Industry News Episodes

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the trend of gaming franchises being revived and then quickly abandoned by developers. They specifically focus on EA's decision to put the Dead Space franchise back on ice after the successful remake. They explore possible reasons for this, including the inability to monetize the franchise through microtransactions and the impact of subscription services like Game Pass. They also discuss the larger issue of developers prioritizing long-term moneti...

Will Game Pass end?

Summary In this episode of the Jeezy Chop Shop podcast, the hosts discuss the controversial topic of microtransactions in the upcoming game Dragon's Dogma 2. They explore the different perspectives on microtransactions, including the benefits for busy players and the criticisms of pay-to-win mechanics. The hosts also touch on the banning of modders by Capcom and the impact of mods on the gaming experience. They delve into the challenges faced by game developers and the addictive nature of competitive games. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share their thoughts on microtransactions and support the podcast.

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.

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 ...

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 services now! Support the show: Patreon: https://patreon.com/osn...

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...

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://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.insta...

WGA calls for strike in entertainment

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-313019064177917962 Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/ Twitter https://t...

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 partnership will entail. Could this partnership help Microsoft reach its g...

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...

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 increasing, and the willingness of gamers to spend decreasing, the indust...

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-orders of the device and sadly, did not perform as expected. We also talked about the potential of having int...

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...

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, how the recessions may have actually been planned, and why the rich might be behind all this, If you want ...

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...

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 owner out there. We talk about how Microsoft has been buying up IPs after IPs, how these tech compani...

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 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop mem...

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 week 1:00:00 - Outro Share your thoughts on our Discord Support this show http://supporter.a...