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What are some of our favorite games we checked out during this Steam Next Fest? Which titles disappointed us? Was this the best Steam Next Fest to date? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Is Tears of the Kingdom an early contender for Game of the Year? Is Cassette Beasts able to compete with Pokémon? Is Across the Spider-Verse the best superhero movie of all time? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Does this live-action remake capture the same magic as the original? Who is this movie for? Is it the best live action Disney movie so far? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Is Survivor a perfect follow up to Fallen Order? Is Jedi Survivor enjoyable even for non Star Wars fans? What's the best  lightsaber color? What are some of our favorite changes from the game? Is there anything we didn't like about The Last of Us? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com 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 releases surprises of 2023 so far: Bramble: The Mountain King! Is this atmospheric indie title an underrated gem, or does it lack the magic spark to make it truly special? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope, Evil is Bigger while pairing an especially trippy cocktail.Näcken’s Fiddle- 2 oz. Lemon Juice- 1 oz. Simple Syrup- 2 oz. Sparkling Water- 1.5 oz. Empress 1908 GinThe Weekly Trope (38:27)Evil is Bigger: Villains or enemies that are physically larger than the protagonist.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Was the 11 year wait for Dead Island 2 worth it? Does this game feel dated? What do we think of some of the new game mechanics? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Is Dredge an early Game of the Year contender? What exactly is a fishing RPG? What makes Dredge such a unique indie experience? What are some of our favorite changes from the game? Is there anything we didn't like about The Last of Us? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com 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 releases of the entire year: Resident Evil 4 Remake! Does this update of a classic make changes in all the right places? Or is it stuck in a Krauser fight without a knife? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Boring, but Practical while pairing a fruity infusion of a cocktail.Las Plagas- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice- 1.5 oz. strawberry vodka- 1.5 oz. Chambord Black Raspberry LiqueurThe Weekly Trope (51:03)Boring, but Practical: These are things that are much more "boring" and normal, but that often contribute more to your success in the long term than the visually more impressive things.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

What are some of our favorite parts in video games we loathe? Were we being overly harsh on some of these titles? What year was full of especially bad games? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Were our expectations met with this highly anticipated show? What are some of our favorite changes from the game? Is there anything we didn't like about The Last of Us? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Is Cocaine Bear destined to be a cult classic? Is it funnier than it is scary? Are there any characters in the film that we don't like? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Is this the best video set in the wizarding world? Does it truly capture the magic of what it's like to attend Hogwarts? What houses do we belong to? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot. Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta Check us out on iTunes and Patreon! Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

Is the Steam Deck the handheld console of our dreams? What don't we like about the system? What did we think about the most recent Steam Next Fest? 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 PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

This week we're reviewing we're doing our first duel movie review of Terrifier 2 and Skinamarink! Do these two indie horror movies live up to the hype? Or are they too ambitious for their own good? We're also discussing our favorite horror tropes in these two movies with two special guests. The Weekly Question (46:37)What are our favorite horror tropes featured in Terrifier 2 and Skinamarink?On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Is Disney World the most magical place on earth? What rides and shows do we recommend? Is it worth the price of admission? 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 PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

What have we been playing over the holidays? Is God of War Ragnarok truly the best game of 2022? Is there anything more satisfying than winning a battle royale game? 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 PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

This week we're reviewing talking about our favorite games and moments from the year in our 2022 Rockies! Which were our favorite and which ones did we leave out? We're also talking about our most anticipated games for 2023 in this end of the year extravaganza!The Awards- Best Art Direction- Best Sound Design/Score- Biggest Surprise- The Game That Got Away- Favorite Non-2022 Game- Favorite Gaming Moment- Game of the YearThe Weekly Question (1:07:00) What are our most anticipated games of 2023?On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

Are Pokémon Scarlet/Violet the best titles in the long-running franchise? Is Sonic Frontiers the biggest surprise of the year? Does God of War Ragnarok pick up where the reboot in 2018 left off? 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 PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have topics or questions you'd like to hear us cover in a future episode!

How addicting is Vampire Survivors? Is it the best indie title of the year? Is there enough content here to satisfy every gamer? 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 PodcastOTR@gmail.com 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 fall releases on the Nintendo Switch: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope! Does this sequel lofty heights of the original, or is it stuck frozen in place? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Anti-Frustration Features while pairing a refreshing beverage. Cleansing Elixir- 2 cups of ice- 2 oz. Pineapple Juice- 1 oz. Blue Curacao- 1 oz. Vodka- 1 oz. Coconut CreamThe Weekly Trope (42:48) Anti-Frustration Features - Instances in a game designed to alleviate frustration, either in normal gameplay or from previous series iterations.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes and Patreon!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!