To make up for the dead week after getting rid of the early release feed, we're hitting you with all kinds of never-before-heard WOFF Dispatch Roundup episodes! Please enjoy this bumper crop of rediscovered Q&A episodes. Topics Covered: Real life knowledge we've used in games. How important is backward compatibility? What studio do you hope gets ahold of an established series? Our game of 2020, and our favorite mythological creatures. Can you go back from a great mod? The importance of good ...
May 05, 2022•5 min
In 2022, you can play a video game about almost anything. So why is it most games are about how friends are good and honor is nice? Can robots feel? Been there, done that. The Beginner's Guide is a follow up to the wildly successful (and hilarious) The Stanley Parable dares to ask deeper and more personal questions about art and criticism. It's thematically rich and textually complex. Viva! Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
May 05, 2022•2 hr 4 min
I'm sorry this is posted out of order! For some reason my original version didn't post. Project Overkill is a simple game whose entire premise is contained in its name... What if you killed a bunch of dudes in a very awkward isometric shooter. That's it. That's the game.
May 04, 2022•5 min
To make up for the dead week after getting rid of the early release feed, we're hitting you with all kinds of never-before-heard WOFF Dispatch Roundup episodes! Please enjoy this bumper crop of rediscovered Q&A episodes. Topics Covered: Games that would make a good TV series. Gaming with distraction. Games we regret, and favorite mods. Do we admire games with technical accomplishments but rotten gameplay? Humor in games. Mental health in and around video games. Gaming expectations. Trophies ...
May 03, 2022•5 min
It's time to witness the weirdest arching ever as Rusty goes up against the postmodern stylings of Wes Warhammer's Doom Factory. Styled after Andy Warhol's crew, they know exactly how to undo someone as vain as Dr. Venture. Meanwhile, Hank goes on his very sweet first date with Sirena, thanks to the help of his brother and Conjectural Technologies. Special thanks to Joshua Jarett for our cover art, Gwen May for our theme song, and Brayton Cameron for being our announcer....
May 03, 2022•50 min
Everything To Guppy is a weekly comedy/gaming podcast that releases four 15-minute episodes in a single hour-long chunk every Tuesday for reasons that seemed good at the time. Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
May 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min
To make up for the dead week after getting rid of the early release feed, we're hitting you with all kinds of never-before-heard WOFF Dispatch Roundup episodes! Please enjoy this bumper crop of rediscovered Q&A episodes. Note: An original version of this episode went out that used the wrong name for Sophie Pillbeam, an error born of the disparity in time between when we recorded and when the episode was released. We've fixed the error out of respect, and apologize for our oversight. Topics C...
May 02, 2022•5 min
This is probably someone's favorite game, which is weird to us. After the 16-bit era, Treasure kind of split in two. One part released bullet hell shooters. The other had a habit of making technical platformers that are impossibly ugly to look at. Silhouette Mirage falls into the latter camp, with a projectile affinity system that was a test run for Ikaruga's main gimmick.
May 02, 2022•36 min
This week we turn back from the Stormveil Castle gates and head to the western and central portions of the region, talking to Warmaster Bern This week we turn back from the Stormveil Castle gates and head to the western and central portions of the region, talking to Warmaster Bernahl, getting previews of Magma Mansion, and fighting some optional bosses. Then we follow Melina to our home base: the Roundtable Hold to meet some Tarnished champions.
May 01, 2022•5 min
In this episode we cover Uncanny X-Men #130-133, aka the lead up to the Dark Phoenix saga. Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this si...
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Life is Strange 2, Saviorless, Plunder, and more. The Grind: Kole: Life is Strange 2. Jala: Saviorless. Fire Emblem: Echoes. Tomodachi Life. Ben: Terraria. Dennis: New Super Mario Bros. U. Plunder. The Multiplayer: Tell us about the best time a game said “yes” to you. The End Boss: Shining Force 2 added to Switch Online expansion pack. Sega delists older Sonic ports in advance of Sonic Origins release. Russian government has trouble telling the difference b...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 34 min
In lieu of a topic, we read as many of your Chuck E. Cheese memories as we can. We also do the Q&A, and read your responses to April's games. As a reminder, the Early Release feed will be going away at the beginning of May. Keep your eye on the Patreon page for information about where to get your audio when that happens. Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
Apr 28, 2022•2 hr 20 min
The Wicker Man is a classic of folk horror, a foundational story about a man whose traditional ways and authority have no sway in a dangerous and unfamiliar environment. He's tracking down a missing girl, Rowan Morrison, on Summerisle, a Scottish island controlled by a pagan cult. This is a very weird movie, with a centerpiece performance by Christopher Lee as the main villain. It's brightly lit, it's a musical, and it's the horniest possible thing.
Apr 27, 2022•5 min
Uncanny X-Men #129 Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne...
