Esports Episodes

Every major publisher blinked this week — and GTA 6 didn't even have to say a word. GTA 6 is the most powerful force in the gaming industry right now — and it hasn't even launched. This week on GZ Chop Shop, we dig into how a single unreleased game is warping the entire 2026–2027 release landscape, starting with the news that Fable has been delayed to February 2027. Is Microsoft and Playground Games playing it safe against Rockstar's marketing machine? Is this a genuine development delay dressed up as a strategy? Or is there a shadow drop play in the works that nobody's talking about yet? We break down the real calculus behind the decision and what it means for Xbox's 2026 holiday window. We go deeper on the GTA 6 calendar effect — how publishers are not just moving release dates but restructuring their entire awards campaign strategies around Rockstar's launch window. Early-year releases are being greenlit specifically to avoid the Rockstar gravitational pull, and that's res…

In this episode, we dive deep into the recent beta of Battlefield 6, discussing its reception and the community's expectations. They explore the impact of competitive streamers on the game's identity and the importance of teamwork in Battlefield. The conversation shifts to the broader gaming landscape, including highlights from Gamescom and predictions for upcoming releases.

We had the opportunity to sit down with actor Patrick Gallagher as he shared insights from his extensive acting career, discussing his roles in video games and film, the intricacies of performance capture, and the collaborative nature of character development. He reflects on the importance of improvisation, the nerves that come with acting, and the evolution of video games. We also discussed our fond memories of arcades.

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 of highs and lows for the Xbox community. ►Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Xbox to remove thi...

“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 Duty franchise, the changes in being a content creator, and our thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. S...

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. 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.

This week we talk a little bit about K-pop and the group Stray kids, then break down the changes Blizzard brought to the famous e-Sport title Overwatch and the possible consequences it may have for the rest of the league season. And Carah's corner of weird is definitely out there this week. Check us out on Patreon for bonus content and visit our website for more articles. 01:30 - Stray Kids and Ryan Reynolds 13:30 - Overwatch makes 5v5 changes 54:00 - DDRAM prices soaring 1:03:35 - Carah's c...

Esports scholarship is a thing, and we cover what this means for the future of colleges. Also, will Sony be able to fix its PS5 shortage over the summer? And what is going on with EPIC games vs Apple in their 3-week long court battle? What it could mean for the app store if Apple loses the courtroom battle. 00:27 - Podcast breakdown 01:16 - Esports Scholarships 29:07 - PS5 shortage continues 48:48 - Apple vs Epic games 1:07:34 - Carah's corner of weird Powered by: PODDECKS Use code: GAMMAG...

While COVID-19 has slowed the world down, gaming has taken off higher than before. But are the online tournaments safe from hacking? --- Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop.

We bring on awesome streamer Tkay_o and talk about eSports, gaming culture, and Twitch vs Mixer. Great episode, enjoy! Help support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon page. --- Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop.