DrWydi
@drwydi.bsky.social
Participation award winning Australian YouTuber | Short Gaming Documentaries and Essays | Teller of stories | Literally a gamer
Business Email: drwydi.business@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrWydi
Business Email: drwydi.business@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrWydi
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Hytale: The Collapse You Never Saw
YouTube video by DrWydi
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Hytale's development story has become a tale of gaming legend.
From it's start in the Hypixel server to its recent revival, what really caused the cancellation of #Hytale?
This video is its incredible definitive story.
Watch it here ➡️: youtu.be/2TbFdJPWPFI #gaming @hytale.bsky.social #gamedev
From it's start in the Hypixel server to its recent revival, what really caused the cancellation of #Hytale?
This video is its incredible definitive story.
Watch it here ➡️: youtu.be/2TbFdJPWPFI #gaming @hytale.bsky.social #gamedev
It's an interesting phenomenon when a creator goes beyond the internet and makes something that transcends their notoriety. Sometimes people rally around it, others reject it. Markiplier feels like the right creator where most, if not all, will rally around him to succeed.
Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Quadruples Its Budget In A Day, Winning Friday Box Office
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Markiplier’s ‘Iron Lung’ Quadruples Its Budget In A Day, Winning Friday Box Office
Iron Lung, YouTuber Markiplier's horror film, has already made multiples of its low budget in just 24 hours of its release.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:31 AM
It's an interesting phenomenon when a creator goes beyond the internet and makes something that transcends their notoriety. Sometimes people rally around it, others reject it. Markiplier feels like the right creator where most, if not all, will rally around him to succeed.
I will never stop appreciating people leaving kind comments and supporting the channel. Thank you so much for all the kind support on the latest video.
Hytale's development story has become a tale of gaming legend.
From it's start in the Hypixel server to its recent revival, what really caused the cancellation of #Hytale?
This video is its incredible definitive story.
Watch it here ➡️: youtu.be/2TbFdJPWPFI #gaming @hytale.bsky.social #gamedev
From it's start in the Hypixel server to its recent revival, what really caused the cancellation of #Hytale?
This video is its incredible definitive story.
Watch it here ➡️: youtu.be/2TbFdJPWPFI #gaming @hytale.bsky.social #gamedev
Hytale: The Collapse You Never Saw
YouTube video by DrWydi
youtu.be
January 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I will never stop appreciating people leaving kind comments and supporting the channel. Thank you so much for all the kind support on the latest video.
Hytale's development story has become a tale of gaming legend.
From it's start in the Hypixel server to its recent revival, what really caused the cancellation of #Hytale?
This video is its incredible definitive story.
Watch it here ➡️: youtu.be/2TbFdJPWPFI #gaming @hytale.bsky.social #gamedev
From it's start in the Hypixel server to its recent revival, what really caused the cancellation of #Hytale?
This video is its incredible definitive story.
Watch it here ➡️: youtu.be/2TbFdJPWPFI #gaming @hytale.bsky.social #gamedev
Hytale: The Collapse You Never Saw
YouTube video by DrWydi
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Hytale's development story has become a tale of gaming legend.
From it's start in the Hypixel server to its recent revival, what really caused the cancellation of #Hytale?
This video is its incredible definitive story.
Watch it here ➡️: youtu.be/2TbFdJPWPFI #gaming @hytale.bsky.social #gamedev
From it's start in the Hypixel server to its recent revival, what really caused the cancellation of #Hytale?
This video is its incredible definitive story.
Watch it here ➡️: youtu.be/2TbFdJPWPFI #gaming @hytale.bsky.social #gamedev
Before I close up shop for the night… new full length documentary goes live 10am EST or 1am AEST!
Please watch it. I spent an ungodly amount of time on it lol
Please watch it. I spent an ungodly amount of time on it lol
New documentary this week! A lot of editing left to do but need to stay on track with uploads. I've already teased it before but why not another?
10 years in development.
Bought by a publisher.
Cancelled.
Revived.
Keep an eye on your sub box this week...
10 years in development.
Bought by a publisher.
Cancelled.
Revived.
Keep an eye on your sub box this week...
January 27, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Before I close up shop for the night… new full length documentary goes live 10am EST or 1am AEST!
