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A former GameStop exec thought building its Steam competitor would be his ‘forever job,’ but the retailer bet the house on digital distribution being ‘a passing phase’ A former GameStop exec thought building its Steam competitor would be his ‘forever job,’ but the retailer bet the house on digital distribution being ‘a passing phase’

A former GameStop exec thought building its Steam competitor would be his ‘forever job,’ but the retailer bet the house on digital distribution being ‘a passing phase’

ThePawn.com April 2, 2026
This Picasso hack will never make it as a painter!
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Mega Crit co-founder says he wasn’t bothered by the Steam backlash to Slay the Spire 2’s beta balance patch: ‘It’s difficult for players to feel like they’re heard’ Mega Crit co-founder says he wasn’t bothered by the Steam backlash to Slay the Spire 2’s beta balance patch: ‘It’s difficult for players to feel like they’re heard’

Mega Crit co-founder says he wasn’t bothered by the Steam backlash to Slay the Spire 2’s beta balance patch: ‘It’s difficult for players to feel like they’re heard’

ThePawn.com April 2, 2026
Casey Yano says that, ultimately, reviewers are just using the tools they're given.
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The Emperor Protects: A Warhammer 40,000 Musical is a deeply committed April Fool’s joke from Games Workshop, and I don’t care if it’s a day late because it’s just that good The Emperor Protects: A Warhammer 40,000 Musical is a deeply committed April Fool’s joke from Games Workshop, and I don’t care if it’s a day late because it’s just that good

The Emperor Protects: A Warhammer 40,000 Musical is a deeply committed April Fool’s joke from Games Workshop, and I don’t care if it’s a day late because it’s just that good

ThePawn.com April 2, 2026
"Just because there is only war, doesn't mean there can't also be music."
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Open world crime game Samson had to be pared back mid-development, which led to its unusual structure: ‘It’s become more unique’ Open world crime game Samson had to be pared back mid-development, which led to its unusual structure: ‘It’s become more unique’

Open world crime game Samson had to be pared back mid-development, which led to its unusual structure: ‘It’s become more unique’

ThePawn.com April 2, 2026
After "the reality of the industry hit," the studio pivoted to a new structure and fist-focused combat.
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