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This week we're reviewing the biggest MLB game to date: MLB The Show 22! Nathan rejoins this extended and goofy episode as we do a bit of catching up before the review. Is MLB The Show losing steam, or does a Switch launch rejuvenate the series? Game review at 52:00!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Was Tunic worth the long long wait? Is the combat too difficult? Is it one of the best games of the year? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir TjeltaCheck us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Is this movie Pixar and Disney at their finest? Should Turning Red be censored? What's it really like growing up as a teen in the early 2000's? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir TjeltaCheck us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

This week we're reviewing one of the more interesting indie titles to come out this year: A Memoir Blue! Can a beautiful story and art-style overcome some lackluster gameplay? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope, No-Dialogue Episode, while drinking a citrus-y beverage.Mango Wheat- Blue Moon Brewing Company- Type: Fruit and Field Beer- 5.4% ABVThe Weekly Trope (48:10) No-Dialogue Episode - An episode of a show, or an entire game that is devoid of dialogue.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Is Elden Ring good til the end? Are the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC courses worth checking out? What are we most excited for in 2022? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir TjeltaCheck us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

This week we're reviewing ANOTHER one of our most anticipated games of the entire year: Elden Ring! Does this massive game keep up with FromSoftware storied formula? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Scenery Porn while mixing our own Flask of Wondrous Physick.Wondrous Physick- 1.5 oz. Vodka / Gin- 3 oz. Grapefruit Juice- Salted rimThe Weekly Trope (1:05:48) Scenery Porn - The emphasis on luscious backgrounds with great detail, lovely lighting or both.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated games of the entire year: Horizon Forbidden West! Does this sequel improve the game in every way, or is it stuck looking for a proper handhold? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Legendary in the Sequel while pairing a very floral beverage.Sunwing Margarita- 2 oz. Butterfly Pea Flower Infused Tequila- 1 oz. Lime Juice- 3/4 oz. Triple Sec- 1/2 oz. Simple SyrupThe Weekly Trope (51:28) Legendary in the Sequel: After many adventures, our hero has accomplished great things. So much so that in the sequel they have become a legend, famed in story throughout the land.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing the first big video game movie of the year: Uncharted! Do Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg play a convincing treasure hunting duo? We're also discussing our favorite cameos in video games and movies while pairing a fancy cocktail.Bermuda Hundred- 1 1/2 oz. Gin- 1 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice- 3/4 oz. Compari- 1/2 oz. Lime Juice- 1/2 oz. Orgeat syrupThe Weekly Trope (45:07) The Cameo - A brief appearance by a well-known star or other famous person in a role that would otherwise be an extra or walk-on.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Is Sifu the best game of the year contender? Do video games need to be for everyone? Does Sifu need an easy mode? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir TjeltaCheck us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

This week we're reviewing one of the biggest Switch releases of the entire year: Pokémon Legends: Arceus! Does this spinoff title reinvigorate an aging franchise? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Breaking Old Trends while drinking a refreshingly sweet cocktail.Honey Cake Cocktail- 3 oz. Rye Whiskey- 1/2 tsp. Crushed Fall Spices- 2 oz. Orange Juice- 3/4 oz. Honey- 1 tsp. WaterThe Weekly Trope (1:06:00) Breaking Old Trends - When the creators of a work decide to reinvigorate it by rethinking some of the more long-standing elements and changing some of them to make the work seem fresh again.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at [email protected] if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!