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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. 1d ago

    We Went to Destiny's Funeral and the Vibes Were IMMACULATE! | GCX 2026

    Destiny is heading into its final chapter, and this year's GCX may have been the community's last real chance to come together before it does. Today's guests were right in the middle of it.Today, Llama, Toad, and first-time guest Luke CB14 join me to break down everything from GCX 2026: the Cinnabon Challenge, run-ins with Destiny voice actors, and the new Destiny 2 Community Hub project trying to keep the community together as the game winds down.In this episode, we cover:- Luke's new Destiny 2 Community Hub project and what it means for the community- A full breakdown of GCX 2026 and how it compared to years past- A surprise run-in with Crow at the afterparty- The chaos of the Cinnabon Challenge and this year's record-breaking finish- Datto's announcement that he's retiring from Destiny content- Toad's shift from YouTuber to director as his animated series Redacted heads into season two- Llama's plans to branch into new games as Destiny content slows down- A hot take on Black Ops 7's zombies mode- Sax's ongoing run through The Division 2 and what its comeback could mean for Destiny fansWhether you were at GCX this year or just watching the Destiny community from home, this conversation is a look at what it's like to meet your online friends in person right as the game that brought you all together starts saying goodbye.Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes conversations with Destiny creators every week.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro6:41 - The Destiny 2 Community Hub Project8:42 - Meet the Team Behind the Hub9:57 - Events, Cosmetics & the Upcoming Bungie Signing13:23 - GCX 2026: The Overall Experience17:01 - Being Present vs. Staying Terminally Online21:17 - GCX's Growing Pains & What Changes Next Year24:22 - The Bittersweet Side of Creating for a Dying Game25:27 - Luke's First Convention: Stepping Into the Spotlight26:41 - Meeting Fans, Waiting in Line & Signing Autographs29:22 - The Setting: GCX at Universal's Soundstages31:36 - Discovering Indie Games at the Convention32:15 - Community Meetups & Seeing Creators "In the Wild"36:04 - The Elevator Mishap & Meeting Claptrap's Voice Actor38:08 - A Surprise Run-In With Crow39:48 - On Fame, Recognition & Not Meeting Your Heroes44:43 - Membership Plug45:11 - The Cinnabon Challenge50:48 - Highlights of the Weekend54:40 - Llama's Signature Evolution58:39 - Sax's Favorite Moment: Kyros, Vendetta & Meeting Datto1:02:18 - Datto's Retirement & What It Means for the Community1:03:21 - Llama on Slowing Down and What's Next1:05:11 - Toad's Shift From YouTuber to Director on Redacted1:11:02 - Llama's Upcoming Game Lineup1:13:03 - Black Ops 7 Zombies Hot Take1:15:38 - Life Outside Destiny: What Everyone's Playing Next1:17:38 - Sax's Division 2 Deep Dive1:20:22 - The Division's Roadmap & Cross-Save Hopes1:24:39 - Outro▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgamesFollow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgamesEdited by: https://x.com/Im_Crumpet▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Llama's Channel: https://youtube.com/@llamad2Toad's Channel: https://youtube.com/@toadsmoothieLuke's Channel: https://youtube.com/@lukecb14ytDestiny 2 Community Hub: https://d2communityhub.com/1st D2CH TWID: https://d2communityhub.com/articles/twid-08-06-26Support the D2 Community Hub on Patreon: https://patreon.com/d2communityhub

    We Went to Destiny's Funeral and the Vibes Were IMMACULATE! | GCX 2026

  2. 6d ago

    Could Bungie Follow The Division's Path To SAVE Destiny?

