Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsPinball and video games. We're a mixed gaming podcast, but pinball and video games are our bread and butter, and our two permanent segments. Pinball generally receives the most attention of the two. We also, on occasion, cover other types of gaming (namely tabletop games such as RPGs and card games). We aren't known as eclectic for nothing!
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Episodes
Episode 217 - Downer
April 14, 2024 16:29 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBPinball: We discuss Stern building more Black Knight: Sword of Rage machines, the now-revealed ABBA Pinball from Pinball Brothers, Multimorphic's production plans for The Princess Bride, and DPX filing trademarks for RAZA and Magic Girl. Video Games: We cover Twitch Mike Ybarra talking some nonsense, Yuji Naka throwing some shade, Ubisoft shutting down servers for The Crew, and the latest update on the Embracer Group. Episode Links: Watches & Wonders 2024 panel with Tony and Dennis: https:/...
Episode 216 - DPX PX Px px
March 31, 2024 16:11 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBPinball: We discuss several listener emails, talk about Pinball Brothers preparing a new game while losing a couple of founders, and Dutch Pinball launching sister company DPX and what we think of that idea. Video Games: We cover Twitch changing their rules, Larian moving away from D&D games, Xbox wanting to get into the handheld software space, and Take-two buying (most of) Gearbox. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article on DPX: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/dutch-pinball-teases-new-brand-...
Episode 215 - 2024 Post-TPF
March 18, 2024 15:44 - 1 hour - 49 MBPinball: Technically recorded the last day of TPF (so quasi-post TPF) on this episode we focus on the new games (or at least new to us) that Texas Pinball Festival had to offer. Episode Links: None! Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-...
Episode 214 - The Princess Drive
March 03, 2024 17:04 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBPinball: We go over some listener emails but spend most of our time talking about The Princess Bride for the P3. Video Games: We go over the games Balatro and Pacific Drive, talk about more video game layoffs, talk about Rockstar returning employees to the office, discuss another Nintendo lawsuit, talk about a studio breaking away from Activision, and talk about the hit game Palworld. Episode Links: Pinball News article on The Princess Bride for P3: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2024/02/...
Episode 213 - Eat Ball Deluxe
February 18, 2024 18:44 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBPinball: We cover listener emails, note JJP's production of Elton John CEs, talk about the Jaws LE delay, talk about a Jaws Pro mod that can actually eat the ball, note the upcoming Princess Bride reveal, and spend a lot of time regarding the Haggis update on the state of production challenges they are facing. Video Games: We go over the delay of the Switch 2, Microsoft's not-so-major announcements, Playstation updates, Disney's role in Epic Games, and Dennis spends way too much time reviewi...
Episode 212 - Balleater
February 04, 2024 18:06 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBPinball: We talk about the 3rd Annual Pinball Degenerates Awards, Pulp Fictions finally being built, Labyrinth toppers now shipping, and a long discussion about American Pinball's investor situation and continued reliance on original themes. Video Games: We go over Nintendo shutting down some old online play services, Overwatch having a new competitive play format, Twitch expanding its partner program, some video game layoffs, Palworld, and Sony's State of Play. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade ...
Episode 211 - Shark + No Eat Ball = Jaws
January 21, 2024 17:15 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBPinball: We go over Stern Pinball's Jaws and the No-Eat-BallGate that has manifested. We also spend a bit of time talking about Princess Bride and Little Shop of Horrors and use that as a springboard to talk about other 1980s themes that may work for pinball. Video Games: We go over a lot of industry layoffs, some Square Enix AI news, Ubisoft's subscription model update, the Xbox Developer Direct, Nintendo and its stock share value, and we end with our highlights (and lowlights) from Awesome...
Episode 210 - You're Gonna Need a Bigger $48,000
January 07, 2024 20:03 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBPinball: We go over the Stern Pinball Jaws reveal and also touch on some other Stern information. Video Games: We go over someone "beating" Tetris, Twitch updating their nudity policy (again), Square Enix and their plans for AI, Baldur's Gate 3 and troubles with the Xbox version, and a $48,000 DLC pack of Star Citizen. Episode Links: Pinball News article on Jaws: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2024/01/04/stern-announces-jaws/ Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_game...
