GameVerse Pub : Crafting Game Talk

Episode 39: Upcoming Game Releases 2026

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 massive open worlds to long-awaited sequels and exciting remakes, the crew reacts to and discusses games like: 🎮 007 First Light  🚗 GTA6  🦖 Jurassic Park Survival  🧙 Fable Remake  🏎️ Star Wars Galactic Racer  🎭 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy  ⚔️ Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynched  🐺 Marvel’s Wolverine As each game gets brought to the table, the conversation naturally branches into hype, concerns, memories tied to past entries, and what we’re hoping these upcoming releases deliver 😄 🍻 Whether you're counting the days for GTA6 or just looking for new games to keep an eye on, this episode is full of fun discussions and upcoming titles worth watching! 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts  📺 Full video available on YouTube  🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub [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 [https://angelicajones.ca/] #gameversepub #gaming #gamers #gamingpodcast #gta6 #007firstlight #fable #marvelswolverine #assassinscreedblackflag #starwarsgalacticracer #jurassicparksurvival #plaguetale Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

Episode 38: Player Profile - Olive 🫒

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 and moments that shaped her as a gamer — while we debate, overthink, and try to read her reactions along the way 😄 Olive puts us to the test with questions like: 🎮 What game made me fall in love with gaming?  🛋️ What’s my favourite couch co-op?  🎮 Which Switch game had me in a choke hold?  👥 What’s my favourite team/squad game? From nostalgic picks to unexpected favorites, this episode is full of laughs, great guesses, and fun insights into Olive’s gaming history. 🍻 Whether you're playing along or just enjoying the chaos, this is Player Profile at its best!  🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts  📺 Full video available on YouTube  🔗 https://linktr.ee/gameversepub [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 [https://angelicajones.ca/] #gameversepub #gaming #gamers #playerprofile #gamingpodcast #thatgamerolive #gamingcommunity Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

Episode 37: 3 Horror Games You NEED to Play

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 table: Outlast, Cronos, and Dead Space, breaking down what makes each of them worth playing. As he shares his experiences, the rest of the crew reacts in real-time, asking questions, learning about these games, and deciding whether they’ve got the courage to try them out themselves 😅 From tense moments to hilarious reactions, this episode is packed with laughs, curiosity, and some seriously interesting horror game insights. 🍻 Whether you're a horror fan or just horror-curious, this is one segment you don’t want to miss! 🎧 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 #horrorgames #outlast #deadspace #gamingpodcast #cronos Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

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-episode series, the focus shifts to the Van der Linde gang — the personalities, relationships, and dynamics that drive the experience. From the bond between Arthur Morgan and Dutch to the rise and fall of the gang, the crew shares what makes this story so memorable. The conversation also explores the deeper themes woven throughout the game, touching on real and often harsh realities of the time — including racism, the treatment of Indigenous people, the changing role of women, and the decline of the outlaw era — and how these elements add weight to the narrative. 🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a seat at the table for every kind of gamer.🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and join the conversation: Is the story the reason you play RDR2? 🙏🏻 Special thanks to:🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro – Crispy Bill | Music outro – Let it Slide) #GameVersePub #RedDeadRedemption2 #RDR2 #GamingPodcast #Gaming #Gamers #Podcast #Storytelling #RockstarGames Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub

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 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, how it feels to live in it, and whether that alone is enough to carry the experience. The episode kicks off with a fun quiz to set the tone before the crew explores the countless activities scattered across the frontier. From hunting and fishing to random encounters and unexpected moments in towns, the discussion highlights just how much there is to discover when you’re not following the main path. The group reflects on how these systems come together to create a world that feels alive in a way few games manage to achieve. As the conversation unfolds, attention turns to the game’s pacing — one of its most debated elements. Is the slower, more deliberate gameplay a strength that enhances immersion, or does it hold the experience back? The crew shares their perspectives, offering a mix of appreciation and critique on what makes this design choice so unique. What makes this episode especially fun is the dynamic at the table, with Shane fully embracing his Arthur Morgan persona and Raph joining the pub for the first time, bringing a fresh take into the mix. Together, the group builds toward the central question: if the world is this rich, this detailed, and this engaging… does the story even need to be there? Episode 35 sets the stage for Part 2, where the crew will dive deep into the story and characters of Red Dead Redemption 2 — but for now, it’s all about the world that keeps players coming back. 🎮 At GameVerse Pub, there’s a seat at the table for every kind of gamer. 🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. ⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and join the conversation: Could you enjoy RDR2 purely for its world, without caring about the story? 🙏🏻 Special thanks to: 🎵 Angelica Jones (Music intro – Crispy Bill | Music outro – Let it Slide) Follow GameVerse Pub on all socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub [https://linktr.ee/gameversepub] #GameVersePub #RedDeadRedemption2 #RDR2 #GamingPodcast #Gaming #Gamers #Podcast #OpenWorld #RockstarGames Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub [https://linktr.ee/gameversepub] Thank you so much for listening!! Please follow us on all our socials: https://linktr.ee/gameversepub