On The Rocks

This week we're talking about games we've been playing to kick off the summer of 2026! Was Backyard Baseball worth the wait? Is 007 First Light the best James Bond game ever made? Is Slippy finally not an annoying character? We answer these questions and more on this week's episode!

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This week we're doing something a little different by talking about our favorite Hot Takes. This week's category is going to be movies! Will the three of us still remain friends after these film-related hot takes?

Kombucha Paloma
- 2 oz. Tequila
- 2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
- 1/2 oz. Lime Juice
- 1/4 oz. Agave Nectar
- 2 oz. Grapefruit Kombucha

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This week we're reviewing another highly anticipated indie title: Mixtape! Does this music-infused road trip hit all the right notes, or is it constantly tripping over it's own drunken feet?

Slater’s Ultimate Slushie
- Blue Crush Slushie
- Bubblegum Slushie
- Orange Slushie
- Lime Slushie
- Top with Dark Rum

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This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated games of the year: Saros! Does Housemarque do it again with this action-packed, spiritual sequel to Returnal? Or is the game not quite unique enough to stand on its own?

The Gold Royale Cocktail
- 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
- 3/4 oz. Goldschläger
- Topped with Champagne

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This week we're trying something new and doing our own version of the 54321 trend going around the internets. In this gaming-packed episode, Kyle, Dave, Amy, and Doug will be talking about 5 of their favorite games, 4 games that they need to play, 3 games that they always recommend, 2 games that they are currently playing, and 1 game that absolutely broke them, emotionally.

Carajillo Old Fashioned
- 1 oz. Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz. Cognac
- 1/4 oz. Licor 43
- 1/4. oz. Coffee Liqueur
- 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

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This week we're reviewing one the newest entry in the Resident Evil franchise: Resident Evil Requiem! Is this the best game in the this spooky series or does Capcom play this title a bit too safe?

Blister Borne
- 3 oz. Dry Red Wine
- 3 oz. Coca-Cola
- A Squeeze of Lemon

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This week we're reviewing one our most anticipated Switch games of 2026: Pokémon Pokopia! Does this title deserve to be the highest rated Pokémon game of all time? Or is it a deserted island that isn't worth restoring?

Roserade Tea
- 5 Cups Boiling Water
- 4 Hibiscus Tea Bags
- 2 Cups Sparkling Water
- 8 oz. Orange Vodka
- Garnish with Mint and Strawberries

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This week we're reviewing one our most anticipated games of 2026: Reanimal! Does this terrifying new title elevate the co-op horror genre? Or is it a little too familiar feeling?

Water Hazard
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Blue Gatorade
- 1 oz. Lemonade
- Splash of Sprite

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This week we're talking about all the stuff we've been getting into during the holidays! We're also reviewing the games we were given by each other last year while talking about what we're most excited for in 2026!

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This week we're reviewing talking about our favorite games and moments from the year in our 2025 Rockies! Which were our favorite and which ones did we leave out?

The Awards
- Best Art Direction
- Best Sound Design/Score
- Biggest Surprise
- The Game That Got Away
- Favorite Non-2025 Thing
- Favorite Book Read This Year
- Favorite Gaming Moment
- Game of the Year

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