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Papers, Please: The Border Control Chaos You Didn’t Know You Needed

by Derek | Apr 14, 2025 | Gaming

“Glory to Arstotzka! …I guess?” So, I finally cracked open a little indie game I bought ages ago: Papers, Please. I had no idea what to expect going in. All I remembered was it had a gritty, retro vibe and something to do with passports. Turns out,...

A Father’s Letter to the Daughter He Was Kept From: Finding Anna Mae Koehler After 12 Years

by Derek | Apr 11, 2025 | Fatherhood

(Written in 2025, after twelve years of searching) To my daughter, Anna Mae Koehler — the girl I’ve never held, but have loved since the second I knew you existed. My name is Derek Salyers. I’m your father. And for twelve long years, I’ve been trying to reach you....

Epic MTG Unboxing: Assassin’s Creed, LOTR, and D&D—Live Price Checks and Big Hits!

by Derek | Apr 9, 2025 | Gaming, General

What’s up, nerds? It’s Derek from OMG It’s Derek, and I’m hyped to be back with another Magic: The Gathering unboxing! This time, I’m ripping into some seriously cool packs: three Assassin’s Creed Beyond Boosters, three Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Set...
Epic Pokémon Card Opening: Hunting for Rares with My Son!

Epic Pokémon Card Opening: Hunting for Rares with My Son!

by Derek | Apr 8, 2025 | Content Creation, Fatherhood, Gaming

Hey there, Pokémon fans! It’s Derek from OMG It’s Derek, and I’ve got an incredible adventure to share with you. My son Tanner and I have been on a mission to track down some Pokémon card packs—specifically those elusive Scarlet and Violet sets—but the holiday rush...

LEGO Worlds Gone Wild: My 5-Year-Old Turned Our Gaming Night Into a Sabotage Fest

by Derek | Mar 31, 2025 | Fatherhood, Gaming

Picture this: a chill father-son gaming night, me and Tanner teaming up in LEGO Worlds to conquer towers and unlock worlds. Five minutes in, he’s pelting me with bananas, tricking me off cliffs, and hijacking vampire cars. Teamwork? Dead. Chaos? Alive and thriving....
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