Watch Out for Fireballs!
A game club podcast.
About the show
Watch Out for Fireballs! is a game club podcast that covers video games from every era, from retro to newer releases, indie to AAA. Each week we dive deep into the game's mechanics and narrative to figure out what works and what doesn't. Hosted by Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross, this show has been going since 2011. New episodes every Thursday. For full versions of our premium episodes, back us at patreon.com/duckfeedtv!
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Episodes and Blog Entries
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311: Divinity: Original Sin 2 (Part 1)
Episode | April 1st, 2021 | 3 hrs 28 mins
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No one listens to more podcasts than the man with many cheeses.
In this crunchy, and charismatic CRPG, you play as the godwoken, someone with the potential to ascend to the divine. Somewhat standard fantasy tropes are enhanced by charming characters, beautiful music, and best in genre tactical gameplay. Listen here as we cover the beefy generalities and Act 1.
Thank you to Jonathan!
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Dispatch: Tutorials
Episode | March 25th, 2021 | 1 hr 52 mins
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Kole and Gary answer your questions, discuss what makes a good tutorial, read your responses to March's games, and announce May!
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310 Preview: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Episode | March 18th, 2021 | 1 hr 7 mins
The premiere man-swine simulator of our time.
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309: The Magic Circle
Episode | March 11th, 2021 | 2 hrs 7 mins
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Thank you Joe!
You're trapped in an incomplete game, and given the power to rewrite your reality. It sounds amazing, and there are plenty of grace notes, but this game is a bit too messy for its own good, making broad points with broad characters in a way that left us both feeling a bit cold. A standout performance from James Urbaniak can't quite save this ambitious but flawed indie.
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308: Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Episode | March 4th, 2021 | 2 hrs 1 min
Try not to freak out, but you've got lung bugs.
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Dispatch: Retro Peril
Episode | February 25th, 2021 | 1 hr 48 mins
Can you enjoy older games if you get too used to modern conveniences?
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307 Preview: Outer Wilds
Episode | February 18th, 2021 | 26 mins 16 secs
The bad news is you only have 22 minutes. The good news is, you have as many 22 minutes as you need.
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306: The Last of Us
Episode | February 11th, 2021 | 3 hrs 34 mins
When it comes to cordyceps, we want some more-dyceps! Kole and Gary tackle what might be the most acclaimed video game in history. Despite having some issues with story and gameplay integration, this cinematic genre piece is fun and affecting.
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305: Monster Train
Episode | February 4th, 2021 | 2 hrs 13 mins
This week continues out accidental theme of covering Roguelites on the show, as we chug-a-lug through Monster Train.
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Dispatch: Podcast Personas
Episode | January 28th, 2021 | 2 hrs 12 mins
In this episode, we answer your questions, we talk about our podcast personas and where our lines are, and we read your responses to January's games before announcing what we have coming in March.
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304 Preview: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Episode | January 21st, 2021 | 1 hr 30 mins
Tommy Vercetti was sent down south to make some money for the mob, and he chose to build an empire instead.
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303: Enter the Gungeon
Episode | January 14th, 2021 | 3 hrs 18 mins
We've only dabbled in Rogue-lights for the show but that changes NOW with this tough as nails twin stick shooter with charm, humor, and grace notes to spare.