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The Division 2’s Red Moon Unleashed event has us hooked, but will a near infinite amount of loot and easily farmed exotic rewards diminish the value of certain activities over time? RogueGold, Orion, and LividFray join me for another Division 2 Conversation covering the return of a Rifles META, the brand new Lichtenberg event weapon, and the balance between accessible loot and a rewarding endgame. We discuss why the Halloween event feels so good for newer players, how the Expertise event fits into the farming loop, and whether raid and incursion exotics should remain exclusive. Plus, we explore reconfiguration blueprints, ways to bring players back to older activities, and what we hope The Division 3 learns from it all. Should everyone have more ways to earn exotic weapons, or should some rewards stay tied to the toughest activities? Share your take in the comments. 00:00 - Cold Open & Introduction 04:00 - Sad News Out of BioWare Games 14:43 - Rifle buffs and the changing META 16:51 - Rogue's First Impressions of the new Lichtenberg Rifle 19:24 - Stretch goals and seasonal rewards 22:40 - Expertise event: farming materials 25:33 - Reward display bugs and creator projects 29:36 - Where should you spend SHD watch points? 32:04 - Priority objectives and overlooked rewards 34:18 - Red Moon Unleashed: a newer player’s experience 38:33 - How the Halloween event has evolved 40:29 - Should incursion exotics drop outside incursions? 44:53 - What keeps endgame activities worth replaying? 47:10 - Accessibility versus the rare-loot chase 49:43 - Refreshing loot pools and timing exclusivity 51:42 - What should stay rare? 53:28 - Reconfiguration blueprints and replayability 55:21 - What The Division could learn from Destiny 58:48 - DLC exotics and the remaining rare drops 1:00:04 - Could prototype upgrades revive older content? 1:04:02 - Closing Thoughts #TheDivision2 #Division2 #RedMoonUnleashed

Four months after Destiny 2's final update, the community is still building. Fans have Destiny 1 running on PC at 4K/60, a modder has Wrath of the Machine running in Destiny 2's engine, and Bungie's head of Product is vague posting to reply to it all. This week, I'm joined by  @LlamaD2  to breakdown the recent Destiny news, and in the back half of the episode Llama and I host a full Destiny 2 Buildcrafting Masterclass, ranging from "what even is a build?" to the details that separate a good build from a great one!In this episode:- Wrath of the Machine community mod footage- Destiny 1 PC footage and remaster speculation- Bungie communication and renewed community optimism- Creating Destiny content and finding reasons to keep playing- Llama’s approach to making builds- Armor stats, weapon surges, font mods, and loadout swaps- Testing builds and making every choice count⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00:00 - Cold Open, Introduction, and Housekeeping0:02:54 - The Destiny Community is AMAZING0:05:02 - The Great Bungie Communication Shift0:06:13 - Wrath of the Machine Running in Destiny 2... Sort of0:07:54 - Destiny 1 on PC at 4K 60 FPS. Bungie Responds!0:11:46 - Why Destiny Reverse-Engineering Projects Are Happening Now0:13:56 - Destiny 2 Player Counts After End of Service0:15:44 - Sax's TOP Advice for New Destiny Creators0:17:48 - Llama's Destiny 2 Build Crafting Masterclass0:19:36 - What Is Buildcrafting in Destiny 2 and why is it intimidating?0:24:46 - Where to Start with a New Build in Destiny 20:29:34 - Core Ingredients of a Build0:37:11 - Finding the "Engine" of Your Build0:44:17 - Armor Stats & Armor Set Bonuses0:47:08 - Armor Archetypes0:51:13 - Font Mods Explained0:55:14 - Why You NEVER Never Use Weapon Mods Over Surges 0:57:13 - The Argument for Loadout Swapping in Destiny 21:06:19 - How to Squeeze Every Drop of Value out of Your Build1:07:42 - What Separates a Good Build from a Great Build?1:11:28 - Llama's Favorite Way to Stress Test a Destiny 2 Build?1:13:08 - Build Crafting Takeaways & Final Thoughts1:17:15 - Outro & Support the Show❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOWPlease consider supporting the show for absolutely free by Liking, Subscribing, and Following across all platforms! If you'd like to go above and beyond, you can click this link to become a YouTube Member today 🔗⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/@SaxTalksGames/joinCheck out Llama's Channel and Build Guides: https://youtube.com/@llamad2Wrath of the Machine in Destiny 2: https://x.com/isinternets/status/2110272882924220473Destiny 1 on PC 4K 105 FOV: https://youtu.be/lRTNTTCl0m8Mxxn's Video: https://youtu.be/hp4t5PQjVWw

The Division 2 is heading toward a HUGE moment with Echoes of Central Park, and the stakes have never felt higher. With Ubisoft doubling down on Massive Entertainment, crossplay on the horizon, and a major new expansion approaching, could this be the beginning of a new era for The Division franchise? I'm joined by RogueGold and Livid Fray, who both received early access to Echoes of Central Park, to discuss their first impressions, what surprised them, and whether the expansion can deliver on the community's growing expectations. We dive into the mystery surrounding Central Park, the darker horror-inspired direction, the new skills and replayable endgame content, and why this release feels different from previous Division 2 expansions. We also break down Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment restructuring and what it could mean for The Division 3, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. Finally, we discuss the current Red Horizon season, the Red Moon Rising event, PvE Dark Zone world bosses, exotic drop-rate problems, and the growing diversity of viable endgame builds. IN THIS EPISODE: - RogueGold and Livid's early impressions of Echoes of Central Park- Central Park's mysteries, horror atmosphere, and new gameplay possibilities - Why Ubisoft is investing more heavily in The Division 2 - Whether Echoes of Central Park can live up to the hype - The Massive Entertainment restructuring and implications for The Division 3 - Red Horizon and Red Moon Rising event impressions - PvE Dark Zone world bosses, exotic farming, and drop-rate issues- The current Division 2 buildcrafting meta and new-player experience FEATURED GUESTS RogueGold - https://youtube.com/@RogueGold Livid Fray — https://youtube.com/@LividFray #TheDivision2 #EchoesOfCentralPark #TheDivision3 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Cold Open 00:45 - Introduction 03:09 - We Played Echoes of Central Park (Impressions) 06:50 - The Horror Direction & Central Park Mystery 09:30 - What Was Actually Available in the Preview? 11:08 - How the DLC's Story and Missions Work 13:39 - What Ubisoft Is Keeping Secret 15:07 - How Big Will Echoes of Central Park Be? 17:15 - DLC Pricing, Value & Expectations 18:20 - The Division 2's MASSIVE Marketing Push 20:41 - Why This Expansion Feels Different 23:16 - Destiny Creators Are Moving to The Division 2 26:57 - Crossplay and Massive's Release Strategy 29:03 - Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment Restructuring 32:38 - What It Means for The Division 3 34:04 - Ubisoft's Confidence in Massive 40:19 - Red Horizon — Season Review 41:01 - Red Moon Rising — The Good and Bad 43:36 - Dark Zone Farming & Rewards45:31 - The Division's First World Boss 48:51 - The Current Endgame Buildcrafting Meta 52:20 - Is The Division 2 Too Overwhelming for New Players? 55:18 - Exotic Drop Rate Problems & Community Discoveries 59:58 - What's Next for The Division 2? 1:01:09 - Closing Thoughts & Outro ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgames Follow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgames Follow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames

Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Destiny content creators? Who are the four greatest Destiny YouTubers and streamers of all time?Throughout my 1-on-1 Creator Conversation Series, I've asked some of the biggest names in the Destiny community one simple question: Who deserves a spot on Destiny's Mount Rushmore?In this special "Best Of" compilation, we're bringing together their answers to celebrate the creators who helped shape Destiny, Destiny 2, and the community surrounding Bungie's legendary franchise. From the pioneers who built the Destiny content creation scene to the personalities who influenced an entire generation of Guardians, we're looking at the names that deserve recognition.But with only FOUR spots available, who makes the cut?Let me know in the comments:- Who are YOUR four greatest Destiny content creators?- Which creator has had the biggest impact on the Destiny community?- Who is the most underrated creator in Destiny history?Whether you've been playing since Destiny 1 or joined during Destiny 2, I want to hear your picks!WATCH THE FULL PODCAST EPISODES: @DattoDoesDestiny  - https://youtu.be/i0c67OIxxcc @MynameisByf  - https://youtu.be/LpNIJ7RzXZE @ProfessorBroman  - https://youtu.be/WprBshF5k2Q @SirDimetrious  - https://youtu.be/Ta3xWpq4wl0 @KackisHD  - https://youtu.be/z9ou67RYWKw @cammycakesgaming  - https://youtu.be/rXjTccLtMlwCHAPTERS:00:00 - Introduction02:06 - Datto06:48 - MyNameIsByf13:11 - Professor Broman18:48 - Sir Dimetrious27:14 - Rick Kackis30:09 - CammyCakes31:41 - Sax's Personal Mount Rushmore38:39 Final Thoughts & New Channel BrandingSubscribe for more long-form conversations with gaming's biggest creators, Destiny discussions, and deep dives into the games we love.#Destiny2 #DestinyCreators #BungieIf you have made it to the end of this video, my name is Sax, and until next time... Be Blessed!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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/definitelybrad_

Destiny is NOT dead.In this special "rapid-response" episode, I’m joined by Aegis, Toadsmoothie, and Gmeiners to break down Bungie’s massive announcement surrounding the future of Destiny 2, the return of previously vaulted content, and what this could mean for the Destiny franchise moving forward.IMPORTANT: Destiny 3 has NOT been officially confirmed. This episode is our reaction and speculation based on Bungie’s announcement and what it could mean for the franchise going forward.Guests:•  @TheAegisRelic  •  @Toadsmoothie  •  @gmeinersYT  Bungie's Announcement Video: https://youtu.be/asnrQ1UoBQM?si=ka98IbPtFZO_QeEnWhat do YOU want Bungie to do with returning Destiny content?Should Red War and Forsaken receive full modernized Legendary campaigns? Should Leviathan, Scourge of the Past, Crown of Sorrow and the other vaulted raids be rebalanced for today’s sandbox? And do you think returning old content should simply restore Destiny 2—or become the bridge toward whatever comes next?Let me know below!#Destiny2 #Destiny #bungie ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 – Destiny Has a Future Again01:40 – How We Got Here: 123 Days Since “The End”02:53 – Gmeiners Reacts to Bungie’s Announcement04:07 – Why Bungie Might Be Bringing Back Old Content05:11 – Project Sunrise, Project Dawn & the Community Reaction07:50 – Did the “We Want Destiny 3” Movement Actually Work?09:37 – Aegis on Returning Raids & Speedrunning10:43 – Destiny 2’s Current Exploits & Sandbox Problems11:28 – Experiencing Vaulted Destiny Content for the First Time13:50 – What Happens to Project Sunrise Now?14:22 – How Should Bungie Actually Bring the Content Back?15:18 – Will Vaulted Content Return Inside Destiny 2?16:08 – Is Destiny 2 Too Big to Keep Developing?16:46 – Can Destiny 2 Actually Continue From Here?18:26 – Does This Mean We’re Getting a New Destiny Game?20:10 – What Does This Mean for Raid Racing?21:07 – Destiny 3 Is NOT Confirmed23:09 – How Should Bungie Modernize Returning Content?23:48 – What Old Activities Should Come Back?25:43 – What Was Destiny’s Old Endgame Actually Like?26:32 – Bring Back Escalation Protocol27:21 – Should Bungie Drip-Feed the Returning Raids?27:59 – Legendary Red War & Forsaken Campaigns?29:57 – Bringing Back Strikes & Crucible Maps30:17 – What Happens to the Old Loot?30:58 – Could Bungie Re-Release Old Content Like The Division?32:23 – Bungie Can Use This to Train New Developers33:26 – How Does Bungie Make Money While Rebuilding?33:53 – Bungie Has to Rebuild Its Destiny Team34:47 – Sony, Bungie & the Future of Destiny37:17 – Is Bungie About to Hire for Destiny Again?38:34 – Destiny’s Lost Institutional Knowledge39:12 – The Future of Raids, Dungeons & PvE39:56 – What Destiny Can Learn From WoW & The Division42:00 – Is Unvaulting Buying Bungie Time for the Next Game?43:34 – Rebuilding Trust & Rehiring Former Bungie Developers44:03 – Is Destiny 2 Actually Finished?45:21 – Why Destiny Needs Something Completely New45:36 – Should Bungie’s New Leadership Have to Apologize?46:46 – Actions Speak Louder Than Words48:23 – Viewer Questions: The Next “Worst” Grandmaster49:26 – What Could Become Destiny’s Hardest Returning Activity?50:23 – How Much Should Bungie Improve the Returning Content?51:32 – Does the Unvaulting Actually Need to Impress Us?52:02 – Bungie Needs to Prove It Will Follow Through52:24 – Final Thoughts: Did the Destiny Community Win?54:21 – Gmeiners on Destiny’s Potential Future55:15 – The Bungie LinkedIn Rumor Explained55:44 – Did the Destiny Community Help Create This Moment?56:26 – Destiny’s Community Has to Change Too57:34 – Bungie Needs to Build Momentum Again58:14 – Closing Thoughts58:38 – What Does Bungie Need to Do to Earn Your Trust?59:02 – Be Blessed, Y’all

This week I sat down with CammyCakes (@cammycakesgaming), one of the most requested guests in the show's history and one of the sharpest PvP minds in Destiny. We trace everything from Halo's origins through Destiny 1's wild west PvP, the entire evolution of Destiny 2's sandbox, the rise and fall of Trials of Osiris, and whether Bungie should have split PvE and PvP into separate games from the start. Subscribe for more long form conversations with gaming creators every week. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 3:41 - Setting Up the PvP Retrospective 4:33 - Who Is Cammy? 5:35 - The Gambit Tangent 10:27 - Cammy's Gaming History 14:04 - The Halo Discussion 29:16 - Bungie Goes Indie & the Activision Deal 31:15 - The Destiny 1 Discussion 41:04 - D1's Nerf Era & Loot Wars 44:02 - Radar, Invis & Scrim Culture 49:03 - Player Population & Annual Cadence 50:23 - The Sword Hilt Meta 55:23 - Membership Break 56:02 - The Destiny 2 Discussion 1:03:35 - Why Nothing Competes With Destiny 1:06:12 - Live Service & the PvP Strike Team 1:08:03 - Content Creator Friction Across Eras 1:11:04 - The Infinite Sandbox 1:12:23 - Artifacts & Balance Headaches 1:14:40 - The Silhouette Theory & Creator Styles 1:20:29 - Carry Culture & the Creator Program 1:28:07 - Static Rolls vs Random Rolls 1:29:52 - Splitting the Sandboxes 1:32:36 - Stasis & Power Creep 1:36:23 - Forsaken & Fortnite's Rise 1:41:14 - Approachability & the DCV 1:44:07 - Player Population Flow 1:47:19 - Sunsetting Mountaintop & Recluse 1:52:33 - The Pinnacle Weapons Debate 1:59:35 - The Trials of Osiris Discussion 2:08:11 - Arena Shooters & Approachability 2:10:57 - The Marathon Discussion 2:18:18 - Did Destiny Kill Destiny? 2:26:42 - Warframe, Sunrise & the Future 2:30:48 - Full-Time Content Creation 2:34:28 - Rapid Fire & Closing Questions 2:40:54 - Outro ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgames Follow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgames Follow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames Edited by: https://x.com/Im_Crumpet