Episode 209 - 2023 Year-End Review
December 24, 2023 19:13 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBPinball: We quickly go over some more pinball award stuff, talk about Planetary Pinball granting Pedretti the ability to make WMS remakes, and then do our year-end review of the manufacturers. Video Games: We go over E3's cancellation, several Activision-related topics, a couple major hacks of video game companies, changes to the Epic store, changes and reverted changes for Twitch, PS5 sales figures, and Valve dealing with cheaters in its own special way. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article...
Episode 208 - Kojima TWIPY Massacre
December 10, 2023 19:36 - 1 hour - 65 MBPinball: We talk about Spooky Pinball's reveal of two new pinball machines: Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes. We also talk about changes to the TWIPY awards and why the toxic behavior around it is getting out of hand. Video Games: We go over The Game Awards (reveals and awards), GTA 6, Twitch leaving South Korea, Bethesda going back into paid mods, Capcom planning more Resident Evil remakes, and some fun statistics on Baldur's Gate 3. Episode Links: Dennis's Top 5 Watch Releases of ...
Episode 207 - Black Knights & Tears of the Gate
November 26, 2023 18:02 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBPinball: We talk about Dutch Pinball moving on past TBL, Stern Pinball releasing their Insider Connected app and more Black Knight toppers, and Kineticist acquiring TWIP. Video Games: We go over the Game Awards, Baldur's Gate getting a physical edition, a delay for Space Marine 2, Gabe Newell having to talk lawsuits, and the end of the Overwatch League. Episode Links: Watch brand ranking stream with Tony and Dennis: https://youtube.com/live/NI4AQZyhOc8?feature=share Knapp Arcade article on...
Episode 206 - Zero Back to the Future
November 12, 2023 19:03 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBPinball: We talk about Stern's production line, the rumor Dutch Pinball has Back to the Future, a bit about The Princess Bride, and two listener emails that we discuss in depth. Video Games: We go over a Steam code recipient game review, talk about Baldur's Gate, cover the results of the Golden Joystick Awards, discuss Mortal Kombat 1 demanding too much for fatalities, go over the death of The Escapist, mention Nintendo doing a live-action Zelda movie, talk about downsizing at Unity, and cov...
Episode 205 - Hold Me Closer, Embracer Neon
October 29, 2023 18:50 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBPinball: We talk about the upcoming 2023 Kansas City Pinball Championship, JJP's new game Elton John, Stern loosing the price requirements on some older titles, and CGC finally completing an official Pulp Fiction machine. Video Games: We go over Embracer reducing staff at Zen Studios, Paradox releasing Harebrained Schemes, Ubisoft delaying Skull and Bones (again), Super Mario Bros Wonder and Spider-Man 2 being hits, some more information on the PS5 Slim, Twitch allowing simulcasting, Awesome...
Episode 204 - Barrels of Activision
October 15, 2023 16:59 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBPinball: We talk about the new company Barrels of Fun and their new pinball machine Labyrinth, we discuss Stern Pinball basically re-releasing two games, we go over a new version of Pinball Brothers' Alien, we talk about the JJP reveal planned for Expo along with some other Expo expected happenings, and we go over why we love pinball and our current top five pinball games. Video Games: We go over three Steam code video game reveals, discuss Microsoft completing its acquisition of Activision,...
Episode 203 - Dream Unity
October 01, 2023 19:25 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBPinball: We talk about a recent interview with David Fix from American Pinball relating to homebrew games and GTF!, go over Homepin's plan to reveal a pinball machine at Expo not designed for pinheads, and cover a new P3 game called Dungeon Door Defender. Video Games: We talk about Epic's layoffs, the latest on the Microsoft-Activision merger, Kamiya leaving Platinum, Capcom's thoughts on game pricing, Unity's thoughts on it's pricing, and some Sea of Thieves changes. Episode Links: EGP Fur...
Episode 202 - Kingpin's Unity
September 17, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBPinball: We talk about Haggis and Fathom Revisited, Stern's final run of Guardians of the Galaxy Pro games, and the fall of Circus Maximus and its attempts to make Pinball Circus and Kingpin. Video Games: We get a review from Dave P on Doom, talk about E3 limping along, Steam being around for 20 years, Charles Martinet as the Mario ambassador, some Nintendo Direct stuff, Unity upsetting every developer who uses them, and SAG-AFTRA possibly striking in interactive media. Episode Links: Knapp...
