What exactly is a pet peeve? What are some of our video game pet peeves? How many times will we say pet peeve this episode? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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This week we're reviewing one of the more exciting remakes in recent memory: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2! Does this classic franchise age beautifully? Or was this collection not made with enough love? Andy joins the podcast as we also discuss older games we'd like to see remade.

Special Guest - Andy

Stay West

Brewery: Breakside Brewery

Style: West Coast IPA

ABV: 7%

Indie Corner (42:56)

- Pixel Fireplace (itch.io)

- Where is Cat? (itch.io)

The Weekly Question (53:27)

What video game remakes would we love to see?

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This week we're reviewing one of Kyle's most anticipated games of the entire year: Spiritfarer! Is this a magical journey every spirit should take? Or is it too ambitious for it's own good? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope, Civilized Animal while crafting a caffeinated cocktail.

Gwen-tini

- 8 oz. Chai Tea Latte concentrate

- 8 oz. Milk

- 1.5 oz. Kahlua

- 3 oz. Espresso

- Coffee Ice Cubes

Indie Corner (40:00)

- Cook Serve Delicious 2 (itch.io)

- Fossil Echo (itch.io)

- Eternal Castle Remastered (Switch)

The Weekly Trope (58:52)

Civilized Animal - Animals that exhibit some form of civilized manner, but otherwise occupy their species's natural role in the ecosystem and food chain.

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Is Carrion the best reverse horror game? Can a Metroidvania work without a map? Does the satisfying gameplay make up for a repetitive experience? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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What exactly is Takeshi and Hiroshi? What's it like designing your own video game? Is this world of puppet animal worth diving into? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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This week we're reviewing one of the craziest party games of 2020: Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout! Does this new battle royale grab the crown? Or is it sent rumbling-stumbling into a pit of slime? We're also discussing our favorite examples of the trope, And Your Reward is Clothes, while drinking a "hit" of a cocktail.

The Hit Parade

- 2 oz. Whiskey

- 2 tsp. Simple Syrup

- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice

- 1 tsp. Grated Ginger

Indie Corner (52:57)

- Signs of the Sojourner (itch.io)

- Hidden Folks (itch.io)

- Anodyne (itch.io)

The Weekly Trope (1:13:32)

And Your Reward is Clothes - Getting rewarded in video games with clothing and armor.

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Is Ghost of Tsushima the best Samurai game ever made? Is it worth your time? Which ending did we get? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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What exactly is SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE? Is it the SUPERHOT sequel we've all been asking for? Is the time-control mechanic losing it's luster? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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What exactly is KIDS? Are we able to extract any type of meaning out of it? Is this indie experience worth your time? We answer these questions and more in this installment of Quick Shot.

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This week we're celebrating our 300th Episode with an awards show we hope to only hold once: The Covid-eo Game Awards! What are some of our game awards for the first half of 2020? We're also discussing our favorite games and movies from 2011, which was the year On The Rocks started!

Drinks

- The Gelatinous Cube

- The Rum Where It Happens

- The Cosmo Canyon

Indie Corner (1:05:14)

- Long Gone Days (itch.io)

- A Normal Lost Phone (itch.io)

- No Delivery (itch.io)

The Weekly Question (1:30:23)

What are our favorite video games and movies from 2011?

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