GameVerse Pub : Crafting Game Talk
GameVerse Pub, The Average Gamer's Gaming Podcast is where gaming meets good times. Join Shawn Marino and his crew of beer-loving, game-obsessed friends as they dive into video games, board games, and gaming culture, all while enjoying a few pints. Whether you’re here for thoughtful discussions, lighthearted banter, or some serious nostalgia, GameVerse Pub has a seat at the table for you.
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Episodes
31 episodes
Donkey Kong Country, Home Alone 1&2 (NES and SNES)
Shawn, Gee, Piel, and Gab are back at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 29 of GameVerse Club (GVC) — our book club for games. 🕹️🍻 This episode brings the OG4 together as we talk about the games picked in our last GVC and t...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:09:10
Balatro - What is Balatro? Jokers 🃏 and strategies
Shawn, Gee, Shane, and Scotty are back at the GameVerse Pub, this time shuffling their way into the wild and addictive world of Balatro! 🃏🔥We kick things off by breaking down what Balatro actually is — how it plays, why i...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:13:35
Hogwarts Legacy **Part 2** Deep dive, Castle, Broom, Storyline
Shawn, Piel “The Beer Guy,” Pidge, and Olive are back at the GameVerse Pub for Part 2 of our Hogwarts Legacy deep dive! 🧙♂️🪄1. We kick things off by exploring Hogwarts Castle itself—its secrets, moving parts, hidden rooms, and all the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:00:06
Hogwarts Legacy **Part 1** First Impressions, Quiz & Sequel Hopes
Shawn, Piel “The Beer Guy,” Pidge, and Olive are at the GameVerse Pub to dive into the magical world of Hogwarts Legacy! 🧙♂️✨1. We start off by sharing our personal Harry Potter stories, how we got hooked on the wizarding world and wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:01:58
Lion King, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and Tetris Attack - GameVerse Club
The OG4 (Shawn, Piel the beer guy, Gee, and Gab the pretty cowboy) return to the pub table for another round of retro gaming nostalgia! This time, we crack open three very different classics:🦁 The Lion King (SNES/Genesis) – a gorgeous b...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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48:19
Player Profile – Shane
In this Player Profile episode, we shine the spotlight on our good friend and guest Shane and dig into his gaming story. The twist? Shane had to do his homework before joining us, he brought three multiple-choice questions that reveal ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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54:11
Kirby's Dreamland, TMNT and Crash Team Racing - GameVerse Club
The OG4 (Shawn, Piel the beer guy, Gee, and Gab the pretty cowboy) gather for a special GameVerse Club - Book Club for Games edition! 🍻 This time, we dive into the retro games we’ve all been playing over the past few months:⭐ Kirby’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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38:27
Classic 90’s Boardgames
The OG4 are back at the table! 🍻 Shawn, Piel "The Beer Guy", Gee, and Gab "The Pretty Cowboy" crack open some cold ones and take a nostalgic trip back to the 90’s, when boardgames ruled living rooms before Wi-Fi did. From the classics we all fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:11:54
EA Sports NHL Games **Part 2** Evolution, Strategy & Game Modes
Shawn, Platinum J, Scotty, and Piel “The Beer Guy” are back on the digital ice for Part 2 of our NHL deep dive! 🏒This time, we move beyond the covers and rankings to explore how the EA Sports NHL series has evolved, from gameplay mechan...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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53:16
EA Sports NHL Games, Part 1: Platinum J’s Glory Years & Guess the Cover
In this first half of our epic NHL recording session, Shawn, Platinum J, Scotty, and Piel “The Beer Guy” hit the ice for a trip down hockey memory lane. 🏒We kick things off with Platinum J’s glory years, when he was ranked Top 10 in the...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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56:40
Elden Ring Nightreign **PART 2**
In this episode of GameVerse Pub, we crack open a few drinks and dive deep into Elden Ring: Nightreign, the fast-paced roguelike spinoff of the beloved Soulsborne universe. With its brutal three-day loop, preset Nightfare...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:39
Elden Ring Nightreign **PART 1**
In this episode of GameVerse Pub, we crack open a few drinks and dive deep into Elden Ring: Nightreign, the fast-paced roguelike spinoff of the beloved Soulsborne universe. With its brutal three-day loop, preset Nightfare...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:55
Player Profile: Angelica Jones 🎸
This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Angelica Jones, lead singer and guitarist of the band Angelica Jones, and the artist behind our podcast’s signature soundtracks: “Crispy Bill” (intro) and “Let it Slide” (outro).In this...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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40:48
Killer Instinct (Game Boy) + What We’re Playing Next!