    Sony pulled the plug on Destiny, the longest running live service shooter on the market because they deemed it "fiscally irresponsible." Today's guests have watched The Division survive its own near-death and come back stronger, and they know exactly what that took.Today,  @RogueGold  and Orion join me to break down the end of Destiny and what The Division's recovery from rock bottom can teach Destiny players about what comes next.In this episode, we cover:- The end of Destiny's 12-year live service run- Sony's $500 million verdict that may have killed the game- Why Massive's Star Wars and Avatar side-projects didn't sink The Division- The vitriolic Bungie-Marathon relationship- Ubisoft vs. Sony: how publisher control shaped each studio's fate- Parasocial relationships between fans and developers- The ETF (Elite Task Force) explained- The emotional toll of watching Bungie's talent get laid off- The Division's 2026 roadmap and the new Central Park DLC- Ranking The Division's best campaigns: Warlords, Brooklyn, and Division 1- Why strong villains like Savathûn worked and others didn't- How far The Division can push against its Tom Clancy roots- Whether players actually willed The Division's comeback into existence- What Destiny fans can take away from The Division's revivalIf you've been raiding since Vault of Glass or you're just looking for a new looter shooter to call home, this conversation shows what it takes for a live service game to claw its way back from the brink, and what it takes to lose one for good.Subscribe for more long-form conversations with Destiny and Division creators every week.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro2:52 - The Death of Destiny6:20 - Revisiting the Division/Destiny Parallels7:30 - How The Division Mirrored Destiny's Struggles10:13 - Community Sentiment on Massive's Star Wars & Avatar Projects12:54 - The Vitriolic Bungie-Marathon Relationship17:25 - Sony Deems Destiny "A Bad Investment"18:08 - Ubisoft vs. Sony20:38 - Marathon Isn't a Destiny Replacement22:32 - How Much Control Does the Publisher Really Have?24:11 - Live Service vs. Single-Player: Why Marathon Struggled26:10 - Parasocial Relationships with Developers27:54 - Division's Evolving Community Access (State of the Game Era)32:23 - What Is the ETF (Elite Task Force)?36:02 - How Layoffs Hit Harder When You Know the Devs39:19 - Membership Plug39:53 - State of The Division in 2026 & the New DLC44:03 - Sax's Hands-On Experience with Division & Realism Mode46:00 - Feeling the Age of the Game: Systems, Loot & Cross-Play48:40 - Content Sunsetting: Destiny's Mistake vs. Division's Approach53:38 - Horizontal Progression & Loot Bloat56:04 - Story Time: Vault of Glass & Power Deltas59:53 - Ranking the Best Division Campaigns1:03:16 - Why Strong Villains Matter (Savathûn vs. Keener)1:05:10 - How Bound Is Division to the Tom Clancy IP?1:08:04 - Central Park DLC & Returning Characters1:10:09 - The Division's Rock Bottom vs. Now1:12:00 - Subscriber Growth & Player Metrics1:15:05 - Destiny's Rare "Forever Game" Position1:17:08 - Did Players Will The Division's Comeback into Existence?1:23:13 - The Loss of Institutional Knowledge at Bungie1:26:34 - Closing Thoughts: Hope for Destiny Fans1:30:38 - 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/saxplaysgamesEdited by: https://x.com/Im_Crumpet

    Could Bungie Follow The Division's Path To SAVE Destiny?

  3. Jul 23

    Saltagreppo on the Pressure of Being the Most Recognizable Raider in Destiny History!

