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Stardock CEO Explains GameStop Impulse Buy, Steam Rivalry Stardock CEO and president Brad Wardell talks about how why he sold his fledgling digital distribution service, and why he thinks Steam's days as king of the castle are numbered. - Matt Peckham, PCWorld More From Game On Next Call of Duty: Black Ops Premium DLC Leaked Australian GAME retailer accidentally displays advertisement for next Call of Duty: Black Ops premium downloadable content. Share: eSports Update: Global StarCraft League World Championship Finals The Global Starcraft League wraps up its world championship tournament this weekend--we'll tell you what's at stake and who we're betting on. Share: Minecraft to Exit Beta Same Day Skyrim Launches Minecraft creator says release version of sandbox-style building game will be available November 11, 2011. 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