Episode 201 - Scatman
September 03, 2023 18:02 - 1 hour - 61 MBPinball: We talk about recent hires by JJP and Stern Pinball, Multimorphic starting to ship Final Resistance, and play another game of Rank Random Pins. Video Games: We get a review from Robert G. on Ice Age: Scrat's Nutty Adventure, talk about the loss of the Volition game studio, discuss Sony renaming its handheld device, chat about Starfield reviews, talk about AI moderation of Call of Duty, cover a World of Warcraft update, talk about Charles Martinet no longer voicing Mario, and discuss...
Episode 200 - The End
August 20, 2023 18:35 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBWe cover a lot about the podcast given this is the 200th episode. In pinball we talk about the new LE version of Jurassic Park by Stern, play a game, and do Rumor Corner. In video games we discuss Alan Wake 2, Starfield, Overwatch 2 review bombing, and some more details regarding issues at the Embracer Group. Episode Links: EGP Fursona merch: https://eclectic-gamers-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/get-fursona Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http...
Episode 199 - Discussion Corner
August 06, 2023 17:23 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBPinball: We hit some quick news topics (Stern last call on Avengers and Iron Maiden, Stern hiring Jeremy Packer, Nick Baldridge joining Multimorphc), discuss a listener email about Dennis needing to believe in himself to achieve great pinball victory, and we have a discussion on the current state of the pinball market. Video Games: We address Baldur's Gate 3, Playstation's sales milestone, Final Fantasy 14 coming to Xbox, Diablo 4 patch drama, and a discussion around our experiences with the...
Episode 198 - The Venom of Blizzard
July 23, 2023 16:55 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBPinball: We discuss Stern Pinball's new Venom game. Video Games: We address the latest on the Microsoft effort to acquire Activision, the end of Gundam Evolution, Overwatch 2 joining Steam, and Xbox Gold changing to Game Pass Core. Episode Links: This Week in Pinball's deep dive on Venom: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/stern-pinball-announces-venom-pinball-deep-dive/ Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https...
Episode 197 - Orbclectic Gamers Podcast
July 09, 2023 17:27 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBPinball: We discuss Pinball Brothers reducing the price of Queen, Haggis Pinball revealing Centaur Revisited, and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: We address Daedalic laying off staff in the wake of Gollum's failure, cover the Microsoft-FTC trial, provide a Twitch update, talk a bit about Starfield, go over Ubisoft and the blockchain, discuss Minecraft and its relationship with Reddit, cover layoffs at Niantic, talk about the final judgment against Yuji Naka, and Tony breaks down the Ban...
Episode 196 - Tears of the Potter
June 25, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBPinball: We discuss the rumor of a Ghostbusters Vault, Homepin's recent interview and decision to add a center post to Spinal Tap, and of course have Rumor Corner (Potter rumors this time!). Video Games: We address two Nintendo-related emails, go over the Xbox direct, the Nintendo direct, talk about an EA split, give the latest on the Microsoft effort to acquire Activision, cover some Twitch changes, and talk about the future of E3. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade coverage of the Ghostbusters r...
Episode 195 - Space HUNT
June 11, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBPinball: We discuss the Stern Godzilla topper, talk about the recent reveal of HEXA Pinball and Space Hunt, and cover Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk about the Mario movie getting a sequel, the buzz on Diablo 4, discuss a slew of Summer Gamefest announcements, talk about yet another Twitch blunder, cover Paradox refunds on a video game, give a small update on the Microsoft-Activision merger, talk about Nintendo and Russia, and end with an update regarding the Sonic creator and his insider...
Episode 194 - You're a Wizard, Gollum
May 28, 2023 21:09 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBPinball: We discuss Jersey Jack Pinball reportedly securing the Harry Potter license, talk about how we would have done a Whirlwind 2.0 project, and cover Rumor Corner. Video Games: We read a listerner review of a Steam game, talk about Overwatch 2 abandoning PvE, the return of BlizzCon, no planned DLC for Final Fantasy 16, do an overview of the Playstation showcase, discuss the Homeworld 3 delay, talk about Gollum and how awful it is, discuss a Nintendo DMCA relating to an emulator, and we ...
