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Hi, I'm Sax and I'm a Destiny 2 Sherpa and Content Creator with the goal of coaching and teaching others so they can achieve the things they never thought possible! I also loves to talk about and breakdown the nuances of the games I love!

  1. MynameisByf Reflects on 12 Years of Destiny Lore and the Moments that Changed His Life!

    1h ago

    MynameisByf Reflects on 12 Years of Destiny Lore and the Moments that Changed His Life!

    One of the most iconic Destiny 2 content creators in the world sits down with Sax for an in-depth conversation about 12 years of lore, what the Destiny franchise means to its community, and what happens when a game you love ends. MynameisByf, the voice millions of Guardians turn to for Destiny 2 lore, opens up about everything: his journey from covering Halo Forge to becoming the definitive lore storyteller, the emotional reality of Destiny as a "third place," his honest take on Lightfall's narrative failures, and the wild behind-the-scenes story of finishing Dynasty just 4 minutes before its premiere. 💬 Topics Covered: • How Byf Feels About the "Destiny Lord Daddy" title • Destiny as a "third place" and the real grief that comes with losing it • The Taken King as the franchise's defining turning point • Byf's 3-bucket system for selecting and developing Destiny 2 lore stories • The accessibility problem with Destiny's seasonal model and why Byf's 10-hour summaries exist • Finishing Dynasty with 4 minutes to spare, and the copyright strike nightmare that followed • An honest breakdown of Lightfall's narrative failure and what went wrong Whether you're a lifelong Guardian who has followed every lore thread, or a newcomer discovering Destiny 2's story through Byf's work, this conversation gives you a rare look at the passion, craft, and humanity behind the lore. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Chapters 00:00 - Welcome, MynameisByf! 01:15 - The "Lore Daddy" Title: Where Did It Come From? 03:24 - How Byf Wants You to Experience This Episode 06:00 - Byf on Processing the End of Destiny 2 09:04 - Destiny as a Third Place & Why This Grief Is Valid 14:01 - Byf's Origin Story 16:05 - Was The Taken King Destiny's Defining Moment? 19:50 - Why Byf Made the Full Jump to Lore Content 25:42 - The Three Buckets: How Byf Decides What Gets a Video 35:00 - Knowing How Much to Assume Your Audience Knows 39:40 - Jez Called Out (Lovingly) for Skipping Every Cutscene 42:18 - Why Every Type of Destiny Content Creator Belongs 43:03 - Where Does Byf's Love of Storytelling Come From?49:25 - Storytelling as the Oldest Human Profession 50:08 - Being the Voice Guardians Hear Destiny's Story Through 52:02 - "People Walk Up to Me at GCX and Say They Fall Asleep to Me" 55:36 - Destiny's Voice Actors — The Most Underrated Roster in Gaming 1:00:14 - Lance Reddick, and the Legacy of Destiny's Cast 1:05:37 - Long-Form Projects: How Dynasty & the 10-Hour Video Were Made 1:21:49 - What Really Happened with The Malicious Copyright Strike on Dynasty 1:25:00 - Bungie's Community Team Responded Immediately 1:27:00 - How Much Did the Strike Actually Cost? The Real Numbers 1:31:00 - Content Creation Is a Network of Trust, Not Contracts 1:33:24 - Lightfall: What Went Wrong? Byf's Honest Breakdown 1:44:22 - Rapid Fire: Bungie's Narrative Promises.. Fulfilled or Forgotten? 2:03:29 - Final 3 Questions 2:11:06 - Outro

    2h 12m
  2. Datto Looks Back on 12 Years of Destiny, Day One Raids, and His Next Steps!

    Jun 2

    Datto Looks Back on 12 Years of Destiny, Day One Raids, and His Next Steps!