Please watch it. I spent an ungodly amount of time on it lol
Please watch it. I spent an ungodly amount of time on it lol
Adding to this, I just watched the Developer Insights video on Runner Shells and love the concept of the "Rook". Solo queuing for loot progression without the risk of losing quality gear feels like it pumps the breaks on tension after squadding up. Very clever idea. #Marathon
Finally caught up on the @marathonthegame.bungie.net ViDoc and I'm really impressed with what I saw. The ethos behind the game's design feels more in-line with the extraction genre now (i.e. tension, world-building).
March 5th isn't far away. We'll see.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzm... #gamedev
March 5th isn't far away. We'll see.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzm... #gamedev
Vision of Marathon | Bungie ViDoc
YouTube video by Marathon
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January 27, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Adding to this, I just watched the Developer Insights video on Runner Shells and love the concept of the "Rook". Solo queuing for loot progression without the risk of losing quality gear feels like it pumps the breaks on tension after squadding up. Very clever idea. #Marathon
Finally caught up on the @marathonthegame.bungie.net ViDoc and I'm really impressed with what I saw. The ethos behind the game's design feels more in-line with the extraction genre now (i.e. tension, world-building).
March 5th isn't far away. We'll see.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzm... #gamedev
March 5th isn't far away. We'll see.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzm... #gamedev
Vision of Marathon | Bungie ViDoc
YouTube video by Marathon
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January 26, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Finally caught up on the @marathonthegame.bungie.net ViDoc and I'm really impressed with what I saw. The ethos behind the game's design feels more in-line with the extraction genre now (i.e. tension, world-building).
March 5th isn't far away. We'll see.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzm... #gamedev
March 5th isn't far away. We'll see.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjzm... #gamedev
For whatever reason, I have completely forgotten the entire game/story of Fable 2. I was looking at them on Game Pass today and have memories of 1 & 3 but 2... nothing.
Guess I'll have to play it again before Fable launches. #gaming #fable
Guess I'll have to play it again before Fable launches. #gaming #fable
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January 25, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Finished watching the Resident Evil Requiem showcase and while I was stoked by what I saw and incredibly excited to play it...
Really wish they left out the corporate sponsorship stuff hahaha it was 20% car add for Porsche
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9HI...
Really wish they left out the corporate sponsorship stuff hahaha it was 20% car add for Porsche
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9HI...
Resident Evil Showcase | January 15, 2026
YouTube video by Resident Evil
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January 24, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Finished watching the Resident Evil Requiem showcase and while I was stoked by what I saw and incredibly excited to play it...
Really wish they left out the corporate sponsorship stuff hahaha it was 20% car add for Porsche
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9HI...
Really wish they left out the corporate sponsorship stuff hahaha it was 20% car add for Porsche
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9HI...
It always makes me happy seeing smaller games pop off with critics like this, it propels them onto people's screens more than they ever would have managed on their own. Happy for the team.
MIO: Memories of Orbit Reviews
The Indie Informer 9.5/10
Destructoid 9/10
Xbox Mag 9/10
TheSixthAxis 9/10
DualShockers 9/10
TheGamer 4/5
Game Informer 8.75/10
Noisy Pixel 8.5/10
GameBlast 8/10
Nintendo Life 8/10
SteamDeck HQ 8/10
Opencritic 82
Metacritic 84
The Indie Informer 9.5/10
Destructoid 9/10
Xbox Mag 9/10
TheSixthAxis 9/10
DualShockers 9/10
TheGamer 4/5
Game Informer 8.75/10
Noisy Pixel 8.5/10
GameBlast 8/10
Nintendo Life 8/10
SteamDeck HQ 8/10
Opencritic 82
Metacritic 84
January 21, 2026 at 10:19 AM
It always makes me happy seeing smaller games pop off with critics like this, it propels them onto people's screens more than they ever would have managed on their own. Happy for the team.
I feel it in my jibblies. This year is gonna be big for games…
I’m diving a Judas release before the end of the year. Remember this post.
I’m diving a Judas release before the end of the year. Remember this post.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:47 AM
I feel it in my jibblies. This year is gonna be big for games…
I’m diving a Judas release before the end of the year. Remember this post.
I’m diving a Judas release before the end of the year. Remember this post.
New documentary this week! A lot of editing left to do but need to stay on track with uploads. I've already teased it before but why not another?
