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Bungie Is Done With Destiny 2: Layoffs, No Destiny 3, and the Future of a Gaming Legend
May 28, 2026

Bungie Is Done With Destiny 2: Layoffs, No Destiny 3, and the Future …

Bungie just shut down Destiny 2. The final live service update — Monument of Triumph — drops June 9, 2026, and after that, active development is over. All future expansions are canceled. Significant layoffs are coming. And Destiny 3 is not in development. This is the full breakdown.On this epis…

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You Don’t Own Your Digital Games — Licenses, Shutdowns & Consumer Rights | GZ Chop Shop
May 21, 2026

You Don’t Own Your Digital Games — Licenses, Shutdowns & Consumer Rig…

Digital ownership is a myth. When you buy a digital game, you’re buying a revocable license — not the game itself. And publishers know it.In this episode, Gregory and Uly break down the digital game ownership crisis: from server shutdowns that wiped paid libraries, to Ubisoft’s landmark The Cre…

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Sony is Placing Time Limits On Your Games
May 4, 2026

Sony is Placing Time Limits On Your Games

In this lively gaming podcast episode, the GZ Chop Shop hosts delve into the latest industry news, Sony's controversial DRM practices, the evolution of Nintendo, and the future of gaming technology and subscriptions. They share insights, historical anecdotes, and bold opinions on the current state …

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Discord Is Going Public
Jan. 19, 2026

Discord Is Going Public

In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent announcement of Discord going public and the implications it has for the gaming community. They delve into potential changes in pricing and advertising, the impact of AI on gaming, and the introduction of AI companions, such as Ava. The conversation als…

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Connecting Brands with Gamers: Insights from LiveWire
Oct. 20, 2025

Connecting Brands with Gamers: Insights from LiveWire

In this episode, host Greg interviews Indy Khabra, co-founder of LiveWire, a digital marketing agency focused on gaming audiences. They discuss the intersection of digital marketing and gaming, exploring how brands can effectively engage with gamers without being intrusive. Indy shares insights on …

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EA's $55 Billion Deal: What It Means for Gaming
Oct. 6, 2025

EA's $55 Billion Deal: What It Means for Gaming

Summary In this episode, the crew discusses the recent acquisition of EA by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 billion, exploring the implications for the gaming industry, including concerns over microtransaction...

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Nintendo Switch 2 Is In a Game Drought
Sept. 15, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 Is In a Game Drought

In this episode, the hosts dive into the fan reactions surrounding Hollow Knight Silksong, discussing the backlash over its difficulty and translation issues. They then shift focus to the Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting its l...

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The Evolution of Gaming Law
Aug. 18, 2025

The Evolution of Gaming Law

Navigating the Digital FrontierDiscover how gaming's legal frameworks have adapted to address challenges in intellectual property, esports, and user-generated content. Featuring insights from industry expert David Hoppe, the founder and managing partner of Gamma Law. This episode covers the com…

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The Power of Physical Media in a Digital Age
Feb. 13, 2025

The Power of Physical Media in a Digital Age

In this episode Projektitachi and Warnurse discuss the recent Sony server shutdown, reflecting on its impact on the gaming community over its nearly two-day blackout and comparing it to past incidents. They explore the transition from physical to digital gaming, highlighting the implications for ow…

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Indie Games Making Waves: Iron Rebellion
Jan. 9, 2025

Indie Games Making Waves: Iron Rebellion

In this episode hosts Projektitachi and Warnurse celebrate the new year and discuss their commitment to highlighting indie games. They dive deep into their experience with the VR mech game Iron Rebellion, sharing insights on its gameplay mechanics, graphics, and the future of VR gaming. The convers…

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Sony's Bold Move: The Kadokawa Acquisition
Nov. 28, 2024

Sony's Bold Move: The Kadokawa Acquisition

Summary In this episode, Projektitachi and Warnurse discuss the recent news of Sony's potential acquisition of Kadokawa Productions, a major player in the anime and gaming industry. They explore the implications of this acqui...

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Sony Announces its PS5 Pro
Sept. 12, 2024

Sony Announces its PS5 Pro

Summary Sony's announcement of the PS5 Pro has raised concerns and disappointment among gamers. The podcast hosts discuss the questionable decisions made by Sony, including the lack of a disc drive and the absence of a stand ...

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Black Myth Wukong is AMAZING
Aug. 29, 2024

Black Myth Wukong is AMAZING

Summary In this episode of the GZChop Chop podcast, the hosts discuss the game Black Myth Wukong. They praise the game as a phenomenal first game from indie studio Game Science and compare it to other action games like God of...

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Metal Gear Flushh - An Interview With Donna Burke
May 23, 2024

Metal Gear Flushh - An Interview With Donna Burke

Metal Gear singer/voice actress Donna Burke, is known for her work in video games and as the English announcing voice on the Shinkansen bullet train. Now she joins the GZ Chop Shop podcast in an unforgettable interview that discusses her new venture, Royal Flush, living in Japan, cultural differenc…

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Microsofts Closes Four Bethesda Studios
May 9, 2024

Microsofts Closes Four Bethesda Studios

In this episode, the hosts discuss Microsoft's recent studio closures and the impact of their acquisition of Bethesda. They express their concerns about Microsoft's trend of shutting down studios and prioritizing Game Pass over game development. They also criticized Sony's decision to require PC pl…

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Dragons Dogma 2: Capcom's Microtransactions are going TOO far
April 4, 2024

Dragons Dogma 2: Capcom's Microtransactions are going TOO far

SummaryIn 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-w…

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Let's talk about the US ban on Tik Tok
March 21, 2024

Let's talk about the US ban on Tik Tok

In this episode, Projektitachi and Warnurse discuss the impending TikTok ban and the government's concerns about data privacy and national security. They highlight the hypocrisy of the government's actions and the lack of pro...

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Xbox gamers beware | Twitch meets Crunchyroll
Nov. 16, 2023

Xbox gamers beware | Twitch meets Crunchyroll

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 ...

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Microsoft's mistake will cost you
Oct. 26, 2023

Microsoft's mistake will cost you

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 ma...

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PlayStation Plus PRICE HIKE: Are We Paying Too Much?
Sept. 21, 2023

PlayStation Plus PRICE HIKE: Are We Paying Too Much?

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 ...

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Starfield Review: Did Bethesda Fail to Deliver?
Sept. 14, 2023

Starfield Review: Did Bethesda Fail to Deliver?

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 prom...

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ARMORED CORE VI: What to Expect in FromSoftware's Newest Title
Aug. 17, 2023

ARMORED CORE VI: What to Expect in FromSoftware's Newest Title

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 th...

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Wait There's a Fee? Unpacking Twitch's New fees on Cancellations
July 13, 2023

Wait There's a Fee? Unpacking Twitch's New fees on Cancellations

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...

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Sony's Project Q enters the handheld scene
June 15, 2023

Sony's Project Q enters the handheld scene

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...

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