Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about is 5v5 better than 6v6. Every streamer seems to praise it as fun. However, I think since it’s new and different that’s what they are focusing on. It’s not the longevity of the game. 5v5 feels weird and off. Games are faster but are they really better? Show Notes ? [01:07] Call of Duty Vanguard did not perform well ? [03:44] Most of Activision devs are working on Call of Duty ? [04:35] Embracer group buys Sqaure Enix western studios ?...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about Overwatch 2 beta. It’s all about the biggest beta for Blizzard. It has broken records for people watching streamers play the game. I played it for a day, and I will discuss my thoughts on Overwatch 2. Show Notes ? [00:53] Getting into Overwatch 2 ? [02:58] Talking about the Good in Overwatch 2 ? [07:12] The Bad about Overwatch 2 ? [11:04] What feels weird about Overwatch 2 ? [15:29] Overall feeling about Overwatch 2...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about Quakcon, Activision Blizzard merger and lawsuit, Warzone, Witcher 3, Bethesda launcher, VR, Tencent, Overwatch, and the new character for Overwatch 2. Show Notes ● [01:25] SOC wants to vote against Microsoft Activision Blizzard merger ● [03:05] Quakecon is digital only in 2022 ● [04:29] Migrate your Bethesda launcher games to Steam starting April 27th ● [06:08] Overwatch went down on Wednesday. ● [07:11] Gavin Newsom may be...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about AMD drivers, game delays, Overwatch, Escape for Tarkov, Dune, New World, Doom 4, Lego and the metaverse, Elgato’s new streaming card, and remakes of classic games. Show Notes ? [01:01] Escape from Tarkov gets DLSS And FSR. ? [02:22] Dune: Spice Wars gets early access in April ? [03:47] AMD GPU update overlooks CPU without users knowledge. ? [05:00] New World is free this weekend. ? [06:32] New leaked Doom 4 screenshots show...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about Twitch failure of the new boost feature. Why the are dropping support of their app, New World update, Planetside 2 update, Overwatch Archives, Valve issues in Eastern Europe, Death Stranding, and more! Show Notes ? [01:11] E3 2022 is not happening? ? [02:27] US Senators wants to investigate the Activision Blizzard and Microsoft deal. ? [05:12] Overwatch Archive event ? [06:51] Talking about Warhammer 40k Darktide ? [07:56] Is...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about EA moving on to the next Battlefield game. It seems like they have given up on the 2042. A new lawsuit for Activision Blizzard and why it looks bad for the company. I talk about Overwatch 2 news, including the new ping system and Doomfist being a tank. Finally, talking about Destiny 2 copyright strikes and how content creators should know what rights they have when it goes happen. Show Notes ? [01:22] EA is making a new...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about what I would hope Overwatch 2 could be and should be. Also, talking about Overwatch new patch that makes me happy. AMD FSR 2.0 and how that could be an NVIDIA DLSS competitor. Show Notes ? [01:01] What is AMD FSR 2.0 all about? ? [03:05] Sniper Elite 5 ? [04:38] Overwatch Patch Notes ? [06:43] Chivalry 2 ? [08:07] Offworld Industries buys Beyond the Wire Developer. ? [09:26] What’s going on with EA Play Live ? [11:46] My...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about finally hearing about Overwatch 2 news. How hard it was signing up for the beta. I talk about Battlefield 2042 scoreboard and why it doesn’t really do anything. Is Razer copying Elgato? Finally, why banning Russian Gamers from games is a stupid idea and how it should have been handled. Show Notes ? [00:47] Battlefield 2042 gets a new scoreboard ? [03:12] Elite Dangerous is going to be focusing on PC only ? [05:08] Steam Deck is...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I’m forced to talk about new policies from Twitch and Discord. It’s incredible how misinformation is suddenly, we need policies on this. It convenient that when COVID is over there are policies for it. Twitch also need to tell you that if you think the election was rigged, you can’t talk about it. We live in a techno tyranny. Plus, gaming news. Show Notes ? [01:33] Talking about Sea of Thieves Season 6 ? [03:08] Battlefield 2042 new...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk Elden Ring, Fallout: New Vegas 2, Playstation’s new game pass, Overwatch new event and Steam Deck! Show Notes ? [01:02] Assassin’s Creed Valhalla free on PC ? [02:22] Steam Deck emails went out on Friday ? [04:16] Overwatch new event and skin ? [05:24] US Senator wants Activision Blizzard to allow unionization ? [07:53] Facebook Gaming reaches new viewer record ? [09:48] What Playstation’s new subscription service could mean for...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk new Nvidia updates, Halo Infinite, Call of Duty Ranked Play, Dead Island 2, New No Man’s Sky update, and EA’s terrible way of blaming everyone else but themselves and why Steam and Twitch stats are not the end all for the health of a game. Show Notes ? [01:26] NVIDIA has a new update. ? [02:27] Dying Light 2 sold a million copies on PC ? [03:04] Well, Halo players your skill is being downgraded ? [04:04] No Man’s Sky new update is...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about Elgato's new light, dancing trees in Cod, AMD did good and bad, Atomic Heart, Crysis Remastered and the changing of the PC Gaming industry. Show Notes ? [00:54] AMD did good and terrible in the CPU market. ? [03:06] Why Microsoft is keeping Call of Duty multiplatform ? [06:35] A funny bug can make you get the trees to dance! ? [07:30] Atomic Heart looks awesome! ? [09:08] Elgato has a new light ? [10:57] Crysis Remastered...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about the whining coming from the Battlefield community. What they miss, what they get right and why it’s overblown. Also, I go over the best parts of the EA earnings call this week. Show Notes ? [00:50] Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal should go through says Microsoft CEO ? [02:54] Nvidia 3090 ti is, well, expensive and not out yet ? [04:34] AMD getting a refresh on their GPUs ? [05:51] Intel claims it has less bugs but does...

