Derek Nichols

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Senior Technical Writer at Blackbaud

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Articles

Destiny 2 The Edge of Fate Reveals New Dark Matter Abilities

2 days ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

During a new livestream event, Bungie detailed the new Dark Matter abilities that players will be able to use while exploring Kepler in The Edge of Fate expansion for Destiny 2. Formerly part of the mysterious Codename Frontiers phase of Destiny 2, the Edge of Fate marks the start of a new evolution of the popular and long-running online shooter. It's clear that Bungie is planning massive changes to the core Destiny 2 experience when The Edge of Fate launches.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Reveals Patch Notes for June 25 Update

3 days ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Ubisoft has certainly set fan expectations with post-launch updates, a common feature for many of its released games, like Star Wars Outlaws, which has also seen a resurgence thanks to continued support. While Assassin's Creed Shadows has broken many sales records for Ubisoft already, the developers continue to improve and add to the game through Title Updates, keeping players satisfied with improvements and more things to do in Feudal Japan.
June 26 Is Going to Be a Big Day for Arc System Works Fans

4 days ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Arc System Works is holding a summer showcase event where it plans to make a number of announcements, including a sneak peek at the future of Guilty Gear. The studio is well known for its fighting games, particularly the Guilty Gear franchise, but Arc System Works has certainly had no shortage of titles recently, from Dragon Ball FighterZ, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, DNF Duel, and even serving as publisher for a number of indies.
Destiny 2 Announces Major Change to One Combat Feature in The Edge of Fate Expansion

5 days ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Bungie reveals another massive change coming to Destiny 2 with the launch of The Edge of Fate expansion to a core combat component. When Bungie originally announced the next phase of Destiny 2 as Codename Frontiers, the studio hinted at a substantial refresh for the game, an aspect that has been becoming clearer over the past month.
Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for June 20

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Xur has returned again to Destiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. Another weekend rolls forward, meaning players are getting ever close to Destiny 2's upcoming Edge of Fate expansion. The company continues to reveal new details about the upcoming content, seemingly marking a new phase of the popular online shooter's lifecycle as well.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Teases New Content in Next Major Update

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Ubisoft has been keen on keeping that momentum rolling through continued updates, free content, and eventually, a paid expansion. Since launch, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been adding free content through updates, giving players additional story beats to chase even after the credits of the main story have rolled. That trend is set to continue next week with another new update, though...
Capcom Fans Should Circle June 26 on Their Calendars

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Capcom teases the return of its summer spotlight event where the company provides updated details and new looks for its upcoming games and DLC. Capcom has been on quite the roll as of late, with best-selling titles like Street Fighter 6, Monster Hunter Wilds, Devil May Cry 5, and plenty more. The company has been releasing games at a much faster rate as of late, with major franchises like Resident Evil helping to put Capcom back at the forefront of the industry.
Donkey Kong Bananza Skill Tree Detailed

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Although Donkey Kong Bananza had previously been featured during the Nintendo Treehouse presentation after the Switch 2 reveal, there was still a lot that hadn't been shown off. During this gameplay footage, fans finally got plenty of answers to many of their questions, including the reveal of Pauline as a major character as well as new enemies, abilities, and the overall story of how DK got into this situation.
Mario Kart World Releases New Update for June 2025

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Here is a simplified version of the story contents: Nintendo releases a new update for Mario Kart World, addressing a variety of bugs and other odd issues that are impacting the player experience. It's been a massively strong start for Nintendo and its Switch 2 console, breaking sales records and putting launch games like Mario Kart World in the spotlight. Despite the popularity and success so far, many fans would agree that Mario Kart World...
June 18 Is Going To Be A Big Day for Donkey Kong Bananza Fans

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

For all the controversy and frustration that led up to the launch of the Switch 2, with many focused on the price point of the console and accessories, Nintendo stayed the course. Ultimately, it appears to have been a good decision as the Nintendo Switch 2 has seen a record-breaking launch. Looking to capitalize on the excitement of the ever-growing player base, Nintendo is putting the spotlight on its next big first party title prior to its launch in July.