Chris Thursten

Chris Thursten has a diverse range of work experience in the gaming industry. Chris served as the Narrative & Editorial Lead at Hypixel Studios since June 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Publishing Lead at the same company from January 2019 to July 2022. Chris also had a successful career as a Freelance Writer and Producer, where they worked on various projects within the games industry, including writing, presenting, producing, consulting, and developing. Chris had notable contributions to publications such as PC Gamer, Edge, and Eurogamer, and served as the Editorial Director for the Golden Joystick Awards in 2017 and 2018. Chris also worked as an Editor at Future plc, where they were responsible for launching and overseeing the PC Gamer Pro website channel and later served as Deputy Editor and Acting Editor for PC Gamer. Chris started their career at PC Gamer as a Video Editor/Staff Writer, producing multimedia content while also writing regular magazine and web copy. Additionally, Chris has experience as an Executive Producer at Oneohone Theatre Company, where they co-founded the company and produced their major projects. Chris started their career as a Freelance Writer & Blogger, focusing on indie game titles and contributing to Edge and PC Gamer. Prior to that, they worked as a Web and Graphic Designer and served in roles at Moore-Wilson New Media Ltd, including Project Manager, Head of Support, and Quality Assurance Technician.

Chris Thursten attended Bishop Wordsworth's School from 1998 to 2005. Chris then went on to University of Oxford from 2006 to 2009, where they earned a BA (Hons.) degree in English Language & Literature.