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Pauldespawn

@pauldespawn.bsky.social
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Social Video Editor (PC Gamer, GamesRadar+) MXAM co-host. Enquiries: pauldespawn@gmail.com - He/Him - U.K. North Despawn.co.uk for all my links My views are my own, GenAI is theft and pineapple belongs on pizza

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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Honestly @woodwould.bsky.social can’t keep getting away with this! (‘This’ being the writing of awesome articles like this!) www.gamesradar.com/games/it-cre...
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"It creates lesser games": Indie game studios are supposed to love generative AI, so why do the 25 devs I spoke to avoid it?
"So it may be slightly faster, and a lot worse, but it's also more expensive? Neat"
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Day 1 in Canada vs day 5 in Canada
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Phenomenal work here by @woodwould.bsky.social that is well worth the read! Find out what the people making your games actually think about AI. Look forward to reading more on this in the future!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"the great spirits proclaim that capitalism is indeed organised crime, and we are all the victims"
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Really enjoyed the new look at Clocky Revs in the Xbox showcase!
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Nathan Byrne @nathan-byrne.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I've made a few videos moaning about remakes lately so wanted to mix things up and talk about some I'm actually looking forward to. Check it out below on @futuregamesshow.bsky.social youtu.be/wCE9rglQuRc?...
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Knowing the hard work that @mrmidasgames.bsky.social put into this makes it all the sweeter when the output is as good as this!! This might be the best video PC Gamer has put out this year! Do not skip! youtu.be/mwH2CgBLe38?...
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How gaming's most memorable music is made
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Yesterday I played through Aphelion from Don’t Nod (Life is Strange/Tell Me Why) Taking some hints from their other title Jusant, in using a lot of climbing mechanics. They crafted a beautiful space story mixed with a gorgeous walking sim. 1/2
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
My pile of clothes in the corner when my new T-shirt I ordered arrives in the post
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
I don’t always produce long form videos, but when I do, I shoehorn myself into them 🤣 youtu.be/mweej8rEaWU?...
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Here's why we all LOVE RPGs
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I got to sit down and discuss #TidesofTomorrow with the Game Director Adrian Poncet! Among other things we discussed the importance of tackling real world issues in games & why now was the right time for a truly unique online game after 10 years as a studio! youtu.be/ZfbDN50oNcw?...
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We played Tides of Tomorrow with the developer
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Ordered a new PC over the weekend! Sad I have to live off bread for the next few months! Happy to put my new machine through its paces
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MXAM @mxamofficial.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
DLSS 5 tech looks bad and Crimson Desert is... well... Crimson Desert early impressions | My Xbox and Me 560 buff.ly/77wQ53I
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MXAM @mxamofficial.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We've reached the end of our story but will we survive it? My Dice and Me - The Finale: buff.ly/AgcFafy
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
I’m sure the internet is going to handle this information well…
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MXAM @mxamofficial.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Here's everything coming to Xbox from the Sony State of Play! My Xbox and Me 553 buff.ly/nqHap7e
a character from Bungie's Marathon looking across the screen holding a futuristic rifle. 