Episode 193 - Cassidy: A Pinball Noir
May 14, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBPinball: We discuss the Whirlwind 2.0 kit, Final Resistance's sales performance, a digression about Overwatch relating to the pinball homebrew, and an update on the enhanced code for Cactus Canyon Remake. We also provide Rumor Corner. Video Games: We read two listener reviews of Steam games, talk about the new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, discuss the Super Mario Bros movie's box-office performance, note Final Fantasy 16 won't be in Saudi Arabia, talk about a new Starship Troopers game, ...
Episode 192 - A CMA Whirlwind
April 30, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBPinball: We discuss Pinball Adventures and their Punny Factory reveal, discuss the newly announced TiltBob Pinball company out of Florida, talk about the status of the expanded code for Cactus Canyon Remake, and chat a bit about an Overwatch homebrew project. We also provide Rumor Corner. Video Games: We read a listener review of the VR game Perfect, invest a lot of time regarding the Microsoft-Activision news out of the UK, and cover some details on Playstation 5 and the new Star Wars game....
Episode 191 - Peaches
April 16, 2023 16:29 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBPinball: We give a few quick updates on Stern's Foo Fighters, Homepin's Spinal Tap trailer, American Pinball's work to resolve issues with GTF!, and Spooky's new code for Scooby. We also provide which pinball machine "won" TPF 2023 based off a poll of a Patreon members, and have a discussion about which companies we think might get a second game out this calendar year. We also provide Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk about SEGA trying to buy Rovio, an update on Lord of the Rings: Gollum, s...
Episode 190 - 2023 Post-TPF
April 02, 2023 18:24 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBPinball: We our thoughts on a bunch of the games we played at Texas Pinball Festival (TPF) 2023 and provide Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk about E3 being cancelled and some updates on the Microsoft purchase of Activision. Episode Links: MechWarrior 5 Mercenary Pinball: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/mechwarrior-5-mercenary-pinball Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/ecl...
Episode 189 - Royale With An Offer You Can't Refuse
March 19, 2023 18:31 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBPinball: We discuss Jersey Jack Pinball's Godfather Pinball, a little bit more about American Pinball's Galactic Tank Force, the reveal of Chicago Gaming Company's Pulp Fiction Pinball, Turner Pinball planning to be at TPF, and Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk a bit more about the Microsoft effort to acquire Activision, a major Star Citizen issue, and Microsoft not being at E3. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article on JJP's Godfather Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/jersey-jack-pin...
Episode 188 - Foo For Thought
March 05, 2023 19:32 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBPinball: We discuss the recently revealed Foo Fighters Pinball by Stern Pinball, another teaser for American Pinball's Galactic Tank Force, the upcoming reveal of Jersey Jack Pinball's Godfather, and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk a bit more about tabletop (at the start of the segment based off a listener question), and then go over new details about the Microsoft acquisition of Activision, some upcoming changes at Square Enix, and planned companies at E3. Episode Links: Knapp...
Episode 187 - GTF Carbon Commons
February 19, 2023 18:33 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBPinball: We discuss the teased module Project Carbon from Multimorphic, Spooky Pinball Scooby games shipping, American Pinball planning for a March 2023 reveal, we discuss a Patreon poll regarding possible remake companies PPS could turn to, and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: Focus is on Activison-Blizzard's merger woes with Microsoft and some upset Blizzard staff relating to working conditions and pay, plus a new Civilization game is coming and a bit of discussion about Saudi Arabia's...
Episode 186 - Big Bang Plunge
February 05, 2023 14:45 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBTony was unable to participate on this episode, aside from a small blurb at the start. As such, Dennis just focuses on pinball and goes over the results for The Pinball Awards in 2022, talks about the upcoming 2nd annual Pinball Degenerate Awards, discusses his thoughts on Spooky's gameplay reveal of Scooby-Doo Pinball, covers the announcement of Scott Danesi being creative director for the next P3 game, reviews Planetary Pinball Supply's restoration of the Big Bang Bar trademark, and specula...
Episode 185 - Time of the ORC
January 22, 2023 21:09 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBPinball: We briefly touch on some Spooky and Pinball Brothers updates, then talk about how we voted in The Pinball Awards for 2022, and finally we go over Rumor Corner. Video Games: Discussion covers the upcoming shutdown of Marvel's Avengers, the tech sector's recent layoffs, and some information on Google Stadia and Ubisoft. Tabletop: The segment returns once more to continue discussing the D&D OGL fallout. Episode Links: Support Tony in the 2023 Polar Plunge: https://charity.pledgeit.or...
