GZ Chop Shop Gaming Podcast

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A slow march to the end

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:00:54 GMT

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 this year, CNET’s case is unique because of the mention of AI.

Listen in as we share our thoughts on how these machines are being used by companies to replace skilled and highly educated employees to cut down costs and get things done more efficiently, and we as a society should be wary about it.

Quick episode summary:

02:16CNET lays off 50% of its workforce

10:44People are slowly being replaced by AI

12:2216 Companies have had layoffs this year alone

21:48Nobody is safe from being replaced by AIs

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Has technology gone too far?

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:00:20 GMT

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 palm scanning checkout, which is a new technology that allows customers to pay for their purchases by simply scanning their palms. On one hand, this contactless payment method is convenient and secure. But on the other hand, this technology could be pushing it a little too much.

Imagine all the things that could happen when this kind of technology is normalized. What do you think?

Quick episode summary:

01:25Let’s talk about technology in general

07:30The possibility of having a parallel universe

14:39Scanning your palm to pay using Amazon One?

27:05 Too much tech can take away our very essence as humans

34:11Conspiracy theory: this could be a distraction

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Hello I am your AI

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:00:35 GMT

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 it's also incredibly worrying because it might have a significant impact on how we live and conduct ourselves as people.

Quick episode summary:

03:14Effect of technology on society

11:02Is AI going to take over our jobs?

18:00Are we living in a sci-fi movie?

22:41The possibility of having AI partners

32:04Machines building machines

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Are we brainwashed?

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:00:17 GMT

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 content creators tend to complain about games that are actually good, and why it's important for other gamers to not rely too much on reviews and have their own standards when playing games.

All these and more are on the episode, so be sure to tune in!

Quick episode summary:

01:19 We are gonna talk about the gaming community

03:03Let’s talk about Forsaken

04:37Is the game really bad or does it just have a black female lead?

09:16Wew gen gamers don't care about stories anymore

15:45Boycotting games and Youtube content creators

24:20Throwback to a time when you can play video games without Internet

25:36Don't rely too much on reviews

28:23Why we love niche games

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Pay the BIG bucks to Sony

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:00:25 GMT

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 interchangeable equipment, such as controllers, and how Sony is invested in keeping their ecosystem exclusive. Lastly, we did not miss the chance to touch upon Microsoft’s ridiculous price increase of their consoles overseas.

All in all, it’s an interesting conversation with lots of insight into the gaming industry, so make sure to tune in!

Quick episode summary:

01:16Where is the quietest room on earth?

08:47Sony overestimated PlayStation VR demand

13:57The future of gaming is flexibility

19:38Can Sony keep everything in their ecosystem?

24:12Microsoft also raises console rates overseas

29:48Let’s not forget about the taxes

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The downside to modern game reviews

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:00:47 GMT

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 we’re looking forward to

02:22Console vs PC version

05:-05PC Gamer’s Influence

10:19 Demo versions

19:59Gaming is turning into social media

24:38How much Avatar 2 made

34:22Read reviews!

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The rise and fall of the tech world

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:00:29 GMT

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 to hear about our theories on the ridiculous layoffs that are going on, then make sure to tune in!

Quick episode summary:

00:47Crazy lay-offs in the tech industry

06:54Great Depression 2.0

18:19Number of unemployed spiking up

26:13Are we conditioned to shut up?

32:53Recessions might be planned

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Are games too expensive?

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:00:29 GMT

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.

If you want to hear about our theories and thoughts about these changes, then make sure to tune in!

Quick episode summary:

01:14Price Increases are hurting the gamers

04:42The industry is gaslighting us!

15:47Does the American economy have a stronger hold on Sony vs Nintendo?

19:54Are price increases really necessary?

29: 34Tip for buying games

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The gaming prediction paradox 2023

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:00:40 GMT

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 the games that we look forward to this year.

If you are also excited about all the games that are in store for us gamers this 2023, then make sure to tune in until the end!

Quick episode summary:

3:18What has happened in 2023 so far?

7:19ZeniMax has formed a union under Microsoft

13:22Gaming industry took a dip in sales

16:26What exactly is the metaverse?

20:28Mobile gaming is the new market leader

26:00Things we’re bitter about and things we’re looking forward to

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The REAL problem with Microsoft

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:00:12 GMT

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 companies end up fighting over who gets to own the most, and the impact of this acquisition to all the gamers.

Tune in and listen to our thoughts about this, and do let us know what you think about this crazy move as well!

Quick episode summary:

00:58Thoughts on Microsoft acquiring Activistion Blizzard

06:41The Federal Trade Commission calls foul

18:10Microsoft trying to buy anything tied to gaming

29:10Is the Xbox really superior?

32:15History on clogging up the graphics card game

35:34Could there be super secret servers all over the place?

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Let's talk Game Awards

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:00:32 GMT

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.

Listen into the full episode as we also discuss the games that Elden Ring was up against, the quality of games that FromSoftware continuously develops, and the insane amount of money the people are willing to pay per month to play Fortnite.

Quick episode summary:

01:04 - The winner of Game of The Year for this year’s Game Awards

17:53 - FromSoftware and the quality of their games

20:21 - Let’s talk about Destiny DLC briefly

30:25 - The other nominees for Game of the Year

38:31 - New criteria: Content Creator of the Year

42:26 - How much money you spend to play games

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Locked and Loaded with TheBulletMaiden

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:00:15 GMT

“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.

So many things are changing with the games, the algorithms, and content creation platforms, so make sure to tune in and always be up to date.

Quick episode summary:

03:33Thoughts on Modern Warfare 2

07:26Did Warzone save COD or did COVID COD?

11:01Remembering the games in highschool

21:43How COD has become more competitive over time

32:45Content creation and how it has changed

47:09Can you get royalties from the games?

60:02Thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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The theory of everything

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:00:01 GMT

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 and explore activities with zero physical contact–COVID.

Tune in and listen to how we connect the dots in the usual GZ way!

Quick episode summary:

00:51Modern Warfare 2 Complaints

05:59Influence of streamers on games

26:44Rise of the E-sports

34:04Creating content on Only Fans

47:19Government TikTok Conspiracies

53:02Data Privacy and Dating Apps

56:53American Horror Films

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