    Five-time World's First raider. Elysium Clan OG. One of the greatest PvE players Destiny has ever seen.In this interview,  @saltagreppo  and I sit down to discuss the journey from a kid in Italy playing Halo on an office Xbox to becoming one of the most accomplished raid competitors in Destiny history.In this episode, we cover:• Winning five World's First raids• How Elysium built the greatest raid team ever• Recruiting elite players• Day One raid preparation• Scouting other teams• Streaming vs black screens• The Bungie ban controversies• Twitter criticism• Destiny's future• The end of competitive raidingWhether you've followed Destiny since Vault of Glass or just discovered World's First racing, this conversation offers a rare look inside the mindset of one of the game's greatest competitors.Subscribe for more long-form conversations with Destiny creators every week.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00:00 – Intro0:01:03 – Welcome, Saltagreppo!0:02:34 – Who is Saltagreppo?0:03:57 – Showing off the 5 World's First Belts0:04:36 – How Salt started gaming on an Xbox in his dad's office0:06:34 – Getting started with streaming0:07:20 – How Salt started playing Destiny0:08:01 – A Titanfall detour0:10:07 – Staying hooked on Destiny0:13:54 – The Early Days of Day 1 Raiding0:17:02 – When it was time to shift to PC0:17:55 – How Salt found Clan Elysium0:19:13 – The Net-limiting Non-English Speaking Raid Team0:27:04 – Forming the "real" team with  @QuazzD2  0:29:06 – Elysium's recruiting process and tryouts0:32:41 – Navigating Clan Controversies and Bans0:39:30 – The Weight of Being the "Face" of the Clan0:46:05 – When did Scouting start in World's First Raiding?0:50:07 – Starting the raid-by-raid retrospective, belt by belt0:50:52 – Garden of Salvation (World's 17th | 12 hr 23 min)0:53:36 – Deepstone Crypt (World's 2nd | 5 hr 41 min)1:07:09 – Vault of Glass (World's 1st | 4hr 13min)1:08:06 – Vow of the Disciple (World's 1st | 7 hr 14 min)1:16:03 – King's Fall (World's First | 4 hr 59 min)1:26:56 – What made King's Fall feel the best of all five1:27:05 – Root of Nightmares (World's 57th)1:31:56 – Crota's End (World's First | 5 hr 50 min)1:35:34 – Salvation's Edge (World's 7th | 27 hr 10 min)1:54:13 – Desert Perpetual (World's 11th | 20 hr 40 min)1:59:36 – What REALLY Happened in the Loadout Swapping Clip2:05:47 – Epic Desert Perpetual (World's 1st | 8 hr 23 min)2:10:26 – Bungie's Forced Streaming Requirements2:19:56 – Why Saltagreppo "Hates" Casual Players2:26:40 – Rapid-fire Questions2:34:25 – Closing thoughts and sign-off▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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

    Saltagreppo on the Pressure of Being the Most Recognizable Raider in Destiny History!

  4. Jul 9

    The FINAL Destiny 2 Update is Here, and the Game Feels More ALIVE Than Ever Before! | ft. Llama & Toadsmoothie

    Destiny 2 has come to its end, and though there is never a great time to say goodbye to something that's been so important to your life, Monument of Triumph may be as close to a perfect ending as we could have ever asked for. This week I am joined by LlamaD2 and Toadsmoothie to discuss Bungie's massive Monument of Triumph update, the return of Pantheon, Sparrow Racing League, armor set bonuses, raid and dungeon refreshes, Tier 5 gear, and whether Destiny has reached the best sandbox it has ever had. The conversation also shifts toward Bungie's layoffs, the future of Destiny, and what comes next for both creators and players after what appears to be the final major live-service update. Topics include: - Monument of Triumph Review - Pantheon Returns- SRL Returns - Tier 5 Armor & Weapons - Raid Armor Set Bonuses - Best Builds - Bungie Layoffs - Destiny's Future - Creator Perspectives -- Check out my guest's channels! https://youtube.com/@toadsmoothie https://youtube.com/@LlamaD2 -- Jason Schreier's Video on the Cost of Game Development: https://youtu.be/nvhmBqRjtBQ?si=LkOniL7bOcP0B7wYBungie's Final Patch Notes: https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/destiny_update_9_7_0Bungie's Tweet on Layoffs: https://x.com/Bungie/status/2070149689127973265?s=20 -- Chapters: 0:00:00 – Cold Open & Intro 0:01:06 – Llama Acheived 100K subscribers on YouTube! 0:02:08 – Toad is back! 0:03:39 – Monument of Triumph: The Full Rundown 0:05:10 – Toad's first impressions of Destiny's Final update 0:08:20 – Llama's thoughts on MoT 0:11:09 – Player count talk and outside-industry reaction 0:13:23 – Community returning to send Destiny off 0:14:23 – The Endgame has been Revitalized 0:18:00 – Llama's TOP Raid and Dungeon Armor set bonuses 0:29:11 – Pantheon bosses: Calus vs. Morgeth 0:30:39 – The Consecrated Mind ("the fish") SUCKS 0:33:01 – Wishing Witness, Atheon, and Crota had been in Pantheon 0:35:41 – Sax Learns how to ACTUALLY Do The Warpriest Encounter 0:42:13 – Praise for the reprised director UI 0:45:03 – Monument of Triumph BROKE The Witness 0:48:38 – Solo Flawless nostalgia and the Solo Op buff 0:51:45 – Is this the "Best Destiny sandbox ever?" 0:54:00 – Llama breaks down the Cosmodrome armor set 0:55:02 – Prismatic vs. subclass identity, Crackshot on Hunter 1:05:26 – Let's Talk about the Bungie Layoffs 1:09:39 – What "profitable" actually means 1:11:06 – Layoffs: Corporate America's Stock Price "Cheat Code." 1:16:00 – Public Destinations Are BACK 1:19:37 – How 3 Consecutive Expansions Made Players Feel Lonlier than Ever 1:22:04 – Loot chase and hidden gems across the system 1:26:29 – Old Chicago and Shattered Cycle Rumors 1:28:58 – The Game has "Never felt more alive" 1:35:06 – Llama's next projects 1:37:55 – How Sax Got Datto and Byf on his podcast 1:39:02 – Toad's content plans and a GCX tease 1:40:24 – The pull to stay Destiny-focused despite everything 1:45:41 – The Challenge of Building a Destiny audience post-Edge of Fate 1:46:52 – Destiny YouTube as a "safe space" and creator identity 1:49:00 – How life stage affects the decision to pivot 1:52:30 – Keeping our channels as a "time capsule" vs. branching out 1:59:51 – Second channel strategy: subscribers vs. views in 2026 2:04:44 – Instagram and short-form distribution tips 2:08:12 – Closing thoughts: gratitude, community, and the "milkshake" analogy 2:11:51 – GCX meetup plans 2:12:26 – Sign-off

