-Fi Rush IP".
Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 12, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
This new soulslike has the best twist on the genre I've seen, but it sadly flubs the landing
By Shaun Prescott published
death of the party Deathbound's party system evolves Nioh's stance-switching, and when it works, it's great. But it often doesn't.
Descenders Next is the follow-up to my favourite extreme biking sim, but it won't have bikes at launch
By Shaun Prescott published
News It'll hit Steam and Game Pass in 2025, with an initial focus on boarding.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 5, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (July 29, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Take note, Call of Duty fans: This AU$95 NBN plan can download 150GB in around four minutes
By Shaun Prescott published
News It's time to stop waiting on annoying title updates.
13 years later, this bonkers third-person shooter collab between Suda51 and the creator of Resident Evil is finally coming to PC
By Shaun Prescott published
News Shadows of the Damned hits Steam in October.
My favourite PC gamepad with drift-proof analog sticks is heavily discounted right now
By Shaun Prescott published
News In my opinion, the Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra is a much better option than the Xbox Elite controller.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (July 22, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
The only thing I want this Prime Day is the official Stardew Valley cookbook
By Shaun Prescott published
News It's going for well under half price, which makes it all the more appetising.
I've been coveting this absurdly expensive AU$735 wireless gaming headset, and its Prime Day discount almost makes it affordable
By Shaun Prescott published
News The Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro is a AU$735 beast, but now it's available for under AU$500.
PC Game Pass is getting a $2 price hike this September, but consoles will be hit harder
By Shaun Prescott published
News The long-awaited changes to Microsoft's subscription services have arrived, but PC is mostly safe.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (July 8, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
EOFY sales are pretty much finished for 2024, but here's what's left in PC gaming
By Shaun Prescott last updated
EOFY 2024 Doing your tax is annoying, but copping a good bargain is not.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (July 1, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Shadow of the Erdtree shows that modern FromSoft's concept of 'a challenge' relies too heavily on boss fights
By Shaun Prescott published
boss rush Meanwhile, the danger in exploration is basically null.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (June 24, 2024)
By Shaun Prescott published
New on Steam Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
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