Phil Savage
Phil has been writing for PC Gamer for nearly a decade, starting out as a freelance writer covering everything from free games to MMOs. He eventually joined full-time as a news writer, before moving to the magazine to review immersive sims, RPGs and Hitman games. Now he leads PC Gamer's UK team, but still sometimes finds the time to write about his ongoing obsessions with Destiny 2, GTA Online and Apex Legends. When he's not levelling up battle passes, he's checking out the latest tactics game or dipping back into Guild Wars 2. He's largely responsible for the whole Tub Geralt thing, but still isn't sorry.
Latest articles by Phil Savage
![Destiny 2: Into the Light art - three Guardians fighting a horde of enemies](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kegHE2w7bZztRNMjbmM6b6-320-80.jpg)
Bungie rolls back controversial plan to time-gate Into the Light loot [Updated]
By Phil Savage last updated
news A consistent complaint rears its head once again.
![Brave weapons from Destiny 2's Into the Light update.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iogztgQyyMkPGsMFctmnzb-320-80.jpg)
Destiny 2 is bringing back 12 fan favorite guns, including monsters like The Recluse and Luna's Howl, and a meme that could now be OP
By Tim Clark published
Be Brave The reprised guns are getting perk refreshes as part of Into the Light, and players can also look forward to the return of the Superblack shader.
![A flush in Balatro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hNTgyxVnZsNntjkMF8B4NC-320-80.jpg)
'Balatro is the first deckbuilder I ever played,' says developer who singlehandedly made Balatro
By Phil Savage published
news Despite this, over 1,500 years of Balatro have collectively been played on Steam.
![Sat on a cat tree, surrounded by cats.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dbu3t7pEgJGBE8j6KJ9Ao-320-80.png)
Today's big Guild Wars 2 update may add new weapon proficiencies and a new legendary armour set, but what I really care about is this adorable cat tree
By Phil Savage published
news There's lot to do in The Realm of Dreams update, but I'm in it for the cats.
![A flush in Balatro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hNTgyxVnZsNntjkMF8B4NC-320-80.jpg)
Even if you don't like deckbuilders, you need to try Balatro
By Phil Savage published
poker face This poker-based roguelike is a cheat code to experiencing the best of deckbuilding.
![Tommy Vercetti and an NPC brandish assault rifles in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - The Definitive Edition.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kX7PqbkdaRL3BCg3YbtmAV-320-80.jpg)
GTA: Vice City cheats: All vehicle, weather, and weapon codes for PC
By Phil Savage last updated
burn this city Note: Some GTA Vice City cheats are only for PC.
![A stylised image of the year 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2tf6CKGRuLY4UUhBSRTyJV-320-80.jpg)
What are your 2024 gaming resolutions?
By Robin Valentine published
HI RES Maybe this is the year you clear that backlog...
![Mei, Torbjorn in Christmas outfits.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q93XymWfaPdhMYBQVzP6En-320-80.jpg)
What games did everyone play over the holidays?
By Mollie Taylor published
happy new year 'Tis the season to be gaming.
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Game of the Year 2023: Baldur's Gate 3
By Phil Savage published
The Gotys Celebrating Larian's masterpiece.
![PC Gamer Game of the Year 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qew2qDkKCY7YwVwr4pQ3GA-320-80.png)
PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2023
By Phil Savage last updated
The Gotys In a year full of surprises and disappointments, these were the best games of the last 12 months.
![A Skyscale flying over the jungle.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nKKtyTLVdUGj4FJPJhVNHU-320-80.png)
Guild Wars 2 took a risk on a new type of expansion this year, but so far it seems to be working
By Phil Savage published
Secrets of the Obscure isn't finished yet, but what it's added so far has kept me coming back.
![Best remake banner for game of the year awards 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EF8C29PBKAxWoPVSgMBnNK-320-80.png)
Best Remake 2023: System Shock
By Robert Jones published
The Gotys Nightdive gracefully delves into the archives.
![Best stealth game of the year 2023 banner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UyWMhnbSVMhRdUSd5fAMz6-320-80.png)
Best Stealth 2023: Shadow Gambit – The Cursed Crew
By Phil Savage published
The Gotys Set sail for the final time with the stealth tactics masters.
![A space pilot in their cockpit in Starfield.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jyeBKH9c8X6HRK97vDv2iB-320-80.jpg)
PC gaming's biggest disappointments of 2023
By Robin Valentine published
LAME OF THE YEAR Let me down gently.
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So we're not getting GTA 6 on PC until 2026 at the very earliest, right?
By Phil Savage published
History Repeats History tells us that the wait is going to be long and painful. But how long, and how painful?
![A Stalker, posing.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UzU3FZ7UpB7td8rJofQPiK-320-80.png)
As Stalker 2 is awarded 'Most Wanted' game, Ukrainian CEO says the game aims to 'convey Ukraine's unbreakable spirit to the world'
By Phil Savage published
Our Most Wanted Stalker 2 is named the PC Gaming Show's Most Wanted game.
![Mara looks on, stoically](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4aCxvaZWKx7ViEJk2kmPiM-320-80.jpg)
Following a brutal backlash from fans and content creators, Bungie has suddenly stopped selling that $15 'starter pack' of mid guns and materials for Destiny 2
By Phil Savage last updated
Starter Trap The "Starter Pack" is a nakedly obvious noob trap, and nobody should be tempted.
![Geralt, Doom Guy and Gordon Freeman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/srGmV6qdsGCkDzpYnkMyq-320-80.png)
Celebrating 30 years of PC Gamer
By Phil Savage last updated
We're 30! We're celebrating our 30th birthday all week with a series of stories about the history of PC gaming.
![Three crooks holding guns while cars drive from an explosion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JrJSdcXyi6sFnNdnLcxVGK-320-80.jpg)
8 things we want from GTA 6
By Christopher Livingston published
wishlist Better NPCs, less sprawl, a well-written female character, official mod support, and more.
![GTA 5 cheats — Trevor, one of GTA 5's protagonists, piloting a helicopter.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aoV3p7kivVXERtft7xadDh-320-80.jpg)
GTA 5 cheats, phone numbers, and codes
By Phil Savage last updated
Crime pays All the GTA 5 cheats from From invincibility to explosive bullets, for making Los Santos more fun.
![Guild Wars 2 Through the Veil](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WsP6RVd6VqXqwqSetTiE7n-320-80.png)
The second part of Guild Wars 2's new expansion is out now, and it's taking players to the demon realm
By Phil Savage published
news Through the Veil brings (part) of a new map, and a new instanced activity that should make rift hunting less of a chore.
![Like a Dragon Gaiden](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hB9UEMFLk5Rxku82nwwYkS-320-80.jpg)
Like a Dragon Gaiden review: It may be shorter, but it still packs a punch
By Phil Savage published
Dragon's Dogma A condensed adventure brings a mighty new purpose for Kiryu.
![The PC Gamer Top 100 2023](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Me5FFqnHsYvxJC5nZvGfoR-320-80.jpg)
The top 100 PC games
By Phil Savage published
Class of 2023 PC Gamer's annual list of the best games you can play on PC.
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