Jez - "destroyer of all titans, creator of relationships"

Datto: "I found a wonderful partner to share my life with" Video: Cuts to a shot of Mr. Fruit

"I just want it to be good" you and me both mate.

I couldn't imagine having my income hitched to this franchise. It would make me cry.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2718">45:18</a> Datto says he found a “wonderful partner to share his life with” and mr fruit is in the frame, I knew it.

Destiny is just such a wierd game. Sometimes its the best thing I've played, and the other times it feels broken and not worth it (like right now).

"It's fashion over function" AND THE FASHION SUCKS NOW. The titan armor is 80% shoulders now.

I’m responding late I haven’t played destiny in a while. You helped me through my moms cancer diagnosis just as much as d1 did. It really helped me through Highschool and I would’ve dropped the game after the initial storyline if it wasn’t for your videos showing me how to raid and level up for it. So thank you. You make a larger impact on people than you may seem. 8 years later and I still watch your channel even when I’m not actively playing the game or just taking a break. Glad you found a home and a family

"The faction rally event was pretty boring." Oh yeah, factions.

“Destiny 2 is the final chance to prove to the public that Destiny is worth their time.” R I P

Idk why, but hearing you guys laugh with the whole script thing, was the cutest shit ive ever seen. Im so happy for you and her.

Seeing Datto genuinely become more happy and more and more fulfilled as a content creator is so encouraging to see, and I feel so happy for him as well. I really admire how you want to improve yourself so much, and seeing how youve transformed yourself and grown is amazing. Keep it up.

I love how the beginning of this video went. I “grew” up watching you when I played destiny. Even more for videos that I didn’t even “needed” to watch. I just enjoyed how you carry yourself off as a person. I stopped playing destiny 2 and lost hope but you, strangely, I still watch as much as I did the first time I found you. Keep grinding datto. It’s fun seeing how far you’ve come and me and my friends talking about destiny nostalgically and always mentioning you and your blue quality sparrows and optimal dps guides and only having smiles and laughter. Love you.

"The Ikelos Shotgun was the only item in the expansion worth getting" *Sad Sleeper Simulant noises*

Destiny had PvE almost perfect at the end of Destiny 1. They really messed it up with the state of how D2 launched.

I feel really bad saying this but in reality: for the amount of money and time i invested in this game, it was a major, major letdown. Emotionally I love this game, but critically it was a MESS.

I listened to the whole thing, and I don’t regret it, I’ve always been a fan, one of the best youtubers, you’re the best datto, keep it up.

I was 14 when Destiny came out and now I am 20 (almost 21). This game has been a significant part of my life, I've made very good friends through it and overall have many postive memories from it. I'm done with high school and now have to focus on old man shit. I don't want to grow up, I don't want this game to die, I wish I could just play this game all the time because honestly I have nothing else in my life.

You know, as burnt out as the year of the stalling has made me, What you said gives me hope for the future. I believe, if anyone can pull out a final trick on the brink of collapse, it's Bungie, because Destiny, like you said, is resilient. It's gone through some of the worst periods I've ever seen a game go through, and then pull itself back up, and give us something that reminds us why we love the series so much to care about it the way we do.

The thing that seems very clear, TO ME; is that as Destiny has gone on and ‘perservered’, you have gone on and bettered yourself as a person socially, physically, and mentally. I honestly was very surprised this video didnt end on you walking away from the game; and honestly bro, maybe it’s almost time. I hope Bungie finds their sweet spot in the fall, I’m glad you’re on the up and up as a person.

“And it’s only going to get better” that didn’t age well

I forgot guided games even existed over a year ago

How times have changed. Since this video Destiny is probably is at it's best state ever in Witch Queen.

You've come a long way man. I remember following your channel when D1 was announced, and you already looked like a competent content creator back then, so I decided "yeah, this is definetly the dude to follow". I was not mistaken. Thanks for all the fun videos you made, and I wish you all the best for the future!

‘Found a wonderful partner to spend my life with’ *shows Danielle and Mr. Fruit* So which one is if Datto?

