Summary 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 players of Helldivers 2 to…
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EA has once again put the Dead Space franchise on ice. But what is the reason for the space horror getting canned despite a phenomenal remake? After selling 2 million copies, EA has labeled it as "underperforming".
Summary In this episode, Projektitachi and Warnurse discuss the disappointment of gaming franchises, such as Dead Space, being constantly canceled or put on hold by big developers like EA. They explore the reasons behind these decisions, including the desire to focus on online competitive games and the potential for microtransactions…
Summary In this episode of the GZ Chop Chop podcast, the hosts discuss the struggles and potential of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass. They explore the subscription model, the challenges of generating revenue, and the impact on game sales. They also touch on the controversy surrounding the character designs in the…
Capcom has been banning modders of their popular title Dragons Dogma 2. Modders have been a point of debate for as long as gaming has existed, but are all modders bad?
We see them everywhere and they are here to stay. But are DLC and microtransactions actually better for games or just a way for companies behind developers to milk subpar titles?
Summary Dragons Dogma 2 has created waves. And not all good. In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, the hosts discuss the controversial topic of microtransactions in the upcoming game Dragons Dogma 2. They explore the different perspectives on microtransactions, including the benefits for busy players and the…
On our Patreon exclusive episode of After Thoughts After Dark, we discuss the lack of protection for nurses, terrible workplace food, and the moment we painted a Naval ship pink. Check out the full episode below: Patreon.com/osnmedia
What's Sony up to and what's happening with TikTok in the US? In this episode, the hosts 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 protection for citizens' data. The hosts…
Summary In this episode, the hosts vent about their recent frustrating experiences with GameStop and Amazon. They discuss the decline of GameStop and the lack of passionate leadership in media companies. They also touch on the negative impact of CEOs with no love for the industry and the decline in…
Summary Bernard Chong discusses his journey in the eSports industry and the importance of teamwork, strategy, and education in gaming. He shares insights into managing eSports teams, selecting players, and dealing with conflicts. Bernard also emphasizes the need for patience, continuous improvement, and exploration in both business and personal growth.…
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Xbox is all over the news lately! From Microsoft's rocky Starfield launch to the decision to remove third-party controller support and delete game captures from their cloud — we take you through everything you need to know about the recent Xbox drama. Tune in now to get caught up on…
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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 the heels of the previous announcement that they plan to also remove user-generated game save captures from…
Most games today require passes and DLC to get the full story and experience. Baulders Gate 3 takes us back to a time when that wasn't a needed thing to enjoy a game and gives us hope days like that could return.
That time Warnurse tried to cross Ikari Walkways in Hellpoint after loading only to die to the unknown.
Hellpoint was so buggy before but was a ton of fun nonetheless. This Twitch clip from Projektitachi's channel is the perfect example of this.
When Twitch invaders learn to fly mid-fight in Elden Ring. We never did figure out what happened here.
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 polls will be close this year. What are your thoughts?…
Could Xbox game pass be on a timer? Phil Spencer's ambiguous statement in regard to Xbox game pass subscription numbers has split gamers by being interpreted two different ways. And with no clarification from Phil Spencer himself, we guess we won't know until 2027.
We look over player predictions for the Game Awards this year as 2023 has been a strong year for gaming across the board. But only one can be called Game of the Year. Who will it be? Links We record using Riverside: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=GZChopShop Get your brand on a podcast: https://kitcaster.com/gz-chop/
Do we forgive shady business contracts and deals because we like the company's name and products? Absolutely we do. It's built into the business model to make us feel that way and spend without regrets.
