Andy Chalk
Andy has been gaming on PCs from the very beginning, starting as a youngster with text adventures and primitive action games on a cassette-based TRS80. From there he graduated to the glory days of Sierra Online adventures and Microprose sims, ran a local BBS, learned how to build PCs, and developed a longstanding love of RPGs, immersive sims, and shooters. He began writing videogame news in 2007 for The Escapist and somehow managed to avoid getting fired until 2014, when he joined the storied ranks of PC Gamer. He covers all aspects of the industry, from new game announcements and patch notes to legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill. Lots of Henry Cavill.
Latest articles by Andy Chalk

Steam's 2024 Winter Sale is live
By Andy Chalk published
news It's the most wonderful time of the year.

'Gooner 9/11' averted as Zenless Zone Zero's butt-obfuscation technology is rolled back in the face of horny outrage
By Andy Chalk published
news Let me explain.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director asks modders to avoid making anything 'offensive or inappropriate,' Final Fantasy 7 modding community says 'yeah sure'
By Andy Chalk published
news We all know how this is going to work out.

'We are beholden to the lore': CD Projekt says there are 'valid worries' about Ciri as a witcher, but 'the answers we want to give in The Witcher 4 are in line with this attitude'
By Andy Chalk published
news Narrative director Philipp Weber says CD Projekt is taking pains to ensure Ciri fits within the boundaries established in The Witcher books and games.

The weird cat game announced at The Game Awards is not made with AI, developers say, and has 'zero blockchain technology' or NFTs
By Andy Chalk published
news Catly's announcement trailer sparked an immediate backlash over its suspected use of generative AI and the presence of NFTs.

Be happy, Black Myth: Wukong fans, because it is literally impossible for Astro Bot to win Game of the Year in the 2024 Steam Game Awards
By Andy Chalk published
news The nominations are in, and Astro Bot is out.

With equal parts confusion and shame, I regret to inform you that Skibidi Toilet is coming to Fortnite
By Andy Chalk published
news A lot of Fortnite fans aren't happy, but it probably won't matter.

Exodus, the new game being led by BioWare veteran James Ohlen, finally reveals some gameplay, and boy it sure looks like Mass Effect
By Andy Chalk published
news I'm still intrigued by the setting, but the actual gameplay is awfully familiar.

Borderlands 4 will cut back on 'toilet humor,' says Gearbox: 'If the word skibidi ships in the game under my watch I'm gonna cry real tears'
By Andy Chalk published
news Borderlands 3 was basically a non-stop fart joke, but Borderlands 4 is aiming for something a little higher.

Black Myth: Wukong boss is bummed out about not winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards, but has high hopes for the future of the Chinese game industry
By Andy Chalk published
news Game Science really wanted to win top honors at the 2024 Game Awards.

In what will surely come as no surprise at all, the end of Suicide Squad means layoffs at Warner Bros.
By Andy Chalk published
news WB Games Montreal will reportedly lay off 99 employees as there is no longer enough work to justify keeping them around.

Larian brings back the Baldur's Gate 3 advent calendar to tease its next game
By Andy Chalk published
news It's gonna be so big!

Last call for Forza Horizon 4: It's being removed from sale in 2 days, so get it while you can
By Andy Chalk published
news You'll still have access if you own it but if you don't, this is your last chance—and luckily, it's on sale for 80% off.

The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners
By Andy Chalk published
news It was a big year for announcements, but some trophies were handed out too.

Larian boss Swen Vincke calls out pretty much the entire videogame industry at The Game Awards
By Andy Chalk published
news Vincke returned to The Game Awards to share the secret formula of running a successful studio: "It's stupidly simple, but it keeps on getting lost."

This year The Game Awards finally tackled the plague of game industry layoffs
By Andy Chalk published
news Geoff Keighley admitted the show has struggled with how to address the subject of layoffs in years past.

The Witcher 4 got a surprise reveal at The Game Awards, and this one is all about Ciri
By Andy Chalk published
news CD Projekt said in November that The Witcher 4 had entered full production, and apparently it wasn't kidding.

Pac-Man becomes an apex predator on a world shattered by intergalactic warfare in this very strange new metroidvania coming in 2025
By Andy Chalk published
news And yes, it's from Bandai Namco.

The developer of Sifu and Absolver is making a 5v5 multiplayer-only soccer game
By Andy Chalk published
news Rematch, unveiled tonight at The Game Awards, aims to capture "the joy of playing football with friends."

Former Destiny 2 and Marathon director is suing Sony and Bungie for $200 million over alleged wrongful dismissal
By Andy Chalk published
news Christopher Barrett claims he was scapegoated to distract attention from Bungie's "business failures and reputational issues," and to avoid paying him more than $45 million owed.

Assassin's Creed Shadows will have a 'Canon Mode' that will make all the correct RPG decisions for you
By Andy Chalk published
news Great news for gamers who just can't make up their minds.

CD Projekt rolls out a new Cyberpunk 2077 beta branch so people can keep playing while modders catch up to the 2.2 update
By Andy Chalk published
news Mods and big updates don't always mix, but CD Projekt has you covered.

Microsoft adds nearly 400 games to the Xbox app as it rolls out a 'new Home experience' to all users
By Andy Chalk published
news The app's new look was previously restricted to Xbox Insider testers, but now everyone can play.

Marvel Rivals director says Concord 'didn't bring any unique value' that would convince players to give it a shot, but admits that no one can really predict what will or won't succeed
By Andy Chalk published
news Thaddeus Sasser says there's a "switching cost" to bringing in players who are already committed to other games.
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