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Nintendo and live service gaming

April 13, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

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 Cube, DS, and Switch, we have seen Nintendo evolve to what it is today — a gaming giant that continues to be a trailblazer in its own right.

In this episode of GZ Chop Shop, we talk about how Nintendo pulled a Microsoft as it closed down its Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, and what it means for us gamers. We also talk about live service gaming and how much gamers actually spend on expansion packs and game passes, which arguably makes a whole lot of difference in the gaming experience.

Join us as we reminisce and think about this new era of Nintendo and the gaming industry!

Quick episode summary:1:24 Nintendo shut down their e-store for their 3DS and older console family11:44 Live service gaming and how much it actually costs17:33 DLCs, expansions, and game passes22:36 The efficiency of Nintendo controllers for fighting games29:20 Nintendo’s got something in the works

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Top Podcast Company In USA: Factors to Choose and Their Services

April 12, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

Top podcast company in USA is the new era demand of the business owners to reach and positively influence more people. Nowadays podcasting is a very popular medium of media entertainment. So there are a lot of companies in USA, greatly known for the production of podcasting and distribution of it in both audio and…

The Restrict Act

April 6, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

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 passed into law, will give the government sweeping powers over social media and technology in general. While supporters say that this is meant to ensure the safety and security of American citizens, critics argue that this will restrict freedom of expression.

In this episode, we discuss the Restrict Act and what it means for content creators and social media users alike. We talk about our conspiracy theories, connecting media and technology to business and work culture in America: Are businesses and the government listening in to our conversations? Are Meta and its stockholders behind this legislation? And what does the future look like for content creation and social media?

Tune in to this controversial episode and let us know what you think!

Quick episode summary1:38 Context on The Restrict Act 9:22 What this implies for content creators and social media users11:45 Conspiracy theories on targeted ads, small businesses vs. monopolized companies20:33 Meta has the largest social media presence23:35 Social media competition is playing a role28:16 The four-day workweek

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The gaming bubble 2020 to 2023

March 30, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

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 world has gone back to normal, can the gaming industry really sustain this bubble?

In this episode of the GZ Chop Shop, we talk about how the gaming bubble is on the verge of bursting. With the price of games increasing, and the willingness of gamers to spend decreasing, the industry is now facing a 31% drop in revenues. We also go on and talk about how the new generation of gamers has influenced the majority of the industry’s current state, and how the environment we grow up in affects the kinds of games we play.

Tune in and listen to our theories and gaming experiences!

Quick episode summary: 01:02 COVID’s gaming bubble is about to pop05:09 The industry’s survival depends on gamers’ willingness to spend money on games 07:52 New Gen gamers are mostly responsible for the industry’s current state19:54 Does your environment affect the types of games you play? 37:03 Thoughts on bunny hoppers and campers

10 Best Tech Podcasts in USA You Should Be Listening to Right Now

March 26, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

If you’re looking for informative and engaging podcasts in USA, it can be challenging to find the ones that best suit your interests and needs. Technology lovers and professionals in USA listen to podcasts to stay up-to-date on industry news and trends. If you are interested in artificial intelligence, personal technology, or tech companies’ success…

A slow march to the end

March 23, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

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: 02:16 CNET lays off 50% of its workforce10:44 People are slowly being replaced by AI12:22 16 Companies have had layoffs this year alone21:48 Nobody is safe from being replaced by AIs

Has technology gone too far?

March 16, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

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: 01:25 Let’s talk about technology in general 07:30 The possibility of having a parallel universe 14:39 Scanning your palm to pay using Amazon One? 27:05 Too much tech can take away our very essence as humans34:11 Conspiracy theory: this could be a distraction

Hello I am your AI

March 9, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

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: 03:14 Effect of technology on society 11:02 Is AI going to take over our jobs? 18:00 Are we living in a sci-fi movie?22:41 The possibility of having AI partners 32:04 Machines building machines

Are we brainwashed?

February 23, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

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 community03:03 Let’s talk about Forsaken04:37 Is the game really bad or does it just have a black female lead?09:16 Wew gen gamers don’t care about stories anymore 15:45 Boycotting games and Youtube content creators24:20 Throwback to a time when you can play video games without Internet 25:36 Don’t rely too much on reviews 28:23 Why we love niche games

Pay the BIG bucks to Sony

February 16, 2023 Gregory Stokes 0 Comments

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: 01:16 Where is the quietest room on earth?08:47 Sony overestimated PlayStation VR demand13:57 The future of gaming is flexibility 19:38 Can Sony keep everything in their ecosystem? 24:12 Microsoft also raises console rates overseas 29:48 Let’s not forget about the taxes