Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew

In this episode of Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew, host Brett Deister dives into the latest in the gaming world. Brett covers crystal dynamics and their recent layoffs, as well as NVIDIA's new AI app designed to optimize gaming experiences. He also talks about key updates from No Man’s Sky with its latest "Relics" update, and touches on the changes happening with the co-director of Dragon Age moving to Wizards of the Coast. The episode doesn't stop there; it also explores Wildgate, a crew-based shooter with spaceships, the Epic Games Spring Sale offering tempting deals, and Brett’s personal frustrations with not being able to play Adam Falls due to technical issues. Finally, the episode takes a deep dive into Ubisoft's strategy and puzzling player numbers, questioning the future of franchises like Assassin's Creed. It's a packed episode full of insights and opinions on the current state of gaming. Tune in for an engaging discussion! NVIDIA's New AI App: NVIDIA introduced a new AI system called Project G Assist, which runs locally on your PC with RTX 30 series and up, allowing optimization of game settings and performance tracking through voice or text commands. No Man's Sky Update: Hello Games released an exciting update called "Relics," where players can now excavate and collect skeletal remains of alien creatures, adding a fun new dimension to exploration and trading within the game. Wildgate Game Announcement: Wildgate, a crew-based shooter from Moonshot Games, offers players a space exploration experience with the task of finding ancient relics in a procedurally generated map, ensuring a unique experience every time!

Welcome to another exciting episode of Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew! This week, your host Brett Deister dives into some intriguing gaming news and reviews that are sure to capture your attention. We'll delve into the buzz around Marvel Rivals and the impressive leap in interest for the Invisible Woman, as well as discuss the notable bug fix for Penny Parker's mines. Brett also shares his take on the Last of Us Part Two Remastered and questions the trend of remastering not-so-old games. There's a focus on Helldivers 2 and the importance of core gameplay without overloading on features or microtransactions. We also explore what's new with Lenovo Legion Go s and its potential impact on handheld gaming with SteamOS. Plus, there's chatter about the remaster of System Shock 2 and why Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a must-grab for Amazon Prime members. Finally, Brett weighs in on the mixed reviews for Assassin's Creed Shadows and why you might want to spend your gaming time elsewhere. So grab your favorite brew, settle in, and let's get started! 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:04 Marvel Rivals: New Developments and Comparisons 04:33 The Last of Us Part II Remastered: Is It Necessary? 05:54 Hell Divers 2: Core Gameplay Focus 08:49 Lenovo Legion Go: A New Handheld Contender 12:59 Free Game Alert: Wolfenstein The Old Blood 13:45 System Shock 2 Remaster: What to Expect 15:50 FBC Firebreak: Game Overview 17:53 Assassin's Creed Shadows: Reviews and Recommendations 23:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Digital Coffee Gaming Brew, host Brett covers a range of topics including the upcoming Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake, the unfortunate shutdown of Specter Divide's developer Mountaintop Studios, and the development of Control 2. Other highlights include a new balance patch for Marvel Rivals, the announcement of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3, and updates on Kingdom Come Deliverance 1.2. Brett also explores the new Xbox AI gaming assistant Copilot and delves into the current state of the GPU market, discussing issues with Nvidia's stock shortages and AMD's pricing strategies. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:22 Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake 04:01 Specter Divide Dev Shutdown 06:53 Control 2 Development Update 09:49 Marvel Rivals Balance Patch 13:41 Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 3 Announcement 15:42 Kingdom Come Deliverance 1.2 Update 18:23 Xbox AI Co-Pilot Introduction 20:49 Nvidia and AMD GPU Market Analysis 30:03 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew, host Brett Deister dives into a variety of hot topics in the gaming world. We'll be exploring the impressive player milestones for Stalker Two and discussing the significant delay for Killing Floor Three. Brett also goes into depth about the latest developments in Battlefield Labs and examines the updates to Kingdom Come Deliverance Two. The episode highlights the cancellation of yet another multiplayer game from EA's Respawn and speculates on the anticipated release of Marvel's 1943: Rise of Hydra. With 10¢ increasing its stake in FromSoftware and a renowned modder joining Firaxis for Civilization Seven, there's plenty to discuss about industry movements. Furthermore, we'll touch on Acclaim Entertainment's revival as an indie publisher and evaluate the enhanced release of GTA Five. Plus, Brett shares insights on AMD's latest graphics card releases and the overall growth of GPUs in the industry, while expressing a lack of enthusiasm for the current batch of graphics cards. Tune in for a comprehensive look at these developments and more, right here on Digital Coffee: Gaming Brew! 3 Fun Facts: Stalker 2 has reached a milestone of 6 million players, celebrating significant community engagement despite initial bugs and optimization issues. Killing Floor 3, initially set for release, has been delayed to 2025 for significant changes based on player feedback, including a more flexible perk system. The well-known modder Sukrit Act Ten has joined Firaxis as a tech artist to help bring improvements to Civilization 7, which the community views positively. TimeStamp: 00:00 AMD GPU Reviews & Industry Growth 04:01 "Killing Floor 3 Delayed to 2025" 08:52 "EA Game Sales and Cancellations" 10:43 Future Outlook for Titanfall Fans 15:27 Battlefield Revamps, Returns to Modern Setting 17:59 "Game Feels Like Battlefield 2042" 22:47 Mortal Kombat and Gaming Industry Dynamics 25:41 Dlss Mods Improve GTA Gameplay 27:18 AMD's FSR: Cross-Platform AI Strategy 32:04 AV1 Challenges; GPU Shipments Rise 34:53 AMD Mid-Range Gains, Still Lags