On The Rocks

This week we're reviewing one of the most unique indie experiences of 2019: FAR: Lone Sails! Is this game an enjoyable journey, or are there too many road blocks holding it back? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope Silence is Golden during this very heated episode.

Combustion Engine
- 1/2 tsp. Sugar
- 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 tsp. Water
- 2 oz. Bourbon

Indie Corner (1:08:20)
- Ghost of a Tale (PS4, XBOX, Steam)
- The Power of What (Browser)
- Scrap Arms (Browser)

The Weekly Trope (1:28:54)
Silence is Golden - These are dialogue-less forms of media, ranging from television and movies, to video games.

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This week we're reviewing doing our first head-to-head review between the two big MLB gaming giants: RBI Baseball 19 and MLB The Show 19! Which one of these heavy-hitters reigns supreme? We're also talking about games and sports we'd like to see get the video game treatment while drinking a curvy cocktail.

12-6 Punch
- 1 Part Vodka
- 1 Part Strawberry Lemonade
- 3 Parts Budweiser Beer

Indie Corner
- Chapter 1 of Deltarune (Switch)
- RICO (Switch)
- Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (Switch)

The Weekly Question
What unique sport or game would you like to see get the Video Game Treatment?

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What is gaming addiction? What makes games addicting? What games do we find ourselves getting hooked on? We answer these questions and more in this first installment of Quick Shot by On The Rocks.

Theme Music - "I Love Holy Daze" by Geir Tjelta

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This week we're discussing our thoughts on Google's newest announcement: Google Stadia! Will  this new platform change the gaming landscape forever? We're also talking about our impressions from March's Nindie Showcase while drinking a very berry beverage.

Stadia
- 1 oz. Captain Morgan
- 1.5 oz. Cranberry/Pomegranate Juice
- 1.5 oz. Hard Cider

Indie Corner (1:02:05)
- Rumble Stumble Tumble (Browser)
- Full Metal Furies (Switch)
- The Curse of Malnoir (Browser)

The Weekly Question (1:18:39)
What are you most excited for coming out of the March 2019 Nindies Showcase?

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This week we're reviewing one of the biggest indie surprises of 2019: Baba Is You! Does this unique puzzler push all the right buttons? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope, Voluntary Shapeshifting, while drinking a strange twist on the margarita.

The Jägerita
- 2 oz Jägermeister
- 1/2 oz. Triple Sec
- 1 oz. Sour Mix

Indie Corner (42:03)
- ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove (Switch)
- Quest for the Golden Duck (Switch)
- Eye Contact (Browser)

The Weekly Trope (1:02:13)
Voluntary Shapeshifting - A character with the power to transform and reshape his or her body.

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This week we're reviewing our gaming and book leftovers from Winter 2019! From Persona 5 and Inside to NBA 2K19 and Ape Out, we give our thoughts on the stuff that has been entertaining us through the last few cold months. We're also designing our own Pokémon for Generation 8!

The Menu
- Persona 5
- Inside
- Far Cry New Dawn
- The Chalk Man
- NBA 2K19
- Ape Out

Indie Corner (56:37)
- Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight (Switch)
- Horizon Chase Turbo (PS4)
- Wargroove (Switch)

The Weekly Question (1:27:04)
What kind of Pokémon would we design for Generation 8?

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This week we're reviewing the biggest of surprise of 2019 so far: Apex Legends! Does this new entry to the Battle Royale genre change the game? Lisa also joins the show as we discuss our thoughts on Tetris 99 and the past and future of the Battle Royale genre.

Special Guest - Lisa

Apex Predator
- 2 oz. Orange Juice
- 1.5 oz. Bourbon
- 1 tbsp Simple Syrup
- 1 Jalapeño, sliced
- 2 oz. Indian Pale Ale

Indie Corner (49:12)
- Drowning (PSN, Switch)
- LOVE (Switch)
- Rogue Aces (PSN)

The Weekly Trope (1:11:15)
Battle Royale Games - Several players enter a large battlefield and are tasked with killing each other until only one player, or team of players, is left alive.

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This week we're reviewing one of the strangest indie titles out there: Eggggg! Does this puking platformer steal our heart? Or do we just end up with egg on our faces? We're also discussing our favorite secret levels in video games while drinking a wintertime favorite.

Spiked Eggnog
- 1.5 oz. Dark Rum
- 6-8 oz. Eggnog
- 1 dash of Cinnamon

Indie Corner (48:47)
- Claybook (PSN)
- Yoku's Island Express (Switch)

The Weekly Trope (1:02:31)
Secret Levels - Hidden video game levels that aren't necessary to finish the game.

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This week we're reviewing the first big blockbuster of 2019: Resident Evil 2! Does this beautiful remake bring the scares? Or is this just an aging franchise? Matt joins the episode as we also discuss our favorite examples of the trope, Too Awesome to Use, while drinking a real weed-killer of a cocktail.

Special Guest - Matt from Gameawry.com

Herbicide
- 2 oz. Vodka
- 1/4 oz. Triple sec
- 1/4 oz. Blue Curaçao

Indie Corner (1:25:41)
- Vane (PSN)
- Bury Me, My Love (Switch)
- Ninja Baseball Bat Man (Browser)

The Weekly Trope (1:48:16)
Too Awesome to Use - It's flashy and unstoppable. But it's also single-use and impossibly scarce. Yup, it's going to end up sitting in your inventory until the end of time.

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This week we're reviewing one of the bigger sleeper hits of 2018: Strange Brigade! Is this game a wallop of a good time? We're also discussing our favorite puzzles in video games while drinking a blighter of a cocktail.

Stiff Earl Grey
- 6 oz. cold Earl Grey tea
- 1 1/4 oz. Gin
- 1 1/4 oz. Honey Simple Syrup (1 part Honey, 5 parts Water)
- 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice

Indie Corner (43:00)
- Strange Therapy (Browser)
- Strange New World (Browser)
- The Strange Adventures of SphereBot (Browser)

The Weekly Trope (1:04:29)
Set Piece Puzzle - Typically some sort of device, usually a complicated machine, whose controls must be operated in a particular way to solve the puzzle.

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