GameVerse Pub : Crafting Game Talk

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 Player Profile episode, Angelica takes the hot seat with three multiple choice questions so that we get to learn about her gaming history and also to test how wel...

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 latest pick from the wheel: 💥 Killer Instinct (Game Boy) – the ambitious handheld port of a brutal arcade fighter. Did it land a combo with us or get KO’d by nost...

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 Threads gaming community voted. Spoiler: some of the results definitely surprised us. Here’s what we debated: 1️⃣ What’s more important in a game? a) Story b) G...

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 games out there. Like all Player Profile episodes, our guest brings 3 multiple choice questions from their own gaming history. The goal? Get to know them one g...

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 right answers. Here’s what Sean hit us with: 1️⃣ Which game did I beat first? Diablo Zelda: A Link to the Past Kyle Petty’s No Fear Racing Legacy of Kain 2️⃣ W...

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 wheel: 🍄 Super Mario Land – the tiny but mighty Game Boy launch title that sent Mario to the mysterious land of Sarasaland. Does it still hold up? Did we enjoy it...

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 backlogs happen, swap stories about the games haunting our hard drives and shelves, and cheer each other on to finally tackle those long-overdue titles. It’s part confe...

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 underrated gems like Turn and Burn: No-Fly Zone and Captain America and the Avengers, it’s a nostalgic trip full of laughs, memories, and surprising opinions. D...

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 on a range of games and gaming topics including Warhammer , Dungeons & Dragons , and even the psychological side of gaming. We get into: Why save/load states are a...

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. Tune in to learn more about Gab’s sim racing profile in just 10 minutes! ⏱️ 🎮 GameVerse Pub is for everyone – whether you game once a month or every day...

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 come back to share our thoughts, stories, and sometimes... our struggles. This time, the OG4 look back on the last wheel pick: 🛡️ The Guardian Legend – a unique N...

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 racing experiences, covering everything from hardware setups to the best racing games on the market today. 🏎️ Steering wheels, pedals & rigs – How deep does...

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 discovering hidden exits and mastering the Cape Feather, we’re breaking down what made this game so legendary. Was it the tight controls? The colorful world? The unforgettable mus...

Shawn (the Host) and Gee (The Geek who loves to talk) are back, and this time they’re joined by their good friend Scotty! But instead of just chatting, they’re putting him in the hot seat… with a gaming quiz BUT the questions come from him! Scotty challenges us with three multiple-choice questions about his gaming history: 1️⃣ What’s his favorite group game? A) Code Name B) Monopoly C) Rock Band D...

Bday DK & More! 🎉🍻 The OG4 are back to celebrate Piel the Beer Guy’s birthday in true GVP style! 🥳 First up, he kicks things off with a beer segment, featuring TIDLIDI, a Czech Pilsner from Sir John Brewing Co. a beer inspired by Ned Flanders himself! 🍺 Then, it's game talk time, as Piel challenges the crew with three multiple-choice questions about his gaming history, leading to some...

In this special Chessisode , host Shawn is joined by Gab for a fun and nostalgic look at how chess made its way into their lives and eventually, into their friendship. They share their earliest chess memories, how they started playing against each other, and put their knowledge to the test with some entertaining quizzes. To top it off, Gab takes on a lightning round of rapid-fire chess questions ,...

Episode 3: Building a Fallout 4 Empire - Settlement Talk with Shawn and Piel the Beer Guy In this episode of GameVerse Pub, Shawn is joined by Piel, the Beer Guy, for a deep dive into one of Fallout 4’s most addictive features: settlement building. From scrapping old furniture to designing sprawling wastelands into thriving mini-cities, they share their experiences, strategies, and a few hilarious...

Episode 2: Pokémon Gen 1 Throwback with the OG 4 The original four members of GameVerse Pub are back together for an episode packed with nostalgia and fun! In this officially published milestone, Shawn (GVP host), Piel (beer guy), Gee (the geek who loves to talk), and Gab (the pretty cowboy) dive deep into the iconic first generation of Pokémon games: Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow . Each of us rev...

In the debut episode of GameVerse Pub, host Shawn Marino and co-host Gee (aka The Geek Who Loves to Talk) pull back the curtain on how it all began. From the spark of an idea to building the brand, they share the journey of creating GVP and what inspired them to combine their love for gaming, beer, and conversation. Get to know the hosts, the vision for the podcast, and what’s on tap for future ep...