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 What’s my favorite game genre?
Racing
RPG
FPS
Action

3️⃣ What game have I put the most time in?
War Thunder
World of Warships: Legends
Diablo 2
Hell Let Loose

We dig into the choices, make our guesses, and have some great convos about Sean’s gaming history - from chaotic car games to tactical war sims.

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Which of those games or genres defines your gaming style?

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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 or just endure it? And how does it compare to other early Mario entries?

We each give our personal ratings and then…
It’s time to fire up the GameVerse Club Wheel again!

Here were the 8 contenders on the board this time:
🧱 Tetris (Game Boy)
🌟 Kirby’s Dream Land (Game Boy)
🫧 Bubble Bobble (Game Boy)
💊 Dr. Mario (GBA)
💰 Wario Land II (Game Boy Color)
💥 Killer Instinct (Game Boy)
🌕 Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
⛳ Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)

And the wheel landed on…
🎉 Killer Instinct for Game Boy!

Yup, we’re trading platforms for punches as we dive into a handheld fighter with serious ambition. Want to play along? Let’s do this.

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We’ll be playing Killer Instinct until the next GameVerse Club episode, and we’d love for you to play along! Share your thoughts, screenshots, retro memories, or button-mashing woes on our Discord:

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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 confession, part therapy, and all fun.

🎮 Got a backlog that’s gotten out of hand? You’re not alone. Come hang out, reflect on your own stack of shame, and maybe even get inspired to cross off a few games.

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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.

Did Super R-Type actually make us rage-quit as kids? Was Ahh! Real Monsters better than you remember? And why was NHL 96 the peak of couch rivalry hockey? We go game by game, sharing stories, favorite levels, and how these games still hit (or don’t) today.

Grab a pint and join us for this retro rewind!

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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 game-changer for emulator players
• The dreaded analysis paralysis that hits hard when you’ve got too many game choices
• How tabletop classics like D&D and Warhammer influence the way we game today
• And to top it all off, Shawn throws a surprise Gamer Quiz at Gee—can he defend his title as the Geek Who Loves to Talk?

Whether you're in it for deep discussions or chill game talk, this one's for you.

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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! ⏱️

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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 NES classic that blends Zelda-like exploration with fast-paced shoot-’em-up action. Was it ahead of its time or just too weird to handle? We break it down.

Then it’s time for the next spin of the GameVerse Club Wheel! Here were the retro contenders:
🎯 Mario Golf (Game Boy Color)
🦇 Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (Game Boy Advance)
🌟 Kirby’s Dream Land (Game Boy)
🧝‍♂️ The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Game Boy Advance)
🔥 Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (Game Boy Advance)
🤖 Mega Man & Bass (Game Boy Advance)
🍄 Super Mario Land (Game Boy)
🌕 Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (Game Boy)

And the wheel landed on…
🎉 Super Mario Land!

We’re heading back to Sarasaland for a bite-sized but classic Mario adventure, and we want YOU to come with us!

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We’ll be playing Super Mario Land until the next GameVerse Club segment, and we’d love for you to play along!
Come share your thoughts, screenshots, retro memories, and level rants with us on our Discord (link coming soon!)

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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 the rabbit hole go?
🎮 F1 vs. GT7 vs. GT Sport vs. Assetto Corsa Competizione – Which delivers the best racing experience?
🛞 Our favorite tracks – From legendary circuits to hidden gems, where do we love to race?

Whether you're a casual racer or a hardcore sim driver, we've got hot takes, fun debates, and plenty of love for racing games. Is sim racing the closest thing to real-life driving? Or is it just another gaming genre? We break it all down!

🔥 Expect laughs, deep discussions, and maybe a few crashes along the way!

🎮 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: What’s YOUR go-to sim racing game and favorite track?

🙏🏻 Special thanks to:

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

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