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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I’m glad you liked it! Sadly with very little free time to work on personal projects, the rest of the team having their own lives to handle, and me not having the money to pay folks a decent wage to work on it, it’s just fallen to the wayside again. I’d love to get back to it, just dunno when. 😔

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I know folks who used to at least be kind. But ever since joking this cult, they’ve lost every bit of humanity and empathy they once had. Even when he’s gone, there will be lasting damage for years to come. I just hope America can actually make it through.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

‪Oh wait, this is an actual theory? I had a little hopium brain nugget that it could’ve been a fake finale, but didn’t realize some folks are actually all in on this theory LOL aye, if it happens, that’s some cool shit. But I highly doubt it. ‬

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

What are the chances this is all a meta storyline where we the audience have been fooled by Vecna’s mind tricks and the real finale drops soon? 0% chance. Hope the spin offs are just as good at the very least! Looking forward to them! In the meantime I’ll have the OSTs on loop.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

But, at the end of the day, I still think they did a great job. It was disappointing in some areas, but I would imagine it’s always a pain in the ass to end such a huge series while trying to make everyone happy. I get it. Sad to see it end, but I’m glad it wasn’t a disaster.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I think they unfortunately cast way too wide of a net and had a TON of side characters thrown into the mix by the end. Literally felt like the entire town was part of the group. I think it probably would have felt better and more satisfying if we had more time with our core group.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Also, I think a lot of us were expecting this final season to be a lot darker than it turned out to be. I would have been fine with some character deaths. Which leads me to Stranger Things biggest problem: by the end of the show, the small crew had grown into a massive cast.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I honestly don’t think there is any story explanation for why the Demo creatures weren’t there - I think it was purely budget/time constraints. They wanted a huge Mindflayer monster with a big battle, and that was about all they could do. I get it, but it does hurt the finale.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

It felt like it took them no time at all to defeat Vecna, and in turn, the Mindflayer. I wish it would had been more of a struggle. And something that could’ve done that would be to throw Demos into the mix. All the other creatures were sorely missed from that final battle.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Mostly stuff that’s already been pointed out, relating to the finale. I felt we had a hell of a lot of build up for this huge final battle in The Abyss, only for it to be a relatively quick segment. The Mindflayer reveal was fucking awesome, buuuut…

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The coming out scene actually made me cry legit tears (which I know is apparently a point of contention on the internet rn) idk why, it just really hit for me. That, Dustin’s pleading to Steve, and the very last scene also broke me. But I was also disappointed with a few things.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Horrible historical events aside, here’s my unwarranted thoughts on Stranger Things 5. I did really enjoy most of this season. The action was all great, the Will reveal with the big demo battle was hype, and a lot of emotional beats landed for me. Mostly happy with it all. MOSTLY

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Maybe I’ll make a video eventually, rapid fire reviewing everything I played this year. Dunno yet. Happy New Year everyone! Here’s to a better 2026!

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Finally, Dispatch is my GOTY. I fucking love everything about this damn game, I can’t get enough of it. AdHoc made something truly special here. I thankfully got to live vicariously through my wife playing it for the first time after me. Still not enough. Need more, please.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Fourth, I’ve played entirely too much Pokémon Legends: Z-A. I’ve been enjoying my time in Lumiose. Story was actually good, ending was wild. Still working through the DLC, but quite enjoyed the main game. Though the next gen NEEDS to be a big step up. VO at the VERY least.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Third, Cronos: The New Dawn. It’s a conflicting game. On the one hand, I enjoyed it quite a bit - Dead Space-esque with its own identity. However, the combat can be frustratingly difficult (I’m old), inventory is a nightmare, and the endings felt like wet farts, unfortunately.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Second, Dying Light: The Beast. A great game and nice continuation of the story. Another world to get lost in for a bit - though the combat can feel sluggish, enemies can be annoying, and parkour can be frustrating, still a great time. Story felt a bit Resident Evil near the end, maybe too much.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

