On The Rocks

This week we're holding our first volume of the Demo Derby, where we're going to be highlighting and chatting about some of the newest demos, both good and bad, that we've been playing lately! It should be a fun one!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of the our most anticipated games of 2024: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Does this title pick up where the excellent FF7 Remake left off? Dave leads us on a journey of his experience playing it over the last few weeks, while we pair it with a familiar but improved cocktail.Cosmo Canyon- 2 oz. Whiskey - 4 oz. Merlot (or Red Blend) - 1 tbsp Simple Syrup - 1 tbsp Lemon JuiceOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're chatting about our favorite games of all time! Which of your favorite games made our personal Top 10 lists? Which games got snubbed? Buckle up, everybody, it's going to be a long one!On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of the biggest surprises of 2024: Helldivers 2! Does this game support-drop it like it's hot or is it stuck on the wrong end of a Bile Spewer? For Democracy!Liber-tea- 1.5 oz. Vodka- 1.5 oz. Green Tea- 1/2 oz. Pomegranate Juice- 1/2 oz. Simple SyrupOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're chatting about the most recent State of Play hosted by PlayStation. Did any of the titles or announcements really knock our socks off? Or was this a complete waste of an event?On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing one of the most talked about movies of 2023: Saltburn! Does this film leave a bad taste in our mouth, or did we enjoy every last slurp of it? We're also pairing this movie with a less-than-savory sounding beverage.Felix's Bathwater- 1.5 oz Tequila- 1/2 oz. Coconut Cream- 1 Tbsp. Lime Juice- Top with SpriteOn The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're chatting about everything we've been up to since the holidays! What games, movies, and books have we been enjoying during our time off? We're also discussing our resolutions for 2024!The Weekly Question (48:38) What are some of our resolutions for 2024?On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're reviewing talking about our favorite games and moments from the year in our 2023 Rockies! Which were our favorite and which ones did we leave out? We're also talking about our most anticipated games for 2024 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-2023 Game- Favorite Gaming Moment- Game of the YearThe Weekly Question (1:32:49) What are our most anticipated games of 2023?On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

This week we're chatting about media that makes us happy, whether its a video game, movie, book, or television show. These are our favorite examples of media that we can experience on repeat without getting tired of them.On The Rocks does not support underage drinking!____________________________Check us out on iTunes!Email us at PodcastOTR@gmail.com if you have ideas for future drink/pop-culture pairings!

What did we not enjoy experiencing this year? Is there anything we disagreed on? Is Redfall as bad as people say it is? 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 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. 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 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. 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 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 BeerThe Weekly Trope (1:22:29)Heel-Face Turn: When a bad guy turns good.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 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. 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!

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. 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 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. 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!

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. 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 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. 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 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. 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!

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. 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!