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 chaos) that comes with soaring over the Highlands.
3. Next, we break down the gameplay mechanics, from combat flow and spell combos to crafting, exploration, and everything that makes the world feel alive.
4. Finally, we dig into the storyline—the characters, the twists, the emotional beats—and what kept us hooked from start to finish.

🎮 Whether you’re a seasoned spellcaster or just stepping into your first robes, this episode brings you straight into the heart of the Hogwarts Legacy experience.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!

🚗 Perfect for a long drive, a chill night in, or whenever you need a hit of wizarding wonder.

⭐ And of course, tell us: Which Hogwarts class would YOU excel in?

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro – Crispy Bill | Music outro – Let it Slide)🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

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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 time for a fun quiz where we test our magical knowledge and see how well we really know Hogwarts and beyond! 
4. Finally, we wrap things up by dreaming about a potential sequel, sharing what features and storylines we hope to see in the next magical adventure.

✨ Heads up! Part 2 drops on November 20th, where we’ll take a deeper dive into the game itself, storyline, gameplay mechanics and all that fun stuff.

🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a seat at the table for every kind of gamer. Whether you’re a casual wizard or a hardcore Harry Potter fan, we’ve got the conversation for you.
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🚗 Perfect for a cozy evening, a gaming session, or whenever you need a little magic in your day.
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and tell us: Which Hogwarts house do YOU belong in?

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro - Crispy Bill | Music outro - Let it Slide)🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

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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 that still tests our reflexes today

And of course, we keep the tradition alive by drawing our next three games from the hat. Up next for GameVerse Club:

🎄 Home Alone (NES & SNES) – both sides of the holiday chaos
🐵 Donkey Kong Country (SNES) – one of the most iconic 16-bit adventures ever made

🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a place at the table for everyone. Whether you game once a month or every day, we’re here to help you find your next favorite game! Casual players can enjoy the fun, while hardcore gamers can contribute their insights and experience to the conversation.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
🚗 Perfect for your morning commute, a chill evening, or whenever you need a dose of gaming fun.
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and join the club!

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:
🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro – Crispy Bill | Music outro – Let it Slide)
🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

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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 Warcraft
D) Red Dead Redemption 2

2. What gaming type pulled my heartstrings the most?
A) PC gaming
B) Handhelds
C) Consoles

3. What’s my favourite game series/franchise?
A) EA Sports NHL
B) Call of Duty
C) Zelda
D) Warcraft

Come hang out with us at the pub table! It’s Shawn, Piel, and Scotty sitting down with Shane, reminiscing and talking about the games that shaped his journey.

🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a place at the table for everyone. Whether you game once a month or every day, we’re here to help you find your next favorite game! Casual players can enjoy the fun, while hardcore gamers can contribute their insights and experience to the conversation.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
🚗 Perfect for your morning commute, a chill evening, or whenever you want to kick back with a cold one.

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:
🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro – Crispy Bill | Music outro – Let it Slide)
🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

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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 classic

But that’s not all, at the end of the episode, we keep the tradition alive and draw from the hat to pick our next 3 retro games to tackle. The winners? Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Lion King, and Tetris Attack. 🐾👑🧩

🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a place at the table for everyone. Whether you game once a month or every day, we’re here to help you find your next favorite game! Casual players can enjoy the fun, while hardcore gamers can contribute their insights and experience to the conversation.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
🚗 Perfect for your morning commute, a chill evening, or whenever you need a dose of gaming fun.
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:
🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro - Crispy Bill | Music outro - Let it Slide)
🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

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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 childhoods. Expect laughs, stories, and maybe a few arguments about Monopoly.

🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a place at the table for everyone. Whether you game once a month or every day, we’re here to help you find your next favorite game! Casual players can enjoy the fun, while hardcore gamers can contribute their insights and experience to the conversation.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
🚗 Perfect for your morning commute, a chill evening, or whenever you need a dose of gaming fun.
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and tell us: Which 90's boardgame is your favourite?