Datto, I bought the Destiny: The Taken King Legendary Edition about two and a half (maybe three?) years ago. My parents had split, and the game seemed like a good way to take my mind off stuff. I'd watched a few KZfaq videos here and there, which is how I knew I wanted to try it, but didn't know anything about the game itself. I played through it, enjoying every moment of the story, Dark Below, House of Wolves and Taken King. I was a solo player, with no headset and no confidence to play with anyone else. And I was happy. Then I started looking for things to do. I scoured KZfaq looking at guides for Exotic quests and stuff (I wanted to know what was out there) - then I found your channel. Finally, I had found a channel that told me everything I wanted to know in a concise and entertaining way. I learned about quests, gameplay, memes, everything that makes Destiny what it is. And I became a part of the community. Now I play Destiny 2 every day (since lockdown) and have done since about February last year. I know the lore, I know the mechanics, I know the memes, everything that makes Destiny what it is. I know these things because your videos showed me what the game had to offer me. Suffice it to say, my time in Destiny would be nothing without your videos. I owe every second of joy to you, because without you, I'd be playing blind. Maybe I would have gotten bored. Thank you, Datto.

I would love to see another retrospective video when the three year mark hits for this video. 10 years of Destiny: Datto’s Destiny 2 Retrospective. I’m almost as hype for it as I am for Light Fall.

Thank you for the amazing video Daddo. I hope you continue to strive for your own betterment and happiness in this shaky and uncertain future. Much Love ❤.

Destiny truly is THE strangest and most inconsistent game I've ever played, with the highest highs and the lowest lows. As a Devil's Advocate type whose motto is "expect nothing and you'll never be disappointed", I always have hope for this game. I've quit Reddit and I'm not on Twitter, and I find that staying away from those mountains of salt has considerably improved my experience. Everyone should always form their own opinions on content instead of piggybacking off of the general perception. I think that would improve everyone's enjoyment of the game considerably. That being said... I think I qualify as a bit of an apologist, but I would really love to see what goes on from a decisions perspective inside Bungie. It's clear that they're very stressed right now, what with the pandemic and their cut workforce and a legion of angry gamers lambasting them at every opportunity, although not without reason (and sometimes without reason). They seem to have a problem with realizing that something is going the wrong way before having it go off the rails: bounties, for example. And at the same time, they keep adding fantastic new features and then not following up with them. The concept of the Chalice went away (although the idea of the REDACTED engram as a kind of reverse Chalice is encouraging), set bonuses, a real staple of MMOs, were never iterated on after Drifter, and big puzzles that drive community involvement are few and far between, likely because of workload. Simultaneously, they make the same mistakes over and over again with sandbox balancing. They say, "wouldn't it be cool if?" instead of considering the repercussions. Who thought it was a good idea to have infinite reload (from only two sources) or dropping Whisper in it's Black Hammer state only to inevitably nerf it or wall hacks and One Eyed Mask, who on Earth looked at Xenophage in Gambit and said, "yeah this is fine" or Antaeus Wards in PvP blocking all damage when sliding and not seeing how impossible it is to counter? I love it, man, but this game is cursed.

I miss the forsaken days man, that was the shit and a major point in my life

I only started playing during beyond light, but I love this video and your channel. I've watched this video maybe 6 or 7 times, it's awesome to see how far the game has come over the years.

This video consistently makes me emotional. I’m so happy seeing how far you’ve come. Truly inspirational 👍

“The EVERVERSE became the end game”

The portion about Danielle made me so happy that "Daddo" is with her now Y'all are too cute

Datto, I gotta say, I love watching your life story like this, it gives me hope to keep going on and pursue my dreams, as I feel I can relate so closely in so many facets. You're a true inspiration to so many people, and you've really helped me to grow as a person, just as you have done for yourself. So thank you!

Congratulations on coming out of your shell, and on everything that has come with that. Youve come so far and parts were inspirational. Glad i watched

The best part of this video was listening to you talk about your self-improvement and relationship. It is very easy to hear the happiness in your voice when you were talking about that, especially at the script writer part. All the best to you Datto

I've never been more disappointed with a game that I sunk over 3,000 hours into. They just always drop the ball. I don't know if they can ever make the game they set out to make.