The Division 2 just had a massive 2 Days of Announcements at Gamescom, and Year 8 Season 3, Red Horizon, is already live with cleaners pushing into DC. RogueGold (@RogueGold) and Orion Stark join Sax to break down everything Massive announced, the new seasonal loop start to finish, and which builds are actually popping off in Red Horizon.Subscribe for more long form conversations with gaming creators every week.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro2:54 - Gamescom recap begins, Echoes of Central Park4:55 - Crossplay confirmed for November5:07 - ETF applications briefly reopened6:08 - Year 9 and Division Day confirmed7:49 - Community reaction to Gamescom9:42 - The "it's not zombies" Central Park debate10:38 - Theories on what's really in Central Park15:08 - Crossplay vs cross save explained17:59 - First impressions of Red Horizon and the audio bug19:40 - Environmental storytelling, dust storms, red skies21:10 - The sky gets redder as the season goes on22:56 - Cleaners in DC vs last season's hyenas25:04 - Why every season storyline happens in DC27:16 - DLC pricing and when content goes on sale29:50 - Going to war for Destiny 3?33:21 - Breaking down the seasonal gameplay loop37:08 - Manhunts, scouts, and the climax mission39:50 - What's actually missable if you skip a season42:33 - Sax's own seasonal journey and first stronghold47:24 - Member plug48:04 - What got buffed: Aces and Eights, Stealing Sun's50:25 - This season's status effect focus explained52:01 - How Broken Rain is performing post-buffs1:08:07 - Farming odds and why people reroll characters1:12:34 - Old-school Division and Destiny grinding stories1:17:32 - Character gender swaps and the barber shop1:19:15 - 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/saxplaysgames Edited by: https://x.com/Im_Crumpet ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Gamescom Opening Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzvzt3IjNikDiffizzle Episode: https://youtu.be/Heo4ehiVOgk

Two months after Bungie shipped the final Destiny 2 content update, the community's still split on whether the game is actually dead. Today's guest has been making Destiny videos since the House of Wolves days, back before he was even sure "this YouTube thing" was going to work out, and hasn't taken a real break from the game since. @KackisHD joins me for a one on one covering his entire history with Destiny; the Modern Warfare 2 lobbies that built his thick skin, a decade of editing every video himself, the hate comments he still laughs about, and his honest read on where the franchise, and its creators, go from here.Subscribe for more long form conversations with gaming creators every week. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 2:18 - Who Is Rick Kackis 3:54 - Sax's Appreciation for Rick's Influence 4:53 - Rick's Earliest Gaming Memories 7:19 - The Modern Warfare 2 and Halo 3 Era 8:50 - Why Rick Gravitated Toward Shooters 10:47 - The Shift to Digital and Xbox One's Early Missteps 13:20 - Missing Out on Other Games for Destiny 16:01 - Anthem, Division 2, and Destiny's Missing Competitor 18:28 - A Decade of Consistency: Rick's Secret22:20 - Providing Value Versus Chasing Views 23:14 - Rick's Metric for What Becomes a Video 26:26 - How Sax's Channel Started With a Returning Player Guide 29:13 - Editing Solo for Ten Years 32:47 - Why Old School, Unedited Content Is Coming Back 35:48 - How Sax Preps for Interviews 36:35 - The 2402 and Crown of Sorrow Memes 37:27 - Embracing the Hate Comments 40:19 - The Ten Minute Video Conspiracy 40:45 - The Unloved Hand Cannon Tangent 42:00 - The "I Hate His Voice" Reddit Comment 42:38 - Why Rick Keeps His