Back from Vacation and COVID: Catching Up on All Things Gaming!

After a brief hiatus due to vacation and a bout with COVID, I’m back to dive into the latest in the gaming world! This week, we discuss the long-awaited release of Overwatch 2 and the exciting new details about its beta focusing on support roles. Blizzard isn’t the only one making waves; we also cover DICE’s commitment to Battlefield and the surprising news about a new Blade Runner game in the works. Plus, we’ll touch on the latest controversies surrounding NFTs in gaming and Bungie’s hefty lawsuit against a YouTuber. With a packed agenda, join me as I catch up on all the gaming news you might have missed!

Timestamp:

00:01Intro to Digital Coffee 00:15Welcome Back from Vacation 00:58Overwatch 2 Announcements 01:33Blizzard’s Focus on Supports 02:17New Tank Hero: Junker Queen 03:34DICE’s Battlefield Updates 05:28Blade Runner Game Announcement 06:44Square Enix’s NFT Plans 07:51Bungie’s Lawsuit Drama 10:28Creative Assembly’s New Game: Hyenas 11:28Planetside 2 Naval Assault Vessels 13:18Xbox Showcase Impressions 19:02Steam Summer Sale Highlights 19:23Outro and Future Discussions

Takeaways:

  • Overwatch 2 is finally announced and set to release in November, bringing new features and updates.
  • Blizzard is focusing on support heroes, addressing the imbalance in DPS character availability.
  • Bungie’s lawsuit against a YouTuber highlights issues with copyright claims in gaming.
  • Creative Assembly’s new game Hyenas is a zero-G shooter that looks promising for fans.
  • The Steam summer sale offers a plethora of games, tempting players to spend more.
  • Microsoft’s recent showcase impressed with new game announcements, showcasing their commitment to quality.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

  • Blizzard
  • DICE
  • Westwood Studios
  • Square Enix
  • Embracer Group
  • Bungie
  • Creative Assembly

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