Gaming Episodes

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 controversy surrounding the Solo Leveling anime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Update ...

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 involvement in investing and helping others, as well as the influence of comics and reading on his mindset. The conversation concludes with Bernard's thoughts on the future of eSports and his plans for the future.

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...

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 predictions for GOTY 18:27 Battle pass saturation 20:49 The secret Xbox business model 25:38...

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 seeing the first of many consumer experience changes? We also discuss our hypothesis over Phil Spencer'...

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 2077 22:18 - 33:43 Baulders Gate 3/Mechwarrior/Armored Core 6 33:43 - 34:58 Final ...

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: Patreon: https://patreon.com/osnmedia Merch: https://www.osnmediashop.com/ Support this show http://...

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. ► Support this show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/memb... Be...

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 games are ruling the gaming world! ► Support this show Patreon: ...

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 website: https://osn-media.com/ Continue the conversation at: https://discord.com/servers/osn-gami...

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. Links Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membership Be a GZ Chop Shop member a...

Exploring the world of gaming consoles

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 pulled a Microsoft as it closed down its Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, an...

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 movies. We also talk about how the new generation of gamers and conte...

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 games for yourself. And most importantly, don’t forget to actually enjoy the game. Quick episode summary: 00:52Games...

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 situations where we can say that these increases are not really necessary. Case in point: Nintendo...

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 surrounding the unions formed under Microsoft, how mobile gaming can be the future of social media, and th...

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 creative and technical fields. And Elden Ring definitely delivered in terms of creativeness and the technical areas....

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 episode. Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode highlights 00:20 - Intro 00:46 - Ubisoft raiding triple-A g...

Do you truly own your tech?

We get into this week's Apple event and their major tech announcements. Was this event a hit or miss? Sony may already be working on the PS5 pro, and Epic game's surprising purchase of music platform Bandcamp and how it spells opportunity for the expanding developer. Then finally we talk about the playground bully...Nintendo. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Apple Event 38:00 - PS5 pro? 51:57 - Epic games and Bandcamp 1:10:00 - Big bully Nintendo Support this show http://supporter.acast.c...

With the launch of Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service, the continued march towards cloud-focused gaming takes another big step. We also talk about Sony's very direct response to the Xbox game pass as they continue to make bold movies after Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. 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.

Sony has responded to Microsofts recent gaming IP purchase by making a swift move of their own and buying former Halo creators BUNGIE. We discuss what this move means for the last few stand-alone studios, how it will affect subscriptions and exclusives, and our predictions for the next few years. 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 informati...

Microsoft continues to expand its gaming reach after acquiring longstanding developer Activision-Blizzard even during their tumultuous times of lawsuits. What does this mean for iconic titles such as WoW and Overwatch going forward? What is Microsofts' plan for BattleNet gamers and what titles do they plan to bring from the Blizzard catalog to the famous game pass? We also cover the long history of censorship in Anime and what it says about western society today. Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...