GZ Chop Shop Gaming Podcast

In this episode, Projektitachi and Warnurse discuss the impending TikTok ban and the government's concerns about data privacy and national security. They highlight the hypocrisy of the government's actions and the lack of protection for citizens' data. They also explore the real reasons behind the TikTok ban, including American ownership and the fear of being outcapitalized. Finally, they shift to...

In this episode, the hosts vent about their recent frustrating experiences with GameStop and Amazon. They discuss the decline of GameStop and the lack of passionate leadership in media companies. They also touch on the negative impact of CEOs with no love for the industry and the decline in quality of Marvel movies. The hosts address viewer entitlement in the anime community and discuss the recent...

Episode Summary Bernard Chong discusses his journey in the eSports industry and the importance of teamwork, strategy, and education in gaming. He shares insights into managing eSports teams, selecting players, and dealing with conflicts. Bernard also emphasizes the need for patience, continuous improvement, and exploration in both business and personal growth. Additionally, he discusses his involv...

Microsoft makes another major (and questionable) move in the month following the closing of their Activision Blizzard deal. The removal of all third-party controller support including those for disabled gamers. This comes on the heels of the previous announcement that they plan to also remove user-generated game save captures from their servers starting in January 2024, it's been a roller coaster...

What are the best games of 2023? In this episode, we discuss player predictions for the upcoming December Game of the Year awards. With 2023 being a strong year for games across the board there is no doubt that the polls will be close this year. What are your thoughts? What game would you like to see take the crown for 2023? Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:07 What is Game of The Year? 04:55 Gamer...

Microsoft is causing waves through its Xbox community again with its recent term changes on OCT 1st stating that starting in Jan 2024 game captures uploaded to their servers will start being deleted after 90 days. While it may seem minor to avid gamers, many casual players are furious over the uncalled-for change. What is the reason behind this and will it potentially be rolled back? Or are we see...

Cyberpunk 2077 is another game to have a great comeback story. After it's initial rushed launch in 2020, CD Project Red returned and completely revamped the game bringing us the futuristic title we all wanted and that they had originally planned for us. With the recent launch of Phantom Liberty, Night City has never felt so alive. Timestamps 00:00 - 12:00 The GZ journey 12:00 - 22:18 Cyberpunk 207...

Have you noticed your streaming services getting more expensive? With the recent price hikes in PlayStation Plus, Disney Plus, and more, it's become harder to keep track of your monthly expenses. Are these streaming services worth their new prices? Find out in our video discussing whether streaming services have become the new cable and if they are worth it. Get the answers you're looking for abou...

What are your feelings on Starfield? Were you disappointed in what the game had to offer after all the hype? In this episode, we take a closer look at Bethesda's new title and dive into whether Starfield delivered on its promises, or if it was the fanbase that overhyped it. Get ready for an honest critique and discussion – let's see if Starfield lived up to its expectations! Support the show: Patr...

Get ready to experience the world of Armored Core VI like never before - it's coming out in less than a month! FromSoftware is back and bringing their famous mech-action series back to life after a 10-year hiatus. Hear our thoughts on this upcoming title and everything it will bring - from fast-paced combat, detailed customization options, and an immersive storyline. Don't miss out on the next cha...

Are Indie games changing the gaming landscape today? From immersive graphics to above-and-beyond storyline arcs, many of these smaller-budget titles are knocking Triple-A games out of the park. Find out why in this exciting video: we explore how indie games are creating more enjoyable player experiences - and why they're winning against major studios who may be more focused on revenue over quality...

Are game reviews ruining potentially good games like Final Fantasy 16? Find out in this video! We'll explore how biased opinions can affect a game's overall score and how did review bombing begin? Get all the details in the latest episode of our podcast. ► Support this show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/memb.. . Be a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop Visit our...

Twitch makes the bold move to charge affiliates that decide to leave their program. Is this in response to the wave of creators leaving the platform for those of Kick and Trovo? Links Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membership Be a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop Visit our website: https://osn-media.com/ Continue the conversation at: https://disco...

What is Sony's Project Q gaming handheld and will it be worth the money? Sony takes its first step in years back into the handheld market along with Nintendo Switch and Steam's new Steam Deck after letting its PS Vita fall to the wayside years ago. With lukewarm reception to this new project, can Sony redeem itself in handheld gaming? We discuss the Flash film this week and the future of DCEU movi...

Episode Summary The GZ Chop Shop crew explores a PC gamer's experience with the PS5, virtual reality, and the drawbacks of having a console today. Additionally, they delve into the impact of generational differences on gaming technology and the potential future developments in gaming, including the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual reality into our daily lives. Episode Highlights...

The Writers Guild of America is attempting to combat large corporations from replacing human creativity with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This conversation discusses the implications of normalizing AI, as it would remove human creativity from the equation and replace it with AI. This could lead to the media not delivering messages that are important, as they could be programmed by those in positi...

Microsoft's deal to purchase Activision-Blizzard gets blocked by the UK trade commission for its monopoly potential and competitive restrictions. Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membership Be a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop Visit our website: https://osn-media.com/ Continue the conversation at: https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177...

On this special Star Wars episode of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, hosts Project and Ward Nurse discussed the upcoming 40th anniversary of the movie Return of the Jedi. They both expressed interest in seeing the movie in theaters, reminiscing about the experience of seeing it in theaters as a kid. They discussed the importance of hearing the original John Williams Orchestra symphony and Star Wars musi...

Microsoft recently entered a ten-year agreement with British tech company EE in order to extend their cloud service and mobile gaming. it's no secret that the tech giant wants to make gaming a completely digital ecosystem, where gamers can access games from a digital library, play them, and return them to the cloud. Microsoft made the announcement of the agreement with EE, but has provided few det...

SUMMARY Projektitachi and WarNurse are the hosts of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, a weekly tech and gaming media podcast that discusses the latest news and laws. In this episode, they talk about the outcry to stop research on AI advancement for six months, which is backed by Elon Musk and other AI developers. The petition that was created had thousands of names, but many of them were fake. However, it...

Nintendo is undeniably the biggest name in the gaming industry, a household name everyone grows up with. They’ve been here forever, being the oldest and still active video game company in the world. From the Game Boy, Game Cube, DS, and Switch, we have seen Nintendo evolve to what it is today -- a gaming giant that continues to be a trailblazer in its own right.  In this episode of GZ Chop Sh...

If you’re on TikTok, then you’ve probably heard about the potential Tiktok ban. But here’s the thing, the hearing that took place in Congress is so much bigger than that. Congress is trying to pass the Restrict Act which if passed into law, will give the government sweeping powers over social media and technology in general. While supporters say that this is meant to ensure the safety and security...

The Gaming Industry had its “big boom” during COVID–people were locked in their homes and gaming was one of the ways for people to both get entertained and socialize with each other at the same time. But now that the world has gone back to normal, can the gaming industry really sustain this bubble?  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about how the gaming bubble is on the verge of bu...

What are we going to do as a society when too many people in the world are replaced by automation? How do we balance technology and AI with humanity? In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we continue to talk about AI and how they are undeniably slowly taking over people’s jobs. In the last 3 months of this year alone, there have been massive layoffs from 16 companies, and just recently, CNET has be...

The possibilities of technology and its advancements are endless. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, we are witnessing a rapid evolution in the way we interact with the world around us.  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we are going to talk about technology in general and how it is equally terrifying and exciting to be able to do things that we did not know could be possible...