    The end of Destiny 2 is here… and there may never be another conversation more important than this one.In this exclusive one-on-one interview, I sit down with Datto, the most influential Destiny content creator of all time, to discuss Bungie’s announcement that Destiny 2’s live service future is ending and what it means for the game, its creators, and the community that has spent over a decade together.We dive deep into Datto’s journey from aspiring content creator to the defining voice of Destiny PvE, the rise of his YouTube channel, the early days of Destiny 1, Vault of Glass, The Taken King, raid guides, burnout, content creation, and what comes next after Destiny.Whether you've played Destiny since 2014 or you're reflecting on the franchise's legacy, this conversation offers a rare look behind the curtain at one of gaming's most successful creator careers and the future of Destiny content creation.Topics Covered:- Datto's reaction to Destiny 2's future ending- The emotional impact of Bungie's announcement- The history of Destiny content creation- Growing a YouTube channel around one game- Vault of Glass and Destiny 1 launch memories- The Taken King era and Destiny's golden years- Raid guides, world-first races, and PvE content- Burnout and surviving 12 years as a creator- Transitioning beyond Destiny- Advice for aspiring content creators- The future of Datto after DestinyIf you've ever watched a Datto guide, completed a raid because of his videos, or spent thousands of hours in Destiny, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.#Destiny2 #Datto #Bungie #Destiny #GamingPodcast #VaultOfGlass #TheTakenKing #ContentCreation▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Chapters0:00 - "If you ask me what D1 exotic I want in D2, I'm leaving the call" (Cold Open)0:54 - Welcome & Housekeeping2:43 - Bungie Announces the End of Destiny 2's Live Service3:21 - How Is Datto Actually Processing the News?12:10 - Who Is Datto? His Content & Channel Breakdown22:17 - Starting a Destiny Channel Before the Game Even Launched29:58 - Running Your Own Business: Burnout, Boundaries & Survival33:00 - The D1 Launch: "I Thought My Career Was Over in 2 Months"36:02 - Vault of Glass & the First Day One Raid Experience37:37 - The Videos That Exploded His Channel43:26 - Why Datto Writes His for Everyone46:46 - "Being First vs. Being Right" on YouTube51:07 - The Raid Guide Philosophy53:23 - Did He Hit the Lottery With Destiny?55:27 - The Origins of Elitist Datto58:17 - Covering Other Games & Why He Stopped1:03:07 - Should Destiny Creators Pivot? The Algorithm Reality1:10:07 - Hello Datto & Building Secondary Channels1:13:26 - Datto Shares what He Thinks His Best Video is of All Time1:14:38 - Why Deadlock Content Is Harder to Make Than Destiny Content1:17:43 - When Did Datto Finally Hire Help for His Channels?1:23:08 - Comparing Streaming vs. YouTube Income1:27:43 - How Important is Schedule for Streaming?1:29:01 - The Destiny Creator Community: Why It's Unlike Any Other1:34:46 - Day One Raiding: Every Single One1:37:44 - The 2-4-02 Moment & What Bungie Told Him About the Terrabah Drop1:41:01 - The Difficulty Debate: What Makes a Perfect Day One Raid?1:45:02 - Muted Comms & Blacked Out Screens: Where He Stands1:48:13 - Rapid Fire Closing1:48:28 - Destiny Mount Rushmore: Who Made the Cut?1:53:02 - Datto's Favorite Exotic Weapon of All Time1:54:09 - What's Next: Deadlock, a Mystery Side Project & Life After Destiny1:59:22 - "Would You Come Back for Destiny 3?"2:02:47 - Outro▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgamesFollow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames

