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A slow march to the end
March 23, 2023

A slow march to the end

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 t...

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Has technology gone too far?
March 16, 2023

Has technology gone too far?

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...

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Hello I am your AI
March 9, 2023

Hello I am your AI

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 ta...

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Are we brainwashed?
Feb. 23, 2023

Are we brainwashed?

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 communi...

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Pay the BIG bucks to Sony
Feb. 16, 2023

Pay the BIG bucks to Sony

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...

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The downside to modern game reviews
Feb. 9, 2023

The downside to modern game reviews

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 l...

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The rise and fall of the tech world
Feb. 2, 2023

The rise and fall of the tech world

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...

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Are games too expensive?
Jan. 26, 2023

Are games too expensive?

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 ...

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The gaming prediction paradox 2023
Jan. 19, 2023

The gaming prediction paradox 2023

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...

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The REAL problem with Microsoft
Jan. 12, 2023

The REAL problem with Microsoft

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. I...

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Let's talk Game Awards
Jan. 5, 2023

Let's talk Game Awards

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-...

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Locked and Loaded with TheBulletMaiden
Nov. 17, 2022

Locked and Loaded with TheBulletMaiden

“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 di...

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The theory of everything
Nov. 10, 2022

The theory of everything

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 ...

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Welcome to Silent Hill
Nov. 3, 2022

Welcome to Silent Hill

Exploring the gaming lore

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Sony vs Microsoft
Oct. 26, 2022

Sony vs Microsoft

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 fo...

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The Diabolical Warner Bros
Oct. 20, 2022

The Diabolical Warner Bros

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 Cartoo...

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Rockstar hacks GPUs?
Sept. 22, 2022

Rockstar hacks GPUs?

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 p...

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Has Ubisoft set a new price standard for gamers?
Sept. 15, 2022

Has Ubisoft set a new price standard for gamers?

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 st...

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The Enemy known as Sony
Sept. 1, 2022

The Enemy known as Sony

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....

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Corporate tech
July 21, 2022

Corporate tech

Do you truly own your tech?

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What ever happened to GameStop?
July 14, 2022

What ever happened to GameStop?

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...

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Ghosts in the machine
June 30, 2022

Ghosts in the machine

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 ye...

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The dark side of NVIDIA
May 12, 2022

The dark side of NVIDIA

What has NVIDIA been keeping from its shareholders? Apple brings the era of IPods to an end, and why is famed developer SQUARE ENIX selling some of its best IPs? We cover it all in this week's episode. Support this show http:...

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Elon Musk vs the world
April 28, 2022

Elon Musk vs the world

Elon Musk has purchased Twitter. Are his goals of free speech truly the only reason, or is there more he has yet to mention? We also cover Ads coming to console games in the near future. Support this show http://supporter.aca...

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