An important 2025 announcement twitch.tv/jordan_devries

Last year I said I was spending less and less time on social media, and 2024 wasn’t any different. So here’s a quick recap: I stopped freelancing, became a Community Manager in the gaming industry, and kept making geeky videos. That being said, I’m gonna try and use this app more often. 🍻

I remember watching the first ARC Raiders trailer and being mesmerized by it. Can’t wait to see what the team has been working on. #ARCRaiders

Been getting some new followers recently. And since I’ve hardly used Twitter for a while now, maybe I should hang out here a bit more. 👀

I enjoy making video essays about architecture+gaming so much. Except when people ask me what I’ve been doing for the past month and all I have to show is 1 video. 😅

I’ve spent less and less time in social media this year. Turned 32 on Friday and had a wonderful time with my beloved partner. Excited to keep doing my own thing in 2024.

I usually spend the 25th mornings building Lego but I couldn’t this year. Luckily my partner and my BFFs each got me a set! This FF one just goes way too hard.

Today I’ll be watching TGA at a VIP watch-party hosted by Puerto Rico’s biggest gaming outlet, YSUG. I’m so tired from working on videos for the past 2.5 weeks but it’s the first time I get invited to an event like that. Let’s see how it goes.

It’s crazy to think how much I learned from being in the Apex fandom — I went from building Apex Lore to making official merch for Respawn. All of that has been a stepping stone to what I’m doing today in THE FINALS fandom.

I’ve been pouring hours into my YT content because it just truly drives me, so I’ve been forgetting to post here — and social media in general. 😅

Becoming the lorehound for THE FINALS. 🫡

Make a best game category for UI/UX, you cowards

Continuing my coverage on THE FINALS lore while everyone posts gameplay. 😅 Next time I’ll be doing another architecture video on one of the buildings in the new map. Stay tuned!

Would anyone like stickers from the #ApexLegends Card Game? 👀

I’ve already included Conduit in the next #ApexLegends Card Game update.

Last week the #ApexLegends Card Game was part of the Puerto Rico Games Showcase 2023. It was featured alongside several local games developed by boricuas—so much talent! Although mine is just a fan-made project/interpretation, I do believe it has potential here in the island. 🇵🇷

Year 3 Expansion Pack is now available for the Apex Card Game. It features all the legendary cards for BP and CE from #ApexLegends seasons 9-12, plus Heirlooms. Also, you can now print your own cards + box online with the complete guide I've created. Check it out at spear-hq.com.

Closing in to 9 months of freelancing. Aside from the obvious economic stress, it truly has been an absolute blast to work on projects that personally matter. I might have to look for a "job" in a couple of months, but my perspective has changed a lot since my last time around. I'm optimistic.

I’ve seen this brought up on Twitter, but I also feel that as an “OG fandom artist”, Apex doesn’t do it for me anymore. I am working on my own Apex projects but I mainly do it for me—I truly want to complete them. I guess 4-5 years is a good threshold for my “obsession” over a live-service game.

We entered Q4, that means there’s only 3 months for THE FINALS to release. Can’t believe I’ve been part of that community for a year now.

Binge-watched Ahsoka and I’m glad I waited it out. I enjoyed the season very much—it felt like “Star Wars” again. It’s the same feeling I got when watching Rogue One, Mandalorian (s1) and Andor. I just love when an IP takes itself seriously and delivers.

In terms of multiplayers, I went from playing TF|2, BF1 and Rocket League on Xbox, to playing only Apex Legends on PC. Now I’m back to TF|2 on PC and RL on PS5, but I’m in desperate need of a new MP game because Halo didn’t do it. I’m hoping THE FINALS and ARC Raiders become successful.

As much as I was drawn to Starfield, I could not get hooked. Mainly due to the fact that I was playing on PC — honestly prefer Single Player games on console — and I personally find it hard to play games of that scale. Regardless, I liked the atmosphere and gameplay.

There was a time when I considered the gaming industry as my next “career path”, but I’m glad I didn’t follow through with it. I’ll continue to freelance until further notice.

Stopped playing Apex Legends around a month ago and have not looked back. I still follow ALGS, it’s the only thing I truly enjoy nowadays besides seeing my friends’ art. And, I’m currently playing TF|2 and Rocket League while I wait for other games to come out.

