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
38 episodes
Episode 36: Is Red Dead Redemption 2’s STORY What Makes It Unforgettable?
Shawn, Shane (a.k.a. Arthur Morgan for the night 🤠), Olive, and newcomer Raph gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 36, diving into the story and characters of Red Dead Redemption 2. 🎮🍺As the second part of this two-e...
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Episode 35: Does Red Dead Redemption 2 even need its story?
Shawn, Shane (a.k.a. Arthur Morgan for the night 🤠), Olive, and newcomer Raph gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 35, diving into one big question: does Red Dead Redemption 2 even need its story? 🎮🍺As the first of a ...
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Episode 34: Gaming & Mental Health: Is Gaming Good or Bad for You?
Shawn, Platinum J, Olive, and Shane gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 34, tackling a topic that reaches far beyond any single game: the impact of gaming on mental health 🎮🍺🧠Rather than framing the discussion as a s...
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Episode 33: Stardew Valley **Part 2**
Piel, Gee, Shawn, and Shane return to the GameVerse Pub for Episode 33, continuing their Stardew Valley conversation in Part 2 of this two-episode deep dive 🌾🍺🎮After laying the groundwork in Episode 32, this episode shifts ...
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Episode 32: Stardew Valley **Part 1**
Piel, Gee, Shawn, and Shane are back at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 32, sitting down to talk about one of the coziest games ever made — Stardew Valley 🌾🍺🎮💥 As usual, we had way too much to say — so this is Part 1 of our Stardew Valley...
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Episode 31: The Last Of Us PART 1 (Pt. 2)
Shawn, Justin (Platinum J), Scotty, and Olive (@thatgamerolive) return to the GameVerse Pub for Episode 31, the second half of their deep-dive conversation on The Last of Us 🧟♂️🎮💥 This episode is Part 2 of the discu...
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Episode 30: The Last Of Us PART 1 (Pt. 1)
Shawn, Justin (Platinum J), Scotty, and Olive (@thatgamerolive) are back at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 30, kicking off the new year with a deep conversation about The Last of Us 🧟♂️🎮💥 Turns out we had way too m...
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Episode 29: 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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Episode 28: 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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Episode 27: 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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Episode 27
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1:00:06
Episode 26: 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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1:01:58
Episode 25: 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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Episode 25
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Episode 24: 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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Episode 23: 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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Episode 23
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38:27
Episode 22: 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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Episode 22
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Episode 21: 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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Episode 21
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Episode 20: 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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Episode 20
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56:40
Episode 19: 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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Episode 19
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37:39
Episode 18: 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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Episode 17: 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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40:48
Episode 16: 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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Episode 16
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25:42
Episode 15: 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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Episode 15
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44:10
Episode 14: 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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Episode 13: 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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Episode 13
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51:33
Episode 12: 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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