Derek Nichols

Senior Technical Writer at Blackbaud

boston, massachusetts, united states

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Passionate writer ranging from personal blogging to working as a technical writer focused on software documentation, guides, and other resources. I'm heavily involved in communities, blogging about new trends, features, and everything in between. I have craft videos for our users as well showcasing new features, friendly video guides, and more. Specialties: TechSmith Camtasia, SnagIt, Audiate MadCap Flare, Audacity, HTML, C++, XML, general computer knowledge, Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, Salesforce, CMS400.NET, Time Management, Twitter, Slack, Social Media, Asana, Wordpress, YouTube

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Where Winds Meet Releases Patch Notes for Major January 9 Update

Where Winds Meet releases a massive new update for January 2026, keeping in line with the pattern that Everstone Studios has established by expanding the game even further with new content. These massive monthly updates have been impressive from a content... See more

gamerant.com•Derek Nichols•Jan 10, 2026

Borderlands 4 Players Are Upset About Loot Drop Changes

The well-received Seasons Lootings event for Borderlands 4 has officially come to an end, frustrating players who enjoyed the higher than expected drop rates on certain weapons. It was an eventful 2025 for Borderlands 4, after an anticipated build up for ... See more

gamerant.com•Derek Nichols•Jan 9, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Reveals New Details for 5 Games

At the first ever New Game Plus Showcase, Microsoft revealed new trailers and details for 5 upcoming games to its Xbox Game Pass library, including a big update for Avowed, Grounded 2, Towerborne, and more. The showcase itself, led by content creators lik... See more

gamerant.com•Derek Nichols•Jan 9, 2026

Ubisoft Sets High Expectations for The Division 3

While officially in production, not much is yet known about the upcoming title for Ubisoft's The Division, though executive producer Julian Gerighty did give fans a bit of an encouraging update regarding its development. After launching all the way back i... See more

gamerant.com•Derek Nichols•Jan 9, 2026

Marvel Rivals Releases Patch Notes for January 8 Update

Marvel Rivals gets a new update for January 8, sharing the patch notes with players and revealing new cosmetic skins in the store, a Pym-ini Sandwhich upgrade, while also making changes to 4 playable heroes. After a strong end to 2025, NetEase is looking ... See more

gamerant.com•Derek Nichols•Jan 8, 2026

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Where Winds Meet Releases Patch Notes for Major January 9 Update

Borderlands 4 Players Are Upset About Loot Drop Changes

Xbox Game Pass Reveals New Details for 5 Games

Ubisoft Sets High Expectations for The Division 3

Marvel Rivals Releases Patch Notes for January 8 Update

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Where Winds Meet Releases Patch Notes for Major January 9 Update

Borderlands 4 Players Are Upset About Loot Drop Changes

Xbox Game Pass Reveals New Details for 5 Games

Ubisoft Sets High Expectations for The Division 3

Marvel Rivals Releases Patch Notes for January 8 Update