On The Rocks

Is this the best 2D Mario game of all time? What makes this title so unique? Why the hell would Kyle's phone decide to record our audio? We (try to) answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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Does Alan Wake 2 deserve a Game of Year nomination? What has Remedy learned since developing Control? Is Alan Wake 2 tedious to play? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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This week we're reviewing one of our most anticipated games of 2023: Marvel's Spider-Man 2! Does this game live up to the hype? Nathan is back in the studio as we talk about all things Spider-Man, discuss our favorite examples of the trope Heel-Face Turn, and drink a deliciously sinister beverage.

The Symbiote
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 3 oz. Creme de Cassis
- 1 oz. Kahlúa
- 1/2 tsp Activated Charcoal
- 1 oz. Ginger Beer

The Weekly Trope (1:22:29)
Heel-Face Turn: When a bad guy turns good.

On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!

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What are some of our favorite examples of Short-form horror? What do we love about this unique form of storytelling? Do we recommend The Strange Thing About the Johnsons to anyone? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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What did we think of this newest iteration of the Steam Next Fest? Did any game demo truly surprise us? What were our favorite games we got to check out? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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Does this Souls-like live up to our high expectations? Is it the most accessible game in this difficult sub-genre or is it the most challenging? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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What makes Sea of Stars so special? Does it ultimately live up to the games that inspired it? Does it have a chance of being a Game of the Year contender? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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Is Remnant 2 the first sleeper hit of 2023? How does it improve upon the original game? What are some aspects of the game that really bothered us? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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Is Exoprimal worth $60? Is it a multiplayer-only title with staying power? What kind of gamer is going to get the most out of Exoprimal? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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What are some of our favorite gaming moments from the first half of 2023? What are we looking forward to in the next few months? What games really disappointed us so far? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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