Intro 44:01 - Friendships Behind the Destiny Community's Fake Beef 47:53 - The Exotic Mission Portal Overhaul 48:48 - The Classic Collector Modifier and Farming Red Borders 50:21 - Thunder Lord Versus Optimal DPS 52:23 - The Gear Shift and Explosive Payload Debate 54:31 - Creators Sailing Off Into the Sunset 55:25 - "What's Next": The McDonald's Joke 56:07 - Deadlock, Division 2, and What Rick Might Cover Next 58:37 - Honest Talk About Chasing Views 59:44 - Burnout and Learning to Focus 1:02:05 - Starting the Podcast Channel From Scratch 1:03:11 - Destiny's Surprising Player Numbers Post Shutdown 1:06:22 - The Petition, Steam Charts, and a Once in a Lifetime PR Moment 1:07:45 - A Different Sony: PS4 Era Versus Now 1:09:23 - Why Sony Won't Greenlight Destiny 3 1:10:38 - Blaming Bungie Versus Blaming Activision 1:15:36 - "It's So Over, We're So Back" 1:17:01 - Bungie Management and Where the Money Went 1:19:06 - The PvP Team and "The Loop" 1:21:22 - Destiny 2's Launch Era PvP Mistakes 1:24:42 - The Little Caesars Pizza Analogy 1:27:23 - Finding Wonder in a New Game 1:33:23 - Closing Thoughts and Community Shoutout 1:33:45 - Rapid Fire Begins: Best Season of Destiny 2 1:37:34 - Favorite Destiny Location of All Time 1:39:31 - Rick's Top Day One Achievements 1:43:41 - Favorite Exotic Weapon of All Time 1:45:38 - Mount Rushmore of Destiny Content Creators 1:49:32 - Lessons From Early Career, Success, and Failure 1:55:31 - The Mentor Advice That Changed Everything 1:57:30 - A Question for the Next Guest 2:00:23 - Outro ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgames Follow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgames Follow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames Edited by: https://x.com/Im_Crumpet

The Division 2 launched the brand new Broken Rain incursion last week to A LOT of excitement from The Division Community and looter shooter fans at large that are looking for a new home!This week on the show,  @RogueGold  is back and  @LividFray  joins for her first appearance to break down Division 2's newest incursion, the Destiny creator collab that split Twitter down the middle, and what's actually confirmed, a Div2 ARG, and our TOP predictions heading into Gamescom 2026.In This Episode we discuss: - Broken Rain first impressions: mechanics, build variety, and why pure DPS doesn't cut it anymore-  @LividFray 's journey to keep The Division 1 alive for years after the last update- The Destiny X Division creator crossover, and the Subsequent Blowback- RogueGold's full breakdown of the Central Park ARG- Our Expected / Hopeful / Long Shot predictions for Gamescom 2026Huge thank you to my guests! Make sure to check them out below:RogueGold: https://youtube.com/@UCRbAtGPNumGV868iZ8brEDw LividFray: https://youtube.com/@UCLRTj2x4e27Ty45aidPkqQQ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 — Intro 02:36 — How Did Broken Rain's Launch Go? 03:54 — Meet LividFray 07:10 — Division & Destiny Content Creation 08:16 — Where Does Broken Rain Rank? 10:06 — The Different Roles of Broken Rain 11:53 — What Broken Rain Says About Division 2's Future 15:57 — What Makes Endgame Content Worth Playing? 17:12 — Is Broken Rain's Loot Chase Good Enough? 18:54 — Build Diversity, Tanking & Healing 19:09 — The Problem With Time-Limited Rewards 19:52 — Is the Broken Rain Exotic Worth Chasing? 22:02 — The Vex Mythoclast Problem 23:38 — How Division 2's Loot System Differs From Destiny 24:29 — Broken Rain's Hidden Challenges & Rewards 30:41 — The Looter Shooter Power Vacuum 31:57 — The Division 2 × Destiny 2 Crossover 33:50 — Why Did the Crossover Get Backlash? 38:07 — Why Destiny Creators Made Sense for Division 2 42:34 — What Massive Could Have Done Better 46:05 — Preparing Destiny Players for Broken Rain 51:01 — The Central Park ARG 51:42 — What's Confirmed for Gamescom 2026? 