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Phil is the UK Editor of our sister site, PC Gamer. He's been writing for them for over a decade, initially starting out as a freelance writer specialising in MMOs. 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.

Latest articles by Phil Savage

By rewarding you for dangerous driving, Forza Horizon 3 justifies its many miles of open road

By Phil Savage published 28 June 17

Opinion

Nine years on, and Modern Warfare is still Call of Duty’s finest hour

By Phil Savage published 22 February 17

PS4 Remaster

The punchy WWE 2K16 lets you create some ridiculous superstars. A little too ridiculous, as it turns out

By Phil Savage published 31 January 17

Opinion

Hitman: The Complete First Season review: "Vast environments filled with possibilities and potential"

By Phil Savage published 30 January 17

Review

Forgetting your troubles with a nice round of cards - why I love The Witcher 3's Gwent

By Phil Savage published 15 November 16

Opinion

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided review

By Phil Savage published 19 August 16

review

Just Cause 3 review

By Phil Savage published 1 December 15

Review "Just Cause 3 feels less than the sum of its parts. There's fun to be had, for sure, but it's couched in a structure that's filled with frustration and, worst of all, boredom."

Review

Metal Gear Solid: How a game about robots kindled my fascination with politics

By Phil Savage published 11 August 15

Editorial

Rise of the Tomb Raider will be "pushing the boundaries" of the Xbox One

By Phil Savage published 1 March 15

News

Battlefield Hardline's campaign will take the form of an episodic cop show

By Phil Savage published 28 February 15

News

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