GameVerse Pub : The Average Gamer's Podcast

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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. Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 51: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

    Shawn (@thatmarinokid), Shane (@shakenn88), Gee (Gee-nius), and Mathieu gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 51 as we revisit one of the most legendary video games of all time: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! 🍺🎮🗡️ Having experienced the game as kids and revisited it recently as adults, we look back at our childhood memories and compare them to our experiences playing it today. From exploring the vast world of Hyrule and solving challenging puzzles to facing unforgettable bosses and discovering the secrets of the game, we discuss what made this adventure so special. 🗡️ What made Ocarina of Time such a memorable experience growing up? 🎮 How does the game hold up after all these years? 🏰 Which dungeons, puzzles, and bosses left the biggest impression on us? 🎶 What were our favourite moments, characters, and memories from Hyrule? ⭐ Does Ocarina of Time still deserve its reputation as one of the greatest games ever made? Along the way, the crew shares plenty of laughs, childhood memories, and stories from their recent adventures through Hyrule as we celebrate everything that makes Ocarina of Time a true gaming masterpiece. And with a brand-new Zelda game arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 shortly after this episode releases, the timing couldn't be better to revisit the original Nintendo 64 classic and reflect on the legacy it has left behind! 🍻 ❓ Did you grow up playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time? What's your favourite memory of the game, and have you revisited it as an adult? 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Full video available on YouTube 🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub 👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow gamers! 🎶 Special thanks to Angelica Jones for the intro (Crispy Bill) and outro (Let It Slide) music 🌐 https://angelicajones.ca #gameversepub #gamingpodcast #ocarinaoftime #thelegendofzelda #zelda #nintendo #nintendo64 #retrogaming #gamingnostalgia #classicgames #GamingCommunity #podcast Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

    Episode 51: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

  2. Oct 13

    Episode 50: Super Mario Bros. 3 – Is It Still That Good?

    Shawn (@thatmarinokid), Piel (The Beer Guy), Shane (@shakenn88), and Mathieu gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for a very special milestone — Episode 50! And what better way to celebrate than by diving into one of gaming's greatest retro classics: Super Mario Bros. 3! 🍺🎮🍄 In this episode, the crew takes a nostalgic trip back to the NES days as we revisit one of the most beloved video games of all time, Super Mario Bros. 3! Having all played the game again recently, we look back at our childhood memories and compare them to our experiences playing it today. From the excitement of discovering new worlds and power-ups to the frustration of those ridiculously tough levels, we explore what made this game so unforgettable. 🍄 What made Super Mario Bros. 3 so special when we were younger? 🎮 How does the game hold up after all these years? ⭐ Which power-ups and items were our favourites? 🏰 What were the toughest levels and most frustrating moments? 🃏 And what about those memorable mini-games, secrets, and surprises? Along the way, the crew shares plenty of laughs, childhood memories, and stories from their recent playthroughs as we celebrate everything that makes Super Mario Bros. 3 a true retro classic. But this episode is also a celebration of GameVerse Pub reaching 50 episodes! Fifty episodes of gaming conversations, laughs, great memories, and sharing our passion for video games with fellow average gamers. We couldn't think of a better game to celebrate this milestone with!  ❓ Did you grow up playing Super Mario Bros. 3? What's your favourite memory of the game, and have you tried playing it again recently? 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Full video available on YouTube 🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub 👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow gamers! 🎶 Special thanks to Angelica Jones for the intro (Crispy Bill) and outro (Let It Slide) music 🌐 https://angelicajones.ca #gameversepub #gamingpodcast #supermariobros3 #supermario #nintendo #nes #retrogaming #gamingnostalgia #classicgames #GamingCommunity #podcast Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

    Episode 50: Super Mario Bros. 3 – Is It Still That Good?

  3. Sep 29

    Episode 49: The Reality of Being a Streamer ft. Ganjabaabe

    Shawn (@thatmarinokid), Fred (@fred.lm_), Olive (@thatgamerolive), and special guest Ming (@ganjabaabe) gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 49 as we dive into the world of streaming! 🍺🎮📺 In this episode, Ming, aka Ganjabaabe, takes us through her journey as a streamer, from how she got started to the experiences that have shaped her along the way. But with most of the crew knowing very little about what actually goes into streaming, we also put Ming to work 😄 She teaches us the basics of the streaming world, gives us a look at what happens behind the scenes, and shares some genuinely useful tips for anyone thinking about getting started themselves. 🎥 How do you actually get started streaming? 🎮 What does a streamer need to know? 💬 How important is building and interacting with a community? 📈 What has Ming learned from her own experience? 💡 And what advice would she give someone hitting “Go Live” for the first time? Along the way, the crew asks plenty of questions, shares some laughs, and gets a much better understanding of a side of gaming that we've never really explored at the Pub before. Ming was an absolute blast to have on the show, and this definitely won't be the last time you see Ganjabaabe sitting around the GameVerse Pub table! 🍻 ❓ Have you ever tried streaming? If you have, what’s one thing you wish you knew when you started? And if you haven’t, what's stopping you? 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Full video available on YouTube 🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub 👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow gamers! 🎶 Special thanks to Angelica Jones for the intro (Crispy Bill) and outro (Let It Slide) music 🌐 https://angelicajones.ca #gameversepub #gamingpodcast #streaming #streamer #twitchstreamer #ganjabaabe #gaming #contentcreator #gamingcommunity #podcast Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