10 years in development.
Bought by a publisher.
Cancelled.
Revived.
Keep an eye on your sub box this week...
10 years in development.
Bought by a publisher.
Cancelled.
Revived.
Keep an eye on your sub box this week...
January 16, 2026 at 11:14 AM
New documentary this week! A lot of editing left to do but need to stay on track with uploads. I've already teased it before but why not another?
10 years in development.
Bought by a publisher.
Cancelled.
Revived.
Keep an eye on your sub box this week...
10 years in development.
Bought by a publisher.
Cancelled.
Revived.
Keep an eye on your sub box this week...
Tried out SWORN by Windwalk Games tonight and was surprised how much fun I had!
It’s a Hades-like with multiplayer and doesn’t quite have the roguelike chops that its inspiration does but it’s very fun/challenging.
I’d recommend trying it out on Game Pass! #gamedev #indiegame
It’s a Hades-like with multiplayer and doesn’t quite have the roguelike chops that its inspiration does but it’s very fun/challenging.
I’d recommend trying it out on Game Pass! #gamedev #indiegame
January 15, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Tried out SWORN by Windwalk Games tonight and was surprised how much fun I had!
It’s a Hades-like with multiplayer and doesn’t quite have the roguelike chops that its inspiration does but it’s very fun/challenging.
I’d recommend trying it out on Game Pass! #gamedev #indiegame
It’s a Hades-like with multiplayer and doesn’t quite have the roguelike chops that its inspiration does but it’s very fun/challenging.
I’d recommend trying it out on Game Pass! #gamedev #indiegame
Like everybody else, I played @hytale.bsky.social today and was impressed by how well Simon managed to lower our expectations to the point that I was blown away.
I really like this game. I can feel there's more to be done but I'm excited to see what the #Hytale dream really looks like...
I really like this game. I can feel there's more to be done but I'm excited to see what the #Hytale dream really looks like...
January 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Like everybody else, I played @hytale.bsky.social today and was impressed by how well Simon managed to lower our expectations to the point that I was blown away.
I really like this game. I can feel there's more to be done but I'm excited to see what the #Hytale dream really looks like...
I really like this game. I can feel there's more to be done but I'm excited to see what the #Hytale dream really looks like...
I want really weird indie game recommendations...
Stuff that's totally unique that I can't play anywhere else. I don't care what the length is or the style of game. I just want to play something that I've never experienced before.
Recommendations? #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
Stuff that's totally unique that I can't play anywhere else. I don't care what the length is or the style of game. I just want to play something that I've never experienced before.
Recommendations? #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
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January 13, 2026 at 4:50 AM
I want really weird indie game recommendations...
Stuff that's totally unique that I can't play anywhere else. I don't care what the length is or the style of game. I just want to play something that I've never experienced before.
Recommendations? #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
Stuff that's totally unique that I can't play anywhere else. I don't care what the length is or the style of game. I just want to play something that I've never experienced before.
Recommendations? #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev
I have the urge to finally play FFXVI in no small part due to Ben Starr's performance as Verso in Ex33. I've heard the story is excellent but the gameplay can drag in the open world zones...
Is it smart to start this when Hytale is days away? #gamedev #gaming
Is it smart to start this when Hytale is days away? #gamedev #gaming
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January 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Bought @hytale.bsky.social early access release today with only a few days left until its launch on January, 13th!
Simon has been very clear with a message of patience, there's a long road ahead but what a historic moment it is. The next chapter in Hytale's legend is only days away... #gamedev
Simon has been very clear with a message of patience, there's a long road ahead but what a historic moment it is. The next chapter in Hytale's legend is only days away... #gamedev
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January 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Bought @hytale.bsky.social early access release today with only a few days left until its launch on January, 13th!
Simon has been very clear with a message of patience, there's a long road ahead but what a historic moment it is. The next chapter in Hytale's legend is only days away... #gamedev
Simon has been very clear with a message of patience, there's a long road ahead but what a historic moment it is. The next chapter in Hytale's legend is only days away... #gamedev
Script is almost done for my next long form video and should be up over the next week or so!
In the meantime, I've been posting dedicated Shorts content with smaller interesting industry stories so check that out in the interim!