52:45 — The Central Park ARG Explained 55:07 — Gamescom 2026 Predictions 56:25 — EXPECTED Predictions 59:45 — HOPEFUL Predictions 1:03:00 — Central Park Lore & Dark Zone 9 1:05:40 — LONG SHOT Predictions 1:11:30 — Division 2 vs. Division 3 1:14:25 — Cherry Blossom, Dust Storm & Realism 1:16:07 — The Case for More Experimental Division Content 1:16:54 — Final Gamescom Wishlist 1:18:09 — Find Our Guests▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬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▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Links:RogueGold's Aztecross Collab: https://youtu.be/1HeyHM99TsMLividFray's Aztecross Collab: https://youtu.be/fyiIo0wTTOkHear the Div 1 DZ09 Comm for Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3T2Owy4aWk

Two months after Bungie shipped Destiny 2's final content update, the dust has settled and there's no more "wait for next season" to hide behind. Today's guest has logged over 18,000 hours in the game and spent that time double checking every artifact mod, every exotic ranking, and every bug the community has been yelling about. Once again, @TheAegisRelic joins me to break down Destiny 2's final sandbox: the artifact system overhaul, the Chaos Reshaped bug and the community's reaction to it, and a full Buff, Maintain, or Nerf retrospective on the game's most broken DPS metas.In this episode, we cover: - Aegis's honest reaction to the end of service announcement - Whether he'd ever sink that much time into another game - How knowing this was the final sandbox changed his testing process - The artifact system overhaul and swapping mods mid encounter - What artifact mods actually mean for speedrunning and low mans- The best general use artifact mods right now - Ranking every exotic weapon, and why Choir of One landed on top - Whether Bungie's buff first philosophy created the best sandbox yet - Why rocket pulses never needed a boss damage nerf - The Turncoat exploit quietly boosting rocket damage - The truth behind the Chaos Reshaped healing bug - Optimizing for fun versus optimizing for the top of the spreadsheet - The Acolytes of Aegis, and why Scatter Signal deserves more love - A full Buff, Maintain, or Nerf retrospective on Destiny's most broken DPS metas - Why a rotation got named after a Chinese streaming site - What's next for Aegis as he shifts focus back to speedrunning Subscribe for more long form conversations with gaming creators every week .▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 3:50 - Aegis's Reaction to the End of Service Announcement 6:53 - Would Aegis Ever Invest in Another Game Like This? 8:05 - Finding Closure (The LeBron Analogy) 9:40 - How the Final Sandbox Changed His Testing 11:19 - The Artifact System Overhaul 12:50 - Swapping Artifact Mods Mid Encounter 15:49 - Artifact Impact on Speedrunning & Low Mans 18:13 - Best General Use Artifact Mods 19:44 - Exotic Weapon Tier List: Choir of One at #1 22:33 - Chasing Balance Since Edge of Fate 24:31 - Rocket Pulses Never Needed the Nerf 27:05 - The Truth About Titan's DPS Rotation 27:58 - Schrodinger's DPS & Chasing Damage Numbers 31:00 - The Turncoat Rocket Damage Exploit 34:37 - How the Crafted Weapons Spreadsheet Happened 35:59 - Is Chaos Reshaped Overblown? 37:43 - The Actual HP Math Behind the Bug 44:11 - Segue Into Optimal vs. Fun 46:50 - Suggestions vs. Personal Loadouts 47:39 - Optimizing Is Supposed to Be Fun 49:06 - How You Get There Is Not My Business 50:01 - The Scatter Signal Backlash 52:37 - Why Are People So Mad About Fusion Rifles 57:35 - Wrapping the Sandbox Talk 59:08 - The Last Wish World Record & Sax's Wife's Reaction 1:00:34 - Buff, Maintain, or Nerf Begins 1:03:49 - Still Hunt, Celestial, Hezen Solo Witness Kills 1:04:46 - Infinite Damage Throwing Hammers 1:06:31 - Prismatic Hunter Grapple Melee 1:07:33 - Exotic Primary Super Spam 1:09:39 - The Fourth Horseman Slug Swap Bug 1:11:19 - Opaque Hourglass Infinite Ammo DPS 1:12:41 - Thunderlord & Divinity 1:13:21 - Double Slug Anarchy 1:14:02 - Uncivil Discourse & Lucky Pants 1:15:34 - Contra Chunking 1:17:48 - The Izanagi/Wendigo Quickswap Rotation 1:20:10 - Destiny's Chinese Community 1:23:49 - Why It's Called the Bilibili Rotation 1:24:40 - Finality's Auger Double Rocket Pulse Spam 1:24:54 - Three Shot Goldie Orb Spam 1:27:17 - Retrofit Escapade Infinite Volatile Spam 1:28:41 - Hierarchy of Needs Ring Stacking Bow 1:29:16 - No Ammo Sword Damage in PvP 1:30:10 - Full Auto Shotgun & Crafting Nostalgia 1:31:49 - What's Next for Aegis 1:33:06 - Outro

Destiny's gone quiet, and Division is making its move to catch everyone it left behind. DJ Tickle knows that better than most — he's one of the creators actually inside this week's Destiny x Division crossover for the Broken Rain incursion, and he brings the real story behind the discourse.In this episode: Longtime Div guru Orion returns, and DJ Tickle joins for the first time to talk state-of-the-game, the Broken Rain incursion dropping this Tuesday, and the community debate around bringing outside streamers into Division's biggest week of content. We also get into DJ Tickle's own creator journey — 2,000+ free raid carries, a Twitch Partner grind that almost burned him out, and still not feeling like a "real" creator even with his own gear in the game.What we cover:- DJ Tickle's path from Division 1 day-one player to full-time creator- State of the game: population, Central Park DLC buzz, and why the numbers are trending up- What an Incursion actually is, and how Broken Rain compares to Destiny's dungeons- The Destiny x Division streamer crossover — the strategy behind it, and the backlash- What's teased for Gamescom: Survivors, crossplay, and a Division 3 tease- Why crossplay might matter more than any single piece of content▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬DJ Tickle: https://youtube.com/@djtickleFind Orion on Discord: @Orion_StarkIf you want more of this format — dedicated non-Destiny conversations — let us know in the comments. We're figuring out if this becomes a recurring thing.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00:00 – Cold open0:00:41 – Introducing first-time guest DJ Tickle0:02:00 – Who is DJ Tickle?0:10:37 – The Division Dedicated Conversation0:12:04 – What actually is the PTS?0:15:49 – The State of the Game0:19:42 – Using DJ Tickle's YouTube Metrics as a Barometer for Player Interest0:24:36 – Let's Talk About the Broken Rain Incursion0:27:55 – Is Massive looking to fill the post-Destiny power vacuum?0:30:10 – Division's unique identity vs. being "Destiny's replacement"0:32:32 – The math behind bringing outside streamers in0:33:13 – Addressing the Crossover Community Backlash0:34:16 – DJ Tickle prepping the Destiny streamers offline before Tuesday0:37:34 – Sax Sucks at Navigating The Division's UI0:38:02 – What actually is an Incursion? 0:43:03 – Game Knowledge is the REAL Barrier to Entry0:47:32 – DJ Tickle: "Destiny's simply the bigger audience"0:48:46 – What are we expecting from Gamescom?0:50:37 – CROSSPLAY!!0:51:48 – Central Park vs. Survivors... which lands first?0:53:19 – What actually is "Survivors"?0:59:50 – DJ Tickle on Crossplay's real impact on The Division 21:03:34 – Crossplay as a bet on Division 3's future1:06:42 – Live service longevity across console generations1:07:32 – Weekend Server Queues.. a Good or Bad Sign?1:08:04 – Wrapping up the show1:10:23 – Signing 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/saxplaysgamesEdited by: https://x.com/Im_Crumpet

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

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

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

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