Been listening/watching you for a while and I'm glad to see you are happy and have found things/people that make you happy. Keep up the great work

Datto, you're the one of the reasons I love destiny. You talk in such a way that just is fun to listen to, you make destiny much more interesting than it already is.

That moment when you realize you've been watching datto since crota days... Damn time flew by

"So lit mobile just sent me this solar wireless battery pack [...]" 🔫🔫🔫

Happy for you man. Been watching since the PrimeGuard days, seeing your personal life and happiness improve independently of Destiny is great to see. No matter what the future holds for you in content creation, I'm sure your viewers have been happy to have been along for the ride.

Your really candid explanations of how your life has been interwoven with Destiny and your channel, and how that reflected on your feeling, was both interesting and rather heart-warming. Whatever the content you make in the future, as well as my T-shirt of yours currently in the post, I look forward to both greatly!

I honestly can't remember the last time that the "it's just a beta" excuse actually panned out, and the game got better (or even substantially different) from the beta. Might've been back in the PS2 days.

The way I play destiny 2 and really enjoy it is by waiting and playing minimal time and then on the last 30 days of the season I just do everything and collect all weapons I can it's much more enjoyable when I feel like it's a race against time But that's just me and my weird system and I'll always love destiny no matter what

Hands down my favorite Destiny KZfaqr. I've been watching your videos since D1 and the quality, consistency and straightforwardness never fails and never gets tiring. A very clean summary of D2's history, and personal experience. I hope Beyond Light brings a breath of fresh air for yourself, and the rest of us, only time will tell.

Took me a couple days, but I listened all the way through - great retrospective Datto. Nice to see a tad bit of vulnerability from you tubers sharing their lives with us. Keep up the great work, definitely my favorite destiny creator. Cheers pal!

"And a... great... script- there it is. Script editor." "I am!" Y'all're adorable.

A history lesson on the entirety of d2 is appreciated always, nice vid Datto

You rock datto. I just came back to destiny. Been around since year 1 and I've always loved your content. It's too easy for us consumers to forget the stress and work that you guys put into this. Keep it up brother!

Much love to ya. Thanks for all the content over the years. Hoping things turn around in the coming months. I have a good feeling they will!

Hearing you talk about how "We're listening" doesn't cut it anymore was unexpected but very refreshing and necessary to hear. The state of D2 is worrying, especially since on Steam the playercount has been slowly hitting new lows and the mood towards the game is more bitter than it was during the Season of the Drifter days. Hopefully if Bungie hears anything, they hear it from you as a general reflection of how people feel towards D2.

Thanks for all of your content Datto you are a great creator hope you keep it up

Mental health is key. Glad you’re doing better and I’ll always enjoy the content you bring the world. Thanks Datto

Thank you for your guides and perseverance. You are part of what makes destiny good in my eyes. Sure I play the game Emmy way but having you here as another point of inspiration. It just pushes me forward in terms of what I want to do. It rekindles love for games and modes I haven’t touched in a while. You are part of what keeps me moving forward in the game world and I thank you for that.

Datto, as a player that start to play destiny in CoO (yes, surprising, i know), the person that accidentally found your channel, your twitch, subbed to you on twitch on day one of SoS, and now somehow worked my way to be the clan admin of FPS, I truely, truely thank you for all you have done. Personally, not sure if you remember this, but I did commented in chat in your stream, you streams and video helped me through all the difficult times of me studying abroad along, long distancing with my girlfriend. Untill now, while I am writing this paragraph, I still have one year to go, and your content, bundled with destiny, is one of the main fuel that pushes me to walk through life, no matterr how tough it is. Social wise, I am never a social person, I can talk with people, but I am not the type of person that will go out to pubs or clubs, thus I found home in video gaming. Datto your content has led me to know one big group of wonderful people in the sub clan, and until now, while the people in the sub clan has never met physically before, are still one of the best people I have met. Remember the giant donation that I helped to deliver, donated by the sub clan? That is just the small portion of how much we love and appreciate you. All said, in the end, Datto, thank you very much, keep being the original, funny, goth, sarcastic, and occationally toxic(towards your friends KEKW) you, you have forged a community around you, and we all love and appreciate you.

