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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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Nov. 9, 2023

Who will claim Game of The Year for 2023

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 …

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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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Oct. 12, 2023

The Comeback Kid Called Cyberpunk

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 ha...

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Aug. 10, 2023

Triple-A Game Developers vs Indie Game Makers: Who Is Winning In 2023?

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 v...

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Aug. 3, 2023

How Game Reviews Got it WRONG About Final Fantasy 16

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 l...

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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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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 …

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June 8, 2023

The Pinnacle of gaming

Exploring the world of gaming consoles

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May 11, 2023

Big trouble for Microsoft

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...

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May 4, 2023

The Star Wars Legacy

On this special Star Wars episode of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, hosts Project and Ward Nurse discussed the upcoming 40th anniversary of the movie Return of the Jedi. They both expressed interest in seeing the movie in theaters...

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April 27, 2023

Nintendo Enters Mobile Markets - Is Cloud Gaming Dominance In Sight?

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, wh...

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April 20, 2023

Let's discuss AI Development Regulation

SUMMARY Projektitachi and WarNurse are the hosts of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, a weekly tech and gaming media podcast that discusses the latest news and laws. In this episode, they talk about the outcry to stop research on AI …

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April 13, 2023

Nintendo and live service gaming

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 Cu...

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April 6, 2023

The Restrict Act

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 …

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March 30, 2023

The gaming bubble 2020 to 2023

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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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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