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Are we brainwashed?
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
03:03 Let’s talk about Forsaken
04:37 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 creators
24:20 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
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