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Watch Out for Fireballs!
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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 Kaye 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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488: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Sep 402:16:40Tap to summarizeBob Mackey of the Retronauts joins Kaye this week to talk about Majora's Mask, whose pitch is that you only have three days to save the world, but you have as many three days as you want. This is the bleaker and more ambitious sibling to the beloved Ocarina of Time, and it's a standout title in its own right even if it's (wrongly, in our opinion) divisive. The inhabitants of Termina walk daily under a reminder of their pending doom, and Link and his many transformation masks are their only hope against Skull Kid and his mysterious cursed mask. Note: The first version of this episode cut off early. Redownload it to hear the last five minutes or so!Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
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WOFF Dispatch: Unwinnable Situations
Aug 2801:42:05Tap to summarizeHowdy do! We've got heaps of questions today, so let's not waste any time dilly-dallying! Upcoming Games September: Majora’s Mask (w/ Bob Mackey of Retronauts) Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye Against the Storm October: Mouthwashing Silent Hill 2 Remake Cryptmaster F.E.A.R. Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
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Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction (Preview)
Aug 2100:51:37Tap to summarizeWhat if a video game really, fully embodied that you can just blow shit up? Welcome to Mercenaries. Earn tons of money, explode some bad people, and generally play however the hell you want. Join as we explore this expression-first mission-based sandbox. Unlock the full episode at patreon.com/duckfeedtvSupport Watch Out for Fireballs!
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486: Split Fiction
Aug 1401:48:52Tap to summarizeThis week Gary welcomes acquaintance of the network Will Hughes (Everything to Guppy) to the co-host chair to discuss Hazelight Studios' Split Fiction. This podcast is half science fiction, half fantasy. In the fantasy half, we pretend that stories aren't based on a writer's experiences in life. In the sci-fi half, we send you this podcast through the power of space lasers. Split Fiction has a lot of really cool ideas, but still fails as a story in some fundamental ways. We want to praise the game, but also give it some slaps on the wrist for it's less-than-par writing.Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
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485: Metroid: Zero Mission
Aug 701:01:57Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you give the original Metroid a glow-up with the Super Metroid engine? A lot of cool stuff, and some weird stuff. It's not a perfect fit, but the result is still the second best Metroid game ever made.Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
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WOFF Dispatch: Embodiment
Jul 3101:58:12Tap to summarizeYou are a body. In a video game, you are a body sometimes. Other times, you are a menu, representing a body. What does a game really need to get you to embody the story it wants to tell? Upcoming Games: August: -Metroid Zero -Split Fiction (Gary and Will) -Mercenaries: Playground September: -Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (Kaye and Bob Mackey) -Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye -Against the StormSupport Watch Out for Fireballs!
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The Talos Principle (Preview)
Jul 2400:37:37Tap to summarizeCan a robot's heart beat like a man's? What makes us human? Probably puzzle solving. Robots can't solve puzzles. Prove me wrong, kids. Unlock the full episode at patreon.com/duckfeedtvSupport Watch Out for Fireballs!
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483: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Jul 1702:21:47Tap to summarizeWe return to Night City to embark on a new mission in the slums of Dogtown. V gets mixed up in the whacky adventures of a sitting president. Does Phantom Liberty return to the heights once-achieved by the Witcher 3 DLC? Join us and find out!Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
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482: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
Jul 1001:32:41Tap to summarizeDoes this have the least good soundtrack of the original run of Tony Hawk games? Probably! Does it still kick a good amount of ass? Yes. THPS3 continues broadening the scope of the beloved skateboarding franchise, with one key idea: More. More secret areas, more goofy levels, more ways to extend your combo! Check out this sweet kickflip!Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
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481: Skin Deep
Jul 301:46:06Tap to summarizeYou've seen immersive sims before, but have you ever played one where you sneeze? Skin Deep is a cute, weird, immersive sim with indie sensibilities. Your character doesn't wear shoes, you carry the heads of your enemies around in your inventory, and it all takes place on a spaceship.Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
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