I’m enjoying my latest approach to apparel commission designs. I usually take one week to submit concepts, and here’s what I’ve been doing after “starting” projects. • Day 1-3: research, brainstorm, sketching. • Day 4-7: drawing, ideation, mockups. [Stages length depend on project complexity].

Schedule has been busy lately, but tomorrow I’ll be playtesting my Apex Card Game live on stream. Join me around 12pm EST! twitch.tv/spear_hq

Very busy few weeks, between commission work and ACG, but the new Expansion Pack is out now! Featuring all the legendary cards for BP and CE from #ApexLegends seasons 5-8, plus Heirlooms.

Just completed a commission that required me to revisit my painting skills and it felt amazing. It was very challenging at first, but I just kept going and the client loved it.

Today, my partner’s poetry book was announced. It was one of the most outstanding books submitted to this particular round (🇵🇷 local publisher), and I’m so excited for the first reading this weekend!

Reminder to all Apex artists that there is an Apex Legends feed for you to showcase your fan-art. I made it so we could easily find each other’s work, and it ignores any posts with YT/Twitch links. Like & Add! ♥️📌

Latest commission work for YSUG, Puerto Rico’s biggest gaming media outlet. About a month ago, they asked me to create an artwork based on #Starfield, that they could adapt to different apparel products. Naturally, I had to insert as many boricua references as I could.

Here’s the complete guide on how to play the #ApexLegends Card Game!

New R-99 poster is LIVE. I’m planning to expand this collection with the most popular legendary skins in #ApexLegends. — Available at spear-hq.com

These are the rules on how to play the #ApexLegends Card Game. It’s very similar to the actual game, but with a few adjustments that make it a unique card experience.

Been having a lot of fun consistently posting in my exclusive feed—I've posted blogs, news, commissions, WIPs and a sneak peek of next week’s R-99 poster.

I built this virtual tabletop + spreadsheet (w/ automatic equations) for the #ApexLegends Card Game so I can play test it and make balance changes. Hoping to achieve a final point system soon.

In case you’re wondering what the Apex Card Game is all about, here’s a quick video. 🃏 — #ApexLegends https://youtu.be/fKVEY1fda40

Working on Apex content nowadays is... dreadful. I’m trying to revive projects that people are no longer excited for—and that’s understandable. I just want to actually finish them instead of wondering what could’ve been.

The KNDY Collection was the first time I got commissioned to adapt #ApexLegends into apparel. I had to recreate Bloodhound's VNNA skin using Kandyrew's brand elements.

One of the biggest challenges in the Apex fandom has been finding a place within my artist peers. I don't draw/paint 2D/3D art and graphic design has been very diminished in the last 5 years. So, I've tried my best to incorporate my Architecture background into my craft, hoping to achieve a "style".

Been working in a lot of things recently: new videos, posters, merch, card game. But I really need some sunny days before the [nearby] peak of hurricane season so I can give some love to my apartment. 😅

I’ve been making #ApexLegends merch concepts for years, but just recently started a store for my fan-art. Can’t wait to bring more of my adaptations to life. — Feat. Revenant Unholy Beast from the Mecha Collection.

In 2020, I made this adaptation of #ApexLegends Bloodhound VNNA skin and it became the stepping stone for all of the apparel commissions I received afterwards.

My new era in #ApexLegends is illustrating schematic side views of legendary skins. Here’s the Flatline Heat Sink. — You can purchase the posters in my store. 🎨

New season, “new” legend, new loadout. Let’s go. — #apexlegends #cardgame #boardgames

As part of the efforts to fully embrace my brand, I designed an all-in-one website for anyone who wants to follow my work. Explore Spear HQ and purchase merch/products, sign up for exclusive content or donate to show your support. — Link ➡️ spear-hq.com

If you already follow me on Twitter, don’t be surprised if I repost here. The algorithm is killing everything I’m trying to build. So, might as well share them in a platform that actually shows it to people.

Been looking back at my past years in the Apex fandom—wondering what would’ve happen if I had ‘capitalized’ on my fan-art earlier. But I realized it’s ok that it happened now. I’m much more prepared and confident today than I was before.