In the meantime, I've been posting dedicated Shorts content with smaller interesting industry stories so check that out in the interim!
January 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Script is almost done for my next long form video and should be up over the next week or so!
In the meantime, I've been posting dedicated Shorts content with smaller interesting industry stories so check that out in the interim!
In the meantime, I've been posting dedicated Shorts content with smaller interesting industry stories so check that out in the interim!
Checked my comment section after a week of being ill and the REAL Mike Snight, Lead World Designer from Irrational Games and Ghost Story Games (BioShock Infinite & Judas) watched my video.
It's really cool when people from the industry are watching my content and interacting! #gaming
It's really cool when people from the industry are watching my content and interacting! #gaming
If you’ve sent messages or left comments recently and I haven’t answered, my apologies! I’ve had to take a short break due to illness but will be back in the next day or two to get my next video out.
Back soon!
Back soon!
January 6, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Checked my comment section after a week of being ill and the REAL Mike Snight, Lead World Designer from Irrational Games and Ghost Story Games (BioShock Infinite & Judas) watched my video.
It's really cool when people from the industry are watching my content and interacting! #gaming
It's really cool when people from the industry are watching my content and interacting! #gaming
If you’ve sent messages or left comments recently and I haven’t answered, my apologies! I’ve had to take a short break due to illness but will be back in the next day or two to get my next video out.
Back soon!
Back soon!
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
If you’ve sent messages or left comments recently and I haven’t answered, my apologies! I’ve had to take a short break due to illness but will be back in the next day or two to get my next video out.
Back soon!
Back soon!
Top 5 Games I Played This Year! 🧵
Given that it's the last day of 2025, I wanted to reflect on the incredible year of game releases we had and give my top 5 that I personally played this year. #gaming #gamedev
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Given that it's the last day of 2025, I wanted to reflect on the incredible year of game releases we had and give my top 5 that I personally played this year. #gaming #gamedev
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December 31, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Research is largely finished for my next video, script writing will commence today for a video release next week. There's a very important event happening on January 13th that will either be a celebration or a moment in history better left forgotten.
My video will tell its 10 year story.
My video will tell its 10 year story.
December 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Research is largely finished for my next video, script writing will commence today for a video release next week. There's a very important event happening on January 13th that will either be a celebration or a moment in history better left forgotten.
My video will tell its 10 year story.
My video will tell its 10 year story.
I have started System Shock and Stardew Valley, which is like eating hot salsa and ice cream at the same time.
I’m currently loving both but getting the distinct impression that Stardew is a grindy game lol
I’m currently loving both but getting the distinct impression that Stardew is a grindy game lol
December 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I have started System Shock and Stardew Valley, which is like eating hot salsa and ice cream at the same time.
I’m currently loving both but getting the distinct impression that Stardew is a grindy game lol
I’m currently loving both but getting the distinct impression that Stardew is a grindy game lol
I think 2026 will be the year that I go through and play classics I have never had time for. For example, games like Silent Hill 1 and the System Shock duo.
As an informal game historian (to some degree), I think it’d add a lot to my content…
As an informal game historian (to some degree), I think it’d add a lot to my content…
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December 25, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I think 2026 will be the year that I go through and play classics I have never had time for. For example, games like Silent Hill 1 and the System Shock duo.
As an informal game historian (to some degree), I think it’d add a lot to my content…
As an informal game historian (to some degree), I think it’d add a lot to my content…
I am back from a holiday break to report that I finished the game and it affected me in a way I never thought it would.
@skatestory.com is a true indie masterpiece, please play it and experience a journey you’d never expect.
@skatestory.com is a true indie masterpiece, please play it and experience a journey you’d never expect.
Took a break from writing my next script to play some @skatestory.com🛹and my god... this game was worth waiting for.
Sam Eng crushed it. Astonishing how effortlessly this game captures the essence of skateboarding. I'm completely hooked... #indiegame #gamedev
Sam Eng crushed it. Astonishing how effortlessly this game captures the essence of skateboarding. I'm completely hooked... #indiegame #gamedev
December 23, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I am back from a holiday break to report that I finished the game and it affected me in a way I never thought it would.
@skatestory.com is a true indie masterpiece, please play it and experience a journey you’d never expect.
@skatestory.com is a true indie masterpiece, please play it and experience a journey you’d never expect.