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
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.
Defying god and science, Apex Legends players are finding ways to make Gibraltar useful
By Evan Lahti published
news The "Gib-Caustic Joust" is the new meta.
Remnant: From the Ashes is rethinking the way loot works in shooters
By Evan Lahti published
hands-on Darksiders dev Gunfire Games' next project is an attempt to make a shooter that's incredibly replayable, but less grindy.
The PC Gaming Show returns to E3 2019
By Evan Lahti published
news More trailers, new games, and announcements live on Twitch, coming June 10.
Tips for playing Apex Legends
By Evan Lahti published
guide A guide to earning more wins in Respawn's speedy battle royale.
The Outer Worlds and Control will launch on the Epic Store, not Steam
By Tyler Wilde, Evan Lahti published
news Epic will distribute Control, The Outer Worlds, The Sinking City, Afterparty, and Industries of Titan.
Valve blocks Rape Day from Steam
By Evan Lahti, Tyler Wilde published
news The controversial visual novel "poses unknown costs and risks" to Steam, says Valve.
Steam is currently listing a game called Rape Day in which you play as a 'serial killer rapist' (Updated)
By Tyler Wilde, Evan Lahti, Fraser Brown published
news Visual novel glorifying sexual assault is a major challenge to Valve's anything-goes policies.
Apex Legends hitboxes comparison reveals why you're having trouble hitting Wraith
By Evan Lahti published
tested Are Apex Legends' characters' different hitboxes truly a balance problem?
Darkest Dungeon 2 is coming: exclusive first details
By Evan Lahti published
news One of the most brutal and enjoyable RPGs of the last few years is getting a direct sequel.
How to land good in Apex Legends
By Evan Lahti published
guide A simple technique for dropping further and faster in Respawn's new battle royale.
Apex Legends' ping system is a tiny miracle for FPS teamwork and communication
By Evan Lahti published
comms The way that Apex Legends makes using your microphone optional is a welcome change in FPS design.
Slay the Spire review
By Evan Lahti published
ace One of the most elegantly designed games in recent memory.
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