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Watch Out For Fireballs 522: Parodius
Specifically, Parodius! From Myth to Laughter. We've been itching to revisit the Schmup genre and this seemed like a perfect fit. Originally a parody of Gradius, it really just proves that Schmups are really easy to just think about the game in terms of a wireframe.
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999
The Pivot Presents: Cutthroat Kvetchin' 4: Let Them Eat Cupcakes
At this point, you have to be asking yourselves: Is this REALLY The Pivot?
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The Level 590: Why So Gun?
Kaye, Dennis, Jala, and Moxie talk about EverQuest Legends, Gokigen Lovely Days, Thirsty Suitors, and much more!The Grind:Jala: Thirsty Suitors. Gokigen Lovely Days.Kaye: EverQuest Legends.Dennis: iRacing. Trackmania. Diablo IV. Knights and Bikes.Moxie: Diablo IV.The Multiplayer:FREE PLAY!The End Boss:Sony is going to stop shipping game discs.Microsoft laid everyone off.Blizzard got rid of good Diablo IV items.
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Best Quality Vacuum 107: Piñata
Mike deals his outburst at therapy, Kim loses interest in her Mesa Verde work, Jimmy gets into the party decorating business.
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Watch Out For Fireballs 521: Grunn
If it looks like a horror game and quacks like a horror game, it's probably a horror game. Disguising itself (slightly) as a cozy simulator, Grunn is a gardening time loop game about solving micro mysteries in the Dutch countryside. It's neat! It's snack!
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The Pivot Presents: Cutthroat Kvetchin' 3: Tac'o The Town
Hail Gravlox, DJ Chef (The Chef That Rocks) is in this episode.
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Abject Suffering 669: Space Jam
Everybody get up, it’s time to talk about the Space Jam video game now. And it’s just a weak NBA Jam byproduct, with zero cartoony wackiness to be found. We also talk about the Space Jam sequel and how it was the height of cynical corporate IP management.
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The Level 589: People Just Don't Look Back
Kaye, Ben, Dennis, and Moxie talk about MOLE, Pronoun Palace, Order of the Sinking Star, and much more!The Grind:Ben: Saros. Order of the Sinking Star (Demo).Kaye: PHASE ZERO (Demo). Silver Pines (Demo). MOLE.Dennis: Pronoun Palace.Moxie: Diablo IV.The Multiplayer:Video game adaptations.The End Boss:Grand Theft Auto 6 to be a $100 code in a box.Call of Duty no longer day and date on Game Pass.Kyle MacLachlan is Jill Valentine’s boyfriend.mechanical-pencil.com
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Best Quality Vacuum 106: Quite a Ride
Jimmy starts a side hustle. Kim is loving pro bono work. Mike starts his new life... under the ground.
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Watch Out For Fireballs 520: Neon White
They're called neons, sinners plugged from hell to do God's dirty work. But it's hard to believe they're in heaven. Old friends, ex lovers... only one of them can stay in heaven and White has a score to settle.Producer Gwen joins Kaye to discuss this speed-run focused platforming/visual novel hybrid. We like it! With some caveats.
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The Pivot Presents: Cutthroat Kvetchin' 2: Porkchops And Sabotage
At last, the show Gary and Will have been itching to ACTUALLY do for years: The second installment of our episode-by-episode recap podcast of the 2013 Food Network competition series Cutthroat Kitchen.
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Abject Suffering 668: Phix: The Adventure
Phix is a furby who got magnet powers, and this entire game is an exploration of how to execute on that premise as sorely as possible. But one of the bosses is a big titty Medusa monster, so we discuss whether or not we could find love if one of our arms was a snake.
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[PREVIEW] QUAKSTAK 41: Black & White Movies
Gwen is really into Baseball, Kaye rewatches It's Always Sunny. Did I mention Gwen really wants to talk about Baseball?
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Best Quality Vacuum 105: Talk
Jimmy is really good at selling cell phones, Gus has Victor make some moves, Mike calls out a fake at his support group.
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Watch Out For Fireballs Dispatch: June 2026
Questions, questions, questions! You never stop questioning us. So we will never stop answering you.Upcoming Games:JulyNeon White (Kaye with Producer Gwen)GrunnParodiusSuper Mario Bros. Wonder (Premium)AugustOgre Battle 64Dispatch (Premium)
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Monster Blitz Pt. 97
This is what the show actually is. Did you forget, sweetie? This is what it is.
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984
The Level 588: ILW: I Love Worms
Kaye, Dennis, Jala, and Moxie talk about Mina the Hollower, Thirsty Suitors, The Walking Trade, and much more!The Grind:Jala: Neofeud. Thirsty Suitors.Kaye: Mina the Hollower. The Walking Trade.Dennis: Worms W.M.D.Moxie: Diablo IV.The Multiplayer:What’s a game moment that made you cry?The End Boss:EU says it can’t stop games from being killed, yoinked.Sonic statue purports to have Sonic DNA in it.Resident Evil Veronica announced, Resident Evil 0 remake extant but delayed.
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Best Quality Vacuum 104: Something Beautiful
Dr. Caldera sees a new patient, Gus keeps the drugs flowing, Jimmy convinces a friend to get into collectables with him.
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[PREVIEW] Unfilmable 94: Memories of Murder
Before Parasite, before Snowpiercer, before The Host, Bong Joon Ho first gained attention with this pre-Zodiac serial killer mystery of two detectives searching for the identity of the Hwaesong Murderer. It may not be his best movie, but his talent is on full display for the first time.Join Kaye and Producer Gwen on the next episode when we cover Green Room.
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Everything To Guppy Presents: The Labyrinth Pt. 12 - The Exodus Terminus
It's something unpredictable. But in the end? It's right.We hope you've had the time of your life.
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Abject Suffering 666: Hell Pie
Hell Pie is a spiritual successor to Conker’s Bad Fur day, and a successful one! It’s also not very funny because it’s trying too hard to be transgressive. However, the platforming is kind of on point, which pains us greatly to say.
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Best Quality Vacuum 103: Breathe
Jimmy looks for a new job, but gets interested in figurine collecting instead. Kim has some harsh words to share with Howard. Gus explains to Nacho the terms of their agreement.
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Watch Out For Fireballs 518: Loop Hero
You make your decision to listen a podcast, you listen while you do not move, you die. You make another decision to listen to a different episode. Yet again, you do not move. You die. But at least you have a few of the meta resources you need to live a little bit longer. This is kind of what playing Loop Hero is like.
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Abject Suffering 665: Streamer Life Simulator
Streamer Life Simulator is, believe it or not, streamer slop. An incredibly janky asset flip that tries to skate by on utter charmlessness. It’s also one of many simulator games that doesn’t really bother to make a game out of what it’s simulating. It just slaps a bathroom meter on it. In addition to complaining about this bad game, we talk about various instances of reality breaking down around Gary.
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Everything To Guppy Presents: The Labyrinth Pt. 11
This is the closest you're getting to a Mewgenics episode, folks.
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Best Quality Vacuum 102: Smoke
Jimmy mourns. Howard mourns. Mike makes himself at home at his new job.
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The Level 587: There's Nothing but Candy in the Pit
Kaye, Dennis, and Moxie talk about 007 First Light, Wreckfest, Diablo IV, and much more!The Grind:Kaye: 007 First Light. Wreckfest.Moxie: Diablo IV.Dennis: Diablo IV.The Multiplayer:Favorite rainbows in games.The End Boss:Bungie ends active support of Destiny 2.Rayman Legends Retold takes a beautiful game and uglifies it.Stuntman: Hollywood announced, looks rad.
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Watch Out For Fireballs 517: Arcade Special 4
Ah, the arcade. The once-only home of video games has become a nostalgia center for the old at heart. We explore the still extant arcade scene and see what's out there that we're less familiar with. It's still a fairly robust scene!
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Best Quality Vacuum 101: BCS Season 3 Wrap Up
And we're already halfway through Better Call Saul! Buckle up, cowboys!
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Watch Out for Fireballs Dispatch: Game Breaks
We answer your questions... and more. * Wink. *Upcoming WOFF Games:June:Arcade Book ReportLoop HeroBaby Steps (Premium)JulyNeon White (with Producer Gwen)GrunnParodiusSuper Mario Wonder (Premium)
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The Level 586: Lure King
Kaye, Dennis, Jala, and Moxie talk about Idols of Ash, Forbidden Solitaire, Knights and Bikes, and much more!The Grind:Jala: Book Bound. Lurking. Idols of Ash. Dispatch.Dennis: The Dark Queen of Mortholme. Knights and Bikes.Moxie: Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell. Dead as Disco.Kaye: Forbidden Solitaire.The Multiplayer:The best gaming hub worlds.The End Boss:Steam shakes up its tags.California law could stop games from being killed.Sony won’t put Wolverine on PC.AI ghouls are being booed at graduation parties.
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Best Quality Vacuum 100: Lantern
Kim needs some recovery time, Hector says his last words, Jimmy sets the record straight for the Sandpiper residents.
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[PREVIEW] Watch Out for Fireballs 516: Rage
What would it take for id to make a game that's so unremarkable, we barely remember it exists? Rage is here to answer that question. Chasing so many trends, Rage barely feels like a game at all some times. Paired with it's non-descript name, it was almost destined to be forgotten.
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Best Quality Vacuum 99: Fall
Jimmy has to remind his former clients he is not currently a practicing lawyer, Howard suggests Chuck moves on from HHM, Irene gets a new pair of shoes.