This is our very own book club for games, where we spin the wheel, pick a retro title, play it between episodes, and come back to share our thoughts, stories, and sometimes… our regrets.In this episode, the OG4 return to talk about our l...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:42
Gaming debates - Round 1
The OG4 are back at the table! In this episode, Shawn, Gee, Piel, and Gab go head-to-head in four community-powered gaming debates. Each question was posted as a poll on Threads, and after our crew shares their takes, Shawn reveals how the Thre...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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44:10
📋 Player Profile: Justin aka Platinum J 🎮
In this new Player Profile episode, we sit down with our guest Justin — now officially nicknamed Platinum J — because when it comes to gaming, this guy doesn’t just play... he masters. We’re talking platinum trophies for some of the hardest gam...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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53:23
📋 Player Profile: Sean ze Barber 💈
Time to meet the gamer behind the clippers - Sean Ze Barber is in the hot seat for this week’s Player Profile! As always, the guest brings 3 custom multiple-choice questions about their gaming life, and it’s up to Shawn and Gee to guess the rig...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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51:33
Super Mario Land Review - GameVerse Club – Book Club for Games
This is our very own book club for games, where we spin the wheel, pick a retro title, play it between episodes, and come back to share our thoughts, stories, and sometimes… our salt.This time, the OG4 reflect on our last pick from the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:02
What is gaming backlog?
In this episode, Shawn is joined by Gee, Piel, and Scotty to tackle a familiar beast for every gamer: the gaming backlog. What is it? Why does it grow? And most importantly—how the heck do we deal with it?We break down the reasons backl...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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59:39
Super Nostalgic Entertainment System 🎮
In this episode, Shawn and Piel crack open some beers and dig through Shawn’s personal SNES collection - the games that shaped his childhood, one cartridge at a time. From absolute legends like Super Mario World and Yoshi's Island, to underrate...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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50:21
What Have You Been Playing Lately? PLUS gamers quiz!
In this laid-back episode, Shawn and Gee kick back with some beers and dive into a casual chat about the games they’ve been playing lately. From the epic storytelling of Baldur’s Gate 3 to the chaotic fun of Helldivers 2, we touch...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:30
8️⃣ BONUS Player Profile – Gab's Sim Racing Journey 🎮🏎️
In this special bonus episode, we dive into Gab's gaming history with a focus on his sim racing experiences! Gab asks us 3 multiple-choice questions that give us a closer look at his passion for racing games and what drives him on the track.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:38
8️⃣ BONUS GameVerse Club – The Guardian Legend & New Game Reveal!
Welcome to the first bonus segment of Episode 8 — it’s time for another round of GameVerse Club, your retro gaming home!This is our very own book club for games, where we spin the wheel, pick a retro title, play it between episodes, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:49
Sim Racing – The OG4 Hit the Track! 🏎️🔥
The OG4 are back together, and this time we’re diving into the high-speed world of Sim Racing! 🚦🏁Shawn (the Host), Gee (The Geek who loves to talk), Gab (Pretty Cowboy), and Piel (the Beer Guy) strap in for a deep dive into the best sim...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:46
Super Mario World - Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Shawn (the Host) and Gee (The Geek who loves to talk) are diving into one of the greatest platformers of all time - Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System!From the first time we hopped on Yoshi to disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:54