    The FINAL Destiny 2 Update is Here, and the Game Feels More ALIVE Than Ever Before! | ft. Llama & Toadsmoothie

  5. Jul 1

    SirDimetrious | Bungie Layoffs, Marathon's Future & Why He Thinks Destiny Was Dead Years Ago..

    Many Destiny Content Creators would love to move on and try different games, but many are too intimidated by the prospect of taking the plunge. That's where  ⁨@SirDimetrious⁩  differs from the crowd. As a thriving variety Content Creator, I asked him to joint the podcast to share his experience with diving head first into variety gaming and he brought all the secrets! In this Episode, we discuss his journey from Destiny PvP tournaments to becoming one of the internet's most entertaining gaming creators, why he walked away from Destiny, and how he completely reinvented his content to embrace Variety. He also breaks down subjects such as his full editing process, how he approaches the YouTube algorithm, the reason he started a second channel, the importance of sponsorships, combating burnout, and finally why he believes Destiny was finished after The Final Shape.If you're a Destiny player, content creator, or someone interested in growing on YouTube, this conversation is packed with practical advice and behind-the-scenes stories from a creator with more than 200 million YouTube views. Topics include: - The origins of SirDimetrious - Destiny 1 & Destiny 2 content creation - Building viral gaming videos - Editing workflow & replay buffer recording- Starting a second YouTube channel - Brand deals & creator revenue - Why he left Destiny - Variety gaming & creative burnout - His time playing Fortnite Professionally for 100 Thieves - Thoughts on Bungie's future If you enjoy these creator interviews, be sure to subscribe for more conversations with the biggest names in gaming and Destiny. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 – Cold open & Intro 1:50 – Who is SirDimetrious? 4:43 – How SirD Fell in Love with PvP 6:10 – D1 PvP Tournaments 7:33 – SirD's Destiny Weapon Review Era 9:08 – Swapping to variety to "actually play the game" 12:25 – The early days, and making content before you're good at it 17:15 – How SirD Became Comfortable with Edgier Jokes 21:01 – How to use copyrighted music without getting flagged 23:43 – Why ad revenue barely matters to him anymore 26:09 – Why SirD started a second channel 31:40 – Chasing a "working formula" vs. staying fresh 33:31 – The Fortnite Pivot and exposé that went nuclear 38:56 – SirD x 100 Thieves 41:25 – The 2020 New Year's resolution that brought him back to Destiny 43:07 – How SirD decides when it's time to leave a game behind 45:05 – Italy trip (Side Tangent) 50:27 – Why Final Shape already felt like the finale 56:54 – SirD Learns how Guardian resurrections actually work 58:47 – Byf's Pitch for Destiny 3 1:00:54 – The Renegades / Star Wars crossover backlash 1:01:33 – Missing the simplicity of Destiny 1's art direction 1:04:31 – Episode Heresy, Oryx's return, and the Dreadnought 1:05:56 – The "take the Dreadnaught" Destiny 3 copium theory 1:06:47 – How SirD ended up making Marathon content 1:07:51 – The "Most Offensive Tweet of All Time" 1:13:30 – Marathon as the scapegoat for Destiny's death 1:14:26 – How rage-bait content hurt Destiny 2 1:22:34 – Microtransactions: Glorified Tipping? 1:25:20 – SirD's Honest Feelings about the End of Destiny 1:38:01 – Hardest / Easiest Game to Make Content For 1:41:05 – Favorite Destiny PvP META 1:42:11 – Checking in on Fancy 1:49:41 – SirD's Clip Sorting System 1:53:05 – God-Tier 6-Stack 2:01:34 – Favorite Exotic of All Time 2:03:34 – 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