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:
🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro - Crispy Bill | Music outro - Let it Slide)
🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

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#90sBoardGames #BoardGameNostalgia #GameVersePub #BoardGameNight #RetroGaming #ClassicGames #monopoly #trouble 

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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 games.

Then it’s time to break down the most popular game modes, including:
🎮 World of Chel – EA’s hub for online hockey fun.
🏆 Franchise Mode – its strengths, design functions, and areas for improvement.
🥅 Ones – the fast-paced, 1v1v1 mode that shakes things up.
💳 Ultimate Team – building squads with cards and the excitement (and challenges) that come with it.

🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a place at the table for everyone. Whether you game once a month or every day, we’re here to help you find your next favorite game! Casual players can enjoy the fun, while hardcore gamers can contribute their insights and experience to the conversation.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
🚗 Perfect for your morning commute, a chill evening, or whenever you need a dose of gaming fun.
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and tell us: Which NHL game mode do YOU play the most?
🙏🏻 Special thanks to:
🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro - Crispy Bill | Music outro - Let it Slide)
🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

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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? – Guess which 3 players have appeared twice on NHL covers since 1994.
2️⃣ Guess the Cover – Test your memory and recall the cover athlete for every year since ’94.

📢 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dig deeper into the EA Sports NHL series—talking gameplay evolution, mechanics, graphics, and game modes through the years.

🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a place at the table for everyone. Whether you game once a month or every day, we’re here to help you find your next favorite game! Casual players can enjoy the fun, while hardcore gamers can contribute their insights and experience to the conversation.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
🚗 Perfect for your morning commute, a chill evening, or whenever you need a dose of gaming fun.
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and tell us: Who’s YOUR all-time favorite EA Sports NHL cover athlete?

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:

🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro - Crispy Bill | Music outro - Let it Slide)
🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

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#GameVersePub #GamingPodcast #HockeyGames #EASportsNHL #NHLVideoGames  #RetroGaming #SportsGames #NHL08 #NHL09 #NHL10 #GamingTrivia #CasualGaming #HockeyFans #VideoGamePodcast #averagegamer

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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 local Elden Ring completionist who hasn’t touched Nightreign… yet.
• 🎧 Kyle – Longtime editor of the pod, finally stepping behind the mic.
• ⚔️ Pidge – Kyle’s co-op buddy who’s been deep in the Nightreign grind.
• 🍺 Shawn (Host) – The Elden Ring newbie asking the questions you’ve been too afraid to shout during a boss fight.

We cover:

• What exactly is Nightreign?
• How it compares to the original Elden Ring
• First impressions from returning players
• Co-op chaos, Nightfarer picks, and more

🎮 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Episode 19 (Part 2) will drop next week, featuring more boss talk, builds, and possibly a few hot takes too powerful to fit into a single episode.

🪑 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a place at the table for everyone.

Whether you game once a month or every day, we’re here to help you find your next favorite game!

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
🚗 Perfect for your commute, a chill evening, or whenever you need a dose of gaming fun.
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and tell us: Which Nightfarer are you maining?

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:
🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro – Crispy Bill | Music outro – Let it Slide)
🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

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 local Elden Ring completionist who hasn’t touched Nightreign… yet.
• 🎧 Kyle – Longtime editor of the pod, finally stepping behind the mic.
• ⚔️ Pidge – Kyle’s co-op buddy who’s been deep in the Nightreign grind.
• 🍺 Shawn (Host) – The Elden Ring newbie asking the questions you’ve been too afraid to shout during a boss fight.

We cover:

• What exactly is Nightreign?
• How it compares to the original Elden Ring
• First impressions from returning players
• Co-op chaos, Nightfarer picks, and more

🎮 This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Episode 19 (Part 2) will drop next week, featuring more boss talk, builds, and possibly a few hot takes too powerful to fit into a single episode.

🪑 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a place at the table for everyone.

Whether you game once a month or every day, we’re here to help you find your next favorite game!

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
🚗 Perfect for your commute, a chill evening, or whenever you need a dose of gaming fun.
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and tell us: Which Nightfarer are you maining?

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:
🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro – Crispy Bill | Music outro – Let it Slide)
🔗 https://angelicajones.ca

Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub