On The Rocks

This week we're reviewing some of the bigger stuff we've been checking out during the tale end of our Spring! Is Clair Obscur an early 'Game of the Year' contender? Is Oblivion a remaster or an actual full-blown remake? Should David Howard Thornton ever leave the Terrifier franchise? We answer those questions and more in this lengthy catch-up episode!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 our most anticipated games of the year: The Midnight Walk! Does this beautiful hand-crafted horror game have a unique story to tell, or is it all style and no substance?Potboy- 1/2 Peach (Grilled)- 3/4 oz. Brown Sugar Syrup- 3 Mint Leaves- 2 oz. Bourbon- Splash of Ginger BeerOn 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 more surprising documentary releases of 2025: Not Just a Goof! Does this documentary do the film that is a fan favorite of the podcast justice? Or does it deserve as much fanfare as the initial release of A Goofy Movie?The Powerline- 1 1/2 oz Mezcal- 3/4 oz. Ginger Syrup- 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice- 3/4 oz. Braulio- 1/4 oz. Honey 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 reviewing our first video game mod: Super Mariomon! Does this passion project rejuvenate our love of creature capturing? Is it a true love-letter to both Mario and Pokemon fans, or is it not worth your time?Bananas FosterBrewery: Abita Brewing CompanyType: StoutABV: 8.5%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 going to be talking about some of our favorite and least favorite demo's from the newest Steam Next Fest! Which unique games rose to the top while other highly anticipated titles faltered a bit?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 going to be talking about several books in a new genre we've all discovered recently: Sentient Object Romance! Would you like to hear about some of the strangest love stories we've ever read? How does one exactly make love with a dinosaur? A toaster? A couch? Buckle up for this one, kids, it's going to be a heck of a ride!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 movies of 2024: Wicked! Does this magical film need to exist? Is it worth all of the accolades it has received? We answer these questions and more while pairing a sparkly beverage.You're Gonna Be Popular- 1.5 oz Tequila- 3/4 oz. Simple Syrup- 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice- Topped with Rosé and Silver GlitterOn 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 talking about all the stuff we've been getting into during the holidays! Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle the best game on Game Pass? Is Mouthwashing as weird as it looks? Will Amy enjoy a game that is over 12 years old? Hopefully we'll answer these questions during this game-filled episode.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 2024 Rockies! Which were our favorite and which ones did we leave out? We're also talking about our most anticipated games for 2025 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-2024 Thing- Favorite Book Read This Year- Favorite Gaming Moment- Game of the YearThe Weekly Question (1:55:47) What are our most anticipated games of 2025?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 talking about what we've been playing during the Fall season. Is the Silent Hill 2 remake actually worth the hype? Is Black Ops 6 the best Call of Duty of recent memory? Even in Early Access, is Windblown worth checking out?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 horror movies of the entire year: Terrifier 3! Does Art the Clown finally cement himself as a true horror icon? We're also pairing this blood-bath of a film with a mysteriously dark cocktail. Happy Belated Halloween!Art The Clown- 1 part RumChatta- 1 part Black SambucaOn 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 our most anticipated indie games of the whole year: Neva! Does this beautiful adventure live up to the heights set by Gris, or is it a big case of style over substance? We're also pairing this game with a dark twist on a classic cocktail.The Corruption- 3 oz.  Bourbon- 1/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth- 2 drops of soy sauce- Pinch of Activated CharcoalOn 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 talking about what we've been playing as spooky season rapidly approaches! Is Space Marine 2 overrated? Why isn't anybody talking about Minishoot' Adventures? Is the Casting of Frank Stone the best game by Supermassive? We answer these questions and more!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 more polarizing games (for us) of the entire year: Astro Bot! Does this game scream PlayStation love or is it too frustrating to enjoy? We're also drinking a very nostalgia-flavored cocktail.Super Cool- 6 oz. Capri Sun Pacific Cooler (1 pouch)- 1.5 oz. Vodka- Splash of Orange 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 reviewing possibly the biggest gaming release of the entire year: Black Myth: Wukong! Does this massive game out of China live up to the hype, or is it stuck flailing it's staff around like a lost little monkey?The Vanguard- 1 oz. Gin- 1 oz.  Sweet Vermouth- 1 oz. Orange Juice- Topped with GrenadineOn 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 emotionally charged games we've ever played: Until Then! Does this game earn it's soul-crushing ending, or is it an experience that should be left behind and forgotten?The Spark- 1/2 cup Cranberry- 1/2 cup Orange juice- 1-2 shots of EverclearOn 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 strangest games to come out in several years: Thank Goodness You're Here! Does this hilarious slapformer slap where it counts, or is the entire experience a bit of a faff?The Cobbler's Pint- Pour 1 pint of beer- Remove shoesOn 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 going to be recapping the first half of 2024 in our Midyear Awards! Which games rose to the top and which games got left behind? We're also discussing what titles we're looking forward to in the second half of 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 one of our most anticipated games of 2024: Shadow of the Erdtree! Does this DLC live up to the massive hype? Does it possibly make our favorite game of 2022 even better? Rise, Tarnished!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 breaking down what games and movies and books we've been getting into over the last few weeks. Does Hades 2 in early access live up to the original? Did Brothers: A Tale of Two sons need to be remade? Is there such thing as too much Spider-Man? We answer these questions and more!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: Another Crab's Treasure! Does this game parry and riposte the Souls-like genre or is it stuck without a shell and defenseless?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 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!

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!