Honestly, I loved your variety content a lot. Your chemistry with the dream team and friends is hilarious and goofy, your silly and sophisticated brand of humor is really entertaining and unique. Just remember that even if destiny fizzles out, you have made a place for yourself as a content creator and you have a fanbase who watches you for you rather than just guides :)

Man this was an absolute roller coaster of emotions. Been a long time fan and hearing about your ups as well as your downs really puts things in perspective. I'm glad you're really finding yourself and keen to see what kind of content you have planned. I can say that I've fallen off d2 for a while now yet still watch your vids simply because of who you are and I'm sure the majority of your subs can say that. We're proud of how far you've come

Love how you open yourself up to the Destiny community and your subscribers. To your walk through the park about your move. To your retrospect vids. This is one of the many reasons you connect so well with your followers and are so well liked and respected as a content maker. Also glad you have found a middle ground on your work life balance. Keep up the great work!!

I just can't care anymore. I'm trying, but I can't. I started the last DLC, the earth gets attacked, "Rasputin is our only hope if humanity is to survive... but first, collect 20 orbs of light, so the story seems longer!" It's embarrassing.

"destiny has potential" I'm so tired of hearing this after 7 years

Such a calming, yet entertaining video probably one of your best IMO. Came for a second re-watch!

I've never been active in your channels, but have watched you and followed your steps and guides since right before forsaken. Thank you for the content you make and ease don't ever stop, even if it means taking steps outside of destiny.

As he starts to repeat himself, me"wait didn't he have this exact same speech at the begin.... OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I get it"

this video is what I needed today

My favourite datto vid of all time... So happy you both found each other... Such an awesome couple!

Love you so much datto, I hope you continue to love making content and love the stuff you’re making content on

Dude You literally said everything i have felt with this game from Day 1 A roller coaster of emotions lol Why why why am i still here playing this game You put this all into words Thanks for your time with these shared thoughts that Im sure, like myself, many others have felt. Keep up the great work and continue to enjoy your personal life with your girl and friends.

Most of this was stuff I already knew, but that way you masterfully presented it kept me rivited. ! Favorite video I’ve seen from you, man. Really well done. Thank you!

I know this is a Destiny Retrospective but this meant more to me as a Datto Retrospective and all I can say is that I am so happy for you and have nothing but love for you. In these crazy times you gotta keep your mental state positive and surround yourself with those whom you love and love you. Much respect to you brother and keep on growing!

Prolly the most thought out and best written video I've seen on KZfaq period... let alone just in gaming... really is inspiring to see how far you've come it means alot to me cuz im an introvert type person and appreciate you putting yourself out like that and talking about your emotions... keep up the good work man and hope all is well

I got an ad for destiny carries, and now it seems I can't get away from these

Love when he mentions finding a wonderful partner, it's a shot of Sharkk, Danielle, and Mr. Fruit. I wonder who he meant when he said that. I personally suggest a fight to the death to decide.

Watched the whole vid and loved it and I hope you stay in a good mental state throughout all this

I keep watching this video over and over as it’s just calming to listen to datto explain his KZfaq career

Best gift Datto could give us, 46 minutes of bliss amidst the negativity

Man I was emotional at the end since the "if someone can make a comeback is Destiny" and as you got more personal I got more emotional. Thanks for everything Datto, we love you.

Hey Datto I wanted to say thanks for sticking with us for 7 years. I haven’t enjoyed D2 as much as I wanted to and haven’t been able to play it as much as I wanted to, but I’ve still always looked forward to your videos. Whether they be Destiny related or something else, I really enjoy watching them. It’s amazing to me that the same guy that guided me through the D1 year 1 Thorn quest is still with me today helping us through D2. I just wanted you to know we appreciate you as much as you appreciate us.

love you datto! glad you are doing much better and love you being apart of the dream team/ext team

Listening to this like a podcast while at work! Looking forward to it!

I remember watching a channel called “Destiny Updates” and going wild with speculation before release. I imagined I would camp outside a cabal fortress at night with my fireteams waiting for a hole in the cabal patrols to sneak in. But nah, we just disintegrate them like nothing.