To close out the year, here’s some rapid fire reviews. First, Ghost of Yotei. I platinum’d it. It was fantastic. I truly lost myself in this world, and took entirely too many screenshots. Weirdly enough, it wasn’t the end that made me tear up, it was the bonfire scene before it.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Well howdy folks. Been a while since I’ve posted here. Think I wanna change that. Here, have a dumb ass #dispatch edit I made.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Sorry for the super late response here but thank you very much!! Happy to have made an impact ❤️

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

me every time I read the news nowadays

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Nice, sounds like you’ve got good things lined up! Yeah I definitely understand you - worlds insane right now, comforts are coming in very handy.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Busy over here too, I know your struggle! But Avowed is pretty enjoyable so far. Nice story and characters, beautiful environments, and fun combat. Definitely a good game.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Howdy Blutarch. What’s your year of entertainment looking like? For me, I just finished Invincible, loving Yellowjackets and Daredevil, hyped for AC: Shadows, enjoying Avowed, enjoying Monster Hunter Wilds (though it’s UI is quite overwhelming), and looking forward to a great year in gaming overall.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Just had some garlic naan yesterday 😅

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

The internet is just a burning trash pit all around right now. It feels like everywhere you look it’s always just the worst shit happening.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I’d go on a profound rant, but I think just “ugh” sufficiently describes it all. It’s about all the energy I can muster.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Ugh. The state of America, politics, and even video game discussion right now… ugh.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Troy Baker KILLED IT as Indiana and Tony Todd’s character was incredible - it very much reminded me of his work as a Vortigaunt. Extremely heartbreaking that this is one of his final performances. He’s already sorely missed. 💔

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Finally finished Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Matter of fact, I 100% completed it with all achievements. That was an absolutely fantastic game. Globe trotting story with fantastic set pieces, combat, puzzles, and exploration. It also satisfied my completionism with the collectible maps. 😁

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

My collection of BioWare characters has been steadily growing. Unfortunately Morrigan didn’t survive the move to my new house. 😔

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I don’t know how, but I will also blame this on Solas.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Fun fact: about a year into working on DATV, I bought myself a Varric statue. Ironically enough, as soon as I got it I ended up accidentally dropping Bianca and it broke similarly to how it does in the game. Life imitates art?

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

‪Yall are the best community. Thanks everyone for the kind words, it means a lot. Make sure to signal boost anyone who needs it after today. ❤️‬

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hey folks. As of today, I am no longer with BioWare. However, I am sticking with the wonderful team at Motive Studios for the foreseeable future. Got a fantastic project cooking here. I’ll miss my BW family, but the hope is that I’ll make my way back to ME when the time comes.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

YES. Cyberpunk is literally one of the most authentically human games because of moments like this.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

She really is. Her and Reed are two of my most favorite characters.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Also, the dynamic between V and Johnny is one of my favorite character dynamics, period. The sequence in PL where you’re using the new “ability” with So Mi was one of the best sequences in a game to date. There’s just so much to love here - ESPECIALLY with the DLC.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The combat is some of the best out there - I always had so much fun either sneaking or tearing shit up. There were plenty of times where I was stuck on different choices - even just the gigs can be insanely deep. It’s not without its flaws. But this story is something everyone should experience.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Finished my FULL play-through of Cyberpunk. Finished it on release and loved it, but now it’s an entirely new game. This may be the best RPG experience on the market with the DLC. Just everything about it is fantastic. PL was mind blowing. The writing is stellar. Characters top notch. I love it all

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Oh yeah I’m good, there was just a loooot of the worst people on the internet spreading a ton of hate before and during the launch.

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I’m slowly getting better at that 😅

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Derek Wilks (Deremix) @deremix.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

See then it becomes a problem with my personal projects, because I try to make them as amazing as possible which usually ends up meaning I never finish them because it’s way too much work LMAO

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