Gaming on the Rocks

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We’re back. And we have a lot to discuss

This week we talk about Amazon’s new streaming device, FTL’s latest upgrades and Marvel’s next entry into its cinematic universe (SPOILERS)

This week, we talk Oculus Rift, Second Son, the new TMNT and Grand Budapest Hotel

Recorded on St. Patrick’s Day, episode 57 features an experimental new cocktail that you can’t get your hands on during any other part of the year. We also discuss the current next-gen multiplayer hits, TitanFall and TowerFall: Ascension, and what they mean for their respective systems in a year when neither the Xbox One nor [&hellip

This week, we begin with Ethan airing out some grievances regarding JRPGs and RPGs, namely Bravely Default, Final Fantasy and DOTA (because always DOTA). Then we break down the world of comic books via a feud between writers Grant Morrison and Alan Moore. To paraphrase, the former believes comics are in great shape and the [&hellip

This week we discuss the Last of Us: Left Behind DLC and spoilers for House of Cards season 2.  

This week we talk Flappy Bird, The Lego Movie and House of Cards. Jim’s back for a second week in a row (what’s happening in the world?) and with him comes the headlines rundown. We talk Comcast, Batman, Metal Gear Solid 5, AMC’s Preacher and more. Then we get into Flappy Bird, a mobile game [&hellip

This week we catch up on the latest news including Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea Pt. 2, Luthorberg and the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman Thank you again to everyone who voted on our new logo (more details on the winner in this week’s episode). We appreciate all the support from everyone. We spend this [&hellip

This week, we discuss what might help Nintendo’s troubling console, why ACIV is better as a pirate sim and the realism of “Her.” Mike Barrett, contributor to pixelsordeath.com and gaygamer.net, joins us tonight to discuss the state of Nintendo. The Wii U hasn’t been doing well, which can only mean Nintendo is doooooomed. Right? RIGHT? [&hellip

In this episode of Gaming on the Rocks we look back at this year’s Golden Globes, discuss the season premier of HBO’s “Girls” and the series premier of “True Detective.” We’ll also dig into some recent gaming headlines as well as consider the differences between video game criticism and censorship. manifesto for a new gaming [&hellip

This week we discuss Playstation Now, Steam Machine prices and the culture of criticism. Our good friend and guest this week, Eric Crawford (who you can find on Twitter @eszoteric or at his website http://www.eszoteric.com/), was kind enough to develop some new logo designs for the podcast. We love both so we need your help deciding [&hellip

This week, we catch up on some games and movies we missed at the end of 2013 and give our New Year’s pop culture resolutions. *QUICK HEADS UP* The audio from this week is a little warbled. Apologies about that. It’ll be corrected for next week’s show. The end of 2013 had some incredible movies [&hellip

This week we discuss the best of 2013: comics, music, movies and video games. A lot happened for Gaming on the Rocks in 2013. We were lucky enough to become part of the WouldYouKindly family. We met and featured a variety of guests and friends. We highlighted the powerful career of a one Vin Diesel and, [&hellip

This week we discuss the VGX Awards show and an article from Cracked about the collapse of the gaming industry. VGX happened. Is everyone OK? Let’s discuss the awkardness, the bad jokes, the McHale. Everything. Also, we might have to change our podcast’s name if this Cracked article turns out to be right. Movies on [&hellip