Episode 184 - 00$20,000
January 08, 2023 19:07 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBPinball: Coverage is entirely focused on Stern's James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition, plus Rumor Corner. Video Games: Discussion covers EVE Online, Microsoft's Activision purchase, Hitman games having a new name, and an update on CD Projekt Red. Tabletop: The segment returns to dive extensively into Wizards of the Coast and their new open game license. Episode Links: Support Tony in the 2023 Polar Plunge: https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/RPYvTZYAvn Knapp Arcade article on the re...
Episode 183 - 2022 Year-End Review
December 25, 2022 00:13 - 2 hours - 91.4 MBAside from a very long intro covering their 5K adventure, Dennis and Tony focus on providing a year-end review of pinball and video game happenings. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade coverage on 12/22/2022 on Multimorphic: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/wait-for-new-multimorphic-pinball-machine-now-1-year-still-aiming-for-2-new-games-in-2023 Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-g...
Episode 182 - Where Are You?
December 12, 2022 02:13 - 1 hour - 70 MBPinball: We spend most of our time talking about Spooky Pinball's reveal of Scooby Doo, but we do conclude with Rumor Corner as usual. Video Games: This segment covers a lot of legal updates (Epic and Fortnight addiction, Riot against NetEase, and the FTC opposing the Microsoft purchase of Activision). The rest of the time is primarily focused on covering highlights from The Game Awards. Episode Links: Spooky Pinball's Scooby Doo Pinball reveal video: https://youtu.be/feNL8zCWWTA Spooky Pi...
Episode 181 - Pro vs Prem
November 27, 2022 20:09 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBPinball: We talk about Stern Pinball shipping Bond Pro models and soon ending their Home edition runs of Jurassic Park and Star Wars. We discuss CGC's CCrLE finally shipping. We spend a brief about of time on the TWIPYs,and then we talk about the new third-party game Drained for the P3. We spend a lot of time answering a listener email on whether we'd pick the Pro or the Premium model of various in-production Stern games. We conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers some i...
Episode 180 - Rocket Man
November 13, 2022 19:51 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBPinball: We talk about CGC's purported delay into 2023 for CCr LE and discuss a Patreon-requested topic about pinball machines themed around a specific movie/show/game versus a collection/series. We conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Tony's PS5 game recommendations, the PlayStation VR2, Overwatch 2 player counts, SE and their NFT project and latest blowback regarding Final Fantasy 16, a possible Horizon Zero Dawn MMO, the upcoming Awesome Games Done Quick schedule, ...
Episode 179 - Chargin' for Electricity
October 30, 2022 18:49 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBPinball: We talk about a number of highlights from Pinball Expo (purportedly, since we weren't there), Spooky Pinball bringing in a new programmer and more delays from CGC on Cactus Canyon Remake LE. We conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Steam's new record, Square Enix's strategy, Call of Duty's small disc size, Phil Spencer on potential price increases for Xbox, Genshin Impact's data breach, and Blizzard's latest Overwatch 2 happenings. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade...
Episode 178 - Let's Just Rename Everything
October 17, 2022 00:04 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBPinball: We briefly talk about Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, and then move into the manufacturing/business/development updates from Multimorphic. After that, we talk about the new version and renamed iterations of Legends of Valhalla from American Pinball. We conclude with a discussion about meaningful tier differences with pinball machines and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers another sexual harassment complaint at Activision-Blizzard, the troubled Overwatch 2 ...
Episode 177 - You Only Reveal Twice & StadiDONE
October 02, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBPinball: We yet again discuss Stern Pinball's James Bond, provide some small updates regarding Pinball Adventures and Spooky Pinball, discuss some layout information regarding Homepin's Spinal Tap, and Rumor Corner (featuring two rumors due to demand from our Patreons). Video Games: This segment covers Google's impending shutdown of Stadia, a Cyberpunk 2077 reveal, an update regarding Skull and Bones, discussion of the Rockstar hack, and some major changes coming to Twitch streaming. Episod...
