Tell us a little about yourself, where you are from and the content you create.

Hey everyone, my name is Felipe Lubiano, and I go by the in-game alias Deus. I am from Chile and I’ve been an active Destiny player since the launch of Destiny 2. I’ve been in the world of Twitch since 2012 and originally started by playing Diablo III. My content on Twitch has always been about my journey as a player, hunting for seals, participating on Day 1 Raids and Dungeons, helping guardians with endgame PvE and PvP content in the past, and most importantly, building a story with my community. Years have gone by, and I’m mostly centered on playing endgame and chasing seals nowadays, fatherhood kicked in 2 years ago and it has been harder to keep up.

What inspired you to become a Bungie Foundation supporter?

It started as a simple one-time initiative for one of the campaigns. But later it grew a bit more on me as I understood that the work behind the Foundation was substantial. Not only that, but some of the people who have donated have reached out to me saying that these types of events have helped relatives in the past. Where I live, fundraising is mostly centered for people that need financial aid, but from my understanding, the Bungie Foundation operates on a different level, on some occasions for humanitarian causes, and on others, changing people’s lives. And one of those was particularly the case of a contributor's relative, who happens to be from my region.

Is there a particular focus of the Bungie Foundation’s work that you feel especially close to or passionate about?

As mentioned before, I became a father not long ago, and this has been a complete shift of my priorities and the way of viewing some aspects of life. For this reason, I have a strong personal bias and preference for the Little Lights program. I was personally affected by health issues during the first 5 years of my life, and I can’t stress enough how distressing it can be for children and parents. So, seeing that children find relief from what the Foundation is able to provide really brings a smile to me.

What class do you main and what’s your favorite build you are rocking in Edge of Fate?

I am a Hunter main, my most used build has been a prismatic melee build using Caliban’s Hand and Liar’s Handshake. But when I just need to chill and play some quick games, I personally switch to gunslinger and spam knives and tripmines. Nonetheless, I still play all 3 classes so Solar well Warlock and Arc Thunderclash Titan are my go-to when I’m not rocking my Hunter.

What does being a Lightkeeper mean to you?

To me, this has been a chance of being in the spotlight representing my region and being able to channel resources and impressions to a cause that I fully support. A couple of years ago, it might have been unthinkable that LATAM would get any recognition behind these campaigns, especially when some programs are based locally in the US and not all of them are global.

I’m very thankful for being picked as a fundraiser and a Lightkeeper. It has been an honor participating in events with some other fellow members of the Destiny community. I wish one day to be able within my travels to the US , to be able to visit any of the institutions or programs I've fundraised for.

What's your favorite Destiny gaming moment?

Always and without a doubt, Day 1 Raids. To me personally, it is just the climax of what the franchise offers. Since my channel has always been about the journey as a player, Day 1 Raids are a moment for my community to gather and witness an exhibition of the best of which the game has to offer, bringing talented players and also showcasing what true endgame is about. There is nothing like it, the marathonic 24-48 hours sometimes without sleeping, all for the final last stand and the emotions behind the completion.

I’ve showcased during every Day 1 a video about past raids with every guardian who has stood with me during those events, as a memento of this journey, and we replay this video before every event.

What keeps you coming back to Destiny and its community year after year?

Initially, the story, now life. As I’ve grown older, I’ve been grateful for having played the complete saga, meeting fellow Guardians, having learnt from very experienced players and cementing my journey in Twitch and YouTube. Every drop of content has had some special moments either within the game or with the community. Life goes by and I have less time to play games, but Destiny keeps me hooked because of the addictive gunplay, the music and some fantasy moments that occur when streaming (you just really get in the moment and the fiction).

How does celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month resonate with you personally?

To me, it has always been a moment of gratitude and welcomeness. But also, a moment about honoring the richness of some traditions and regional elements that we have in Chile. I’m always surprised when hearing about what others think of our wine, or perhaps how some artists have reached prestigious galleries. These are reminders of the creativity and warmth that our culture carries, and it resonates with me because it’s about celebrating identity and sharing it with others.

What does representation in gaming and streaming spaces mean to you?

For me, representation in streaming means that people can see themselves in the community, whether that’s through language, culture, or background. As a Chilean/Hispanic streamer, it’s important to me to bring that part of my identity into my content, because when I was growing up, I didn’t always see many Latin American voices in gaming spaces, more specifically in Destiny 2. Representation to me means creating room for diversity, so someone watching can feel, “Hey, there’s a place for me here too”.

Are there elements of your heritage that inspire your creativity or the way you approach content creation?

I think that the closest aspect of a cultural element present in my content would be playfulness and good vibes. Over here, people are very extroverted, playful and somewhat perceived as cheerful or not so serious. I try to always set the tone in a more chill and playful manner rather than strictly bind to the main game objectives. Sure, there are moments where we are locked in, but when we are not, I love sharing memes, watching some funny game related videos and sharing some relatable moments or stories.

If you could pass along one message during Hispanic Heritage Month to the wider Destiny community, what would it be?

Although language is always going to be a strong barrier, gaming shouldn’t be, as it is best defined as common grounds. My message would be to take the opportunity to visit different communities or content creators. You would be surprised how many here make a large effort to close that language gap.

Outside of games, we are all people that come from different places or cultures. Getting to know each other in a more personal way and understanding each person’s origin makes this place so much better and welcoming to those who may feel a bit more insecure.

Any advice for someone thinking about joining a future fundraising campaign in support of the Bungie Foundation?

I say just do it. You can start little and there is a huge platform that makes it easy and fun for some people to do this. It doesn’t need to be something large, but keep in mind, what is being done is meaningful, and eventually it will hit you positively.

Believe in the cause, forget about being so stiff. Be open to do silly stuff, or assume that things might run sloppy, or that communication will be troublesome with different collaborators. At the end of the day, it’s just a game, but we do this because we believe in the cause.