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GZ Chop Shop

Season 5

Dec. 26, 2024

Saying The Quiet Part Out-loud - Let's Discuss Toxic Gamers

In this final episode of the GZ Chop Shop for 2024, the hosts reflect on the year's events, beginning with the disappointments within the gaming community, and the ongoing issues of racism and representation in gaming. They c...

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Dec. 19, 2024

2024 Game Awards Highlights - Lets Talk Nightreign

In this episode of the GZ Chop, hosts ProjektItachi and Warnurse discuss the recent Game Awards, highlighting winners and notable announcements for upcoming titles. They delve into the excitement surrounding upcoming games like Elden Ring Nightreign and The Witcher 4, …

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Dec. 12, 2024

Who Will Win Game of The Year for 2024?

Summary In this GZ Chop Shop podcast episode, hosts Projektitachi and Warnurse discuss their predictions for the Game Awards, focusing on the Game of the Year category. The conversation shifts to the controversy surrounding a...

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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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Nov. 14, 2024

IGN Has Lost It's Edge

In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, hosts Projektitachi and Daniel discuss IGN's decline, focusing on its inconsistent ratings and biased reviews. They critique the recent movie adaptation of Overlord, highlighting the ethic...

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Nov. 7, 2024

The Gaming Year Review: 2024

In this GZ Chop Shop podcast episode, hosts Projektitachi and Daniel reflect on the gaming year, discussing their favorite titles of 2024 and the upcoming Game Awards. They delve into the rise of live service gaming, its impl...

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Oct. 31, 2024

Silent Hill: The Return of a Classic | AI and Aliens: Fear The Future

In this GZ Chop Shop podcast episode, hosts Projektitachi and Daniel dive into the spooky season by discussing their favorite horror games, movies, and shows. They reflect on the legacy of Silent Hill, the portrayal of ghosts in media, and …

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Oct. 17, 2024

A Return To Form - Dragonball Sparking Zero

Summary In this episode hosts Projektitachi and WarNurse discuss the exciting gaming lineup for October, focusing on the release of Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. They delve into the mixed reviews of the game, particularly critic...

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Sept. 19, 2024

A Chat With Mariya Anastasova -Baldur's Gate 3

We chat with one of the lead vocalists for Larian Studios hit game Baulders Gate 3 Mariya aka Melethiel, and discuss her career journey on stage, other projects, and LARPing. We also discuss fan favorite song "Raphael's Final...

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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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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 …

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July 31, 2024

Pay more to play more?

In this episode, Projektitachi and Daniel discuss the high prices of DLCs in video games, specifically focusing on the recently announced DLC for Mortal Kombat 11. They express their frustration with the $49.99 and $59.99 price tags for the DLC, …

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July 11, 2024

Unraveling the Shadow of the Erdtree

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the lore of Elden Ring and dive into the story of the DLC. They explore the characters' motivations, including Mikela, Radon, Moog, and Marika. They also touch on the role of the Hor...

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July 11, 2024

Unraveling the Story of Shadow of the Erdtree

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the lore of Elden Ring and dive into the story of the DLC. They explore the characters and their motivations, including Mikela, Radon, Moog, and Marika. They also touch on the role of …

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June 6, 2024

Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree - Lore and Speculations

On this episode, the hosts discuss the upcoming Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. They speculate about the storyline and characters, including the possibility of Miquella being the ultimate evil and the role of the outer...

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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 …

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May 16, 2024

"But Can They Beat Goku?" - The Influence of Anime Fandoms

In this episode, the hosts discuss the current state of the anime community and the lack of respect for older, original anime. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging the influence and impact of classic anime on the industry today. They …

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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 …

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April 18, 2024

EA's Decision to Put Dead Space Back on Ice

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the trend of gaming franchises being revived and then quickly abandoned by developers. They specifically focus on EA's decision to put the Dead Space franchise back on ice after the ...

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April 4, 2024

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

Summary In 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 …

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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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