Loved the video Datto, I lucked out finding your channel in the D1 days and I've been hooked ever since. I have always enjoyed playing destiny and I have found that watching you makes the game more enjoyable, so thank you for that. I hope that whatever you do moving forward makes you happy because you have made the last 7 years of my life a lot better. All the best.

i’ve been watching you for as long as i remember anytime xur was her in year one i remember always watching your videos to see what was worth getting im glad to see your still playing destiny i myself am not i miss d1. love you man glad to see your still doing good

The part with Danielle was so cute! I can also kinda relate to it since I found my bf trough Crown of sorrow, we‘ve been together for almost a year now! Destiny changes life’s man!

“I wanted to look better feel better” that hit hard

I've been a subscriber to you Datto since the days of The Vault Of Glass. Watching how you had improved yourself, and your KZfaq channel from what it was to what it is now is truly special. I used to be one of those subscribers that only subscribed for the Destiny content, but over the years of watching your other videos from Golf With Your Friends, MH:W, to even the makeover videos back in 2017, I've became invested in you as a content creator and less of the content you were creating. You had showed me that I can improve myself no matter what it was. You've been an inspiration to me, showing that "there really is a light at the end of the tunnel". Even when I had completely disconnected myself from reality and from Destiny, I found comfort joy watching your videos and streams. Thank you Datto for everything you have done, and continue to do. I'll still be a supporter of your content, regardless of what it is.

Super well done recap. All of my thoughts and feelings condensed into one clear concise video. Man I hope this game can get back on track and become what it has potential to be.

"datto rants about how everything about destiny 2 is bad besides forsaken for 46 minutes" oh do i love you datto

7 year retrospective..... Oof, 7years. You'd figure with Bungies love of the number 7 they'd have the game fixed by 7 years 😂😂😂. Damn, can't believe it's been 7(ish) years since I did my first destiny raid with random level 27s from the tower.

Been with you since day 1 D1. I have always enjoyed your array of content and insights as well as rooting for your personal health and happiness. As a married man with kiddos it is very heartwarming to hear your interactions and descriptions of your relationship with Danielle. Keep it (all) up and stay sane. Thank you for all the work you’ve done over the last 7 years. Cheers.

I’m so grateful to you for weathering the storm along with us all and continuing to create content despite massive gaming and personal lows. Thank you. :)

You know, I've not always agreed with your stance on many things, mostly when it comes to game difficulty (of course, it's not as easy as 1-2-3 to fine-tune a game), but I will say this: if there's one content creator I can always come back to for this game, that won't just metaphorically suck it's dick, or adversely, talk shit about it until the cows come home, it's you. Plus, watching you pull yourself up, and put yourself in a good place, is inspiring me to try and do the same, and while I haven't made a massive amount of progress, I can say that I feel better than I have in years. It's nice to see a content creator level with their community, and show themselves unabashed, is really influential. Thank you for being with the community. Here's to your 8 years, and hopeful, 8 years more. Cheers.

Around the 21 minute mark with Danielle wholesome

Been following at the start of destiny 1. Not stopping now. Great video Datto. Hope to see more from you no matter where they lead. Always enjoy your content.

Thank you dato for great times watching streams,videos and everything. I hope you can continue to give us all a good times with the content.

Wait, 46 minutes? Damn, your voice is too soothing. I sat through waves of nostalgia from seasons 1-7. Definitely qualified for much more man, definitely.

Loving this video Datto, and I’m really happy that I found your channel man. Wishing you all the best during this crisis.

Hey datto , i watched this whole video while cleaning and rearranging my bathroom and man lemme tell u this hit me in the feels . I could relate with everything you said and this was well put together . I thank you very much for taking the time to make this video . Lets all hope this next season sparks our interest again and makes us feel like we did years ago . You a huge pillar in this community and i look forward to your new content in the up coming weeks . Cheers

Datto its not often I will comment on vids but I will say you have been one of the most if not the most helpful person with your guides and your insight into Destiny, please please please keep it up and bear with Destiny we know its a pain in the ass but its always been lots of fun