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[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@IceInMyVeinsVSM Thank you bro 👌🏻

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

New era.

Ashen One ❌ → Nikfor ✅

This is permanent, guys. No going back this time.

Ashen One felt too general and too closely tied to FromSoftware. Some people dismissed my opinions because they assumed I was a FromSoftware fanboy, while others thought my content was only about their games. I love those games, but I already cover a much wider variety, and I wanted a name that better represents me.

Nikfor feels more personal. Some of you might remember me using it for a few months before switching back to Ashen One. But its history goes back much further: over 10 years ago, I started a YouTube channel under that name, uploaded a few videos, and then stopped. Now I’m bringing it back for good.

It’s pronounced roughly like “Nick-four,” with the emphasis on “Nick,” and comes from letters in my surname. Add an “i” between the “k” and “f” and you get Nikifor, a form of the Greek name Nikiforos, meaning “bringer of victory.” My surname carries the same meaning!

Also, an important detail, guys: it’s Nikfor, not Nick or Nik, so please don’t shorten it to those 😅

I’ll keep my current display name for 30 days to give everyone time to recognise me and get used to the change, then shorten it to simply Nikfor. You can already find me across all my socials as @ItsNikfor, so finding me should be easier now.

And if some of you still want to call me Ashen One, I don’t mind!

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@GamewithDave @DiscussingFilm Thanks, man! Right back at you 🙏🏻

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@TheAnnaji Seriously, no idea why they added so many indicators in the first place. I don’t mind the scent trail for main objectives, but having it for collectibles too felt so unnecessary…

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

Insomniac just addressed one of my main complaints with Wolverine.

The new update lets you disable several Sense indicators, including Scent Trails, Audio Clues and Nightmare Roots.

I saw many players criticize this too, and honestly, I really like the change. Before vs after:

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@PlaystationSize 😅😂

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@Gamerbb013 Thanks bro! I’m planning to play through all the God of War games and share plenty of videos along the way :P

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@iKaito_1 Thank you! I wanted something more personal, so I went with a Spartan helmet, the Greek meander around the border, and Nikfor written in Greek. A little tribute to my roots :P

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@Loyal_Samwise4 Hahaha understandable 😂😂 Appreciate the kind words, mate! Just a name change, I’m not going anywhere. Even if I ever stop making videos, I’ll still be here talking about our favourite hobby. But right now, I’m only planning to do more :P

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

As for my long-term plans, I’d like to make long-form YouTube videos eventually. That’s still a way off, but I’m slowly working towards it.

I’ll probably start in Greek, my native language, where I’d feel more comfortable and confident speaking. After that, I’d like to make videos in English, which would probably interest most of you, and potentially expand into German if there’s interest.

Maybe even Russian one day, if I have the motivation and get enough speaking practice :P I can understand almost everything in Russian, but I struggle to speak it because I’ve barely practised.

Each language would have its own separate channel, so you could follow the one that suits you.

These are long-term goals, so don’t expect anything to launch soon. I’m determined to get there, but building the confidence and skills will take time. I don’t want to rush it!

I’m also learning a new editing app, and that switch is much closer. I might start posting videos edited with it in the coming days, then fully switch over once I’m comfortable using it. I’ll still be learning at first, but I’ll improve with practice.

You might notice some minor changes to my current videos as I learn. The bigger goal is to try new video formats and do more creatively, but developing those will take much longer. I want the switch to help me expand what I can create, rather than simply spend more time making the same videos.

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@Rasturac88 I’m so disappointed with their greed… They’re doing so many things I hoped they wouldn’t do with GTA VI. At this point, I’m worried we’ll be even more shocked when we see how they monetise its multiplayer…

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

This is like FromSoftware announcing a €400 collector’s edition for Elden Ring without the game and giving you a random sheep statue instead of Malenia 😭

Dude, who’s buying this??

[GTA 6 ✦ News & Updates @SourceVI]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: A closer in-hand look at the recently revealed ‘Macca the Gator’ figure, one of the standout collectibles included in Rockstar Games limited-edition GTA VI Collectors Edition Box priced at $400. 🐊 ⚡ @Thrill_com

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@sleepinggianttm Haha sorry bro 😂 If you liked what you saw, don’t let my opinion put you off! It’s your money, get what makes you happy :)

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@GameChef252210 Lmao 💀💀

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@vvolfmayne Hahaahahahahah great decision 😂😂

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

What exactly is this comparison supposed to prove? The 007 edition was announced at €299.99 and includes the game. The €400 listing you’re showing wasn’t its announced price.

My issue is what they’re offering for the money, and frankly, none of it looks appealing to me. A proper statue of Lucia and Jason would’ve been a different story.

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

Just woke up after 16 hours of sleep, and this is the first thing I saw. Think I should’ve stayed asleep. 😂

$400, or €400 for us Europeans, for these items, and the game isn’t even included?

This is nowhere near the collector’s edition I wanted or expected for GTA VI. Nothing here screams “buy me,” especially at that price. Sadly, they went full-on greedy with this one.

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

Rockstar has revealed a GTA 6 collectors box for $400 — it does not include the game.

• A 6-inch Macca the Gator figure with a stash compartment
• GTA VI Oakley Frogskins sunglasses with Prizm Sapphire lenses
• A New Era 9FORTY A-Frame snapback hat
• A Leonida Keys crossbody bag
• A Macca the Gator magnetic mirror
• A Chunkee the Manatee shot glass
• A Vice City swizzle spoon
• A Vice City razor blade keychain
• Nine Leonida Keys enamel pins in a metal tin
• Stickers in a stash bag
• A double-sided poster with a full map of Leonida on the back

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@Loyal_Samwise4 Just don’t sleep the night before 😂

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

@Blaz3Gam3r77 Exactly, those little head movements make it feel so natural. I’d love to see more games put that much care into animations. Better graphics are great, but it’s details like these that really bring characters to life.

[Nikfor | formerly AshenOne @ItsNikfor]

These facial animations, dude. Something so many games nowadays still struggle with.

Just started Control Resonant. Can’t wait to see what Remedy cooked.