The words 'Everything coming to Xbox' can be seen at the top of the image with the My Xbox and me logo and the youtube link at the bottom
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Reason #420947 why I love my job: Last week I got to sit down and interview the developers of Reanimal alongside playing the game! Check it out! youtu.be/caR56_rmm6Q?...
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Playing Reanimal with the developers
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
PS3’s just lost 90% of any resale value thanks to MGS4 escaping!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I think I could survive futuristic wasteland. This game seems to disagree... Checking out the Replaced demo! youtu.be/JobUMrTxSxQ
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Can’t believe I’m saying this on main… I’m live on twitch and at some point we will watch cats f&$k!! Twitch.tv/pauldespawn
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Apparently Discord will also do age estimation based on your recent gaming history! Time for all you sickos to play your hentai games on main for “verification purposes”
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Look at this smug fuck!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Tempted to fire up Overwatch just so I can throw hands at a cat!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Finally mounted my Expedition 33 print alongside my other art! Just need 1 more piece for that lower right corner…
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Turns out I haven’t streamed on my own Twitch channel since Dec 2024 Tonight I remedied that for a chill WoW stream and it was so nice to do so! Turns out I’ve missed just hanging out with chat! Expect more in the future…
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MXAM @mxamofficial.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Here's everything coming to @Xboxuk.bsky.social Game Pass this month!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Since attending the WoW: Midnight event over the weekend, I felt like making a return to Azeroth.. Say hello to Glenzig, undead hunter!
An undead hunter with a fauxhawk called Glenzig
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
After seeing all the cool housing stuff coming to World of Warcraft this weekend, alongside the roadmap for the year ahead in Midnight, I think I might make a comeback for the first time since Burning Crusade: Anyone got any pointers for a lapsed player?
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
New rare opportunity at work has opened up. Come work with us on the gaming teams in this sweet new role (did I mention it's remote?) Any questions holla at me! wrkbl.ink/iL6cxuS
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Video Producer/Editor, GamesRadar+ & PC Gamer - Future Publishing
GamesRadar+ and PC Gamer are looking for a Video Editor and Producer to help lead their evolving short-form and user-generated video coverage. With a head full of creative ideas, you'll be keen to bri...
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MXAM @mxamofficial.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Is this the biggest hack of this generation? Let's talk about it on the lastest My Xbox and Me Podcast! Rainbow Six Siege Just got hacked | My Xbox and Me 546: buff.ly/6heFFIG
2 people in riot gear bursting through a wooden wall towards each other. On the left are the words: Rainbow Six Siege gets hacked
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
I can’t believe I’m saying this… I was not Whammed I. Was. Not. Whammed!!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
A brilliant, yet troubling article from Keza that echoes a lot of my thoughts and fears. As the wider world starts to take a keener interest in the video game space, it’s hard not to be concerned about the effect it could have on the art form that we love Support devs! Support indies!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Last work day of the year is done! Been one hell of a year and I am so thankful to get to do what I do! Huge shoutout to both the PC Gamer & GamesRadar teams for letting me get ideas above my station and do some cool shit! (Including scripting, voice over and even appearing on camera) 2025 rocks!
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Mr Midas @mrmidasgames.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made me LOVE parrying… and I did NOT see that coming 😮‍💨 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 might honestly be my GOTY. Via @pcgamer.com youtu.be/F2X4yTX-aMo?...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made me fall in LOVE with parrying 👀⚔️
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MinnMax @minnmax.com · 17/12/2025
🚨MinnMax is looking for a production assistant🚨 This is a paid, part-time, contract role for people experienced in editing video, Photoshop, social clips, etc. This is not going to be an on-camera role. Please send a resume and examples of your work to job@minnmax.com Help sharing is appreciated!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
I restarted Clair Obscur this weekend and honestly I’ve spent more time in the new photo mode than I have in gameplay. It’s perfect for making phone wallpapers 🤣
Lune from expedition 33 sitting on a bench playing a guitarA screenshot of an iPhone Lock Screen with Lune from expedition 33 holding a guitarGustave from expedition 33 looking sad and holding his chest while covered in blood and dirtAn iPhone Lock Screen showing a blue monochrome image Gustave from expedition 33 looking sad and holding his chest while covered in blood and dirt
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Play Blue Prince!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Been one hell of a productive day, smashed out a ton of vids at work (think I hit 10 in total just today) Wrapped up all my freelance work to be done early for Xmas and then got to see my baby boy dressed as a pudding! More days like today please
A baby boy sat in a rocker, dressed in a Christmas pudding outfit
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
In my slow ascension to taking over the world* I got to write my first video script for a GamesRadar video today. While this might not sound like a big deal to most, it’s not something I ever thought I’d get to do as part of my role - going into 2026 ticking off all the bucket list items!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
I started making silly YouTube vids during lockdown and just kinda snowballed from there! Now I make videos for some of the coolest games outlets on the internet!
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PC Gamer @pcgamer.com · 23/11/2025
There's still time to sign up to co-stream the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 📣 Whether you're just starting to grow a community, or have a dedicated audience sign up here: tinyurl.com/2r2wztua
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
I spent a lot of time with the game today and I’m confident in saying Arc Raiders has the sauce. The gameplay loop, art, sound design & combat is all top tier! The quality of life improvements to the extraction genre this game brings makes every run - even failed runs, feel worthwhile. Must play!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
10/10 no notes
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Adding your flagship title to a competitors storefront is a surefire way to announce how confident you are in your own brand…
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
I reached the final level in Ball x Pit! This game has the goodies!
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Gaming events in the north challenge: Impossible
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
This last weekend I finished Keeper Double Fine continue to lead the way on unique, heartwarming experiences A few minor performance hiccups aside, this game is art in the truest sense of the word! A genuine joy to experience and I can’t wait to go back and clean up the achievements!
A screenshot from the video game Keeper. It shows a lighthouse walking upright on 4 legs across a field
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
I can not in good conscience recommend Game Pass to the majority of players! £29.99/pm for a subscription service is a bold ask in 2025 To try and offer ‘value’ by adding Ubi+ classics and Fortnite Crew is great if you care about those additions but for the majority of gamers, it’s not wanted
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Pauldespawn @pauldespawn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
You can judge the heaviness of a band by the amount of members missing sleeves! Bleeding Through had zero sleeves and gave me whiplash 🤘
A photo taken from the crowd of a metal show
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