DrWydi
@drwydi.bsky.social
Participation award winning Australian YouTuber | Short Gaming Documentaries and Essays | Teller of stories | Literally a gamer
Business Email: [email protected]
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrWydi
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrWydi
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Metroid Prime 4: Why This Game Took 8 Years
YouTube video by DrWydi
youtu.be
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a game that many have been waiting for over 18 years…
From its ill-fated reveal in 2017 and reboot years later, the story of its development was a rocky road paved in disappointment.
This is the story of those 8 long years…
youtu.be/m_dnqYI9Rfs?... #gamedev #gamenews
From its ill-fated reveal in 2017 and reboot years later, the story of its development was a rocky road paved in disappointment.
This is the story of those 8 long years…
youtu.be/m_dnqYI9Rfs?... #gamedev #gamenews
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 18, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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
Day of the Devs is always an event I look forward to so I’m made aware of games like Stretchmancer…
Such an elegant and unique looking game based on a core mechanic of stretching objects.
Please watch and Wishlist to support the devs!
youtu.be/Jm-P_ptCB2Y?... #indiegame #indiedev
Such an elegant and unique looking game based on a core mechanic of stretching objects.
Please watch and Wishlist to support the devs!
youtu.be/Jm-P_ptCB2Y?... #indiegame #indiedev
STRETCHMANCER - Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by AdamButcher🦎Stretchmancer
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Day of the Devs is always an event I look forward to so I’m made aware of games like Stretchmancer…
Such an elegant and unique looking game based on a core mechanic of stretching objects.
Please watch and Wishlist to support the devs!
youtu.be/Jm-P_ptCB2Y?... #indiegame #indiedev
Such an elegant and unique looking game based on a core mechanic of stretching objects.
Please watch and Wishlist to support the devs!
youtu.be/Jm-P_ptCB2Y?... #indiegame #indiedev
I am almost done playing through Tainted Grail the Fall of Avalon and have to say that I think it's the most competent Scrollslike I've ever played.
While it doesn't have the "seamless" open world that a Skyrim does, the zoning of locations actually kind of works in it's favour.
While it doesn't have the "seamless" open world that a Skyrim does, the zoning of locations actually kind of works in it's favour.
December 17, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I am almost done playing through Tainted Grail the Fall of Avalon and have to say that I think it's the most competent Scrollslike I've ever played.
While it doesn't have the "seamless" open world that a Skyrim does, the zoning of locations actually kind of works in it's favour.
While it doesn't have the "seamless" open world that a Skyrim does, the zoning of locations actually kind of works in it's favour.
I want to do a list of my “Games of the Year” that I personally played but I can’t remember what I’ve played haha
I’ll have to dig back through Steam and Xbox before posting the list.
Spoilers: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is at the top (SHOCKING I know)…
I’ll have to dig back through Steam and Xbox before posting the list.
Spoilers: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is at the top (SHOCKING I know)…
a man in a suit is sitting in a chair with his hands in the air and the words absolute cinema below him
ALT: a man in a suit is sitting in a chair with his hands in the air and the words absolute cinema below him
media.tenor.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I want to do a list of my “Games of the Year” that I personally played but I can’t remember what I’ve played haha
I’ll have to dig back through Steam and Xbox before posting the list.
Spoilers: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is at the top (SHOCKING I know)…
I’ll have to dig back through Steam and Xbox before posting the list.
Spoilers: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is at the top (SHOCKING I know)…
I feel compelled to give my perspective on Game of the Year just like every gaming content creator.
Honestly though it's pretty boring. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will sweep and it deserves to. The game is an all-timer.
Honestly though it's pretty boring. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will sweep and it deserves to. The game is an all-timer.
a man and a woman are standing in front of a wall with the number 33 on it .
ALT: a man and a woman are standing in front of a wall with the number 33 on it .
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I feel compelled to give my perspective on Game of the Year just like every gaming content creator.
Honestly though it's pretty boring. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will sweep and it deserves to. The game is an all-timer.
Honestly though it's pretty boring. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will sweep and it deserves to. The game is an all-timer.
This is one of my most anticipated games of the year. Genuinely, I think this will be spoken about for a long, long time.
In the words of the great Reggie Fils-Aimé: “my body is ready”. #indiegame #indiedev
In the words of the great Reggie Fils-Aimé: “my body is ready”. #indiegame #indiedev
SKATE STORY
OUT TOMORROW (9AM PST/NOON EST)
PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2
OUT TOMORROW (9AM PST/NOON EST)
PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2
December 8, 2025 at 6:38 AM
This is one of my most anticipated games of the year. Genuinely, I think this will be spoken about for a long, long time.
