Watch Out for Fireballs!
A retro and non-current games podcast
About the show
Watch Out for Fireballs! is a game club podcast, focused on retro and non-current games. Every week, we play a game in its entirety, then discuss its merits and flaws at length. Most episodes begin with a short sketch, and we're pretty liberal about keeping tangents in. But it ultimately comes down to: Why do we like (or dislike?) this game.
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Episodes and Blog Entries
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Episode 169: Batman: Arkham Asylum (Part 2)
Episode | September 21st, 2017 | 1 hr 41 mins
'00s, action, pc, ps3, xb360
Our discussion of Batman: Arkham Asylum continues (and concludes).
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Episode 168: Batman: Arkham Asylum (Part 1)
Episode | September 14th, 2017 | 1 hr 39 mins
'00s, action, pc, ps3, xb360
Bat month continues with the reinvigoration of the franchise. This episode covers generalities and the first major area.
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PRGE 2017 Live Show: WarioWare!
Article | September 8th, 2017
Let's make a little mayhem... Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Portland Oregon, October 21-22.
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Episode 167: Batman: The Video Game
Episode | September 7th, 2017 | 1 hr 42 mins
'90s, nes, platformer
The title seems redundant, but it's better than saying "Batman, the NES game. The one made by SunSoft. For the first movie, kinda."
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Listener Responses: August 2017 (Final Fantasy IV)
Episode | August 31st, 2017 | 1 hr 33 mins
This is the first of our monthly listener response episodes under the new model, gathering your thoughts on the Final Fantasy IV saga.
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October Episode Announcement
Article | August 28th, 2017
Come October, it's time to join the family.
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Episode 166: Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Part 2)
Episode | August 24th, 2017 | 2 hrs 17 mins
'10s, jrpg, wii
To the center of the moon, to the center of the series, and into the slog.
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Episode 165: Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Part 1)
Episode | August 17th, 2017 | 2 hrs 10 mins
'00s, jrpg, psp, wii
An unloved sequel to a beloved game makes for some rough play, as the FF4 formula wears out its welcome.
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Episode 164: Final Fantasy IV (Part 2)
Episode | August 10th, 2017 | 3 hrs 5 mins
'90s, jrpg, snes
Picking up at Troia and the Tower of Zot, Gary and Kole conclude their discussion of the main game of Final Fantasy IV.
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Episode 163: Final Fantasy IV (Part 1)
Episode | August 3rd, 2017 | 2 hrs 34 mins
'90s, jrpg, snes
It's a classic RPG that established many of the norms for a huge series. Does it hold up to modern scrutiny? This episode covers the generalities, and the events of the game up through Cecil's trial at Mt. Ordeals.
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Extrasode: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Episode | July 27th, 2017 | 47 mins 58 secs
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty in this final extrasode.
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Episode 162: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (Part 2)
Episode | July 20th, 2017 | 3 hrs 32 mins
'00s, action, ps2, stealth
Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the final portion of Metal Gear Solid 2. Or do they?