    2h 4m
  3. Sony Says NO MORE Destiny 2, and We Should Have Seen it Coming

    May 26

    Sony Says NO MORE Destiny 2, and We Should Have Seen it Coming

    Destiny 2 has reached the end of an era. In this emotional and brutally honest “group therapy session,” I sit down with Destiny 2 creators  @LlamaD2  and  @gmeinersYT  to break down Bungie’s shocking announcement that active development for Destiny 2 is ending after Monument of Triumph. In this episode, we discuss: - Bungie ending Destiny 2 support - The future (or possible death) of the Destiny franchise - Why The Final Shape wasn’t enough to save the game - Edge of Fate, Renegades, Marathon, layoffs, and Sony’s role - The emotional impact on long-time players and creators - Whether Destiny 3 still has a future - How content creators are adapting after Destiny - What Destiny meant to us after 10+ years This is one of the most candid Destiny podcasts we’ve ever recorded. Part retrospective, part industry discussion, and part farewell letter to a game that shaped an entire generation of players. If Destiny changed your life in any way, this conversation is for you. #Destiny2 #Bungie #DestinyPodcast #Marathon #destiny3 Check out my guest's channels! https://youtube.com/@gmeinersYT https://youtube.com/@LlamaD2 Bungie's Article: https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/d2_may_21_2026Bungie's Tweet: https://x.com/DestinyTheGame/status/2057506887600361720 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Chapters:00:00 - Destiny 2 Creator Group Therapy Session Begins01:02 - Meet LlamaD2 & Gmeiners02:01 - Bungie Announces the End of Destiny 2 Development02:55 - Monument of Triumph Explained04:05 - Sparrow Racing League, Pantheon & Final Updates 05:18 - Gmeiners Reacts to Destiny 2 Ending 06:20 - “Bungie Made the Wrong Decisions for Years” 07:21 - The Emotional Community Reaction to Destiny 2 08:21 - LlamaD2 Learns Destiny 2 Is Ending LIVE at Twitch London 09:18 - Processing the End of Destiny 2 Emotionally 10:00 - Why Edge of Fate & Renegades Failed to Save Destiny 11:12 - Bungie Layoffs, Sony & The Future of Destiny 14:00 - Why Destiny 3 Should Have Happened Years Ago 16:06 - Expecting Destiny 3… Then Jason Schreier Changed Everything 17:30 - “Destiny Must Live Beyond Destiny 2” 20:00 - Could Destiny 3 Still Happen? 23:00 - Destiny Content Creator Burnout Is Real 26:00 - Loving Destiny vs Depending on Destiny 30:26 - Can Destiny Creators Survive Variety Content? 31:37 - Why Destiny Became LlamaD2’s “First Real Game” 34:00 - Sax Talks About Shifting Away From Destiny Content 36:05 - The Future of Destiny Podcasting & Content Creation 36:57 - Glad Encourages Destiny Creators to Go Variety 39:07 - Biggest Questions About Destiny 2’s Final Era 41:00 - Artifact Rotations, Endgame & Raid Concerns 44:00 - What Happens to Destiny’s Hardcore Community? 47:00 - Destiny 2 Feels Like Saying Goodbye 50:00 - Did Bungie Completely Mismanage Destiny 2? 54:28 - Sony, Bungie & The Future of the Destiny IP 55:41 - Destiny Movies, Animation & TV Shows Discussion 56:50 - Is Marathon Worth Sacrificing Destiny For? 57:19 - “Marathon Doesn’t Have Main Character Energy” 58:17 - Why Destiny Has More Long-Term Appeal Than Marathon 59:15 - Could Destiny 2 Outperform Marathon? 01:00:00 - Marathon’s Biggest Problems Explained 01:04:44 - Losing Day One Raids Hurts the Most 01:06:08 - Favorite Destiny Memories & Raid Prep Stories 01:08:01 - Destiny Rising & The Future of Raiding 01:15:00 - Can the Community Actually Save Destiny? 01:24:31 - Why Petitions Won’t Save Destiny 3 01:25:34 - “If You Want To Save Destiny, Show Up” 01:27:00 - The Destiny Community’s Final Opportunity 01:30:00 - Final Thoughts on Destiny 2’s Legacy 01:32:00 - Outro & Goodbye to Destiny 2

    1h 36m

  4. May 21

    Diffizzle on Marathon Season 1, Cryo Archive Exploits, and Raw Emotions about Destiny 2!

