Natalie Clayton
20 years ago, Nat played Jet Set Radio Future for the first time, and she's not stopped thinking about games since. Joining PC Gamer in 2020, she comes from three years of freelance reporting at Rock Paper Shotgun, Waypoint, VG247 and more. Embedded in the European indie scene and a part-time game developer herself, Nat is always looking for a new curiosity to scream about—whether it's the next best indie darling, or simply someone modding a Scotmid into Black Mesa. She also unofficially appears in Apex Legends under the pseudonym Horizon.
Latest articles by Natalie Clayton
Build an adorable micro solar system for a hungry sun in Heliopedia
By Natalie Clayton published
news Barfing out a galaxy, one planet at a time.
State of Decay studio founder wants to build a safe and inclusive new studio with Possibility Space
By Natalie Clayton published
news "It’s just not that hard to treat people fairly and equally."
Get over here and see how Scorpion's iconic spear-throw was created
By Natalie Clayton published
news Mortal Kombat's co-creator offers up a jewel from the vaults.
Spelunky world-record speedrun exposed as a fraud after 8 years
By Natalie Clayton published
news Creator Derek Yu called it "the most major cheating situation I've heard of in Spelunky speedrunning".
Raw Fury signs deal to bring Sable, Night Call and Mosaic to film and TV
By Natalie Clayton published
news The publisher has entered an agreement with game adaptation production company Dj2 Entertainment.
Explore the haunted fan server of long-dead MMO HitFlesh
By Natalie Clayton published
news Seems some games are better off dead.
Epic is reportedly considering a Fortnite movie
By Natalie Clayton published
news The publisher has plans for a new entertainment division headed up by ex-Lucasfilm executives.
Rider's Republic is free to try for 24 hours starting tomorrow
By Natalie Clayton published
news Ubisoft has even cut the tutorial to save you time shredding.
Teardown mod turns the physics sandbox into a terrifying survival horror gauntlet
By Natalie Clayton published
news Red light, green light.
Doom Fighters lets you bareknuckle brawl your way out of hell
By Natalie Clayton published
news This Doom II mod reimagines the classic FPS as a throwback 3D brawler
Battlefield 2042 players have figured out how to bunnyhop across the beta
By Natalie Clayton published
news 2042's new grappling hook has unlocked a whole new world of movement opportunities.
Halo Infinite leak shows a Forge with full scripting features
By Natalie Clayton published
news What was once a simple map editor has almost grown into a full-on game engine.
Dota 2 fans aren't cheering The International's awkward fake applause
By Natalie Clayton published
news Attempts to replicate a stadium atmosphere have been met with jeers, not cheers.
Apex Legends unleashes the Monsters Within for this year's Halloween event
By Natalie Clayton published
news Werewolves, Vampires, and Alien-controlled scientists square off on a new Arenas map.
Eidos Montreal shifts to a four-day working week
By Natalie Clayton published
news The developer reckons a more balanced work-life schedule leads to "even more innovative games".
Halo: The Master Chief Collection goes medieval for its final season next week
By Natalie Clayton published
news Feudal armours feature alongside zombie survival, new maps and expanded custom games.
FIFA might not be FIFA next year, says EA
By Natalie Clayton published
The publisher is considering renaming its enduring footy franchise.
Randy Pitchford is leaving Gearbox games to focus on Gearbox movies, is still head of Gearbox overall
By Natalie Clayton published
news A leadership shuffle sees Pitchford helm the company's new film outfit, Gearbox Studios.
Old School Runescape's first new mode in years is a hardcore co-op odyssey
By Natalie Clayton published
news Group Ironman adds a social element to the hardcore challenge mode
Teardown's free 'Part 2' update goes full Garry's Mod
By Natalie Clayton published
News Between rocket boosters and wire-propelled catapults, you'd best mind your head.
New World's success has Amazon CEO convinced games could be the company's largest entertainment sector
By Natalie Clayton published
news It took a few tries, mind.
Smack up adorable claymation critters in an alien burger factory with Bonky
By Natalie Clayton published
news The Ballad of Bonky is a delightfully tactile brawler, with a free demo during Steam Next Fest
Alan Wake's 4K remaster is out now
By Natalie Clayton published
news Gaming's favourite Stephen King wannabe returns to Bright Falls with a fresh new look.
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