In This Episode… This week on Digital Coffee I talk about new games, new gear, and monopolies. Elgato has released a food petal I’ve never knew I needed. It has a lot of interesting uses. Beacn is set to release new mics and mixers. Two Point Campus preorder is up and I’m excited to run a wacky school. Almost like universities now. Show Notes ? [00:44] Elders Scrolls Online goes to the High Isle ? [02:29] Windows 11 TPM still has issues with Ryzen CPUs ? [03:44] Two points campus up...

In This Episode… It’s been an interesting week. Microsoft is in the beginning stages with buying or merging with Activision Blizzard. It was a complete shock to the gaming world, but Microsoft is not innocent of anything. They had the deal working on for a while and helped drive the stock down by statements from Phil. They are not clean in this deal and are getting this company at a discount. We will talk about this and why content creators need to do better at delivering opinions about...

In This Episode… Pro Tip: Don’t lecture your fanbase. It never works and it basically makes them leave. G4 you were once a wonderful TV show to see game reviews. Now, after the reboot you’re are a terrible place to get awful hot takes on progressive politics. You neither fun nor insightful. Adam, the “sess” pool is the proper tile for where your mind is headed. You were once what I looked up to, now, I just shake my head at what you’ve become. I wish G4 you came back to your glory days,...

In This Episode… I talk about CES and the state of streaming/podcasting gear in 2022. CES had some interesting tech that could really push the gaming industry forward. From interesting PC cases, to gaming desks, it seems gaming and working is blending together even more! Show Notes ? [00:52] Razer shows of innovative desk for the modern worker ? [04:18] Raven fixes invisible skin in Warzone ? [05:45] AMD announces new AM5 CPUs ? [07:43] Razer Announces new Razer Blade 15 laptops ?...

In This Episode… I talk about 2022. 2021 has been a year or buggy launches. No game was without it. I talk about what I want to see in 2022. Also, I talk about an interesting way of fixing Battlefield 2042. Show Notes ? [00:41] Elite Dangerous to get Fleet Carriers in 2022 ? [02:05] Activision Blizzard banned another 50k in Warzone ? [03:39] Another Way of Fixing Battlefield 2042 ? [09:48] What I want to see in 2022 People and Companies, We Mentioned in the Show ? Activision...

In This Episode… I talk about ways to fix Battlefield 2042. We are not going to be able to get rid of specialist, but there is a way to bridge the gap between old classes and the specialist. Plus, other gaming news and Merry Christmas! Show Notes ? [00:37] Overwatch goes free ? [01:13] LG is making their first gaming laptop ? [02:19] Oops Intel leaked it’s DG3 drivers ? [04:43] AMD is the second largest customer for TSMC ? [05:19] Call of Duty drops the ban hammer ? [06:44] How to...

In This Episode… I talk about video game sales down, Overwatch Winter Wonderland, Windows 10 vs. 11 and why 2021 was a terrible year for video game releases. Most of this is due to the pandemic. Even though most gamers will not take that excuse. We finally saw how bad it was to develop a game in 2021. Show Notes ? [00:38] Video Game sales are down from November 2020 to November 2021 ? [02:43] Overwatch Winter Wonderland is here ? [04:35] Showdown between Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 in...