Slightly Above Average Gaming

Two slightly above average gamers talk call of duty, Warzone, and gaming.

Slightly Above Average Gaming is a leisure podcast hosted by SuboneKD J007tv, with 123 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

SuboneKD J007tv hosts Slightly Above Average Gaming, a leisure show with 123 episodes published.

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  Episode #125

  Episode 125 - Modern GTA Matchmaking

  Sep 8, 202642 minS1

  The conversation begins with pre-show setup and technical difficulties, followed by a discussion on the beta experience and matchmaking frustration. It then delves into gameplay issues and feedback, highlighting the challenges and concerns faced during the beta testing. The conversation delves into the impact of aim assist and settings on shooting precision, as well as the influence of latency and precision on gameplay. It also explores the differences between mouse and key vs. controller gameplay, reviews the beta experience, and discusses the future of Warzone and multiplayer modes. Takeaways Matchmaking frustration Beta experience Gameplay issues Aim assist and other settings impact shooting precision The impact of latency and precision on gameplay Chapters 00:00 Pre-Show Setup and Technical Difficulties 02:00 Beta Experience and Matchmaking Frustration 07:55 Gameplay Issues and Feedback 22:28 The Impact of Aim Assist and Settings 23:03 Latency and Precision in Gameplay 24:36 The Conversation Around Aim Assist and Matchmaking 25:28 Mouse and Key vs. Controller Gameplay 27:17 Beta Review and Gameplay Experience 29:33 Discussion on Warzone and Multiplayer Modes 33:02 The Future of Warzone and Multiplayer Modes

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  Episode #124

  Episode 124 - All in the BETA

  Sep 8, 20261h 23mS1

  The conversation covers the hosts' experience with the beta weekend, including technical issues and rekindling passion for COD. It delves into the graphics and visuals of the game, the server balance and skill level, and the extensive game settings and configuration process. The conversation covers topics related to weapon blur and shake, weapon progression, map design, and game modes. The discussion delves into the impact of weapon blur and shake on gameplay, the innovative weapon progression system, and the design of maps and game modes, with a specific focus on the Kill Block mode. The conversation delves into detailed gameplay feedback and adjustments, favorite game modes, the high-value target mode, data analysis and player behavior, multiplayer experience and matchmaking, player behavior and game modes, matchmaking and player experience, anticipation for Season Zero and Warzone maps, open beta and casual player experience, and perks and field upgrades. Takeaways Beta Weekend Experience Graphics and Visuals Server Balance and Skill Level Game Settings and Configuration Weapon blur and shake Weapon progression Map design and game modes Gameplay Feedback Game Modes and Variations Chapters 00:00 Game Settings and Configuration 24:49 Weapon Blur and Shake 32:10 Weapon Progression and Map Design 48:46 Game Modes and Kill Block 51:29 Gameplay Feedback and Adjustments 55:15 Favorite Game Modes 57:00 High-Value Target Mode 57:59 Data Analysis and Player Behavior 01:02:10 Multiplayer Experience and Matchmaking 01:06:11 Player Behavior and Game Modes 01:11:15 Matchmaking and Player Experience 01:15:31 Anticipation for Season Zero and Warzone Maps 01:19:28 Open Beta and Casual Player Experience 01:21:04 Perks and Field Upgrades

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  Episode #122

  Warzone needs a Reset

  Aug 22, 202653 min

  The conversation begins with a podcast introduction and personal updates, followed by a discussion on the challenges in organizing esports. It then delves into the impact of game quality on the esports industry. The conversation covers a range of topics including the evolution of esports brands, challenges in community building, gatekeeping in tournaments, and the impact of player retirements on fan engagement. It also delves into playlist management in Warzone, discussion on DMZ and extraction shooters, anticipation for Modern Warfare 4, and podcast monetization and future plans. Takeaways Esports organization faces unique challenges Game quality has a significant impact on the esports industry Importance of brand evolution and community engagement in esports Challenges in diversifying esports and building a multi-layered fan base Desire for a clean slate and rotating meta in Warzone Efforts to monetize the podcast and engage the community Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Personal Updates 10:01 Challenges in Esports Organization 14:49 Impact of Game Quality on Esports 18:29 Evolution of Esports Brands 19:34 Support and Development of Lower Teams 21:04 Community Engagement in Sports 22:30 Challenges in Esports Community Building 23:00 Gatekeeping in Tournaments 23:37 Challenges in Diversifying Esports 24:13 Building a Foundation for Esports 25:32 Personality vs. Organization in Esports 26:27 Expectations for Warzone in Modern Warfare 4 28:17 Rotating Warzone Meta 29:08 Playlist Management in Warzone 36:37 Discussion on DMZ and Extraction Shooters 44:31 Anticipation for Modern Warfare 4 52:26 Podcast Monetization and Future Plans

