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

  • WOFF! 227: Bioshock Infinite (Quarantine Pack)

    Episode  |  March 17th, 2020  |  4 hrs 4 mins

    Let the circle be broken.

  • Unfilmable 4: From Beyond (Quarantine Pack)

    Episode  |  March 17th, 2020  |  1 hr 10 mins

    Let's get ready to horny!

  • 269: Axiom Verge

    Episode  |  March 12th, 2020  |  2 hrs 35 mins

    Metroidvanias are pretty common, but games that aim to ape the original Metroid are few and far between.

  • 268: Valdis Story

    Episode  |  March 5th, 2020  |  2 hrs 54 mins

    Kole and Gary go deep into the Abyss on Valdis Story, a kickstarter character action/metroidvania hybrid. It's got ups, it's got downs, and we discuss em all. Thank you to Terra Parker for sponsoring this episode!

  • Dispatch: Hours to Dollars

    Episode  |  February 27th, 2020  |  1 hr 59 mins

    We talk about what makes a game worth it.

  • 267 Preview: XCOM: Enemy Unknown

    Episode  |  February 20th, 2020  |  1 hr 11 mins

    They do not come in peace.

  • 266: Dishonored 2: Death of the Outsider

    Episode  |  February 13th, 2020  |  2 hrs 5 mins

    Kill a god and end an era.

  • 265: Atari Safari

    Episode  |  February 6th, 2020  |  2 hrs 38 mins

    Thanks to friend of the show Doug, Kole and Gary finally tackle Atari. It's history, notable games, its downfall. Join us for this enlightening journey with Kole and Gary, your nutting associates.

  • Dispatch: Ethics in Game Consumption

    Episode  |  January 30th, 2020  |  2 hrs 13 mins

    With all of the information we have about games and their developers, "should I play this game" is a question that isn't easily answered by knowing if it's good or not.

  • 264 Preview: Shadowrun: Dragonfall

    Episode  |  January 23rd, 2020  |  53 mins 36 secs

    This is the preview version of our full episode on the nigh masterpiece Shadowrun: Dragonfall! To hear the full version, become a patron at www.patreon.com/duckfeedtv

  • 263: The Cat Lady

    Episode  |  January 16th, 2020  |  2 hrs 49 mins

    Fighting an invisible illness.

  • 262: DUSK

    Episode  |  January 9th, 2020  |  2 hrs 49 mins

    Folks, this is, as one might say, a good ass game. Kole and Gary discuss this FPS throwback that incorporates modern design sensibilities and a host of diverse influences. GET DUSK.