Chris Thursten
Joining in 2011, Chris made his start with PC Gamer turning beautiful trees into magazines, first as a writer and later as deputy editor. Once PCG's reluctant MMO champion , his discovery of Dota 2 in 2012 led him to much darker, stranger places. In 2015, Chris became the editor of PC Gamer Pro, overseeing our online coverage of competitive gaming and esports. He left in 2017, and can be now found making games and recording the Crate & Crowbar podcast.
Latest articles by Chris Thursten
The International 2016: everything you need to know
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Dota 2 Get ready for the Dota event of the year.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
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Viewing Guide The International looms, but there's still loads to watch.
I followed Dendi in VR for an entire Dota game and it was weird
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Reporting from inside the fight, like some crazy Trojan.
The International 2016: your guide to the teams
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Meet the sixteen best Dota 2 teams in the world.
The International 2016: get ready for the group stage
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Tune in for the cutthroat opening rounds.
The International 2016: your guide to the wildcard teams
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Who will join the world's best Dota 2 teams in the fight for gaming's biggest prize?
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Viewing guide ELEAGUE's first season comes to a close.
So you want to play Dota 2
By Chris Thursten published
Beginner's Guide A world of high-octane wizard sport awaits.
Dota 2 Battle Pass update adds crazy new VR spectator mode
By Chris Thursten published
News Get your face in the game.
Dishonored 2: creative killing in Karnaca
By Chris Thursten published
long shadows The sequel hopes to establish a spectacular new legacy for the stealth genre.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Stream guide Speedruns, Dota 2, StarCraft and more.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Stream guide Tune in to top-tier play.
Valve announce team invites for The International 2016
By Chris Thursten published
Golden ticket ...and the defending champions are nowhere to be found.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Event guide Pro play all over the world.
Dota 2 gets buffed to hell after a drama-packed weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Let it throw You get a buff! You get a buff! Not you.
Mass Effect: Andromeda E3 2016 trailer analysis
By Chris Thursten published
Next Generation A new crew for a new mission.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Event guide Dota 2, LoL, CS:GO and more!
The Warcraft movie is a bad start for Blizzard's cinematic ambitions
By Chris Thursten published
Vanilla A weak Alliance lets down Warcraft's big screen debut.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Event Guide The first competitive Overwatch LAN, Street Fighter and more!
Learn counters to every Overwatch hero
By Chris Thursten published
Watchpoint Yes, there are counters to Bastion. Lots of them, in fact!
How viable is the World Esports Association?
By Chris Thursten published
Interview Asking questions of esports' new federation.
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