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...
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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop....
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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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.
Is company Tencent the Illuminati of gaming? The Chinese-owned juggernaut has more influence in the industry than we know and with their focus shifting to triple-A style games, we may soon see a shake-up in the industry. We also discuss gaming censorship and when is it too much or not enough. 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.
Game developer Ubisoft finds itself in similar waters as Activision-Blizzard and faces backlash from its workers that formed the organization "A better Ubisoft" in an attempt to rid the company of unfair treatment and judgment towards its employees. But is everything on the level? Cyberpunk 2077 prepares for the future with major updates and DLC, but is it too little too late? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus....
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...
Who is ICANN and what are the seven keys? We dive into the ones who really control the internet and the yearly "Key ceremony" to keep it running. Also, the Game awards 2021 and its winners. Are indie games finally ready to topple the game industry giants? What does this mean for gaming in the future? Powered by PODDECKS Join our Tiltify campaign for the Wounded Warrior Project. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plu...
The first part of our two-part year-end episodes. We talk about the AWS outage that affected major streaming and gaming services this week and some not-so-great news for Sony that has landed them in the same hot water as Blizzard-Activision. Help support our charity fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project Powered by PODDECKS New merchandise is available at thegzshop.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.ac...
Collecting games is rapidly becoming a thing of the past as digital consumption continues to rise and old gaming servers and physical copies get shuttered into oblivion. We talk about the changing times, Golden Joystick awards, and the new Resident Evil movie. 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.
When has convenient tech gone too far? Apple begins the process of turning state IDs into digital Apple wallet add-ons. We also cover the Game Award 2021 nominees, demands for Activision/Blizzards CEO to step down, and the sudden surge of Anime fandom in media and games over the last few years. A jam-packed episode you are sure to enjoy. 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...
Facebook is now going Meta. As the aging social media giant gets a makeover amidst controversy, could Meta be what is needed to shake up the constantly shifting market? Also, SEGA enters a partnership with Microsoft for cloud gaming. An amazing episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to check us out on Patreon for bonus content and more. 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 Acas...
We discuss the lawsuit the state of California has issued against Activision Blizzard and the potential ripple effects it could have on gaming as a whole. Check out our sponsor PODDECKS and leave your answer to our PODDECKS question of the week on our Patreon page. 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.
A true Chop Shop episode as we return from our week-long break and talk about pretty much everything that comes to our minds in an episode, you won't soon forget. 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 cover the E3 expo and who we feel won the show, new games and more. It's a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - E3 games and winners 36:20 - Blanko and NFTs 58:00 - Will E3 survive? 01:09:30 - Carah's Corner of Weird Powered by: PODDECKS Join our Discord 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 inform...
What has been going on in the technology wars? Why is Europe going after Apple and Google? And what has Nintendo been up to in regards to E-sports? This week's episode is jam-packed with updates you will not want to miss. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Play vs and Nintendo 22:35 - Amazon Sidewalk force opt-in 38:30 - Apple vs Spotify 1:08:00 - PODDECKS question of the week Powered by PODDECKS Use code GAMMAGAMEZ to save 10% of your order of custom podcast interview and topic decks Support this sho...
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...
This week we break down the shady dealings of giant developer EPIC games as they push to bring console titles to their platform in a bid against Steam, Apples refusal to bend in their legal battle with EPIC, and new streaming platform TROVO. Is it the next Twitch or a future Mixer? 00:28 - Show start 21:03 - EPIC v Steam 34:35 - What is Trovo? 52:45 - Carah's corner of weird Episode is Powered by: PODDECKS Use code GAMMAGAMEZ at check out to save 10% on your purchase. Support this show htt...