Apr 27, 2022•27 min
The morning after can hurt, if you're running a villainy operation and one of your heavies gets popped. This episode concerns itself with the fallout from the death of Harrangutan, as Dr. Mrs. the Monarch tries to comfort his widow, Battleaxe. Meanwhile, Rusty is dealing with the next villain in line to arch him: the intelligent-yet-lonely Think Tank, who also happens to be Dean's philosophy professor. Special thanks to Joshua Jarett for our cover art, Gwen May for our theme song, and Brayton Ca...
Apr 26, 2022•59 min
Everything To Guppy is a weekly comedy/gaming podcast that releases four 15-minute episodes in a single hour-long chunk every Tuesday for reasons that seemed good at the time. Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This recently revived and translated SNES game is a little less food-oriented than the title would have you believe. It's not a complete lie, but what you get is a Cho-Aniki brawler with a little bit of cooking thrown in. Which is a bummer, all told.
Apr 25, 2022•44 min
This week we head to South Limgrave and check out Agheel Lake and meet Sellen and Patches, before heading north to the introductory parts of
Apr 24, 2022•5 min
(Avengers Annual #10) Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne...
Apr 23, 2022•41 min
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Ikai, Yes, Your Grace, Into the Pit, and more. The Grind: David: Destiny 2. Kole: Ikai. Dennis: Yes, Your Grace. Into the PIt. Ben: Bit Buddy. Strange Horticulture. Multiplayer: Free Play! The End Boss: Save Room is a game made entirely of RE4 inventory puzzles. Sega is working on “super game” that is actually Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio reboots. Let Me Solo Her fever sweeps Elden Ring. Someone is adding Krystal, from Star Fox Adventures, to Half-Life 2. ...
Apr 22, 2022•2 hr 1 min
Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne...
Apr 20, 2022•31 min
When you're an educational product, literally all you need to do is get the facts right. But it turns out Mario is on a mission to sabotage your kid's education by teaching them myths and lore about historical figures. It's devious in its way... but why is Mario doing it? What does Mario want?
Apr 19, 2022•5 min
It's time for the world to meet the Blue Morpho.... again! The Monarch takes on his alter ego in this banger of an episode, starting his quest to kill the food chain above him so he can finally arch Rusty Venture. Meanwhile, the VenTech R&D team creates an ill-advised substance called "God Gas" and it goes about as well as you'd expect. Special thanks to Joshua Jarett for our cover art, Gwen May for our theme song, and Brayton Cameron for being our announcer....
Apr 19, 2022•43 min
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Apr 19, 2022•56 min
It's no longer safe to be in the water, but that was usually the case to begin with... at least of you're Gary. The Jaws NES game has a bad rap because it's very slight, but it's pretty interesting, if a little grindy. We also talk about the ethical implications of eating shark meat, but only if that shark was a really bad dude.
Apr 18, 2022•39 min
This week we head east of the gate to Stormhill and follow the road all the way down through Mistwood and to Fort Haight. Topics discussed include Boc's storyline, the Night's Cavalry boss fights, the beginning of Kenneth Haight's quest, Mistwood Forest, the elevator to Siofra, and Fort Haight itself. We would also like to remind you that we are experimenting with a weekly release format, meaning shorter episodes that come out more frequently, but with the same level of detail that we had before...
Apr 17, 2022•5 min
(NYX #3) Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! You can find one using this site Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne...
Apr 16, 2022•33 min
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Open House, Fire Emblem: Heroes, Signs of the Sojourner, and much more! The Grind: Jala: Fire Emblem: Echoes. Fire Emblem: Heroes. Dennis: Signs of the Sojourner. The Riftbreaker. Ben: Valheim. Spirit Island. Dark Souls. Kole: Open House. The Multiplayer: What game announcement were you most excited for, and how did it pan out for you? The End Boss: Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced. Pac-Man has a new wife. Ringer devs brought in to shore up Halo Infinite mult...
Apr 16, 2022•2 hr 24 min
Kill everyone on Reddit Island Fyrefest! Using superpowers and time travel. What a pitch! It's no secret we're big fans of Arkane, which makes Deathloop exceedingly interesting in both it's triumphs and failures. The apotheosis of density in level design saddled with awkward invasion mechanics from Dark Souls. A timeloop element that works wonderfully in terms of narrative but hampers the pace of play. Deathloop is a game with incredibly high highs but also low lows. Take and listen and see....
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Gather 'round the stage birthday boys and girls! It's time for a special episode about what for some will be a fond childhood memory, and for others will be a resounding horror: Chuck E. Cheese and Showbiz Pizza. A product of the arcade boom in the late 70s, these combination pizza parlor / arcade / entertainment centers were a place where childhood could be embraced. We look at the history of the dueling companies, clown on the characters, and share our own memories of the place. Support Watch ...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 57 min
