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Does Far Cry 6 reinvent the franchise? Is there anything cuter than a sausage dog on wheels? What are we hoping for in future Far Cry games? 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 is all about Slasher Movies! Amy joins her first main episode as we talk about the slasher genre and highlight some of our favorite slasher movies. We're also talking about our favorite scary movie tropes while drinking a grim cocktail.Grim Reaper - 1 oz. White Rum- 1 oz. Kahlua- 2-3 dashes of GrenadineThe Weekly Question (50:52)What are your favorite scary movie tropes?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 have been our favorite years for video games? What year was absolutely stacked with game and console releases? Was there a year that was only so-so? 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 the very first title from Ember Lab: Kena: Bridge of Spirits! Is this game a memorable heartfelt adventure? Or is it a simply a matter of style over substance? We're also discussing what our own boss fights would be like while drinking a very surprising shot.Rot Shot- 1/2 shot Vodka- 1/2 shot Kahlúa Coffee Liqueur- 2-3 drops of Lemon JuiceThe Weekly Question (40:08)If we were a video game boss, what would our strengths, weaknesses, and arena be like?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 exactly is Lost in Random? Is this title the next great game to come out of EA Originals? Or is it a case of style over substance? 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 strangest PS5 console exclusives of the year: Deathloop! Does this game backstab the competition or is it stuck in an endless time-loop? We're also discussing our favorite time loop stories while drinking a colorful cocktail.The Shift- 3 oz. Vodka- 1.5 oz. Grape Juice- Splash of Ginger Ale- Garnish with LimeThe Weekly TropeTime Loop - A story involving repeated time travel, whether controlled by the character or not.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 our most anticipated platformer of the year: Psychonauts 2! Is this game game an instant classic or does it attempt to juggle too many mechanics? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Celebrity Voice Actor while pairing a mesmerizing cocktail.Special Guest - JonMind Eraser- 2 oz. Vodka- 2 oz. Coffee Liqueur- Club Soda, to topThe Weekly TropeCelebrity Voice Actor - Whenever a non voice actor voices a role in a video game, tv show, or movie.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 Twelve Minutes an instant indie classic? Will this game finally make Kyle enjoy adventure games? Will we be able to review the game in just twelve minutes? 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 a beta for one of our most anticipated games of the fall: Back 4 Blood! Does Turtle Rock Studios still have the chops to make an entertaining team shooter? We're also discussing good games that we think we gave up on too soon while drinking a refreshingly fruity beer.Blood Hound Orange IPABrewery: Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.Style: Indian Pale AleABV: 5.7%The Weekly QuestionWhat are some good games that we gave up on too soon?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 best DCEU movie? Is there such thing as too many characters? Who is our favorite villain in the movie? 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!