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
Valve on Dota 2 Reborn, community, and building a game for the long term
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Valve open up about their relationship with the Dota 2 community.
Dragon Age Inquistion: The Descent review
By Chris Thursten published
END OF THE TUNNEL BioWare take you deeper underground.
In praise of the secret language of Dota 2's drafting phase
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Why the pick-ban phase has become one of my favourite things about Dota 2.
Dota 2 and the impact of that $6m Echo Slam
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway The International leaves a mark on regular you-and-me matchmaking.
The International 2015: the best of the final day
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 It's all over. An astonishing grand final gives us our Dota 2 champions.
The International 2015 ends with a historic victory (spoilers!)
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 It's been a long road. Meet the new Dota 2 world champions. Spoilers, obviously.
The International 2015: the best of day five
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Supports shine in the penultimate day of the International.
The International 2015: the best of day four
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Champions fall and the audience gets to join in at the year's biggest Dota 2 event.
Valve reveal 24-player Dota at the International All Star Match
By Chris Thursten published
New modes will be able to double the current player count.
The International 2015: the best of day three
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 The tournament's best series so far is matched with upsets all around.
The International 2015: the best of day two
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 It's a tough time for fan favourites as the International thunders on. Get caught up here.
The International 2015: the best of day one
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Missed out on the epic first day of play at TI5? Fear not!
The International 2015: everything you need to know
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 Looking to get the most out of the biggest esports event of the year? We've got you sorted.
The Talos Principle: Road to Gehenna review
By Chris Thursten published
DIVINE INTERVENTION Croteam send you and your brain on a desperate rescue mission.
Why Dota 2 needs in-game tournament tools
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Organised competition isn't just for the very best players.
The problem with Dota 2's 'low prio' punishment system
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway It turns out that trapping assholes with assholes doesn't fix the assholes. Who knew?
Facing my secret fear that my Compendium presages the end of civilization
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Being the confessions of a man who has spent an enormous amount of money on pretend wizard hats.
Infinifactory review
By Chris Thursten published
Giants of Industry Zachtronics' factory-building puzzler rolls off the production line.
The case against random hero selection in ranked Dota 2
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway Should Valve remove the random option from solo ranked matchmaking?
I no longer regret my decision: making better choices in Dota 2
By Chris Thursten published
Three Lane Highway You don't get better at making choices unless you practice.
Broken Bat: finding the good and bad in the Arkham Knight debacle
By Chris Thursten published
Some days you can get rid of a bomb.
A look at Batman: Arkham Knight's launch day issues
By Chris Thursten published
These aren't the textures you're looking for.
Looking ahead to The International from ESL One Frankfurt
By Chris Thursten published
Dota 2 A stable metagame and firm favourite emerges two months ahead of the biggest event in professional Dota.
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