    SirDimetrious | Bungie Layoffs, Marathon's Future & Why He Thinks Destiny Was Dead Years Ago..

  6. Jun 23

    Professor Broman Shares Why GCX Will Be The BEST Place to Celebrate the End of Destiny!

    Destiny legend Professor Broman joins Sax for a deep and honest conversation about everything from speed-running and achieving King's Fall World's First in Destiny 1, to founding GCX (one of gaming's most beloved charity conventions), to processing the emotional reality of Destiny 2's uncertain future.What started as a simple meetup in Florida eventually raised half a million dollars for St. Jude in its first year. Professor Broman breaks down exactly how that happened, the logistical chaos of running a gaming convention, and the role of his co-founder Kevin in making it all possible.We also get into: the "golden handcuffs" of content creation, how to introduce variety to your audience without losing them, the challenges of a potential Destiny 3, and why Destiny's core message of persistence still resonates deeply today!Topics Covered:• Professor Broman's content creation journey (13+ years)• Kingsfall World's First & the Destiny 1 golden era• How GCX was founded and what makes it unique• The realities of running a gaming charity convention• Bungie's role (and non-role) at GCX• The emotional weight of Destiny 2 ending• Broman's Destiny Exotic Weapon Mt. Rushmore• Mount Rushmore of Destiny Content Creators🔔 Subscribe for weekly gaming conversations that go beyond the surface level.📌 Find GCX: https://gcxevent.com/📌 Follow Professor Broman: https://www.youtube.com/@professorbroman▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Small Correction from Professor Broman, "I found out I had some wrong information regarding our learn to play area in the TCG Area. MagicKids won’t be joining us, I got that confused with last years event."▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Introduction & Welcome3:06 - Who Is Professor Broman?7:23 - Golden Handcuffs & When to Branch Out From Your Main Game8:30 - How Speed-running Led to Destiny (and Going Full-Time)10:01 - Why Year One Destiny 1 Was His Favorite Era Ever14:09 - Financial Advice for Streamers17:08 - Lessons From Failure in Content Creation20:44 - The King's Fall World's First Story22:00 - Vault of Glass, Crota's End, and Competing for World Firsts24:05 - Why He Stepped Away From World's First Races25:45 - Team Chemistry and Using Laughter to Win Raids28:35 - Community Is Everything: Finding Your Fireteam30:13 - From a Florida Meetup of 1,000 People to Something Bigger31:05 - The Question That Changed His Life: "Can We Do This for Charity?"32:50 - How GCX Actually Got Off the Ground33:35 - Learning From GDQ: The Charity Blueprint39:00 - Kevin, The Man That Makes it All Happen42:35 - Early GCX Mistakes44:02 - The St. Jude Donation Story47:20 - Security, Volunteers, and Running Events at Universal Orlando49:42 - Navigating Health & Safety Concerns51:53 - How GCX Won the Cosplay Props Battle With Universal56:14 - Did Bungie Partner With GCX? Setting the Record Straight58:59 - What to Expect at GCX 2026?1:04:01 - GCX's Destiny Tribute: Helping the Community Grieve1:07:15 - Professor Broman's Honest Take on Destiny 2 Ending1:24:49 - Favorite Exotic Weapon of All Time (Teraba!)1:27:02 - Destiny Mount Rushmore1:33:57 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find GCX

    Professor Broman Shares Why GCX Will Be The BEST Place to Celebrate the End of Destiny!

  7. Jun 15

    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

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

  8. 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

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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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    35
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    Explicit
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    © Sax
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