Episode 176 - The Name is TSR, New TSR
September 18, 2022 17:51 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBTony temporarily revives the tabletop segment in the introduction to talk about a "new" TSR. Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball's delayed reveal of James Bond, Homepin's reveal of Spinal Tap, a bit about American Pinball, and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Overwatch 2, the Sims 4, and a bunch of information out of Nintendo Direct. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade coverage of Spinal Tap: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-details-of-this-is-spinal-tap-pinball-the-first...
Episode 175 - Welcome to Survivor
September 04, 2022 18:54 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBPinball: We open with the game results from the last episode, and follow that with coverage of the re-release of TNA by Spooky Pinball. We follow that with an in-depth discussion of our rankings of ten pinball manufacturers in order of our perceptions of their ability to survive moving forward. Finally, we conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers new details of the Microsoft purchase of Activision, an update on Halo Infinite, Sony and Tencent increasing ownership stakes i...
Episode 174 - Embracer the Lazenby
August 21, 2022 21:21 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBPinball: Coverage covers our Toy Story 4 thoughts now that we've played the game, a Q&A summary from Spooky Pinball, a topper update from Chicago Gaming Company, a Spinal Tap update from Homepin, a new theme reveal from the defunct deeproot Pinball, and we play a new game submitted by Matt Roberts. Of course we end with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers a variety of movies being developed based on video games, a run-down on Embracer as the parent company of seemingly everything,...
Episode 173 - SE+ for So Many Months
August 07, 2022 17:09 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBPinball: Coverage focuses on Stern's Home Team for Insider Connected, Pinball Brothers denoting Queen Pinball may come out slower than originally believed, Chicago Gaming Company struggling on what to do with their continued topper delays for the Cactus Canyon Remake, an update on Multimorphic production, and finally Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers financial updates on Activision-Blizzard, Square Enix, and Tencent, along with delays for Gollum and Knights of the Old Republic. ...
Episode 172 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Sequel
July 24, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBPinball: Coverage focuses on more information coming out regarding Pinball Brother's Queen, a release date for Homepin's Spinal Tap, a discussion about JJP's reported slow sales on Toy Story 4 LE along with their decision not to use the other films, Stern Pinball not revealing anything at Comic Con, a listener email with a proposed Pinside-themed pinball machine, and Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers how two different companies are approaching NFTs, FIFA 23 not having the Russia...
Episode 171 - Galactic E3 Force
July 10, 2022 18:38 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBNote: We had some local gain issues so some portions of audio have an echo to them... our apologies. Pinball: Coverage focuses on an email regarding our Toy Story Four pinball discussion, American Pinball's claim to be getting ready to make classic editions of Legends of Valhalla and two new trademark names associated with the company, Multimorphic shipping Weird Al modules and continuing to search for assemblers to build games, Stern Pinball resuming production of Jurassic Park Pro, and Rum...
Episode 170 - Kojima Story 4
June 26, 2022 17:34 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBPinball: Coverage focuses on Jersey Jack Pinball's newly revealed Toy Story 4 Pinball and Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Kojima working on an Xbox game, Starfield's gameplay reveal, DICE staying committed to Battlefield 2042, Activison-Blizzard's shareholder meeting, and the changing dynamics of critic versus user game review scoring. Episode Links: This Week in Pinball's Toy Story 4 deep dive: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/jersey-jack-pinball-announces-toy-story-4-pinba...
Episode 169 - Street Level 2042
June 12, 2022 19:02 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBPinball: Coverage includes the Elwin walk-off, Stern Pinball soon ending Guardians of the Galaxy and Led Zeppelin production, Jersey Jack Pinball getting close to releasing their new game, Homepin showing a photo of This is Spinal Tap Pinball, Jon Norris revealing a street-level pinball design called Champs Elysees, and Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers thoughts on Diablo Immortal, Battlefield 2042's season one, and the ESA announcing E3 will be back in 2023. Episode Links: Hyd...
Episode 168 - Check Back Soon
May 29, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBPinball: Coverage includes Dutch Pinball's consistent output of The Big Lebowski, Multimorphic's status update on the production of Weird Al, deeproot Pinball's website having a cryptic message, Spooky Pinball adding wizard modes to Halloween and Ultraman, and Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers thoughts on the Xbox Game Pass possibly having negative impacts on the video game industry, Stadia losing save files, the new Gollum game being a stealth title, some Activision-Blizzard up...