
Polybius: The Arcade Game that Never Existed (Part 3)
07/28/23 • 32 min
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Polybius: The arcade game that never existed. Or did it? Listen as Shivers Anthology explores Polybius, one of the most infamous urban legends from gaming history. This 80s legend actually started in the year 2000 and grew in popularity as access to the internet made information widely available!
Meet Victor Wolf (Marc Shawn Serrano), who claims to have played Polybius in 1981 and had his life forever changed. His friends Oliver Hall (Ed Opio), Cloë Foster (Kathryn Foxx), and Quinn Johnson (Rebecca Meares) would never be the same after Polybius came into their lives. Their friendship would be tested to the ultimate limits.
Arcade owner Gretchen "Big Gretch" Davis (Tina Daniels) and manager Thomas Marley (Kasper Michaels) would be pushed to the brim with the Polybius arcade cabinet making its debut in the Coin Opp Arcade.
Brad Smith (Christopher Teegardin), a popular arcade game whiz, won't take any nonsense from his friend Noah Jones (Patrick T. Luce), who doesn't believe Victor will ever win anything.
Will Victor win Polybius and prove Noah wrong? Subscribe and download to Shivers Anthology to find out more in this 4-part episode.
Listen discretion is strongly advised.
Produced, Directed, Edited & Written by: Marc Shawn Serrano
Co-Directed, Co-Edited & Co-Written by: Marie Harris Katz
Co-Written by Brandon Williams.
Special Guest Star: Kasper Michaels
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The Cast:
Host of Shivers Anthology: Emylee Katz
Victor Wolf: Marc Shawn Serrano
Narration & Thomas Marley: Kasper Michaels
Grethen “Big Gretch” Davis: Tina Daniels
Oliver Hall: Ed Opio
Chloe Foster: Kathryn Foxx
Quinn Johnson: Rebecca Meares
Noah Jones: Patrick T. Luce
Brad Smith: Christopher Teegardin
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Polybius: The arcade game that never existed. Or did it? Listen as Shivers Anthology explores Polybius, one of the most infamous urban legends from gaming history. This 80s legend actually started in the year 2000 and grew in popularity as access to the internet made information widely available!
Meet Victor Wolf (Marc Shawn Serrano), who claims to have played Polybius in 1981 and had his life forever changed. His friends Oliver Hall (Ed Opio), Cloë Foster (Kathryn Foxx), and Quinn Johnson (Rebecca Meares) would never be the same after Polybius came into their lives. Their friendship would be tested to the ultimate limits.
Arcade owner Gretchen "Big Gretch" Davis (Tina Daniels) and manager Thomas Marley (Kasper Michaels) would be pushed to the brim with the Polybius arcade cabinet making its debut in the Coin Opp Arcade.
Brad Smith (Christopher Teegardin), a popular arcade game whiz, won't take any nonsense from his friend Noah Jones (Patrick T. Luce), who doesn't believe Victor will ever win anything.
Will Victor win Polybius and prove Noah wrong? Subscribe and download to Shivers Anthology to find out more in this 4-part episode.
Listen discretion is strongly advised.
Produced, Directed, Edited & Written by: Marc Shawn Serrano
Co-Directed, Co-Edited & Co-Written by: Marie Harris Katz
Co-Written by Brandon Williams.
Special Guest Star: Kasper Michaels
Follow the Script on Wattpad
The Cast:
Host of Shivers Anthology: Emylee Katz
Victor Wolf: Marc Shawn Serrano
Narration & Thomas Marley: Kasper Michaels
Grethen “Big Gretch” Davis: Tina Daniels
Oliver Hall: Ed Opio
Chloe Foster: Kathryn Foxx
Quinn Johnson: Rebecca Meares
Noah Jones: Patrick T. Luce
Brad Smith: Christopher Teegardin
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Visit: https://shivers.captivate.fm
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Polybius: The Arcade Game that Never Existed (Part 2)
Polybius: The arcade game that never existed. Or did it? Listen as Shivers Anthology explores Polybius, one of the most infamous urban legends from gaming history. This 80s legend actually started in the year 2000 and grew in popularity as access to the internet made information widely available!
Meet Victor Wolf (Marc Shawn Serrano), who claims to have played Polybius in 1981 and had his life forever changed. His friends Oliver Hall (Ed Opio), Cloë Foster (Kathryn Foxx), and Quinn Johnson (Rebecca Meares) would never be the same after Polybius came into their lives. Their friendship would be tested to the ultimate limits.