In the words of the great Reggie Fils-Aimé: “my body is ready”. #indiegame #indiedev
In the words of the great Reggie Fils-Aimé: “my body is ready”. #indiegame #indiedev
Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road by @ludogram.io is a roguelike tower defence game that sees you fight hordes of monsters as you upgrade a moving monolithic base.
It’s just launched and hit Game Pass, I strongly recommend trying it out.
youtu.be/fUEefYwwcOw?... #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev
It’s just launched and hit Game Pass, I strongly recommend trying it out.
youtu.be/fUEefYwwcOw?... #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev
Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Raw Fury
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Monsters are Coming! Rock & Road by @ludogram.io is a roguelike tower defence game that sees you fight hordes of monsters as you upgrade a moving monolithic base.
It’s just launched and hit Game Pass, I strongly recommend trying it out.
youtu.be/fUEefYwwcOw?... #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev
It’s just launched and hit Game Pass, I strongly recommend trying it out.
youtu.be/fUEefYwwcOw?... #gamedev #indiegame #indiedev
Ever wondered why Metroid Prime 4 took so long to release?
I broke it all down for you ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#MetroidPrime4
I broke it all down for you ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#MetroidPrime4
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a game that many have been waiting for over 18 years…
From its ill-fated reveal in 2017 and reboot years later, the story of its development was a rocky road paved in disappointment.
This is the story of those 8 long years…
youtu.be/m_dnqYI9Rfs?... #gamedev #gamenews
From its ill-fated reveal in 2017 and reboot years later, the story of its development was a rocky road paved in disappointment.
This is the story of those 8 long years…
youtu.be/m_dnqYI9Rfs?... #gamedev #gamenews
Metroid Prime 4: Why This Game Took 8 Years
YouTube video by DrWydi
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Ever wondered why Metroid Prime 4 took so long to release?
I broke it all down for you ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#MetroidPrime4
I broke it all down for you ⬇️⬇️⬇️
#MetroidPrime4
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a game that many have been waiting for over 18 years…
From its ill-fated reveal in 2017 and reboot years later, the story of its development was a rocky road paved in disappointment.
This is the story of those 8 long years…
youtu.be/m_dnqYI9Rfs?... #gamedev #gamenews
From its ill-fated reveal in 2017 and reboot years later, the story of its development was a rocky road paved in disappointment.
This is the story of those 8 long years…
youtu.be/m_dnqYI9Rfs?... #gamedev #gamenews
Metroid Prime 4: Why This Game Took 8 Years
YouTube video by DrWydi
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a game that many have been waiting for over 18 years…
From its ill-fated reveal in 2017 and reboot years later, the story of its development was a rocky road paved in disappointment.
This is the story of those 8 long years…
youtu.be/m_dnqYI9Rfs?... #gamedev #gamenews
From its ill-fated reveal in 2017 and reboot years later, the story of its development was a rocky road paved in disappointment.
This is the story of those 8 long years…
youtu.be/m_dnqYI9Rfs?... #gamedev #gamenews
I’m a huge fan of Saturnalia, a game by the same developer that now has a game banned by Steam: Santa Ragione.
The themes they toy with are very mature, it’ll be interesting to see if previews absolve or condemn them once the game releases.
Perhaps a story in the future… #gamenews #indiegame
The themes they toy with are very mature, it’ll be interesting to see if previews absolve or condemn them once the game releases.
Perhaps a story in the future… #gamenews #indiegame
An upcoming horror game with a somewhat bizarre premise gets banned from Steam but will still be releasing on other platforms.
Bizarre Horror Game Banned on Steam Is Coming to Other Platforms
An upcoming horror game with a somewhat bizarre premise gets banned from Steam but will still be releasing on other platforms.
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I’m a huge fan of Saturnalia, a game by the same developer that now has a game banned by Steam: Santa Ragione.
The themes they toy with are very mature, it’ll be interesting to see if previews absolve or condemn them once the game releases.
Perhaps a story in the future… #gamenews #indiegame
The themes they toy with are very mature, it’ll be interesting to see if previews absolve or condemn them once the game releases.
Perhaps a story in the future… #gamenews #indiegame
What was Kirby consuming to turn into these…
November 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
What was Kirby consuming to turn into these…
Working on two scripts for my next videos. Aiming to have one up next week (look at me uploading so close together) and another during December!
These two are going to be more short and sharp rather than my recent essays. Some more fun-focused stories than bigger picture... #gaming
These two are going to be more short and sharp rather than my recent essays. Some more fun-focused stories than bigger picture... #gaming
a purple glowing object in a dark room with a brick wall in the background
ALT: a purple glowing object in a dark room with a brick wall in the background
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Working on two scripts for my next videos. Aiming to have one up next week (look at me uploading so close together) and another during December!
