This week we're reviewing one of the biggest releases surprises of 2023 so far: Bramble: The Mountain King! Is this atmospheric indie title an underrated gem, or does it lack the magic spark to make it truly special? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope, Evil is Bigger while pairing an especially trippy cocktail.Näcken’s Fiddle- 2 oz. Lemon Juice- 1 oz. Simple Syrup- 2 oz. Sparkling Water- 1.5 oz. Empress 1908 GinThe Weekly Trope (38:27)Evil is Bigger: Villains or enemies that are physically larger than the protagonist.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Episode 386: Episode 349 - Bramble: The Mountain King

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This week we're holding our first volume of the Demo Derby, where we're going to be highlighting and chatting about some of the newest demos, both good and bad, that we've been playing lately! It should be a fun one!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

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This week we're reviewing one of the our most anticipated games of 2024: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Does this title pick up where the excellent FF7 Remake left off? Dave leads us on a journey of his experience playing it over the last few weeks, while we pair it with a familiar but improved cocktail.Cosmo Canyon- 2 oz. Whiskey - 4 oz. Merlot (or Red Blend) - 1 tbsp Simple Syrup - 1 tbsp Lemon JuiceOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Episode 408: Episode 358 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

This week we're chatting about our favorite games of all time! Which of your favorite games made our personal Top 10 lists? Which games got snubbed? Buckle up, everybody, it's going to be a long one!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Episode 407: Episode 357 - Our Favorite Games of All Time

This week we're reviewing one of the biggest surprises of 2024: Helldivers 2! Does this game support-drop it like it's hot or is it stuck on the wrong end of a Bile Spewer? For Democracy!Liber-tea- 1.5 oz. Vodka- 1.5 oz. Green Tea- 1/2 oz. Pomegranate Juice- 1/2 oz. Simple SyrupOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Episode 406: Episode 356 - Helldivers 2

This week we're chatting about the most recent State of Play hosted by PlayStation. Did any of the titles or announcements really knock our socks off? Or was this a complete waste of an event?On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Episode 386: Episode 349 - Bramble: The Mountain King

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