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The Level 585: You Put Down the Gun
Kaye, Ben, Dennis, and Moxie talk about Dead as Disco, Saros, Deadlock, and much more!The Grind:Moxie: Dead as Disco.Ben: Saros.Dennis: Deadlock.Kaye: Forbidden Solitaire.The Multiplayer:What lesson from games works best for you in real life?The End Boss:Nintendo Switch 2 game bundle is last chance to get a good deal.The Mortal Kombat 2 movie is out.eBay rejects GameStop’s absurd offer to buy them.
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Watch Out for Fireballs 515: Rimworld
How far are you willing to go to make sure humanity survives on an off-Earth colony? Embracing player empowerment to design their own experience, Rimworld wants to meet you exactly where you're at. Watch the hours melt away as Rimworld invites you into its warm embrace.And here's Juno's work! https://junoryleejournalism.com/
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The Labyrinth Pt. 7
Maximum Karnage
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Abject Suffering 661: Titenic
Very little in the world is funnier than copyright infringement. That’s why the infamous Chinese bootleg game Titenic (spelling intentional) is worth taking a look at. It’s also kind of good? At least it plays well, and it’s short. Jack and Rose are ready for revenge, and they will ensure that none of the waitstaff remain upright before the night is out.
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[PREVIEW] Real Lich Hours 115: Ravel
The Planescape Torment podcast from Duckfeed.tv with art by Drew Weing and music by Gwen Static.In this episode we get Ravel to get Unraveled.Other Segments: The Wizard’s Handbook: Spells of RevelsUp on a Soapbox: Dialogue Boss FightsFactol's Manifesto: Sign of One
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Best Quality Vacuum 98: Slip
Jimmy gets a new guitar. Mike starts working for Madrigal. Kim takes adds more work to her already full plate.
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The Level 584: You're a Cowboy Now
Kaye, Ben, Dennis, and Moxie talk about Saros, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Trepang2, and much more!The Grind:Moxie: Trepang2. Minishoot’ Adventures.Ben: Saros.Dennis: Diablo 4: The Lord of Hatred.Kaye: RimWorld.The Multiplayer:Pick a game character to run your city.The End Boss:Steam Controllers sell out immediately, because of resellers.Maniac restores Nintendo’s first arcade game: Wild Gunman.Resident Evil Survive is a neat-looking fan-made beat-em-up.Subnautica 2 gets late May early access release date.
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Watch Out for Fireballs! 514: The Last Spell
The Last Spell is an intricate tactical RPG with a roguelite structure that could possibly become your forever game. By day you build a base, and by night to fight to protect it from vast hordes of mutant zombies. We reflect on why something that feels like it was made for us in a lot of ways might fall short of becoming a new obsession.
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The Labyrinth Pt. 6
New chamber!
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Abject Suffering 660: Xenophage Alien Bloodsport
The catalog of DOS games is full of visually impressive experiments that aren’t very fun to play. That’s where we find Xenophage: Alien Bloodsport, a game that is somehow technically adept but also horrifying to look at. It’s also maybe the worst fighting game we’ve ever played. Plus, it includes a playable Barney the Dinosaur, so we talk about the weird wave of wanting to kill childrens’ mascots in the 90s.
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[PREVIEW] Watch Out For Fireballs Dispatch Q2 Roundup 2026
We empty the backlog! That's it! We're out of questions! That probably means you have to send more.
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The Level 583: Snake Draft
Kaye, Ben, Dennis, and Moxie talk about Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, Vampire Crawlers, Marathon, and much more!The Grind:Dennis: Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. Trackmania.David: Minishoot’ Adventures. Marathon.Kaye: Marathon.Ben: Slay the Spire 2. Twilight Imperium. Talisman. Vampire Crawlers.The Multiplayer:What’s your favorite nonviolent video game?The End Boss:Steam hardware details leak.Want a Mario coffin? Good news!Tomodachi Life players love cigarettes.Phasmophobia is getting character creation after all of this time.
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Best Quality Vacuum 97: Expenses
Saul shoots another commercial. Jimmy is out of money. Mike takes a new job.
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Watch Out For Fireballs Dispatch: Fandom
You're a fan of stuff, but are you a Fan? We hope not. Those people are insufferable. Upcoming WOFF GamesMay:The Last SpellRimworldRageJune:Arcade Trip ReportLoop HeroBaby Steps
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[PREVIEW] Watch Out For Fireballs 503: RoboCop: Rogue City
What if a Robot was also a Cop? Well, he's not actually a robot. More like a cyborg. RoboCop is one of the great 80s franchises, and he's back in this FPS with strong RPG elements! It's not a perfect game, but it delivers on the unique humor that is RoboCop.
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