These two are going to be more short and sharp rather than my recent essays. Some more fun-focused stories than bigger picture... #gaming
These two are going to be more short and sharp rather than my recent essays. Some more fun-focused stories than bigger picture... #gaming
This trailer had me hyped right up until the straight up lightsaber battle. Everything Destiny 2 related looks dope, the villains, the new Cabal faction, the Mars revamp... it's all very intriguing
But the full on Star Wars stuff just isn't it for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqic... #gamenews
But the full on Star Wars stuff just isn't it for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqic... #gamenews
Destiny 2: Renegades | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Destiny 2
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This trailer had me hyped right up until the straight up lightsaber battle. Everything Destiny 2 related looks dope, the villains, the new Cabal faction, the Mars revamp... it's all very intriguing
But the full on Star Wars stuff just isn't it for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqic... #gamenews
But the full on Star Wars stuff just isn't it for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqic... #gamenews
As someone keenly interested in the goings-on of games industry business practices, this was a really insightful article by @thisweekinvideogames.com on the art and prevalence of indie collaborations. I highly recommend giving it a read…
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/indi...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/indi...
What's With All the Indie Game Crossover Collaborations? - Indie Insight
Ever wonder why there seem to be so many indie crossover collaborations? Innersloth's Victoria Tran shares some of the rationale.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
As someone keenly interested in the goings-on of games industry business practices, this was a really insightful article by @thisweekinvideogames.com on the art and prevalence of indie collaborations. I highly recommend giving it a read…
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/indi...
thisweekinvideogames.com/feature/indi...
Total Chaos is going to be my Christmas break game I think. I've always wanted to play it but with the remake out now and a new score by AKIRA YAMAOKA...
I can't say no.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWQ... #gamedev #xbox #totalchaos
I can't say no.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWQ... #gamedev #xbox #totalchaos
Total Chaos - Console Launch Trailer | Xbox Partner Preview Fall 2025
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Total Chaos is going to be my Christmas break game I think. I've always wanted to play it but with the remake out now and a new score by AKIRA YAMAOKA...
I can't say no.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWQ... #gamedev #xbox #totalchaos
I can't say no.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=shWQ... #gamedev #xbox #totalchaos
Fun fact: on March 12th, 2013, Ken Levine revealed in a BAFTA talk that he was the one who canned the original BioShock movie green lit by Universal Studios.
For more fun BioShock facts… WATCH MY VIDEO ⬇️ #gamenews #gamedev
For more fun BioShock facts… WATCH MY VIDEO ⬇️ #gamenews #gamedev
BioShock 4 has been in development for twelve years, so where is it?
In this video, I break down every update, leak and reveal to explain exactly what happened to the next BioShock game.
This is the definitive timeline of the lost sequel "Bioshock 4".
youtu.be/1CiKljAnPpI #gamedev #gamenews
In this video, I break down every update, leak and reveal to explain exactly what happened to the next BioShock game.
This is the definitive timeline of the lost sequel "Bioshock 4".
youtu.be/1CiKljAnPpI #gamedev #gamenews
Bioshock 4: Where is it? (Full Story 2013 - 2025)
YouTube video by DrWydi
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Calling it early… Geoff Keighley will show an announcement trailer at the Game Awards for Judas’ release date. Mark my words.
BioShock 4 has been in development for twelve years, so where is it?
In this video, I break down every update, leak and reveal to explain exactly what happened to the next BioShock game.
This is the definitive timeline of the lost sequel "Bioshock 4".
youtu.be/1CiKljAnPpI #gamedev #gamenews
In this video, I break down every update, leak and reveal to explain exactly what happened to the next BioShock game.
This is the definitive timeline of the lost sequel "Bioshock 4".
youtu.be/1CiKljAnPpI #gamedev #gamenews
Bioshock 4: Where is it? (Full Story 2013 - 2025)
YouTube video by DrWydi
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Calling it early… Geoff Keighley will show an announcement trailer at the Game Awards for Judas’ release date. Mark my words.
BioShock 4 has been in development for twelve years, so where is it?
In this video, I break down every update, leak and reveal to explain exactly what happened to the next BioShock game.
This is the definitive timeline of the lost sequel "Bioshock 4".
youtu.be/1CiKljAnPpI #gamedev #gamenews
In this video, I break down every update, leak and reveal to explain exactly what happened to the next BioShock game.
This is the definitive timeline of the lost sequel "Bioshock 4".
youtu.be/1CiKljAnPpI #gamedev #gamenews
Bioshock 4: Where is it? (Full Story 2013 - 2025)
YouTube video by DrWydi
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
BioShock 4 has been in development for twelve years, so where is it?
