GameState: Where we Gamify Real Estate

Episode 5 - The Best Game & Comic Stores Along Hwy 75

In this episode, we take a tour of some of the best game and comic stores located along Highway 75 in Georgia. Whether you're into tabletop gaming, trading cards, comics, or collectibles, these stores offer something for every enthusiast. We dive into what makes each shop special, from their selection of games to the unique community they foster. Here are the featured stores, along with their addresses and contact information: Smyrna, GA 🕹 Titan Games and Comics 📍 2512 Cobb Parkway SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 📞 (770) 690-3110 🔗 titangamesandcomics.com [https://titangamesandcomics.com/] 🎴 Cards HQ 📍 2552 S Cobb Dr SE, Suite E, Smyrna, GA 30080 📞 (470) 922-5935 Marietta, GA 🎲 Giga-Bites Tabletop Gaming Café 📍 1851 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30062 📞 (770) 578-1497 🔗 giga-bitescafe.com [https://giga-bitescafe.com/] 📚 Dr. No's Comics & Games SuperStore 📍 3372 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066 📞 (770) 422-4642 🔗 drnos.com [https://www.drnos.com/] Acworth, GA 🦸‍♂️ URBN POP Comic Company 📍 3969 S Main Street, Suite 100, Acworth, GA 30101 📞 (678) 403-1355 🔗 urbnpop.com [https://urbnpop.com/] Kennesaw, GA 🎮 Win Condition Games 📍 3895 Cherokee Street NW, Suite 610, Kennesaw, GA 30144 📞 (678) 540-7511 🔗 winconditiongames.com [https://winconditiongames.com/] Woodstock, GA 🏆 Peachstate Hobby Distribution 📍 1000 Cobb Place Boulevard NW, Suite 290, Kennesaw, GA 30144 📞 (678) 355-9995 🔗 peachstatehobby.com [https://www.peachstatehobby.com/]

Episode 4 - Living La Vida Geeky In Atlanta, GA

Welcome back! This week on GameState, I talk about how geek culture is alive and well following last weekend. I recap two events: Marietta the Gathering—a yearly celebration held at Marietta Square that embraces the geeks of Cobb County and Marietta—and Nerdi Gras, Atlanta’s very own nerdy version of Mardi Gras! Links to GameState’s Platforms: * iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-gamestate-where-we-gamify-266719226/ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-gamestate-where-we-gamify-266719226/] * YouTube: https://youtu.be/nh-NTk5n5Z0?si=O1FSEuXcuTE16MAX [https://youtu.be/nh-NTk5n5Z0?si=O1FSEuXcuTE16MAX] * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gamestate-where-we-gamify-real-estate/id1798815618 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gamestate-where-we-gamify-real-estate/id1798815618] * Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7210819 [https://podcastindex.org/podcast/7210819] #Gamer #RealEstate #Nerdy #Geeky #Atlanta #Marietta #MTG #Magic

Episode 3 - Buyer Process Explained Like its Boardgame Night

🎲 Ready to play the real estate game? In Episode 3 of GameState, I break down the complete homebuyer process—explaining inspections, appraisals, earnest money, and more—like we’re gearing up for board game night. Because knowing the rules makes all the difference when it’s time to roll the dice on your next home purchase! 🎧 Tune in now and get the strategy you need to win at home buying! #GameStatePodcast #GamersNeedHomesToo #HomeBuying101 #LevelUpYourHome #RealEstateForGamers #BoardGameNight #StrategyMatters #HouseHuntingTips

Episode 2 - Welcome to Gamestate: Meet your Host Casey Sears: the Gamer Agent

Casey Sears is out here slinging homes like they’re rare Pokémon cards. You so much as whisper that you might be thinking about moving, and suddenly, BOOM—Casey’s materialized in your living room with a comparative market analysis and a whiteboard explaining your best listing strategy. It’s like he’s got a Spider-Sense for expired listings. But that’s not enough. Oh no. He’s gotta take real estate marketing to the next level. Like, DragonCon mobile video truck level. Who does that?! You’re trying to sell a condo, and instead of a standard Zillow ad, you’re blasting Adult Swim-style commercials at 80,000 con-goers like it’s the season finale of Rick & Morty. Imagine someone in cosplay walking out of the Marriott, looking up, and going, “Did that truck just tell me to buy a loft?” And let’s talk about this Legend of the Five Rings campaign. Casey, this isn’t just a TTRPG. This is Mission: Impossible – Feudal Japan Edition. You’ve got spies on top of spies, people working against their own party, secret agendas, secret-secret agendas—your players are gonna need CIA training just to keep up. At this point, is this even a game, or are you just live-testing the next great HBO drama? Social media? Oh, he’s got that covered too. We’re talking head spa self-care vlogs, real estate music videos, and somehow, somehow, this all ties back to geek culture. Casey is out here running content like he’s got a team of interns, but plot twist—it’s just him, fueled by caffeine and the raw energy of an overbooked calendar. And speaking of overbooked—DragonCon, MomoCon… CaseyCon? Because let’s be honest, at this point, they should just give you your own panel: “How to Do Everything at Once and Still Make It to a Closing.” Between the podcasts, the marketing, and the gaming discussions, I don’t even know if Casey is a person anymore or just a sentient con badge that sells houses on the side. Then there’s Elite Dangerous. My dude has an Anaconda and a billion credits. A billion. But let’s be real, this isn’t a game for him. This is how he stress-tests his patience between appraisals. “Ah yes, another property inspection delay? Time to mine void opals in deep space until I forget.” And I haven’t even mentioned the Krispy Kreme Peach Cobbler. Casey, what even is that? Are you a realtor or some kind of dessert-wielding alchemist? What’s next? Waffle House Filet Mignon? Chick-fil-A Sushi? Look, I respect the hustle. I do. But at this point, I’m starting to think there are multiple Casey Sears running around. Either that or you’ve got access to some kind of time dilation spell that lets you cram 36 hours into a day. So I’ll leave you with this—Casey, buddy, take a break. Roll a rest check. Maybe, just maybe, let a single thing be just for fun instead of also being a brand opportunity. …Nah, who am I kidding? See you at the next open house-slash-podcast-slash-gaming convention.

Episode 1 - Welcome to Gamestate: Where Real Estate Meets Gaming

Welcome to the very first episode of Gamestate, the podcast where gaming and real estate collide in unexpected ways! I’m Casey Sears, a lifelong gamer and experienced real estate professional, and I specialize in helping fellow gamers find the perfect place to call home. In this episode, I introduce myself—both as a dedicated player in the world of video games and tabletop RPGs, and as the owner of Gamers Need Homes, Too, a real estate business designed to help gamers level up their home-buying experience. You’ll hear about my journey, from commanding fleets in Elite Dangerous to negotiating high-stakes real estate deals, and how these seemingly different worlds actually share a lot in common. Join me as we explore how strategy, problem-solving, and community-building in games translate directly into the real estate market. Whether you're a dungeon master, a real estate investor, or just someone curious about the intersection of these two worlds, Gamestate is your new player hub. Subscribe now and get ready to roll for initiative—because in real estate, just like in gaming, having the right strategy makes all the difference! GamersNeedHomesToo.com #Atlanta