On The Rocks

Does Nobody Saves the World live up to other Drinkbox games? Does team work truly make the dream work? Does a slow opening tarnish the overall experience? 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 The Anacrusis a step in the right direction for co-op shooters? Can an AI driven difficulty really work? What would we like to see in the full release? 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 latest animated movie to launch on Netflix: The House! Does this unsettling trio of short stop-motion films make all the right design choices? Or are they all destined to go up in flames? Jessica joins the podcast as we also breakdown our favorite examples of the trope, Setting as a Character, while pairing a cheaply assembled cocktail.Special Guest - Jessica from Jessica Watches Too Many MoviesVan Schoonbeek- 1 oz. Green Apple Vodka- 1 oz. Sour Apple Pucker- 1/2 oz. Melon Liqueur- 1/2 oz. Lime Juice- 1 1/2 oz. Monster Energy DrinkThe Weekly Trope (1:00:00) Setting as a Character - Sometimes the setting itself is treated like a character in the work. It interacts with the characters. Reacts to what they do. It's almost like the setting understands the characters, and is one itself.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!

What is the best way to make garlic bread? Is Alan Wake Remastered worth your time? What do we have lined up for 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 celebrating our end of the year awards: The 2021 Rockies! Which games are taking home the big awards? Was 2021 a particularly strong year for gaming? We're also looking to the future and listing our most anticipated games of 2022!The Awards - Game of the Year - Best Art Direction - Best Sound Design / Score - Biggest Surprise - Best NPC- The Game That Got Away- Favorite Gaming MomentThe Weekly Question (1:18:29) What are our most anticipated games of 2022? 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 new console generation: Halo Infinite! Does this game innovate in all the right places? Are we excited in the new direction the series is taking? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope King Mook while drinking a tropical cocktail.The Skewer- 1 cup Ice- 1 medium banana, sliced- 1 1/2 oz. Light Rum- 1/2 oz. Triple Sec- 1/2 oz. Lime Juice- 1 tsp. Sugar- 2-3 Maraschino cherries skewered, for garnishThe Weekly Trope (1:29:09)King Mook - This is where a boss enemy resembles an enlarged or palette swapped version of a regular enemy.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 this the definitive Grand Theft Auto collection? What is playing GTA III like 20 years later? Can you really swim in Vice City? 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 games of the entire year: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl! Do these remakes recapture the spirit of the original titles? Is there enough game here to warrant a the full price-tag? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope, Took a Level in Badass, while drinking a very berrylicious cocktail.Sitrus Berry Martini- 1 oz. Bourbon- 1 oz. Brandied Fruit Brine- 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth- 2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters- Orange twist for garnishThe Weekly Trope (36:29)Took a Level in Badass - When a weak character levels up into something badass or when a badass levels up into something even more badass.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 celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the podcast! A few guests briefly join the show as we reminisce about favorite episodes, moments, and everything in-between. We're also discussing how we've changed as gamers over the last 10 years in this extended celebration episode!The Weekly Question (55:51)How have we changed as gamers over the last 10 years?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!

What are our least favorite things of 2021? Was 2021 a good year for media? Is Deathloop a disappointment? 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!