    Marathon Season 1 is NEARLY OVER and this week @Diffizzle  is back to reflect on what we've learned from the first full season of this brand new extraction shooter, what we can glean from the most recent update that Bungie has released, and how excited players should be for the future of the game!We discuss Marathon Update 1.0.9, the future of Season 2: NIGHTFALL, Cryo Archive, ranked play, cheating concerns, PvE-only modes, progression changes, monetization, cosmetics, Bungie communication, and the controversial NAPainter exploit situation that shook the Marathon community.If you enjoy long-form discussions about Marathon, Destiny 2, extraction shooters, Bungie, ranked PvP, and live service game design, this episode is for you.Check out the Marathon 1.0.9 Patch Notes: https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/marathon_update_109Joe Ziegler's learnings from Season 1 of Marathon:https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/launch_learning_whatsnextSeason 2 Details Article:https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/season_2_begins_june_2▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Check out Diffizzle's Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@Diffizzle▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 – World First Goals & What It Took to Achieve Them0:47 – Intro: Diffizzle Returns (Part 2 Begins)1:18 – The Marathon Grindset (3 Months Later)2:30 – Bridging Destiny 2 → Marathon Audience3:12 – Marathon Now Outperforming Destiny on Stream4:10 – Is Destiny Hurting Marathon’s Success?5:13 – Bungie Reputation & Player Trust6:10 – Apex Experience & Rebuilding a Community7:40 – Passion vs Burnout in Live Service Games8:14 – Housekeeping + Channel Growth Push9:24 – Mid-Season Update Context9:45 – World First Achievements Explained10:36 – “Get Uncomfortable” – What It Really Means11:30 – What It Takes to Stand Out as a Creator12:50 – Starting Over Without Destiny Reputation14:10 – Playing with Pro Players (Apex / Valorant)16:00 – Does Marathon Have Esports Potential?18:40 – PvP Finally Feels Supported (Unlike Destiny)20:20 – Bungie Communication vs Destiny Era22:26 – Experimental Playlists Explained23:30 – Duos Mode & Player Feedback24:10 – Free Kit Friction & Casual Player Pain Points25:45 – Mercy Kits vs Self-Revive (Not Worth It?)27:00 – Is Marathon Becoming Too Casual?28:40 – Catch-Up Systems & Carry Mechanics30:00 – Is Marathon Too Hardcore for Most Players?33:00 – Staying Alive After Losing Everything34:10 – Best Loadouts Right Now (Top Player POV)35:30 – Why the Waster is Dominating36:00 – Knife Balance & Close Combat Issues37:30 – Playing Ranked While Streaming38:20 – The Cheating Problem (REAL Discussion)40:00 – High Rank Lobbies Are Infested41:40 – Why Top Players Are Quitting42:20 – Bungie Needs Transparency44:00 – “Show Don’t Tell” – Player Frustration46:30 – Why Trust Is Breaking Down49:00 – Monetization & Incentives50:10 – Teaming, Boosting & Ranked Abuse51:30 – Spawn System Debate (Predictability vs Fairness)53:00 – What is Cryo Archive?54:00 – Best Map in Extraction Shooters?55:30 – Accessibility vs Difficulty Debate57:00 – Why Struggle Matters58:30 – “Dark Souls FPS” Feeling1:00:00 – Why Marathon Feels Unique1:08:45 – Steam Charts & Player Count Debate1:10:00 – “Game is Dying” Narrative1:11:30 – Marathon vs Destiny Community Divide1:13:00 – Is Marathon to Blame for Destiny’s State?1:16:50 – Hindsight & Bungie Decisions1:18:00 – Alternate Timeline: Destiny vs Marathon1:19:30 – Patch 1.0.6 Overview1:20:30 – Best Changes (Weapons, Balance, Systems)1:21:30 – What Still Needs Work1:26:20 – Closing Thoughts1:27:00 – Upcoming Projects & Content1:29:00 – Outro

    1h 12m
  5. Top 0.1% Raider Tells You What's Holding You Back from Being Great at Destiny!

    May 16

    Top 0.1% Raider Tells You What's Holding You Back from Being Great at Destiny!

    What actually makes someone GOOD at Destiny 2?In this deep-dive conversation, I sit down with  @TheAegisRelic  , a Destiny 2 endgame creator to discuss the hidden psychology behind LFG raiding, why most players struggle to improve, the current DPS meta, Pantheon’s return, sandbox balance, power creep, and what truly makes Destiny’s endgame special.In this Episode we talk about:- Why most Destiny 2 players never improve- The REAL issue with Destiny’s power creep- How DPS metas are actually formed- Rocket Pulses, Lucky Pants, Grapple Melee & the current sandbox- The psychology of LFG groups- Why some raid teams fail- Pantheon returning in 2026- Why Destiny raids create unforgettable experiences- Teaching new and returning players- Raid communication & teamwork- Endgame philosophy and improvement mindsetAegis also breaks down his experience with over 3,000 LFG raid clears and explains why Destiny’s high-level gameplay remains one of the best gaming experiences available today.If you enjoy longform Destiny discussions focused on raids, Pantheon, sandbox analysis, DPS metas, improvement, and endgame content, make sure to subscribe and share the episode!Join the SaxPlaysGames Discord to find your raid team: https://discord.gg/saxplaysgamesCheck out Aegis' Channel: https://youtube.com/@theaegisrelic#Destiny2 #Pantheon ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 Intro & Welcome5:29 - Why Destiny 2 Endgame Still Feels Special10:02 - The “Seminar Style” of Destiny Content14:18 - Why Most Destiny 2 Players Never Improve18:42 - The Hidden Psychology of LFG Groups22:31 - Experienced Players vs Good Teammates25:55 - Why Raid Teams Actually Fail30:19 - The REAL Problem With Destiny 2 Power Creep35:47 - Why Old Raid Weapons Can’t Compete39:58 - Rocket Pulses, Archetypes & Sandbox Balance45:06 - The Current DPS Meta Explained49:28 - Why Some Players Treat Raids Like a Power Trip53:41 - Playing for Clears vs Playing for Ego56:22 - How Destiny Teaches Communication & Teamwork56:51 - “You’re a Raid Team. Do the Mechanics.”56:59 - Aegis on 3,000+ LFG Raid Clears58:38 - Pantheon Discussion Begins1:02:12 - Pantheon Difficulty & Encounter Design1:08:28 - Contest Mode & Endgame Accessibility1:15:04 - The Future of Destiny 2 Endgame1:22:41 - Why Players Keep Coming Back to Destiny1:28:18 - Final Thoughts & Outro

