Evan Lahti
Evan's a hardcore FPS enthusiast who joined PC Gamer in 2008. After an era spent publishing reviews, news, and cover features, he now oversees editorial operations for PC Gamer worldwide, including setting policy, training, and editing stories written by the wider team. His most-played FPSes are CS:GO, Team Fortress 2, Team Fortress Classic, Rainbow Six Siege, and Arma 2. His first multiplayer FPS was Quake 2, played on serial LAN in his uncle's basement, the ideal conditions for instilling a lifelong fondness for fragging. Evan also leads production of the PC Gaming Show, the annual E3 showcase event dedicated to PC gaming.
Latest articles by Evan Lahti

The most important PC games of the decade
By Evan Lahti published
2010-2019 25 influential games that defined 2010-2019.

Remnant proved that video games can still be mysterious in the age of the internet
By Evan Lahti published
personal pick Trading tall tales with friends in this co-op shooter was one of my best gaming experiences of 2019.

17 PC games we loved in 2019
By Evan Lahti published
reflections PC Gamer editors reflect on the gaming experiences they'll remember.

Counter-Strike has characters now
By Evan Lahti published
news CS:GO's first operation in two years unveils new Master Agents.

CS:GO update log: Every recent CS:GO patch
By Evan Lahti published
patch notes A full list of the recent changes to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Be our next hardware editor
By Evan Lahti published
job We're looking for candidates to become PC Gamer's hardware lead. Apply now.

Rainbow Six Siege Shifting Tides is adding the most lethal gun in the game
By Evan Lahti published
hands-on New operators Kali and Wamai should see plenty of playtime when they enter Rainbow Six Siege.

Here's a new album of pleasant Machinarium remixes
By Evan Lahti published
news Celebrating 10 years after the charming adventure game's release.

Apex Legends is getting a new map, and it has a train
By Evan Lahti published
news New trailer reveals an entirely new map coming to Respawn's battle royale.

Rainbow Six Siege's Raleigh Major is live all weekend
By Evan Lahti published
breach and clear The full broadcast schedule for the Siege quarterfinals, semis, and finals on Sunday.

Ion Fury review
By Evan Lahti published
made in '96 More than an homage to Duke Nukem, this retro FPS brings '90s FPSes to life in 2019.

Apex's new super-legendary item basically costs $170
By Evan Lahti published
news To get the Heirloom "Raven's Bite" for Bloodhound, you've got to pay to pay.

Apex Legends solos mode goes live along with expensive new skins and a new currency
By Evan Lahti published
news The Iron Crown Collection event runs until August 27.

You'll soon be able to play Apex Legends solo
By Evan Lahti published
news A two-week trial begins next week.

Save Counter-Strike from disappearing forever in this surreal multiplayer game
By Evan Lahti published
de_ad Set inside the last de_dust2 server on Earth, Dustnet explores what it means for multiplayer games to die.

Apex Legends Season 2: everything in the new Battle Pass
By Sarah Richter, Evan Lahti published
guide See everything in the Apex Legends Season 2 Battle Pass, including skins, events, legends, and more.

Fallout 76's project lead on learning how to 'feed the beast' of a live service game
By Christopher Livingston, Evan Lahti published
Interview "We can't feed the beast fast enough. But the faster we feed it, the more likely it's going to get sick," says Jeff Gardiner.

You'll be able to romance your Fallout 76 companions, but they won't follow you around
By Christopher Livingston, Evan Lahti published
News "It won't be like Lydia carrying your burdens," says Jeff Gardiner, project lead for Fallout 76.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was less linear than I expected
By Evan Lahti published
mind trick Upgrades and collectible resources become carrots for exploration and backtracking.

The PC Gaming Show 2019 lineup so far
By Evan Lahti published
E3 17 of the developers, publishers and manufacturers you'll see on this year's livestream.

Everything coming in Rainbow Six Siege: Operation Phantom Sight, and what it means for the meta
By Evan Lahti, Morgan Park published
Y4 S2 Two new operators are focused on strategic balance rather than gimmicks, and that might be for the better.

Respawn has banned 770K Apex Legends cheaters: 'We’re attacking this from every angle'
By Evan Lahti published
news Respawn gives an update from the Cheat Wars.

You can buy a replica of Apex Legends' worst gun for $104
By Evan Lahti published
news The internet is awash with black market Apex Legends guns.
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