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The video game industry is a multi-billion-dollar market that continues to experience year-over-year growth. But what's going on beyond what we're playing on our screens? Join Greg (ProjektItachhi) and Daniel (Warnurse)
Latest EpisodeThursday, May 18, 2023

Removing the Human Creative WGA calls for strike in entertainment

Ep. 129
The Writers Guild of America is attempting to combat large corporations from replacing human creativity with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This conversation discusses the implications of normalizing AI, as it would remove human creativity from the equation and replace it with AI. This could lead to the media not delivering messages that are important, as they could be programmed by those in positions of power. An example of this is the movie Nefarious, which is flying under the radar despite many people leaving with a different mindset, as it delivers messages that those in power do not want the public to know. Russian bots have also been used to influence public opinion, which further demonstrates the power of programming. Therefore, it is important to not normalize AI and to recognize the implications of replacing human creativity with AI.Timestamps00:00 - "GZ Chop Shop Podcast: Breaking Down the Writers Guild of America Strike"02:50 - AI Replacing Jobs: The Realities of the Media Industry04:27 - "The Dangers of Replacing Human Creativity with AI"08:47 - Heading: Writers Across America Strike: A Discussion on the Impact of AI and Media Trust10:55 - Heading: Understanding the Impact of Streaming Services on Writers' Royalties13:04 - "The Impact of Streaming Services on Writers and Their Salaries"17:09 - Heading: Streaming Services and Unions: Exploring the Impact of Profits on Writers and Other Crew Members23:50 - Heading: Discussion on the Impact of Strikes on the Entertainment Industry29:58 - Discussion on the Impact of COVID-19 on the World31:52 - "The Writers Guild and the Impact of AI on the Entertainment Industry"Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at: https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Removing the Human Creative WGA calls for strike in entertainment

Ep. 129
The Writers Guild of America is attempting to combat large corporations from replacing human creativity with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This conversation discusses the implications of normalizing AI, as it would remove human creativity from the equation and replace it with AI. This could lead to the media not delivering messages that are important, as they could be programmed by those in positions of power. An example of this is the movie Nefarious, which is flying under the radar despite many people leaving with a different mindset, as it delivers messages that those in power do not want the public to know. Russian bots have also been used to influence public opinion, which further demonstrates the power of programming. Therefore, it is important to not normalize AI and to recognize the implications of replacing human creativity with AI.Timestamps00:00 - "GZ Chop Shop Podcast: Breaking Down the Writers Guild of America Strike"02:50 - AI Replacing Jobs: The Realities of the Media Industry04:27 - "The Dangers of Replacing Human Creativity with AI"08:47 - Heading: Writers Across America Strike: A Discussion on the Impact of AI and Media Trust10:55 - Heading: Understanding the Impact of Streaming Services on Writers' Royalties13:04 - "The Impact of Streaming Services on Writers and Their Salaries"17:09 - Heading: Streaming Services and Unions: Exploring the Impact of Profits on Writers and Other Crew Members23:50 - Heading: Discussion on the Impact of Strikes on the Entertainment Industry29:58 - Discussion on the Impact of COVID-19 on the World31:52 - "The Writers Guild and the Impact of AI on the Entertainment Industry"Support this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at: https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia
Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Star Wars Legacy

Ep. 127
On this special Star Wars episode of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, hosts Project and Ward Nurse discussed the upcoming 40th anniversary of the movie Return of the Jedi. They both expressed interest in seeing the movie in theaters, reminiscing about the experience of seeing it in theaters as a kid. They discussed the importance of hearing the original John Williams Orchestra symphony and Star Wars music in theaters and noted that the prequels are now classic movies after being over 20 years old.00:00 - "GZ Chop Shop Podcast: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of 'Return of the Jedi' with a Special Star Wars Episode"02:38 - Conversation Analysis: Star Wars Sequels and the Impact of Changing Directors05:51 - Analysis of George Lucas' Star Wars Prequels and Sequels09:00 - Analysis of George Lucas' Use of Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy10:26 - Heading: Analysis of Disney's Star Wars Adaptations and Criticisms12:43 - Conversation Summary: Introducing Starkiller to the Star Wars Universe17:45 - Discussion: Potential Ways to Introduce Starkiller into the Star Wars Universe19:44 - Discussion on Rey's Training and the Restarting of the Jedi Order22:24 - Conversation Summary: Anakin's Approach to the Younglings in Star Wars24:25 - Discussion on Anakin Skywalker's Struggles and Neglect in the Star Wars Franchise27:36 - Discussion of Jedi and Sith Tactics in the Star Wars Universe29:55 - Discussion: The Impact of Jedi Training on Younglings in the Star Wars UniverseSupport this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at: https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia
Thursday, April 27, 2023

Nintendo Enters Mobile Markets - Is Cloud Gaming Dominance In Sight?

