Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew

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Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew is not just a podcast; it's a vibrant and energizing hub for all things PC Gaming. Picture yourself entering a virtual cafe, where every episode is a delightful sip of gaming knowledge, insights, and entertainment. Hosted by Brett Deister, this channel serves up a perfect blend of gaming news, reviews, strategies, and community engagement. The aroma of freshly ground gaming content wafts through each episode, creating an inviting atmosphere for gamers of all levels. From the latest blockbuster releases to hidden indie gems, Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew ensures that viewers are in the know about the hottest trends and titles in the gaming world. read less
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Episodes

Do Explicit Scenes Belong in Video Games? A Discussion on Sexuality and Storytelling
Apr 28 2023
Do Explicit Scenes Belong in Video Games? A Discussion on Sexuality and Storytelling
On this episode of Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew, host Brett Deister talks about various gaming-related topics. He shares his experience playing Last of Us Part One and discusses his expectations for the sequel. Brett also touches on the recent drama surrounding the Horizon Forbidden West DLC and the importance of character development. In addition, he discusses the recent updates and revamps to the Steam client beta, and the current state of the gaming industry. Finally, Brett wraps up with his thoughts on the controversy surrounding explicit content in video games, and the issue of review bombing. Tune in for an informative and thought-provoking discussion on all things gaming.Highlights- Steam client beta updates- Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order and future Star Wars games- Horizon Forbidden West DLC debacle- Importance of character development and hero's journey- Excessive explicit content in video games- Review bombing and its definitionShow Notes:(01:18) New Steam Client update is interesting(03:02) Microsoft and Activision Blizzard deal hit a roadblock(07:23) Why I'm excited about Star Wars Jedi Survivor(09:50) The real reason everyone hates the Horizon DLC(17:28) How to write characters in video gamesSupport this Podcast Review the Podcast: https://pod.link/1055772631Check out the latest merch: www.digitalcafe.shopContact Us!If you want to get involved, leave us a comment!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter.  Follow us on Instagram.  Join our Discord!  Email at bdeister@digitalcoffee.tv  Thanks for listening!
Razer's Stream Controller X, Changes in Diablo 4, Windows 11 on Steam Deck, Twitch CEO Talks Future and Blizzard's Customer Service Experience.
Apr 14 2023
Razer's Stream Controller X, Changes in Diablo 4, Windows 11 on Steam Deck, Twitch CEO Talks Future and Blizzard's Customer Service Experience.
In a recent episode of Digital Coffee, the host Brett Deister covered a range of topics related to gaming and technology. He began by discussing the new Razor Stream Controller X, which is a competitor to the Stream Deck. While the Razor version lacks some integrations and software features, it costs the same as the Stream Deck Mach Two at $150. We can use a mod for The Last of Us Part One to enable first-person shooting, and even run Windows Eleven on the Steam Deck. He also discussed the future of Twitch under new leadership, acknowledging the platform's recent layoffs and competition from other platforms. It was suggested that creators should not solely rely on streaming but use other content strategies as well.HighlightsRazer's new Stream Deck competitorDiablo 4 makes some changesLast of Us Part 1 FPS modLast of Us Part 1 reviewMy bad experience with Blizzard customer serviceShow Notes:(01:11) Razer competes with Elgato(04:00) Diablo 4 changes(06:05) Last of Us Part 1 mod(07:13) Windows 11 could run on the Steam Deck(08:32) Twitch CEO talks about the future of Twitch(10:38) Last of Us Part 1 review(16:11) Blizzard is awfulSupport this Podcast Review the Podcast: https://pod.link/1055772631Check out the latest merch: www.digitalcoffee.storeContact Us!If you want to get involved, leave us a comment!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter.  Follow us on Instagram.  Join our Discord!  Email at bdeister@digitalcoffee.tv  Thanks for listening!
Resident Evil 4, Overwatch 2 Season 4, Steam Deck And Popular Hardware
Apr 7 2023
Resident Evil 4, Overwatch 2 Season 4, Steam Deck And Popular Hardware
In a recent episode of Digital Coffee gaming brew, the host discussed a range of topics related to the gaming industry. The host began the episode by introducing the show and encouraging listeners to subscribe and leave a five-star review. The host then went on to cover a variety of topics, including Resident Evil changement, Ninja Turtles Cal Bunga Edition, Starfield, Sons of the Forest, Trapeng Two, Ubisoft, and the RTX 3060.The host also mentioned the recent launch of Everspace two and the Halo Mass Chief Collection multiplayer on Steam Deck. The conversation then moved on to the Steam Deck and the new Ryzen 7800 X 3D chip. The host also provided updates on Overwatch two season four and discussed the main topic of the episode, the recently released Teenage Ninja Turtles Cowabunga edition, which has sold over a million copies.Show Notes:(01:32) TMNT Cowabunga sells one million(02:55) RE4 gets free DLC and more(05:21) How Starfield might help Xbox Game Pass(07:36) Sons of the Forest update(08:49) Trepang2 releases soon(11:12) Ubisoft Plus might come to Xbox Game Pass(13:29) Interesting Facts on Gamers from Steam(18:25) Everspace 2 releases from Early Access(19:00) Halo Master Cheif Collection updates for multiplayer support on the Steam Deck(20:36) Ryzen 7 7800X3D a gaming powerhouse?(22:44) My impressions of Overwatch 2 Season 4Support this Podcast Review the Podcast: https://pod.link/1055772631Check out the latest merch: www.digitalcoffee.storeContact Us!If you want to get involved, leave us a comment!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter.  Follow us on Instagram.  Join our Discord!  Email at bdeister@digitalcoffee.tv  Thanks for listening!
