Pauldespawn
@pauldespawn.bsky.social
Social Video Editor (PC Gamer, GamesRadar+) MXAM co-host. Enquiries: [email protected] - He/Him - U.K. North
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My views are my own, GenAI is theft and pineapple belongs on pizza
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My views are my own, GenAI is theft and pineapple belongs on pizza
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Pauldespawn
@pauldespawn.bsky.social
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Paul Despawn
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I’m PaulDespawn.
Editor, content creator, podcast host, nerd!
📧 [email protected]
🕸️ despawn.co.uk
I’m PaulDespawn.
Editor, content creator, podcast host, nerd!
📧 [email protected]
🕸️ despawn.co.uk
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...
(‘This’ being the writing of awesome articles like this!)
www.gamesradar.com/games/it-cre...
"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"
www.gamesradar.com
July 20, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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...
(‘This’ being the writing of awesome articles like this!)
www.gamesradar.com/games/it-cre...
Day 1 in Canada vs day 5 in Canada
July 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Day 1 in Canada vs day 5 in Canada
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!
Find out what the people making your games actually think about AI. Look forward to reading more on this in the future!
I spent the last few months talking to over 30 game developers about generative AI. It began as a sort of interview survey but became a pretty comprehensive collection of arguments against the technology altogether.
www.gamesradar.com/games/why-so...
www.gamesradar.com/games/why-so...
Why so many game developers don't want to use generative AI
With credits ranging from Dispatch and Marvel Rivals to Uncharted and Dragon Age, over 30 devs share their thoughts on gen AI
www.gamesradar.com
June 18, 2026 at 6:29 AM
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!
Find out what the people making your games actually think about AI. Look forward to reading more on this in the future!
"the great spirits proclaim that capitalism is indeed organised crime, and we are all the victims"
June 16, 2026 at 8:04 AM
"the great spirits proclaim that capitalism is indeed organised crime, and we are all the victims"
Really enjoyed the new look at Clocky Revs in the Xbox showcase!
Clockwork Revolution will henceforth only be referred to as "Clocky Revs."
Thanks for your cooperation.
Thanks for your cooperation.
June 8, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Really enjoyed the new look at Clocky Revs in the Xbox showcase!
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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?...
Check it out below on @futuregamesshow.bsky.social
youtu.be/wCE9rglQuRc?...
May 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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?...
Check it out below on @futuregamesshow.bsky.social
youtu.be/wCE9rglQuRc?...
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?...
This might be the best video PC Gamer has put out this year! Do not skip! youtu.be/mwH2CgBLe38?...
How gaming's most memorable music is made
YouTube video by PC Gamer
youtu.be
May 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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?...
This might be the best video PC Gamer has put out this year! Do not skip! youtu.be/mwH2CgBLe38?...
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
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
May 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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
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
My pile of clothes in the corner when my new T-shirt I ordered arrives in the post
May 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
My pile of clothes in the corner when my new T-shirt I ordered arrives in the post
I don’t always produce long form videos, but when I do, I shoehorn myself into them 🤣
youtu.be/mweej8rEaWU?...
youtu.be/mweej8rEaWU?...
Here's why we all LOVE RPGs
YouTube video by GamesRadar
youtu.be
April 26, 2026 at 10:10 PM
I don’t always produce long form videos, but when I do, I shoehorn myself into them 🤣
youtu.be/mweej8rEaWU?...
youtu.be/mweej8rEaWU?...
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?...
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?...
We played Tides of Tomorrow with the developer
YouTube video by GamesRadar
youtu.be
April 23, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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?...
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?...
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
Sad I have to live off bread for the next few months!
Happy to put my new machine through its paces
April 13, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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
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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DLSS 5 tech looks bad and Crimson Desert is... well...
Crimson Desert early impressions | My Xbox and Me 560 buff.ly/77wQ53I
Crimson Desert early impressions | My Xbox and Me 560 buff.ly/77wQ53I
March 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
DLSS 5 tech looks bad and Crimson Desert is... well...
Crimson Desert early impressions | My Xbox and Me 560 buff.ly/77wQ53I
Crimson Desert early impressions | My Xbox and Me 560 buff.ly/77wQ53I
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We've reached the end of our story but will we survive it?
My Dice and Me - The Finale: buff.ly/AgcFafy
My Dice and Me - The Finale: buff.ly/AgcFafy
February 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM
We've reached the end of our story but will we survive it?
My Dice and Me - The Finale: buff.ly/AgcFafy
My Dice and Me - The Finale: buff.ly/AgcFafy
I’m sure the internet is going to handle this information well…
EXCLUSIVE: Xbox head Phil Spencer is retiring on Monday, and Xbox President Sarah Bond, long thought to be Spencer's heir apparent, has resigned.
The new CEO of Microsoft Gaming will be Asha Sharma, currently the President of Microsoft’s CoreAI product. https://bit.ly/4rZUZI7
The new CEO of Microsoft Gaming will be Asha Sharma, currently the President of Microsoft’s CoreAI product. https://bit.ly/4rZUZI7
February 20, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I’m sure the internet is going to handle this information well…
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February 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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?...
Last week I got to sit down and interview the developers of Reanimal alongside playing the game! Check it out!
youtu.be/caR56_rmm6Q?...
Playing Reanimal with the developers
YouTube video by GamesRadar
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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?...
Last week I got to sit down and interview the developers of Reanimal alongside playing the game! Check it out!
youtu.be/caR56_rmm6Q?...
PS3’s just lost 90% of any resale value thanks to MGS4 escaping!
February 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM
PS3’s just lost 90% of any resale value thanks to MGS4 escaping!
I think I could survive futuristic wasteland. This game seems to disagree...
Checking out the Replaced demo!
youtu.be/JobUMrTxSxQ
Checking out the Replaced demo!
youtu.be/JobUMrTxSxQ
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I think I could survive futuristic wasteland. This game seems to disagree...
Checking out the Replaced demo!
youtu.be/JobUMrTxSxQ
Checking out the Replaced demo!
youtu.be/JobUMrTxSxQ
Can’t believe I’m saying this on main…
I’m live on twitch and at some point we will watch cats f&$k!!
Twitch.tv/pauldespawn
I’m live on twitch and at some point we will watch cats f&$k!!
Twitch.tv/pauldespawn
a black and white cartoon of a cat dancing in a room
ALT: a black and white cartoon of a cat dancing in a room
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February 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Can’t believe I’m saying this on main…
I’m live on twitch and at some point we will watch cats f&$k!!
Twitch.tv/pauldespawn
I’m live on twitch and at some point we will watch cats f&$k!!
Twitch.tv/pauldespawn
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”
Time for all you sickos to play your hentai games on main for “verification purposes”
February 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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”
Time for all you sickos to play your hentai games on main for “verification purposes”
Look at this smug fuck!
February 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Look at this smug fuck!
Tempted to fire up Overwatch just so I can throw hands at a cat!
February 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Tempted to fire up Overwatch just so I can throw hands at a cat!
Finally mounted my Expedition 33 print alongside my other art! Just need 1 more piece for that lower right corner…
February 4, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Finally mounted my Expedition 33 print alongside my other art! Just need 1 more piece for that lower right corner…