    1h 30m
  6. Let's Have An Honest Discussion About Destiny 2's Future.. | feat. LlamaD2 & Toadsmoothie

    May 4

    Let's Have An Honest Discussion About Destiny 2's Future.. | feat. LlamaD2 & Toadsmoothie

    The state of Destiny 2 is at a crossroads… so where do we go from here?In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Destiny 2 creators @Toadsmoothie and @LlamaD2 for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the current state of the game, what’s working, what’s not, and what Bungie needs to do next to win players back.We dive deep into:- The biggest issues impacting Destiny 2 right now- Whether the current content model is sustainable- The role of the community in shaping the future- What the "Mid-Season Update” needs to deliver- Our personal hopes (and concerns) for Destiny moving forwardFinally, we round out the conversation by giving a Behind the Scenes look at Llama's New "Darkness Supers" Video in collaborations with Toad to create custom animations. This is a super cool and insightful look into what it looks like to take a project from dream to reality!If you’re a returning player, a hardcore veteran, or someone who’s been on the fence about Destiny’s future, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Check out my guest's channels!https://youtube.com/@Toadsmoothiehttps://youtube.com/@LlamaD2#Destiny2 #DestinyPodcast #BungieListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and join the conversation in the comments below.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Chapters0:00 – Intro & Cold Open Highlights1:10 – Welcome & Guest Intros: LlamaD2 & ToadSmoothie2:22 – Housekeeping & What's Coming to the Channel2:52 – Recapping Renegades & The Mid-Season Delay4:22 – How Has the Drought Been? Toad's Experience & Destiny 1 Resurgence6:41 – Llama's Headspace: Staying Consistent During the Content Lull7:56 – Bungie's History With Delays — Will They Cook Again?9:23 – Community Spotlight: Raid Nights, Sherpas & Keeping the Vibe Alive12:02 – Toad Gets Real: "I Don't Really Play Destiny 2 Right Now"14:30 – Raid Weapon Overhaul — Worth It? Or Missing the Point?17:58 – Are Old Raids Actually Coming Back?20:08 – The Vanilla D2 Problem: Bungie Can't Even Play the Original Game22:10 – Bungie's Split Focus: 800 Devs & More Than Half Are on Marathon23:36 – Marathon Impressions — Did It Land for These Creators?35:04 – Can Bungie Actually Multitask? Divided Attention Discussion37:35 – Marathon vs. Destiny: Nimble Backend, Better Communication39:49 – The Case for a Fresh Start — What Destiny 3 Could Learn From Marathon41:00 – "Capital B Bungie" — Accountability, Staff Turnover & Sony's Role44:43 – Llama's Cope: Is Bungie Saving All the Fixes for June?46:02 – COPIUM SEGMENT: What Are We Hoping to See From Shadow in Order?49:35 – Toad's Wishlist: Old Raids, SRL, Combined Arms & Destiny 352:02 – Llama's Wishlist: Full Raid Restoration & Bringing Back the Director55:45 – What the Reveal NEEDS to Tell Us: A "Destiny Next" Moment1:00:28 – Pantheon 2.0 & What a Witness Encounter Could Look Like1:01:13 – We Need a Clear Villain — Hive Storyline, Zavala, Crow & Loose Ends1:05:46 – The Ahamkara Eggs Nobody's Talking About & Destiny Rising's Secret Raid1:09:00 – The Light & Dark Saga Isn't Over — Why Did Bungie Move On So Fast?1:15:18 – Bungie "Ended" a Saga That Wasn't Finished1:16:16 – Sax's Final Hope1:19:23 – Would They Call It Destiny 3? The Naming Debate1:22:28 – The Open API Problem: Killing Destiny's Mystery From the Inside1:27:03 – There Are Still Destiny Players Out There — They're Just Waiting1:27:35 – Introducing LlamaD2's "Missing Supers" Video — The Chess Move1:29:09 – Behind the Scenes: How the Darkness Supers Concept Was Born1:33:06 – How ToadSmoothie Got Pulled Into the Project1:35:06 – Reacting to the Animations1:36:38 – The Strand Hunter Lasso Inspiration1:44:16 – Strand Titan Minigun Deep Dive1:51:03 – "What If This Is the Last Update Destiny Ever Gets?"1:52:33 – Final Shoutouts, Closing Thoughts & Channel Milestone Update1:54:16 – Outro

