{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60089718fa5a9f5434eef0fe/688052264d38ffe5f5a27e7d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can We Stop Killing Games?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60089718fa5a9f5434eef0fe/1753243736022-10981901-02af-4700-a490-c7f48486304d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, hosts Greg and Ty discuss his return to the show, the recent <em>Stop Killing Games</em> movement, and the ongoing issues within the gaming industry, including the profit-driven motives of major companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. They explore the implications of subscription models, layoffs in the gaming sector, and the future of gaming consoles and remasters. The conversation highlights the need for a balance between profit and entertainment in gaming, as well as the community's response to these changes.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the <a href=\"https://www.gzchopshoppodcast.com/newsletter/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Press Play Newsletter</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome Back and Podcast Updates</p><p>02:55 The Stop Killing Games Movement</p><p>20:10 Concerns with Xbox and PlayStation</p><p>25:23 Subscription Models and Their Impact</p><p>26:20 The Impact of Game Pass on Gaming Habits</p><p>28:12 The Consequences of Layoffs in the Gaming Industry</p><p>30:27 PlayStation's Legal Troubles and Market Strategies</p><p>34:58 The Challenges of Console Lifecycle and Game Availability</p><p>44:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions</p>","author_name":"Gamma GameZ"}