Ep. 126
Microsoft recently entered a ten-year agreement with British tech company EE in order to extend their cloud service and mobile gaming. it's no secret that the tech giant wants to make gaming a completely digital ecosystem, where gamers can access games from a digital library, play them, and return them to the cloud. Microsoft made the announcement of the agreement with EE, but has provided few details on what the ten-year partnership will entail. Could this partnership help Microsoft reach its goal of creating a fully digital gaming ecosystem with the broadest reach yet? We also discuss how Nintendo is working to strengthen the digitalization of its business and create new value-added services under the name Nintendo Systems. Timestamps00:00 - Microsoft and EE Enter Ten-Year Agreement: What Does It Mean for the Future of Gaming?02:33 - Heading: Microsoft's Ten-Year Agreement with British Mobile Company EE: What Does It Mean?08:10 - Microsoft's Ten-Year Partnership with EE: Examining the Impact on the Gaming Industry10:44 - "Exploring Nintendo's Digitalization and Potential for a Nintendo Phone"12:16 - Discussion on the Potential Impact of Nintendo Entering the Mobile Market16:25 - Analysis of the Potential Success of a Nintendo TV18:30 - "Exploring Nintendo's Potential Partnership with DNA and Microsoft's Upcoming Showcase"21:09 - Heading: Microsoft's Upcoming Xbox Bethesda Showcase - June 6th24:35 - "Exploring the Xbox Ecosystem: A Discussion on the Upcoming Xbox Bethesda Showcase"SUPPORT THE SHOWSupport this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at: https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Let's discuss AI Development Regulation

Ep. 125
SUMMARYProjektitachi and WarNurse are the hosts of the GZ Chop Shop podcast, a weekly tech and gaming media podcast that discusses the latest news and laws. In this episode, they talk about the outcry to stop research on AI advancement for six months, which is backed by Elon Musk and other AI developers. The petition that was created had thousands of names, but many of them were fake. However, it still carries weight as Musk and other big names in AI development are supporting it. This was sparked by the OpenAI's GPT-4 program, which has evolved to the point of being able to hold human-level conversations. One year ago, a Google engineer who was working on AI development but was let go tried to warn people of the danger, but they dismissed him as crazy.This conversation is about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is evolving faster than expected. The speaker references a story of a man who worked for Google and was trying to develop an AI program and was ridiculed for it. The speaker then goes on to explain that this situation is a huge problem and could be integrated into anything. They then reference videos that have been shown on YouTube and TikTok of AI programs that are doing face and voice replications that look so real that it is difficult to tell if it is real or not. This conversation shows that AI is evolving faster than expected and could be integrated into anything, thus making it a huge problem for the average consumer.TIMESTAMPS0:00:00 "Exploring the Urgency to Cease AI Research: A Discussion on the GZ Chop Shop Podcast"0:02:59 Exploring the Potential Dangers of AI: A Conversation with an Ex-Google Engineer0:04:43 Exploring the Impact of AI on Humanity0:17:08 Discussion on AI Regulation and Its Impact on Society0:19:51 Heading: The Impact of AI on the Workforce and Society0:23:10 Discussion on the Impact of Automation on the Global Economy0:25:09 Topic: Exploring the Possibility of Wealthy People Leaving Earth for Luxury Life Elsewhere0:26:58 Google Fined $32 Million by South Korean FTC for Monopolizing Game Developers0:29:07 Google's Anticompetitive Practices in South Korea: A Case Study0:34:07 "Google's Hypocritical Business Practices: A Discussion"SUPPORT THE SHOWSupport this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at: https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Nintendo and live service gaming

Ep. 124
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 worksSupport this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:  https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmediaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OSNmedia
Thursday, April 6, 2023

The Restrict Act

Ep. 123
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 workweekSupport this show https://www.patreon.com/osnmedia/membershipBe a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshopVisit our website: https://osn-media.com/Continue the conversation at:  https://discord.com/servers/osn-gaming-313019064177917962Follow us on social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/osn_media/Twitter https://twitter.com/thegzchopshopTiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@gzchopshopFacebook https://www.facebook.com/OSNmedia