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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.
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0:00 - Intro
2:54 - Gamescom recap begins, Echoes of Central Park
4:55 - Crossplay confirmed for November
5:07 - ETF applications briefly reopened
6:08 - Year 9 and Division Day confirmed
7:49 - Community reaction to Gamescom
9:42 - The "it's not zombies" Central Park debate
10:38 - Theories on what's really in Central Park
15:08 - Crossplay vs cross save explained
17:59 - First impressions of Red Horizon and the audio bug
19:40 - Environmental storytelling, dust storms, red skies
21:10 - The sky gets redder as the season goes on
22:56 - Cleaners in DC vs last season's hyenas
25:04 - Why every season storyline happens in DC
27:16 - DLC pricing and when content goes on sale
29:50 - Going to war for Destiny 3?
33:21 - Breaking down the seasonal gameplay loop
37:08 - Manhunts, scouts, and the climax mission
39:50 - What's actually missable if you skip a season
42:33 - Sax's own seasonal journey and first stronghold
47:24 - Member plug
48:04 - What got buffed: Aces and Eights, Stealing Sun's
50:25 - This season's status effect focus explained
52:01 - How Broken Rain is performing post-buffs
1:08:07 - Farming odds and why people reroll characters
1:12:34 - Old-school Division and Destiny grinding stories
1:17:32 - Character gender swaps and the barber shop
1:19:15 - Outro
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Diffizzle 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.

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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

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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

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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

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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