GZ Chop Shop

GZ Chop Shop

The video game industry is a multi-billion-dollar market that continues to experience year-over-year growth. But what's going on beyond what we're playing on our screens? Join Greg (ProjektItachhi) and Daniel (Warnurse) every Thursday as they provide weekly recaps and discussions of the latest gaming and tech news while exploring the behind-the-scenes aspects of our favorite pastimes and how technology has evolved our daily lives. Gain insight into the inner workings of the gaming industry, from the business side to the entertainment side as they cover the latest trends in gaming, technology, and the industry at large, diving into topics such as the history of gaming, the influence of technology, and more. GZ Chop Shop offers unique perspectives that can't be found anywhere else. It is an invaluable and entertaining source for those looking to stay up-to-date with the gaming and tech world. Listeners can learn now what they wish they had known before. So whether you’re a casual or hardcore gamer, or just a tech lover, the GZ Chop Shop is for you. So join Greg and Daniel every Thursday for a deep dive into the digital world! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 21, 2023 30 mins

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 about PlayStation and other streaming s...

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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!


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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 chapter of Armored Core VI.


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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. Get ready to find out why indie g...

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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.


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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?


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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 movies.


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June 8, 2023 36 mins

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.


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• The rarity of being able...

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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 positions of power. An example of this is...

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May 11, 2023 34 mins

Microsoft's deal to purchase Activision-Blizzard gets blocked by the UK trade commission for its monopoly potential and competitive restrictions.


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May 4, 2023 32 mins

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 music in theaters and noted that the pr...

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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 details on what the ten-year partnersh...

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April 20, 2023 36 mins

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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 still carries weight as Musk an...

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April 13, 2023 34 mins

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 Shop, we talk about how Nintendo p...

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April 6, 2023 33 mins

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 of American citizens, critics argu...

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March 30, 2023 39 mins

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 bursting. With the price of games ...

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March 23, 2023 36 mins

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 been reported to have laid off 50%...

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March 16, 2023 39 mins

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, starting with the possibility ...

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March 9, 2023 35 mins

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 that could arise if there is no pr...

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February 23, 2023 33 mins

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 entertainment, even more, popular than TV and ...

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