Episodes

If you’re on TikTok, then you’ve probably heard about the potential Tiktok ban. But here’s the thing, the hearing that took place in Congress is so much bigger than that. Congress is trying to pass the Restrict Act which if passed into law, will give the government sweeping powers over social media and technology in general. While supporters say that this is meant to ensure the safety and security of American citizens, critics argue that this will restrict freedom of expression. In this episode...

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...

What are we going to do as a society when too many people in the world are replaced by automation? How do we balance technology and AI with humanity? In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we continue to talk about AI and how they are undeniably slowly taking over people’s jobs. In the last 3 months of this year alone, there have been massive layoffs from 16 companies, and just recently, CNET has been reported to have laid off 50% of its workforce. Compared to the other tech layoffs that happened...

The possibilities of technology and its advancements are endless. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, we are witnessing a rapid evolution in the way we interact with the world around us. In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we are going to talk about technology in general and how it is equally terrifying and exciting to be able to do things that we did not know could be possible, starting with the possibility of scanning our palms to pay for things. Amazon introduced Amazon One's p...

What happens to humanity when the machines that we have built end up becoming much smarter than us? In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about AI, its effects on authentic human interactions, and its possibility of taking over our jobs in the future. We talked about our experience with using AI tools like Replika, and we also shared our genuine concern about the potential outcomes that could arise if there is no proper regulation on AI. Undoubtedly, this tool is fairly fantastic, but i...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

“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...

A lot of us think that major events in the world have a very small chance of affecting our lives. When in reality, a single change can turn our entire existence upside down. In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about a little bit of everything. From Modern Warfare 2 complaints, the influence of streamers on games, to creating content on Only Fans. These seemingly random topics are connected, and it all started from that one major event in the world that forced everyone to stay at home a...

Exploring the gaming lore

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...

Not really but Rockstar themselves was hacked for over 50 minutes of GTA VI gameplay footage and confidential documents. The GPU crisis comes to an end as GPU mining loses all value forcing miners to sell their abundance of previously hard-to-get graphics cards. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Rockstar games gets hacked 32:24 - The end of GPU mining 48:20 - Anime POTW 58:37 - Closing thoughts Connect with us Website Twitter Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop...

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....

Do you truly own your tech?

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.

Technology continues to leap ahead at a rapid pace. But are we trying too hard to be more than human? This week we discuss Elon Musk's neural link and Ai's mimicking the deceased. One of our most thought-provoking episodes yet. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia 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.