Sons Of The Forest, Nvidia Hotfix, Discord AI, And Overwatch 2'S Smurfing Problem
Mar 10 2023
Sons Of The Forest, Nvidia Hotfix, Discord AI, And Overwatch 2'S Smurfing Problem
This week's episode of Digital Coffee focuses on Sons of the Forest, an update to reduce CPU usage from Nvidia, Discord's Game to AI, Rebel Cop, Rogue City, Outer Worlds Space Choice Edition, Returnals, and Overwatch 2. The Sons of the Forest update includes new features such as binoculars, hang gliders, defensive walls, and mid-game boss fights. It also adds new death animations, variations for cannibals, and regular puffies to drink from. The balance of the game has also been improved by increasing health on creeps depending on the amount of multiplayer players, and boosting the rest amount from 0.3 to 0.7.The conversation discussed a variety of updates and fixes to the game, Kelvin Ketch fish order, and the Nvidia Geoforce 531.26 hotfixes nvidia container. The updates and fixes to the game discussed included shotgun damage, better AI responsiveness, and fixing a cave opening in late game. Kelvin Ketch fish order will end after a time, and the Nvidia update fixes the high CPU usage when exiting a game. Nvidia also has been having some issues with games stuttering and stopping for a moment. This conversation discussed the importance of these updates and fixes, as they ensure better gameplay and smoother running of games.The conversation discusses the issues associated with the use of AI on Discord. It is noted that AI often takes credit for art without giving the correct credit to the original creator, and that Chat GPT is politically biased against conservatives. It is also pointed out that AI is new and fun, but the newness will wear off if people don't want it. The speaker expresses a desire for an opt-in option rather than an opt-out option. Ultimately, it is agreed that AI can be problematic and should be used with caution.The conversation is about the growing presence of AI in our lives, and how it can be annoying to have to opt out of something instead of being able to opt in. It then moves on to the new game Robocop, and the speaker's excitement for it. They talk about how it looks like it will be true to the original version, but they are curious as to how the health system will work. Then the conversation shifts to the Outerworlds Spacer Edition and its performance issues. The speaker expresses their frustration about the frame rate issues, and how gamers expect their games to run smoothly. It is clear that the conversation is about the changing technology landscape and how it is impacting gaming.Show Notes:(01:25) Sons of the Forest update(03:05) Nvidia hotfix for High CPU usage(04:09) Discord going all in on AI(06:49) Robocop Rogue City looks fun(08:42) Obsidian apologizes for terrible performance in The Outer Worlds(10:20) Returnal's new update(13:17) Season 3 impression and smurfingSupport this Podcast Review the Podcast: https://pod.link/1055772631Check out the latest merch: www.digitalcoffee.storeContact Us!If you want to get involved, leave us a comment!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter.  Follow us on Instagram.  Join our
Upcoming Games from Video Games Awards to Look Forward to in 2023
Dec 10 2022
Upcoming Games from Video Games Awards to Look Forward to in 2023
The most important thing about the Video Game awards is not the awards at all, it's the actual games that they've announced during it. This week, Brett Deister talks about the game awards and the Battlefield 2042 updates. about. I discuss all the games that Video Game Awards offered. There was a lot, and I talked about the best ones you need to know.HighlightsThe Video Game AwardsThe significance of the release date for Diablo fourThe return of Minsk from Baldur's Gate Three gameThe Warhammer 40K: Space Marines TwoThe Lord of the FallenThe Atomic HeartReturnalArmor Core: Six Fires of RubiconCompany of Heroes ThreeStar Wars: Jedi SurvivorShow Notes:(01:00) Battlefield 4 Producer comes back to studio(02:23) Changes coming to vehicles in battlefield 2042(04:34) new transformer game announced at game awards(05:55) Diablo 4 finally gets a release date(07:30) Death Stranding 2 announcement(08:58) Baldur's Gate 3 new trailer and release date(10:55) Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 announced(12:31) Lord of the Fallen announcement(14:13) Atomic heart looks awesome(15:21) Returnal is coming to PC(16:42) Judas is just another Bioshock(18:23) Last of Us Part 1 coming to PC(19:40) Awaken to a new Dune game(21:14) EA likes single player games again with Immortals of Aveum(22:29) 90s are back! Crime Boss: Rockay City(23:27) New Cyberpunk 2077 expansion announced(25:08) FromSoftware developing Armored Core 6(26:08) Company of Heroes 3 has no plans for crossplay     (27:33) Finally see Star Wars: Jedi Survivor trailer and release dateSupport this Podcast Review the Podcast: https://pod.link/1055772631Check out the latest merch: www.digitalcoffee.storeContact Us!If you want to get involved, leave us a comment!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Facebook page! Follow us on Twitter.  Follow us on Instagram.  Join our Discord!  Email at bdeister@digitalcoffee.tv  Thanks for listening!