In this video, I break down every update, leak and reveal to explain exactly what happened to the next BioShock game.
This is the definitive timeline of the lost sequel "Bioshock 4".
youtu.be/1CiKljAnPpI #gamedev #gamenews
In this video, I break down every update, leak and reveal to explain exactly what happened to the next BioShock game.
This is the definitive timeline of the lost sequel "Bioshock 4".
youtu.be/1CiKljAnPpI #gamedev #gamenews
Coming soon... 🤿
PS: really feel like my design skills levelled up on this one. Can't wait for you to see the thumbnail...
PS: really feel like my design skills levelled up on this one. Can't wait for you to see the thumbnail...
November 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Coming soon... 🤿
PS: really feel like my design skills levelled up on this one. Can't wait for you to see the thumbnail...
PS: really feel like my design skills levelled up on this one. Can't wait for you to see the thumbnail...
I can finally say... NEW VIDEO THIS WEEK!
I have put a lot into this one and I can't wait to release it. Get ready to see one banger of a thumbnail too.
Bioshock 4: Where is it? (Full Story 2013 - 2025) dropping soon.
I have put a lot into this one and I can't wait to release it. Get ready to see one banger of a thumbnail too.
Bioshock 4: Where is it? (Full Story 2013 - 2025) dropping soon.
a woman is standing in front of a monster in the dark
ALT: a woman is standing in front of a monster in the dark
media.tenor.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I can finally say... NEW VIDEO THIS WEEK!
I have put a lot into this one and I can't wait to release it. Get ready to see one banger of a thumbnail too.
Bioshock 4: Where is it? (Full Story 2013 - 2025) dropping soon.
I have put a lot into this one and I can't wait to release it. Get ready to see one banger of a thumbnail too.
Bioshock 4: Where is it? (Full Story 2013 - 2025) dropping soon.
If Valve had have put Xbox Game Pass on the Steam Machine, it would have completely undermined Xbox’s strategy. I think this is a smart move for Valve but the price point needs to be realistic to the offering.
Time will tell.
tinyurl.com/yc3s8yrr
Time will tell.
tinyurl.com/yc3s8yrr
Valve Announces New Steam Machine, A Console-Like PC Gaming Device For TVs
Valve suggests the new Steam Machine is six times more powerful than a Steam Deck, and will be priced like an entry-level PC.
tinyurl.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If Valve had have put Xbox Game Pass on the Steam Machine, it would have completely undermined Xbox’s strategy. I think this is a smart move for Valve but the price point needs to be realistic to the offering.
Time will tell.
tinyurl.com/yc3s8yrr
Time will tell.
tinyurl.com/yc3s8yrr
I realised today that I have been posting a new long form video every 3-4 weeks this year that while consistent... really isn't regular enough to establish the content pipeline I want to create. Next year, I'll be focusing on increasing that output.
Look out for a couple more videos this year!
Look out for a couple more videos this year!
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I realised today that I have been posting a new long form video every 3-4 weeks this year that while consistent... really isn't regular enough to establish the content pipeline I want to create. Next year, I'll be focusing on increasing that output.
Look out for a couple more videos this year!
Look out for a couple more videos this year!
I just saw what a Big Daddy from Bioshock looks like without its helmet and now I want to peal out my eyes and lobotomise myself. #conceptart #gamedev #bioshock
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I just saw what a Big Daddy from Bioshock looks like without its helmet and now I want to peal out my eyes and lobotomise myself. #conceptart #gamedev #bioshock
It’s genuinely very tragic to see Halo Infinite end like this.
I loved the game from the multiplayer to the campaign, it’s just been a long timeline of mismanagement that’s lead to this. There’s still a lot of appetite for Halo but sometimes it’s hard to be positive as a long term fan.
I loved the game from the multiplayer to the campaign, it’s just been a long timeline of mismanagement that’s lead to this. There’s still a lot of appetite for Halo but sometimes it’s hard to be positive as a long term fan.
4 years into its '10-year plan’, Halo Infinite is officially ending major updates this month.
vgc.news/news/4-years...
vgc.news/news/4-years...
4 years into its ’10-year plan’, Halo Infinite is officially ending major updates | VGC
Halo Studios ends support for Infinite to focus on ‘multiple’ development projects…
vgc.news
November 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It’s genuinely very tragic to see Halo Infinite end like this.
I loved the game from the multiplayer to the campaign, it’s just been a long timeline of mismanagement that’s lead to this. There’s still a lot of appetite for Halo but sometimes it’s hard to be positive as a long term fan.
I loved the game from the multiplayer to the campaign, it’s just been a long timeline of mismanagement that’s lead to this. There’s still a lot of appetite for Halo but sometimes it’s hard to be positive as a long term fan.