    1h 55m
  7. He Gave Up 10 Year’s of Work to EXPLODE His Channel! | ft. @JampackSam

    Apr 24

    He Gave Up 10 Year’s of Work to EXPLODE His Channel! | ft. @JampackSam

    In this episode, I sit down with rising short-form content creator  @JampackSam  to break down his journey from early YouTube uploads to building a thriving presence across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram!We dive deep into what it really takes to succeed in short-form content, covering everything from consistency and daily routines to avoiding clickbait, building a loyal audience, and staying authentic in a fast-moving algorithm-driven world.Sam shares his full content creation workflow, including how he finds trending topics, scripts videos, edits efficiently, and posts across multiple platforms. We also talk about the realities of creator burnout, the importance of long-term thinking, and why most people misunderstand what it takes to grow online.If you're a content creator (or thinking about becoming one) this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can apply today!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬If you enjoy these long-form conversations:👍 Like the video💬 Drop a comment🔔 Subscribe for more Gaming Content ConversationsWe are less than 100 subscribers away from full monetization on YouTube! Please consider subscribing TODAY! ✅Check out JampackSam's Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jampacksam▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 — Intro & Who Is JampackSam?4:18 — The Daily Schedule & Consistency Mindset5:59 — Sam's Rigorous Schedule!7:20 — Why Consistency Is About Showing Up for Your Silent Audience10:03 — How Sam Finds Shorts Topics11:51 — Finding Success While Avoiding Clickbait14:34 — Covering Negative Gaming News Responsibly19:38 — The Helldivers 2 Video That Aged Poorly — and the Lesson It Taught21:36 — The Pivot: From Long-Form Podcast Host to Short-Form Creator23:47 — How TikTok & YouTube Shorts Changed Sam's Entire Strategy28:31 — What Makes a Great Short? Sam's Full Production Workflow29:40 — Using Notion for Content Calendars & Editorial Planning31:04 — Scripting Every Video, Using an Elgato Prompter & Recording Tips32:55 — Editing in DaVinci Resolve, Templates, and CapCut for Captions35:26 — Desktop vs. Mobile Uploads: What Actually Matters for Each Platform38:01 — Cross-Posting the Same Content to TikTok, YouTube & Instagram44:20 — Advice for Early Creators: Start with What You Have46:22 — Learning by Doing53:22 — Staying Variety vs. Niching Down54:37 — Visiting Halo Studios & Getting Early Access to Games58:53 — How Brand Deals & Talent Agencies Work for Mid-Size Creators01:01:22 — Filtering 30–50 Emails a Day from Brands (and What He Actually Takes)01:04:17 — Joining Right Click & When to Get Management Help01:10:27 — Going Solo vs. Building a Team — Sam's Future Plans01:15:32 — The Importance of Community & Engaging Your Audience01:19:26 — Rapid Fire Questions01:22:24 — How to Break Through a Plateau01:23:43 — The Power of the Hook01:24:10 — Reaction Content & Why Sam Changed His Mind on It!01:29:23 — How Smaller Creators Can Get Developer Access & Early Game Keys01:30:50 — How to get noticed by Game Developers and Brands 01:34:51 — Breaking Down Sam's Top Viral Shorts 01:50:00 — Closing Advice

    1h 52m
  8. Is Marathon Built to Last? Top 0.1% Player Gives REAL Answers!

    Apr 15

    Is Marathon Built to Last? Top 0.1% Player Gives REAL Answers!

