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
Watch the Dota 2 comeback of the year
By Chris Thursten published
Next time a pub random calls GG after three minutes, show them this.
Unsung heroes of Dota 2: Warlock
By Chris Thursten published
Dip into the Black Grimwhoooooaiiiire.
Dota 2 custom game of the week: Grand Magus
By Chris Thursten published
Test your knowledge of Dota 2's spells in all-out deathmatch.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
International Counter-Strike, Dota 2 and League of Legends lead the charge this weekend.
Your Dota 2 questions answered, vol. 3: with PyrionFlax!
By Chris Thursten published
Game Is Hard Some Dota problems are easy to solve. Others, not so much.
Team invites announced for the first Dota 2 Major
By Chris Thursten published
The first eight contenders line up to win that golden eagle thing.
Learning to communicate more effectively in Dota 2
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Nervous about using team chat while playing solo? You don't need to be.
Cosplaying Mayor of Taipei lends his support to Taiwanese LoL
By Chris Thursten published
You'd never see Boris Johnson do this.
Unsung heroes of Dota 2: Omniknight
By Chris Thursten published
Why you should make an ally of the Omniscience.
ESL One New York 2015 competition: the results!
By Chris Thursten published
You've sent us your rhymes, your half-rhymes, and your pictures for some reason.
Why playing the blame game will always hold you back
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Resist the temptation to make excuses if you seriously want to improve.
Your Dota 2 questions answered, vol. 2: with PyrionFlax!
By Chris Thursten published
Game Is Hard Don't panic! Let PFlax sooth your darkest Dota fears.
League of Legends pro organisation banned for not paying players
By Chris Thursten published
The Oceanic scene is dealt a blow.
Dota 2 Custom Game of the week: The Predator
By Chris Thursten published
The hunter has become, er, a giant wizard.
Win premium tickets to ESL One New York 2015!
By Chris Thursten published
Competition Professional Dota descends on Manhattan, and you could be there.
The best pro gaming to watch this weekend
By Chris Thursten published
Two lots of HWC, Chinese Dota 2 and Counter-Strike in London.
Why Rubick represents the best of Dota 2
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Always leave a little room for chaos.
League of Legends patch 5.18 sets the stage for Worlds
By Chris Thursten published
Balance changes, a very blue Kalista, and a brand-new two-in-one champion.
Your Dota 2 questions answered, vol. 1: with PyrionFlax!
By Chris Thursten published
Game Is Hard Help from the godfather of goose.
Welcome to PC Gamer Pro
By Chris Thursten published
A note from the editor of PC Gamer's new competitive gaming channel.
Overlooked strategy games that are worth playing today
By Tom Senior published
Want to tax your noodle? Here are some under-appreciated gems that are worth your time.
Dota 2 Reborn is here—but is it ready?
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Dota 2's biggest ever update is here, but it's got a way to go yet.
Tumbling headlong into a Rocket League fixation
By Chris Thursten published
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