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
Against all odds, World of Warcraft's subscription price hasn't changed in 20 years: 'I'd rather have a big, healthy, happy audience' than risk driving players away with a price hike, Warcraft boss says
By Tyler Colp published
news Blizzard isn't planning on changing the subscription fee anytime soon.
'We're still evolving': World of Warcraft's new battle royale is part of Blizzard's plan for 're-envisioning what Warcraft means'
By Sarah James published
News Plunderstorm could be the first of many limited-time modes.
The best indie games on PC
By Jody Macgregor last updated
Small but mighty These are the best indie games you can play on PC.
The PC Gaming Show returns this June
By Evan Lahti published
PCGS New games and all-new trailers, coming to you from the void left by E3.
Helldivers 2 boss finds Starship Troopers renaissance 'humbling,' says the game is that 'without the plot armour', and nothing captures that better than your frantic near-death videos
By Joshua Wolens published
News Next time you die to a brood commander, imagine Johan Pilestedt steepling his fingers and smiling.
Helldivers 2 CEO describes the 'War Room' atmosphere on launch day, as a server-breaking tidal wave of unexpected divers came flooding in: 'We saw the graph, just—players rising and rising'
By Harvey Randall published
News "Suddenly we got this massive drop, and the server started freaking out."
Arrowhead CEO says the 'live service' aspect of Helldivers 2 has to be secondary to delivering a 'full experience' for $40: 'We view ourselves as a live service game because it's unfair to say anything else'
By Andy Chalk published
news Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt is just a little bit reluctant about embracing the live service label.
'We have an actual person with the title of Game Master': A single Helldivers 2 dev named Joel is pulling the strings on its galactic war like an all-powerful D&D dungeon master, war will become 'more and more sophisticated over time'
By Morgan Park published
NEWS Arrowhead has noticed the "attachments" players have to planets and will make them more of a character in the future.
9 things Helldivers 2 doesn't tell you that are actually pretty important
By Morgan Park published
HEADS UP We're all still learning the little quirks of Helldivers 2.
Helldivers 2 reminds us that friendly fire isn't just an annoying penalty—accidentally obliterating your buddies can be good, actually
By Evan Lahti published
Blue on blue Oops-ing your way through alien genocide is good, actually.
I treasure obscure PC keyboard shortcuts. Here are 8 I use every day
By Evan Lahti published
⌨ Four out of five PC Gamer editors didn't know these commands. Do you?
8 underappreciated games of 2023 that we think deserve way more players
By Evan Lahti published
don't miss 'em How many have you heard of, or played? Find time for at least one of these outstanding gems.
Walton Goggins on the Fallout show's three main characters as 'avatars' for players: 'It's almost like three different religions'
By Christopher Livingston published
News "If you think about it, if you put the three together, that's a great theology, man," Goggins said at a panel before The Game Awards.
GTA 6 reactions: Florida Men, car-top twerking, face tattoos, bikinis, and life behind bars
By Evan Lahti published
GTA 6 What's GTA 6's America look like? The PC Gamer team weighs in: "People are either having the hedonistic time of their lives, or they are committing crimes."
Place your bets: Will GTA 6 release on PC on the same day it does on consoles?
By Christopher Livingston published
🎲🎲🎲 On the one hand: why wouldn't they? On the other: why didn't they with Grand Theft Auto 5?
I asked every PC Gamer editor to pick a product they couldn't live without. Here's what they said
By Evan Lahti published
Hardware Our favorite ergo keyboard, a life-changing screwdriver, and… a toaster oven?
Take advantage of these Cyber Monday board game deals, and spend some time away from your PC for once
By Robin Valentine last updated
Tabletop gaming has never been more vibrant and fun, and you'll be surprised how cheap it is to get into.
Write for PC Gamer
By Evan Lahti published
work We want to add your expert insight to our stable of freelance contributors.
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.
After attracting more players than ever, Crytek isn't done breaking Hunt: Showdown: 'If nobody says don't do that, then it's not actually good enough'
By Morgan Park published
INTERVIEW Crytek talks balance, MMR, and breaking extraction shooter conventions in Hunt.
The best games and announcements from all the summer showcases (and 7 hidden gems)
By Evan Lahti published
Best of the best Which games "won" the last week? The PC Gamer team's verdict after watching every trailer.
Is it just me or does co-op make Diablo 4 feel way too easy?
By Evan Lahti, Lauren Morton, Tyler Colp published
Lukewarm The PC Gamer team has been playing plenty of co-op, but partying up might be trivializing Hell.
How to co-stream the PC Gaming Show on June 11
By Evan Lahti published
partner up Watch 55 game trailers featuring new announcements, updates, and exclusive interviews with developers on your stream.