Unfortunately, in this day and age, we spend much more time in front of our monitors than we do in front of a menu. But that doesn’t mean we want to drink less, right? We like to game, and we like to drink, but does that make all pairings equal? We didn’t think so. Just like you shouldn’t drink a heavy beer with light fish, we don’t believe every drink goes with every game.

So we, at Digital Logik Gaming, ran extensive tests to determine what was the best pairing of games and drinks. And we’ve provided our findings below. That’s us, always doing our homework.

(Keep in mind, we aren’t advocating that you should drink while gaming. We only believe that if you are drinking and gaming, you should do it right.)

Shooters (First and Third Person) – Red Bull Vodka

With its potent mix of high intensity and demanding skill, shooters embody the top tier competitive game. These games demand your constant attention and coordination, and so are paired with an alcoholic beverage that can assist you in that. The energy drink mixer makes red bull vodkas one of the few drinks that can enhance your reflexes. Additionally, with the short respawn timers in most FPSes, you don’t have all day to sip on your drink, so the high alcohol levels in red bull vodkas allow you to keep playing while maintaining that buzz.

Sports Games – Beer (domestic)

Nothing says it’s game time like a frosty and frothy beverage. Beer and sports go together like Mario and Luigi, and that is true the world over. So whether you are playing Madden, or Football Manager, or Nascar or MLB The Show, no other drink will up the realism like a Miller or Bud sitting next to you. And it makes sense too, as sports games can have longer match times and often have a slower pace than other genres. Drinking too heavily early means that fourth quarter comeback you were planning is going to turn into a fourth quarter beatdown. So put down the hard alcohols. Nothing fancy needed, thank you, just give me that liquor store domestic beer and let me whoop ass.

Role Playing Game – Red Wine

RPGs aren’t for everyone. Some people can’t stand the slow pacing, contemplative nature of an RPG, and a JRPG can be even more decisive. But those that enjoy a good RPG often find it is the only thing that can satisfy them. Similarly, red wine isn’t for everyone. From the heavy tannic taste of a Cabernet Sauvignon, to the spicy Malbec, red wine is an acquired taste that not eveyone has the patience for. But the heady aroma and deep flavor can blend perfectly with the deep storylines and character development in an RGP.

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