    Episode 49: The Reality of Being a Streamer ft. Ganjabaabe

  4. Sep 22

    Episode 48: 4 INDIE games you NEED to play

    Shawn (@thatmarinokid), Sean (@Sean.ze.barber), Gee, and Olive (@thatgamerolive) gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 48 as they dive back into the world of indie games! 🍺🎮 In this episode, each member of the crew brings one indie game they think everyone should play 👀 From a detective RPG unlike anything else out there to clever puzzles, addictive roguelike action, and a beautifully strange point-and-click adventure, the crew brings four completely different games to the table and makes their case for why each one deserves your attention. Along the way, we talk about what makes these games special, what drew us into them, and why some of the best gaming experiences don't need massive studios or AAA budgets behind them 😄 🕵️ Disco Elysium 🧩 FEZ 🥔 Brotato 🤖 MachinariumFrom the incredible writing and bizarre world of Disco Elysium to FEZ's perspective-shifting puzzles, Brotato's ridiculously addictive gameplay, and the hand-drawn charm of Machinarium, these four games show just how much variety there is in the indie gaming scene. Whether you're already an indie game fan or you're looking for something different from the usual AAA releases, this episode is packed with recommendations, discoveries, fun discussions, and plenty of laughs along the way 🍻 💬 What's YOUR favourite indie game? Which indie game do you think everyone needs to play? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts  📺 Full video available on YouTube  🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub 👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow gamers! 🎶 Special thanks to Angelica Jones for the intro (Crispy Bill) and outro (Let It Slide) music  🌐 https://angelicajones.ca #gameversepub #gaming #gamers #gamingpodcast #indiegames #discoelysium #fez #brotato #machinarium #gamestoplay #videogames #podcast Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

    Episode 48: 4 INDIE games you NEED to play

  5. Sep 8

    Episode 47: 4 PLAYSTATION 2 games you NEED to play

    Shawn (@thatmarinokid), Piel the Beer Guy, Fred (@fred.lm_), and Olive (@thatgamerolive) gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 47 to go back to one of the greatest eras in gaming history: the PlayStation 2! 🍺🎮 This time, we're doing PS2 Games to Play, and every member of the crew brings a game from the PS2 era that they loved and think people should still play today. 👀 Four people. Four very different picks. One legendary console. 🛹 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 ⚔️ God of War 1 & 2 🏎️ Auto Modellista 🏒 NHL Hitz 2003 From landing ridiculous combos in Tony Hawk and tearing through Greek mythology with Kratos, to Auto Modellista's unique racing style and the absolute chaos of NHL Hitz 2003, these games show just how much variety the PS2 had to offer. Each member of the crew explains why they chose their game, what made it special to them, and why they think it's still worth picking up and playing today. And of course, along the way we share memories, compare games, argue our cases, and look back at an era when the PlayStation 2 seemed to have a game for absolutely everyone. 🍻 Whether you grew up with a PS2 under your TV or you're discovering its library for the first time, Episode 47 is all about four PS2 games we think deserve a spot on your must-play list. 💬 What's YOUR must-play PlayStation 2 game? If you could recommend only ONE PS2 game to someone today, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Full video available on YouTube 🔗 Follow GameVerse Pub / All Links 👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow gamers! 🎶 Special thanks to Angelica Jones for the intro (Crispy Bill) and outro (Let It Slide) music 🌐 Angelica Jones #gameversepub #gaming #gamers #gamingpodcast #playstation2 #ps2 #ps2games #retrogaming #gamestoplay #tonyhawkproskater3 #godofwar #automodellista #nhlhitz2003 #playstation #gamingnostalgia #podcast Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

