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Does Last Stop tell a story worth playing through? Is body swapping with your neighbor the worst thing that could happen to you? Is in-game teeth-brushing fun? 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 follow-up to a 90's sports movie classic: Space Jam: A New Legacy! Is this film a 33-point slam dunk? Or does this movie flop harder than LeBron James on defense? We're also discussing our favorite sports movie scenes/moments while pairing a bright and potent cocktail.Bugs' Carrot Juice- 1 Tbsp. Water- 1 Tbsp. Honey- Juice of 1 Lemon- 2 oz. Whiskey- 4 oz. Carrot JuiceThe Weekly Question (47:47)What are some of your favorite sport movie moments/scenes?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 strange genre-bending game worth your time? Should you definitely not listen to this episode if you haven't played the game yet? What exactly does doki doki mean? We answer two of 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!

Which video game character has the best hair of the year so far? What were our worst gaming moments of the year? Is Knockout City really really good? We answer two of 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 games of the summer: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart! Is Insomniac still at the top of it's game or is this a title that is all presentation and no substance? We're also talking about our favorite friendly NPCs while pairing this game with a refreshing and herbaceous cocktail. 

Topiary Sprinkler- 1/8 cup Parsley leaves- 1/8 cup Mint leaves- 1 3/4 oz. Gin- 1 Tbsp. Celery Simple Syrup- 4 oz. Club Soda

The Weekly Trope (55:16)Non-Playable Characters - This refers to video game characters other than the one guided by the person playing.

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Is this the best Resident Evil game ever made? Are lycans as scary as zombies? Does blood wine taste as good as regular wine? We answer two of these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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This week we're reviewing Dave's most anticipated game of the year: Mass Effect Legendary Edition! Is this collection a polished romp down memory lane, or is it stuck romancing Diana? We're also talking about our favorite examples of the trope Cutscene Power to the Max in our first in-person recording in over a year!

Medi-Jell-o Shots* - Chery Jell-o - Cherry Vodka - Cough Syrup

*Don't drink this

The Weekly Trope (54:40) Cutscene Power to the Max - When a character displays a power or ability during a cutscene that is not part of their regular moveset in actual gameplay.

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This week we're reviewing one of the biggest PS5 exclusives of the year: Returnal! Is this game a blast to play or is it simply just a swift kick to the genitals? We're also discussing our most frustrating game experiences while pairing a helpful healing cocktail.

Silphium - 1 oz. Midori - 1 oz. Vodka - 1 oz. White Rum - 2 oz. Lemonade

The Weekly Question (47:52) What are your most frustrating game experiences?

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This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated action movies of 2021: Mortal Kombat! Does this movie fatality the competition or is it just a swift punch to the nuts? Colin rejoins the show as we also discuss our favorite example of the trope, An Arm and a Leg.

Liu Kang - 1 shot of Fireball Whiskey - 6 oz. of Tsingtao Beer

The Weekly Trope (50:19) An Arm and a Leg - Essentially, limb loss as a dramatic device.

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What exactly is Narita Boy? Is this game purely style over substance? Do glitches in the game really happen or does Kyle need to stop being an idiot? We answer two of these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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