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Wikipedia turns 25, still boasting zero ads and over 7 billion visitors per month despite the rise of AI and threats of government repression

Wikipedia turns 25, still boasting zero ads and over 7 billion visitors per month despite the rise of AI and threats of government repression

Wikipedia turns 25, still boasting zero ads and over 7 billion visitors per month despite the rise of AI and threats of government repression

ThePawn.com January 19, 2026

The Ming Dynasty Yongle Encyclopedia is quietly seething.

Former Assassin’s Creed franchise boss sues Ubisoft for nearly $1 million, alleging ‘constructive dismissal’

Former Assassin’s Creed franchise boss sues Ubisoft for nearly $1 million, alleging ‘constructive dismissal’

Former Assassin’s Creed franchise boss sues Ubisoft for nearly $1 million, alleging ‘constructive dismissal’

ThePawn.com January 19, 2026

Marc-Alexis Côté suddenly left Ubisoft after Assassin's Creed Shadows released last year.

Hero shooter Highguard reportedly didn’t even pay for the Game Awards slot that’s earned it so much preemptive hate—the showrunners thought it deserved the spotlight

Hero shooter Highguard reportedly didn’t even pay for the Game Awards slot that’s earned it so much preemptive hate—the showrunners thought it deserved the spotlight

Hero shooter Highguard reportedly didn’t even pay for the Game Awards slot that’s earned it so much preemptive hate—the showrunners thought it deserved the spotlight

ThePawn.com January 19, 2026

Highguard's trailer landed with a thud at 2025's biggest award show, but it didn't pay for the...

PSA – If you want a copy of the original Yakuza 3 PC remaster without also paying for 6 other games, you’d better snap it up soon

PSA – If you want a copy of the original Yakuza 3 PC remaster without also paying for 6 other games, you’d better snap it up soon

PSA – If you want a copy of the original Yakuza 3 PC remaster without also paying for 6 other games, you’d better snap it up soon

ThePawn.com January 19, 2026

It'll only be available as a bundle once Yakuza 3 Kiwami releases on February 12.

Five new Steam games you probably missed (January 19, 2026)

Five new Steam games you probably missed (January 19, 2026)

Five new Steam games you probably missed (January 19, 2026)

ThePawn.com January 19, 2026

Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.

‘Turns out having your game be free on Epic is great advertising for Steam sales’: New Blood chief says Blood West sold ‘like 200% more’ the day it was a freebie on EGS

‘Turns out having your game be free on Epic is great advertising for Steam sales’: New Blood chief says Blood West sold ‘like 200% more’ the day it was a freebie on EGS

‘Turns out having your game be free on Epic is great advertising for Steam sales’: New Blood chief says Blood West sold ‘like 200% more’ the day it was a freebie on EGS

ThePawn.com January 18, 2026

More evidence people will pay extra to avoid splitting up their gaming library.

Steam reportedly raked in a record-breaking $1.6 billion in December with Arc Raiders alone moving over a million copies

Steam reportedly raked in a record-breaking $1.6 billion in December with Arc Raiders alone moving over a million copies

Steam reportedly raked in a record-breaking $1.6 billion in December with Arc Raiders alone moving over a million copies

ThePawn.com January 18, 2026

PC gaming remains a big deal.

Ex-Assassin’s Creed Boss Sues Ubisoft For Nearly $1 Million Over Alleged Forced Firing

Ex-Assassin’s Creed Boss Sues Ubisoft For Nearly $1 Million Over Alleged Forced Firing

Ex-Assassin’s Creed Boss Sues Ubisoft For Nearly $1 Million Over Alleged Forced Firing

ThePawn.com January 18, 2026

Marc-Alexis Côté was previously in charge of Ubisoft's biggest franchise The post Ex-<i>Assassin’s Creed</i> Boss Sues Ubisoft For...

Once and for all, which game has the best art?

Once and for all, which game has the best art?

Once and for all, which game has the best art?

ThePawn.com January 18, 2026

Make your case PC gamers.

FromSoftware-inspired RPG Lunacid is getting DLC, as its creator expresses bafflement at its success: ‘This was supposed to be niche’

FromSoftware-inspired RPG Lunacid is getting DLC, as its creator expresses bafflement at its success: ‘This was supposed to be niche’

FromSoftware-inspired RPG Lunacid is getting DLC, as its creator expresses bafflement at its success: ‘This was supposed to be niche’

ThePawn.com January 18, 2026

The expansion is "about 70% done," though Kira LLC feels like "it's been at 70% forever."