    Episode 47: 4 PLAYSTATION 2 games you NEED to play

  6. Aug 25

    Episode 46: 4 NEED FOR SPEED games you NEED to play

    Shawn (@thatmarinokid), Shane, Gee, and Platinum J (@PlatinumJ) gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 46 as they dive into one of gaming's most iconic racing franchises: Need for Speed! 🍺🎮🏎️ In this episode, Need for Speed veteran Platinum J takes the lead, bringing 4 Need for Speed games that every racing fan needs to play 👀 PJ takes us through his picks and explains what makes each of these games stand out, why they represent some of the best the franchise has to offer, and ultimately why they deserve a spot on his must-play list.  Along the way, the rest of the crew reacts, asks questions, shares memories, and talks about what made the golden era of Need for Speed so damn good 😄 🏁 #4 – Need for Speed: Carbon 🌃 #3 – Need for Speed: Underground 🚘 #2 – Need for Speed: Underground 2 🔥 #1 – Need for Speed: Most Wanted (Top Recommended) From illegal street racing and deep car customization to unforgettable soundtracks, police chases, and that legendary BMW M3 GTR, we look back at an era where Need for Speed was firing on all cylinders. Whether you're a longtime Need for Speed fan looking for a trip down memory lane or someone wondering which games in the series are actually worth playing, this episode is packed with recommendations, nostalgia, fun discussions, and plenty of laughs along the way 🍻 💬 What's YOUR favourite Need for Speed game?  Which games would make your must-play list? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Full video available on YouTube 🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub 👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow gamers! 🎶 Special thanks to Angelica Jones for the intro (Crispy Bill) and outro (Let It Slide) music 🌐 https://angelicajones.ca #gameversepub #gaming #gamers #gamingpodcast #needforspeed #nfs #mostwanted #nfsunderground #nfsunderground2 #nfscarbon #racinggames #gamestoplay #podcast Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

    Episode 46: 4 NEED FOR SPEED games you NEED to play

  7. Aug 11

    Episode 45: Fred's Player Profile

    Shawn, Piel the Beer Guy, Olive (@thatgamerolive), and Fred (@fred.lm_) gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 45 as we bring back one of our favorite segments: Player Profile! 🍺🎮 This time, the spotlight is on Fred as he puts the crew to the test with a series of multiple-choice questions about his gaming history, favourite games, and some of the titles that have had the biggest impact on him. 👀 As always, the rest of the crew has to figure out the answers — leading to plenty of debating, questionable logic, overthinking, and attempts to read Fred’s reactions along the way 😄 Fred puts us to the test with questions like: 🛹 Which game series inspired him to take up a sport he still practices today? 🌴 Which GTA is his all-time favourite? 🏆 If he could only keep ONE game he considers a masterpiece, which one would it be? And when the choices include games like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, SSX, GTA: San Andreas, GTA IV, Fallout: New Vegas, Final Fantasy X, Need for Speed: Underground 2, and TimeSplitters, you know there’s going to be some serious gaming nostalgia around the table. From the games that influenced Fred outside of gaming to choosing between some of his all-time favourites, Episode 45 gives us a better look at Fred the gamer — and gives everyone watching a chance to play along! 🍻 Whether you’re guessing along with us or just here to see how badly we know Fred, this is Player Profile! 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Full video available on YouTube 🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow gamers! 🎶 Special thanks to Angelica Jones for the intro (Crispy Bill) and outro (Let It Slide) music 🌐 https://angelicajones.ca #gameversepub #gaming #gamers #playerprofile #gamingpodcast #gamingcommunity #GTA #FalloutNewVegas #TonyHawk #FinalFantasyX Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

    Episode 45: Fred's Player Profile

  8. Jul 28

    Episode 44: Should you play The Stanley Parable?

    Shawn (@thatmarinokid), Sean (@Sean.ze.barber), Olive (@thatgamerolive), and Gee (Gee-Nius) gather around the table at the GameVerse Pub for Episode 44 as we launch another brand-new series: Should You Play? 🍺🎮 In this debut episode, we're diving into one of gaming's most unique and thought-provoking experiences: The Stanley Parable. It's a game that's impossible to describe without raising more questions than answers... but one thing is certain: it's unlike anything you've probably played before 👀 The crew shares their experiences exploring the game's strange world, discusses what makes it so memorable, and debates whether its clever storytelling, humour, and endless choices make it a must-play... or a game that's simply not for everyone. By the end, we each answer the big question: Should You Play The Stanley Parable? 😄 🚪 A game where every choice changes the story 🎙️ Our personal experiences and favourite moments 🤔 The final verdict: Should You Play? Whether you've already experienced The Stanley Parable or you've always wondered what all the hype is about, this episode is full of laughs, different perspectives, and hopefully the answer to whether this unique adventure deserves a spot in your library 🍻 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts 📺 Full video available on YouTube 🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub 👍 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow gamers! 🎶 Special thanks to Angelica Jones for the intro (Crispy Bill) and outro (Let It Slide) music  🌐 https://angelicajones.ca #gameversepub #gaming #gamers #gamingpodcast #shouldyouplay #stanleyparable #thestanleyparable #indiegames #storygames #gamingdiscussion #podcast Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

    Episode 44: Should you play The Stanley Parable?
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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. Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

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