GZ Chop Shop Gaming Podcast

What happens to humanity when the machines that we have built end up becoming much smarter than us?  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about AI, its effects on authentic human interactions, and its possibility of taking over our jobs in the future. We talked about our experience with using AI tools like Replika, and we also shared our genuine concern about the potential outcomes th...

Do you remember that time when the gaming community used to be fun and wholesome? That time when gamers genuinely enjoyed playing the games?  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop Podcast, we'll talk about how the gaming community went from being the most fun to the most toxic. We talk about how COVID helped the gaming community grow and how it is now one of the most popular forms of entertainm...

Sony is in a tough spot right now because their PlayStation VR pre-orders aren't doing as well as they thought they would. We can pinpoint a few reasons why the product hasn't done as well as was expected, and we are going to talk all about it today.  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about Sony’s recent misstep with the PlayStation VR, where they put too much stock in the pre-orde...

What games are you looking forward to this year?  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we share our two cents on the state of gaming. We also talk about how PC users influence, the industry and how gaming is shaping up to be like social media where some gamers play for attention, and how some great games have been poorly reviewed.  Remember, do your own homework and test out the gam...

If you have a friend in the tech industry, we encourage you to go check on them.  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about the crazy layoffs in the tech industry and how the industry that used to be thought of as the "safe route" for a career is probably now the one with the least job security. We also talked about how these layoffs might be a prelude to another Great Depression, ho...

Are you one of those gamers who proudly buy legendary collections of all your games, or are you one of us who like to wait for the games to go on sale? In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talked about how prices of games are mostly guaranteed to go up, and how it can be really tough for most of us gamers. We talked about whether these price increases are justified or not, and we also discussed...

The year 2023 is well underway, and it is definitely clear that it will be a very busy one for the gaming industry. There are a lot of amazing games lined up for this year, and we are here to talk about it.  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talked about some exciting and mostly intriguing event that has happened in the gaming industry as the new year kicks off. We talked about topics s...

In case you missed it, the Federal Trade Commision (FTC) gets involved with Microsoft’s plan to acquire Activision Blizzard, which is currently deemed as the most significant government opposition Microsoft has encountered. In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we discuss Microsoft’s move on acquiring Activision and how this bold move should terrify every gamer, every console owner, and every PC ow...

One of the things that makes Elden Ring so great is that your character’s growth is based on you. The action you take actually matters.   In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we dove right in and talked about Elden Ring’s well-deserved win as this year’s Game of the Year Award winner. Every year, this award is given to recognize the game that delivers the best experience across all creat...

“For me, it's that stuff that makes COD worth it—it's not so much about getting five kills or whatever. It’s about the experience and having fun doing silly stuff.” - TheBulletMaiden  In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we discussed a wide range of topics, and had the opportunity to share our perspectives with content creator Anya, also known as TheBulletMaiden. We talked about the Call of D...

 A lot of us think that major events in the world have a very small chance of affecting our lives. When in reality, a single change can turn our entire existence upside down. In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about a little bit of everything. From Modern Warfare 2 complaints, the influence of streamers on games, to creating content on Only Fans. These seemingly random topics are co...

In this special episode, we discuss the lore behind Silent Hill as the game prepares to make its return to the horror scene. We also discuss the mythological influences and expansive lore of other titles, that take us beyond what's on our screens. Timestamps: 00:00 - intro 00:30 - The lore of Silent Hill 38:38 - Deadspace/ Elden ring universes 48:55 - Hellblade and the mythos 1:07:32 - Final thoug...

We dive into the ongoing tug-of-war between Sony and Microsoft over the acquisitions of major IPs and both companies push into the cloud gaming era despite the failure of services like Google Stadia. What does this all say for the future of gaming? 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - PS Plus removes exp dates for Plus games 27:20 - Microsoft and cloud gaming 1:07:47 - Episode wrap up Support us on Patreon 🎙️ Co...

