GameVerse Pub : Crafting Game Talk

Shawn (@thatmarinokid), Piel (Beer Guy), Platinum J (@PlatinumJ), and Olive (@thatgamerolive) gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 42 as they dive into one of gaming's most legendary horror franchises! 🍺🎮 In this episode, Resident Evil expert Platinum J takes the lead, giving us a crash course on the history of the series before revealing the 3 Resident Evil games that e...

Shawn, Piel the Beer Guy, Gee (Gee-nius), and Gab the Pretty Cowboy gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 41 as we bring back another edition of our Games to Play segment! 🍺🎮 In this episode, indie gaming enthusiast Gee-nius takes the lead and shares 3 indie games that left a lasting impression on him and that he believes every gamer should consider experiencing 👀 Gee breaks...

Shawn, Platinum J, Olive, and Shane gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 40 as we bring back another edition of our Games to Play segment! 🍺🎮 In this episode, stealth gaming expert Platinum J takes the lead and shares 3 must-play stealth experiences that every gamer should have on their radar 👀 PJ breaks down what makes each game special, how they approach stealth differentl...

Shawn, Platinum J, Olive, and Shane gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 39 to talk about some of the biggest upcoming game releases we’ll all be watching over the next year! 🍺🎮 In this episode, each member of the crew takes turns bringing up a game they’re excited, curious, or cautiously optimistic about as we dive into what the future of gaming could look like 👀 From massi...

Shawn, Gee, Piel the Beer Guy, and Olive gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 38, bringing back one of our favorite segments: Player Profile! 🍺🎮 In this episode, the spotlight is on Olive (@thatgamerolive) as she takes us through her gaming journey in the most fun way possible. 👀 With a series of multiple-choice questions, Olive challenges the crew to figure out the games an...

Shawn, Platinum J, Olive and Piel the beer guy gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 37, introducing a brand new segment: Games to Play! 🍺🎮 This new segment shines a spotlight on a specific genre each time, with one member leading the charge, and in this episode, Platinum J takes us deep into the world of horror gaming. 👀 PJ brings 3 of his top horror recommendations to the t...

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-episode series, the focus shifts to the Van der Linde gang — the personalities, relationships, and dynamics that drive the experience. From the bond between Arth...

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 two-part series on this iconic game, this episode shifts the spotlight away from narrative and focuses entirely on the world itself — what you can do in it, ho...

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 simple debate, the group explores the complicated relationship many players have with gaming. For some, games provide a healthy escape, a way to unwind, recharg...

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 into a deeper exploration of the game itself. The group dives into the business strategies they brought into Stardew Valley — from carefully planned profit routes to more l...

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 discussion! Part 2 drops next episode as Episode 33, where we’ll dive even deeper into the world of Pelican Town. In this episode, we give an overview of Star...

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 discussion that began in Episode 30. With so much ground to cover, the conversation was split into two parts — and this one picks up right where the last left off. In Episode 31, the f...

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 much to say — so this is Part 1 ! Part 2 drops in two weeks as Episode 31 , where we’ll continue the conversation.  In this episode, we share our first playthrough experiences, how w...

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 that we’ve been playing over the past few months. We jump into Donkey Kong Country (SNES) before diving into the Home Alone games across NES and SNES — Home Alone , Home Alone 2 ,...

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 it hooks you so fast, and what makes this roguelike deck-builder feel so damn unique. From there, we dive into the Jokers: the weird ones, the powerful ones, the ones we still...

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 magical details that left us wandering its halls for hours. 2. Then we take to the skies to talk flying, broom mechanics, mount choices, and the freedom (and cha...

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 what it means to us.  2. Then we jump into our first impressions of the game, exploring the moments that wowed us and the things that surprised us. 3. Next, it’s ti...

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 but brutally tough Disney platformer 👹 Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (SNES) – slimy, goofy, and full of Nickelodeon charm 🧩 Tetris Attack (SNES) – puzzle perfection tha...

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 his gaming history and preferences. Here’s what he asked us: 1. What is my favourite game? A) Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Game Boy) B) GoldenEye 007 (N64) C) World of W...

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 Dreamland – the puffball’s first big adventure 🏎️ Crash Team Racing (CTR) – PlayStation’s answer to Diddy Kong Racing 🐢 TMNT (NES) – the notoriously tough turtle...

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 fought over at family game nights to the hidden gems collecting dust in the closet, we’re digging into the games that defined our childho...

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 mechanics and graphics to the overall direction of the franchise. We debate where EA should take the series next and what strategies could breathe new life into the gam...

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 world at EA Sports NHL08, NHL09, and NHL10. Then, the competition moves off the rink and onto the table with two NHL cover-themed games: 1️⃣ Who’s Doubled Up? –...

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 Nightfarers, and Sekiro-style aggression, this game is not your typical Elden Ring experience and we’ve got the perfect crew to break it all down. Featuring: 🏆 Justin (Platinum J) – Our...

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 Nightfarers, and Sekiro-style aggression, this game is not your typical Elden Ring experience and we’ve got the perfect crew to break it all down. Featuring: 🏆 Justin (Platinum J) – Our...