Pauldespawn
@pauldespawn.bsky.social
Social Video Editor (PC Gamer, GamesRadar+) MXAM co-host. Enquiries: pauldespawn@gmail.com - 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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I’m PaulDespawn.
Editor, content creator, podcast host, nerd!
📧 pauldespawn@gmail.com
🕸️ despawn.co.uk
I’m PaulDespawn.
Editor, content creator, podcast host, nerd!
📧 pauldespawn@gmail.com
🕸️ despawn.co.uk
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
Any questions holla at me! wrkbl.ink/iL6cxuS
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...
wrkbl.ink
January 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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
Any questions holla at me! wrkbl.ink/iL6cxuS
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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
Rainbow Six Siege Just got hacked | My Xbox and Me 546: buff.ly/6heFFIG
December 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
Rainbow Six Siege Just got hacked | My Xbox and Me 546: buff.ly/6heFFIG
I can’t believe I’m saying this…
I was not Whammed
I. Was. Not. Whammed!!
I was not Whammed
I. Was. Not. Whammed!!
December 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I can’t believe I’m saying this…
I was not Whammed
I. Was. Not. Whammed!!
I was not Whammed
I. Was. Not. Whammed!!
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!
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!
Money and power are concentrating in video games in the same way as in the wider world. And games influence people’s thoughts and attitudes: the most powerful people in the world have started to realise this. I wrote about the state of play at the end of 2025:
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/d...
State of play: who holds the power in the video games industry in 2025?
This year has brought us many brilliant video games – but as wealth continues to concentrate, and games are used to exert economic and political influence, we need to keep an eye on the top players
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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!
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!
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!
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!
December 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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!
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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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?...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 might honestly be my GOTY.
Via @pcgamer.com
youtu.be/F2X4yTX-aMo?...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made me fall in LOVE with parrying 👀⚔️
YouTube video by PC Gamer
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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?...
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 might honestly be my GOTY.
Via @pcgamer.com
youtu.be/F2X4yTX-aMo?...
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🚨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!
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!
December 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🚨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!
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!
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 🤣
It’s perfect for making phone wallpapers 🤣
December 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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 🤣
It’s perfect for making phone wallpapers 🤣
Play Blue Prince!
❄️☃️ The Steam Winter sale has now begun. Blue Prince is 34% off until 5 January 2026. ☃️❄️
We're also delighted to have been selected as a finalist for The Steam Awards in the Innovative Gameplay category. Voting is open until 3 Jan 2026.
bit.ly/4pLMb86
We're also delighted to have been selected as a finalist for The Steam Awards in the Innovative Gameplay category. Voting is open until 3 Jan 2026.
bit.ly/4pLMb86
December 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Play Blue Prince!
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
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
December 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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
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
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!
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!
December 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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!
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!
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!
Now I make videos for some of the coolest games outlets on the internet!
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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!
Now I make videos for some of the coolest games outlets on the internet!
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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: https://tinyurl.com/2r2wztua
Whether you're just starting to grow a community, or have a dedicated audience sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2r2wztua
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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: https://tinyurl.com/2r2wztua
Whether you're just starting to grow a community, or have a dedicated audience sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/2r2wztua
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!
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!
November 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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!
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!
Adding your flagship title to a competitors storefront is a surefire way to announce how confident you are in your own brand…
a close up of a person wearing a helmet with the number 117 on it
ALT: a close up of a person wearing a helmet with the number 117 on it
media.tenor.com
October 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Adding your flagship title to a competitors storefront is a surefire way to announce how confident you are in your own brand…
I reached the final level in Ball x Pit!
This game has the goodies!
This game has the goodies!
October 22, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I reached the final level in Ball x Pit!
This game has the goodies!
This game has the goodies!
Gaming events in the north challenge: Impossible
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Gaming events in the north challenge: Impossible
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!
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!
October 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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!
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!
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
£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
October 2, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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
£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
You can judge the heaviness of a band by the amount of members missing sleeves!
Bleeding Through had zero sleeves and gave me whiplash 🤘
Bleeding Through had zero sleeves and gave me whiplash 🤘
October 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
You can judge the heaviness of a band by the amount of members missing sleeves!
Bleeding Through had zero sleeves and gave me whiplash 🤘
Bleeding Through had zero sleeves and gave me whiplash 🤘
1am and this little bast… err, bundle of joy won’t go to sleep!
Is there a returns policy on children?
Is there a returns policy on children?
September 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
1am and this little bast… err, bundle of joy won’t go to sleep!
Is there a returns policy on children?
Is there a returns policy on children?
Being a creator is cool and all but making this lil guy is the coolest thing I’ve ever helped make!
2 weeks later and every day is an absolute joy (once I get some sleep)
2 weeks later and every day is an absolute joy (once I get some sleep)
September 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Being a creator is cool and all but making this lil guy is the coolest thing I’ve ever helped make!
2 weeks later and every day is an absolute joy (once I get some sleep)
2 weeks later and every day is an absolute joy (once I get some sleep)
For all those worried about my safety
September 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
For all those worried about my safety
Metalheads: gimme some new music recommendations!
I haven’t listened to anything new since the last House of Protection EP dropped and I need something new to blast in my ears for those 3am feeds
I haven’t listened to anything new since the last House of Protection EP dropped and I need something new to blast in my ears for those 3am feeds
September 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Metalheads: gimme some new music recommendations!
I haven’t listened to anything new since the last House of Protection EP dropped and I need something new to blast in my ears for those 3am feeds
I haven’t listened to anything new since the last House of Protection EP dropped and I need something new to blast in my ears for those 3am feeds