NVIDIA has decided to charge $1.6k for their latest graphics card while also removing their original cheaper option. Warner Bros also continues to make terrible decisions with their restructuring plans as they dissolve Cartoon Network animation studios leaving many without jobs. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 03:20 - NVIDIA overpriced GPU 19:40 - Warner Bros and Cartoon network 46:00 - Anime pick of the...

Not really but Rockstar themselves was hacked for over 50 minutes of GTA VI gameplay footage and confidential documents. The GPU crisis comes to an end as GPU mining loses all value forcing miners to sell their abundance of previously hard-to-get graphics cards. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Rockstar games gets hacked 32:24 - The end of GPU mining 48:20 - Anime POTW 58:37 - Closing thoughts Con...

Ubisoft wants you to pay $70 for their triple-A titles. Will this set a new cost standard across the board for gamers in the future? We also discuss D23 and Disney's strong reliance on Marvel. Nintendo Direct also put on a strong show finally giving gamers what they have wanted: The sequel to Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. Also, stick around for our anime picks of the week in this jam-packed...

Sony entertainment is in hot water over allegations that it has been overcharging the UK PlayStation community with its monopoly on digital game sales, causing digital titles to cost far more than their physical counterparts. Also, HBO Max is coming to an end after just a two-year run and will be absorbed by Discovery + for more reality TV-like programs.  🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newslette...

Do you really own your games and tech? What is buried in the terms and conditions most of us never read? We also discuss the major cutbacks across the tech industry in preparation for a possible recession. How did so many "needed" jobs suddenly become unnecessary expenses? And are streaming services getting out of hand? 🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newsletter → GZ Press Play Gaming Newsletter — wee...

Such a good episode as we talk about gaming icon shop GameStop and its post-COVID struggles as it begins to fade into obscurity and tries to find new footing. We also highlight our favorite upcoming games for the rest of 2022 and wrap things up with our top anime and TV show picks of the week.  🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newsletter → GZ Press Play Gaming Newsletter — weekly gaming intel, str...

Technology continues to leap ahead at a rapid pace. But are we trying too hard to be more than human? This week we discuss Elon Musk's neural link and Ai's mimicking the deceased. One of our most thought-provoking episodes yet. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia 🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newsletter → GZ Press Play Gaming Newsletter — weekly gaming intel, straight to your inb...

What has NVIDIA been keeping from its shareholders? Apple brings the era of IPods to an end, and why is famed developer SQUARE ENIX selling some of its best IPs? We cover it all in this week's episode. 🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newsletter → GZ Press Play Gaming Newsletter — weekly gaming intel, straight to your inbox 🎮 Patreon → Patreon.com/gzchopshop — early access, bonus content, and communit...

Elon Musk has purchased Twitter. Are his goals of free speech truly the only reason, or is there more he has yet to mention? We also cover Ads coming to console games in the near future.  🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newsletter → GZ Press Play Gaming Newsletter — weekly gaming intel, straight to your inbox 🎮 Patreon → Patreon.com/gzchopshop — early access, bonus content, and community perks...

This week we cover the new Star Wars game in the works at Skydance Media, Nintendo of America's legal issues with unions, and an Elden Ring underwear hack that is seeing players banned. 🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newsletter → GZ Press Play Gaming Newsletter — weekly gaming intel, straight to your inbox 🎮 Patreon → Patreon.com/gzchopshop — early access, bonus content, and community perks 🔔 Subsc...

This episode shines a light on the one thing holding all anime and gaming fanbases back...the toxic noise. We also talk about the REAL reason why you can't get a PS5. 🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newsletter → GZ Press Play Gaming Newsletter — weekly gaming intel, straight to your inbox 🎮 Patreon → Patreon.com/gzchopshop — early access, bonus content, and community perks 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube and...

This week we talk about the cancellation of major gaming expo E3 and what this means for the future of the once large gaming convention in the coming years. 🎙️ Connect With the Show 📰 Newsletter → GZ Press Play Gaming Newsletter — weekly gaming intel, straight to your inbox 🎮 Patreon → Patreon.com/gzchopshop — early access, bonus content, and community perks 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube and hit the b...