    Diffizzle​⁠ is back, and this time, he’s not just a Destiny 2 PvP God… he’s one of the TOP Marathon players in the world. After becoming the World’s First Pinnacle One player and first to hit Level 100, Diffizzle joins me for a deep dive into what it actually takes to compete at the highest level of Marathon, and what the game looks like from the top 0.1%. We break down everything: - The grind required to reach World First status - Transitioning from Destiny 2 to Marathon (and rebuilding an audience) - The current META, best loadouts, and high-level gameplay - The reality of ranked play—including cheating at the top ranks - Bungie’s communication, updates, and long-term direction - Cryo Archive and why it might be the BEST extraction shooter map ever created - And the big question… is Marathon built to last? Diffizzle also shares what separates elite players from everyone else—and why most creators aren’t willing to “get uncomfortable” to succeed in a new game. This is an honest, unfiltered look at Marathon from someone who has put in hundreds of hours at the highest level—including ranked, endgame content, and everything in between. If you’re a Destiny player thinking about Marathon… or already grinding ranked—this is a must-watch. My Original episode with Diffizzle: https://youtu.be/Heo4ehiVOgk Check out the Marathon 1.0.6 Patch Notes: https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/marathon_update_106 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 – World First Goals & What It Took to Achieve Them 0:47 – Intro: Diffizzle Returns (Part 2 Begins) 1:18 – The Marathon Grindset (3 Months Later) 2:30 – Bridging Destiny 2 → Marathon Audience 3:12 – Marathon Now Outperforming Destiny on Stream 4:10 – Is Destiny Hurting Marathon’s Success? 5:13 – Bungie Reputation & Player Trust 6:10 – Apex Experience & Rebuilding a Community 7:40 – Passion vs Burnout in Live Service Games 8:14 – Housekeeping + Channel Growth Push 9:24 – Mid-Season Update Context 9:45 – World First Achievements Explained 10:36 – “Get Uncomfortable” – What It Really Means 11:30 – What It Takes to Stand Out as a Creator 12:50 – Starting Over Without Destiny Reputation 14:10 – Playing with Pro Players (Apex / Valorant) 16:00 – Does Marathon Have Esports Potential? 18:40 – PvP Finally Feels Supported (Unlike Destiny) 20:20 – Bungie Communication vs Destiny Era 22:26 – Experimental Playlists Explained 23:30 – Duos Mode & Player Feedback 24:10 – Free Kit Friction & Casual Player Pain Points 25:45 – Mercy Kits vs Self-Revive (Not Worth It?) 27:00 – Is Marathon Becoming Too Casual? 28:40 – Catch-Up Systems & Carry Mechanics 30:00 – Is Marathon Too Hardcore for Most Players? 33:00 – Staying Alive After Losing Everything 34:10 – Best Loadouts Right Now (Top Player POV) 35:30 – Why the Waster is Dominating 36:00 – Knife Balance & Close Combat Issues 37:30 – Playing Ranked While Streaming 38:20 – The Cheating Problem (REAL Discussion) 40:00 – High Rank Lobbies Are Infested 41:40 – Why Top Players Are Quitting 42:20 – Bungie Needs Transparency 44:00 – “Show Don’t Tell” – Player Frustration 46:30 – Why Trust Is Breaking Down 49:00 – Monetization & Incentives 50:10 – Teaming, Boosting & Ranked Abuse 51:30 – Spawn System Debate (Predictability vs Fairness) 53:00 – What is Cryo Archive? 54:00 – Best Map in Extraction Shooters? 55:30 – Accessibility vs Difficulty Debate 57:00 – Why Struggle Matters 58:30 – “Dark Souls FPS” Feeling 1:00:00 – Why Marathon Feels Unique 1:08:45 – Steam Charts & Player Count Debate 1:10:00 – “Game is Dying” Narrative 1:11:30 – Marathon vs Destiny Community Divide 1:13:00 – Is Marathon to Blame for Destiny’s State? 1:16:50 – Hindsight & Bungie Decisions 1:18:00 – Alternate Timeline: Destiny vs Marathon 1:19:30 – Patch 1.0.6 Overview 1:20:30 – Best Changes (Weapons, Balance, Systems) 1:21:30 – What Still Needs Work 1:26:20 – Closing Thoughts 1:27:00 – Upcoming Projects & Content 1:29:00 – Outro

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Hi, I'm Sax and I'm a Destiny 2 Sherpa and Content Creator with the goal of coaching and teaching others so they can achieve the things they never thought possible! I also loves to talk about and breakdown the nuances of the games I love!

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    Sax
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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    29
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    Explicit
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    © Sax
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    SaxTalksGames

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