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  Episode #123

  With all due Disrespect

  Aug 22, 20261h 15m

  The conversation covers a range of topics, including technical difficulties with streaming, government inefficiency, surveillance technology, and the upcoming Call of Duty beta. The hosts also discuss a controversial streamer and the impact of his actions on the gaming community. The conversation covers the impact of cross-platform play on gaming, the issue of cheating, the effectiveness of anti-cheat measures, and the differences between older and newer Call of Duty games. The conversation delves into the impact of player base changes on matchmaking, the evolving gaming landscape, and the potential challenges faced by game developers. It also explores the shift in player mentality and the impact of social and cultural changes on gaming. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of gaming franchises and the importance of staying true to their identity. Takeaways Technical challenges with streaming can be frustrating and impact the quality of the content. Government inefficiency and bureaucracy can lead to frustrating and inefficient processes. The use of surveillance technology raises concerns about privacy and potential abuse of power. The upcoming Call of Duty beta is highly anticipated and expected to offer new features and gameplay experiences. Cross-platform play has introduced competitive advantages and cheating concerns. Anti-cheat measures have improved but remain an ongoing issue. Older Call of Duty games emphasize gunplay and skill, while newer games focus more on movement and accessibility. SBMM challenges in games with declining player base Shift in player mentality and gaming landscape Importance of staying true to gaming franchise identity Chapters 00:00 Controversial Streamer and Impact on the Gaming Community 17:15 Discussion on the Upcoming Call of Duty Beta 22:32 Impact of Cross-Platform Play 26:03 Effectiveness of Anti-Cheat Measures 31:15 Matchmaking and Game Balance 35:09 Gunplay and Skill in Older vs. Newer Games 43:22 Casual Mode and Matchmaking Challenges in Warzone 50:22 SBMM Challenges and Player Base 51:25 Impact of Player Mentality and Social Changes on Gaming 53:18 The Future of Gaming Franchises

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  Episode #121

  Episode 121 - Audio Cheese and Spiderman

  Aug 5, 20261h 23mS1

  The conversation covers a range of topics including the challenges of sharing live streams, culinary experiences, rodeo stories, the issue of teaming in Warzone, and discussions about Warzone updates and creator calls. The conversation delves into the evolution of Call of Duty creators, the frustration with weapon viability and loadout experimentation, the impact of gameplay variety and meta frustration, the significance of weapon attachments and loadout customization, the dynamics of game development and studio competition, the implications of game release cycles and content updates, the controversy surrounding audio cheese and competitive advantage, and the prohibition of audio tools in gaming. The conversation covers the impact of audio on gaming, the prioritization of anti-cheat measures, the challenge of audio enhancement, the role of audio in competitive gaming, and the movie theater experience and movie streaming. Takeaways Challenges of sharing live streams Culinary adventures and recipes Teaming in Warzone and its impact Warzone updates and creator calls Weapon viability and loadout experimentation were key drivers for Call of Duty creators. Game development and studio competition have led to a homogeneous approach in the industry. The controversy surrounding audio cheese and competitive advantage has sparked discussions about prohibited audio tools in gaming. The challenge of audio enhancement in gaming The impact of audio on competitive gaming Chapters 00:00 Sharing Live Streams 02:56 Culinary Adventures 04:58 Rodeo Stories 07:22 Teaming in Warzone 19:34 Warzone Updates and Creator Calls 23:53 The Evolution of Call of Duty Creators 25:19 Weapon Viability and Loadout Experimentation 26:31 Gameplay Variety and Meta Frustration 28:23 Weapon Attachments and Loadout Customization 32:07 Game Development and Studio Competition 33:23 Game Release Cycles and Content Updates 43:20 Audio Cheese and Competitive Advantage 56:25 Prohibited Audio Tools in Gaming 57:04 The Impact of Audio on Gaming 58:06 Prioritization of Anti-Cheat Measures 59:09 The Challenge of Audio Enhancement 01:00:01 The Role of Audio in Competitive Gaming 01:20:18 Movie Theater Experience and Movie Streaming

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