Arcade owner Gretchen "Big Gretch" Davis (Tina Daniels) and manager Thomas Marley (Kasper Michaels) would be pushed to the brim with the Polybius arcade cabinet making its debut in the Coin Opp Arcade.
Brad Smith (Christopher Teegardin), a popular arcade game whiz, won't take any nonsense from his friend Noah Jones (Patrick T. Luce), who doesn't believe Victor will ever win anything.
Will Victor win Polybius and prove Noah wrong? Subscribe and download to Shivers Anthology to find out more in this 4-part episode.
Listen discretion is strongly advised.
Produced, Directed, Edited & Written by: Marc Shawn Serrano
Co-Directed, Co-Edited & Co-Written by: Marie Harris Katz
Co-Written by Brandon Williams.
Special Guest Star: Kasper Michaels
Follow the Script on Wattpad
The Cast:
Host of Shivers Anthology: Emylee Katz
Victor Wolf: Marc Shawn Serrano
Narration & Thomas Marley: Kasper Michaels
Grethen “Big Gretch” Davis: Tina Daniels
Oliver Hall: Ed Opio
Chloe Foster: Kathryn Foxx
Quinn Johnson: Rebecca Meares
Noah Jones: Patrick T. Luce
Brad Smith: Christopher Teegardin
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Visit: https://shivers.captivate.fm
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Polybius: The Arcade Game that Never Existed (Part 4)
In this thrilling conclusion, the mysteries surrounding Polybius are about to be unraveled. Join us as Shivers Anthology dives into the pulse-pounding climax of an 80s legend that emerged in 2000.
**Recap:**
Previously, Victor Wolf (Marc Shawn Serrano) defied all odds to conquer the mysterious arcade game called Polybius, but Brad Smith’s (Christopher Teegardin) life took a dramatic turn when he suffered a heart attack, and Victor suddenly vanished, leaving us all in suspense!
**The Astonishing Revelation**
Get ready for a journey into the unknown as we finally discover what happened after the cryptic Polybius disappeared. Victor’s fate and the consequences of his triumph are about to be unveiled. Did Polybius hold extraordinary secrets? Will Victor’s friends, Oliver (Ed Opio), Chloe (Kathryn Foxx), and Quinn (Rebecca Meares), ever find out the truth? Brace yourself for revelations that will test their friendship to its very limits.
**A Clash of Victories**
Brad Smith, the renowned arcade game whiz, forms a friendship with Victor after Noah Jone's (Patrick T. Luce) relentless bullying. Both conquered Polybius, but the dark consequences that await them are beyond nightmares. Prepare to witness the shocking turns as they navigate the horrifying aftermath of their victories! .
**Arcade in Turmoil**
Gretchen “Big Gretch” Davis (Tina Daniels) and manager Thomas Marley (Kasper Michaels) must now face the consequences of introducing the Polybius cabinet into their establishment. The darkness surrounding the game is starting to take its toll, pushing the arcade into going out of business.
**Subscribe and Uncover the Nightmare:**
Don't miss the shocking conclusion to the Polybius nightmare. Subscribe and download the finale of Shivers Anthology to confront the unspeakable horrors that have haunted gaming history. This 4-part episode will leave you shivering in terror and on the edge of your seat!
**Listen Discretion is Strongly Advised:**
Enter the world of Polybius with extreme caution. The revelations that await are too dreadful for the faint of heart. Listener discretion is strong advised.
Prepare to confront the darkest horrors and unearth the final pieces of the Polybius nightmare. Are you ready to face the unknown and be gripped by fear? Don't miss the terrifying finale of "Polybius: The Arcade Game That Never Existed."
** Credits**
Produced, Directed, Edited & Written by: Marc Shawn Serrano
Co-Directed, Co-Edited & Co-Written by: Marie Harris Katz
Co-Written by Brandon Williams.
Special Guest Star: Kasper Michaels
Follow the Script on Wattpad
**Meet The Cast**
Host of Shivers Anthology: Emylee Katz
Victor Wolf: Marc Shawn Serrano
Narration & Thomas Marley: Kasper Michaels
Grethen “Big Gretch” Davis: Tina Case
Oliver Hall: Ed Opio
Chloe Foster: Kathryn Foxx
Quinn Johnson: Rebecca Meares
Noah Jones: Patrick T. Luce
Brad Smith: Christopher Teegardin
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