Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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 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...
Episode 167 - Final Fantasy Pinball NFTs
May 15, 2022 23:47 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBNote: Echo crops up from time to time during this episode. Apologies upfront. Pinball: Coverage includes Haggis's Fathom Remake finally starting to arrive to buyers, thoughts on the viability of brutal and/or roguelike pinball games, and a discussion of the current pinball market and pricing. Video Games: This segment covers Square Enix selling off studios, Genshin Impact hitting a major player spending milestone, EA moving forward with some new games and dropping the FIFA name, Bethesda de...
Episode 166 - Twitchin' for Fullmetal Sonic
May 01, 2022 15:32 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBPinball: Coverage includes Ryan McQuaid joining American Pinball, changes to the Deluxe models at American Pinball, the fate of a Dragon's Lair pinball machine, and Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers talk of Twitch dramatically restructuring their Partner payouts, Square Enix releasing a statue that costs more than a pinball machine, Sony temporarily blocking the ability for folks to extend their active Playstation Plus subscriptions, and the Overwatch 2 beta making a huge splash...
Episode 165 - Everything is Weird
April 17, 2022 22:34 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBNote: Several recording difficulties this episode. We attempted to balance the audio ahead of time but in actual recording it seems we still haven't optimized the mics to capture just the people closest to them so there is some reverb, particularly on Dennis. Also Windows decided it just had to update and given Easter activities we could not wait longer and had to record while the install was running. Several audio sections failed to record and so edits around some discussions had to happen. ...
Episode 164 - 2022 TPF Debrief
April 03, 2022 19:54 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBPinball discussion focuses on covering what we experienced at the Texas Pinball Festival (TPF) for 2022. In video games we talk about Summer Games Done Quick returning to in-person, E3 not happening, Nintendo announcing a Breath of the Wild 2 delay, Twitch pausing their boost train, and theft of crypto from Axie Infinity. Episode Links: Axie Infinity's crypto hack and theft: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/axie-infinity-crypto-hack-what-to-know-rcna22178 Show Links: Website: http://e...
Episode 163 - The Year of the 2.0
March 20, 2022 20:18 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIn pinball discussion we talk about the Weird Al gameplay reveal, the Fathom Revisited 2.0 reveal, a bunch of 2.0 pinball kits, some Texas Pinball Festival plans, and a review of the Pinside Top 10. In video games discussion revolves around several emails we received, a new Pinball FX table, the New World MMO, Gran Turismo 7, the closed beta for Overwatch 2, Elden Ring setting records, Elite Dangerous leaving consoles, and a Dr. Disrespect legal update. Episode Links: Buffalo Pinball record...
Episode 162 - Apple Fritter Pinball
March 06, 2022 04:43 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBIn pinball discussion we talk about the loss of Barry Oursler, an email about the prior episode's game, reports that JJP will not to reveal Toy Story at Texas Pinball Festival, Stern informing distributors it is skipping the second cornerstone release of 2022, updated information on Homepin's Spinal Tap game, Multimorphic's reveal of Weird Al as their licensed theme, and the upcoming auction of deeproot stuff. In video games discussion we cover Elden Ring, Street Fighter 6, some more Activis...
Episode 161 - Shall We Play a Game 2.0
February 20, 2022 21:22 - 1 hour - 72 MBIn pinball discussion we talk about finally playing Rush and P3's hype antics. We then play a new game submitted by Matt Roberts and finally we do Rumor Corner. In video games discussion we go over Activision-Blizzard, the fate of a Nintendo hacker, Paradox Interactive's working practices, No Man's Sky updates, Final Fantasy 14, and Horizon Forbidden West. Episode Links: None! Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast...
Episode 160 - Bungie Jumping the PIAs
February 06, 2022 18:39 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBAudio troubles mandated Dennis record the intro solo. In pinball discussion we cover an email about the Pinball Industry Awards, then we talked about the Pinball Industry Award results, and finally we do Rumor Corner. In video games discussion we read two emails (one on Microsoft and one on Ubisoft), we go over Sony acquiring Bungie, we talk some Activision-Blizzard news, we briefly go over the deprioritization of Stadia, the soon-to-ship Steam Deck, and a few other news snippets. Episode ...
Episode 159 - Microsoft Strikes Back
January 23, 2022 19:48 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn pinball discussion we discuss the tragic loss of Lyman Sheats, talk about Haggis finally starting production on Fathom Revisited, cover the new P3 game Flipper Foxtrot Rhythm Explosion, discuss some Pinball Industry Awards Hall of Fame follow-up on the 2000-2009 category, and do Rumor Corner. In video games discussion is entirely about the huge news of Microsoft moving forward with purchasing Activision-Blizzard. Episode Links: Pinball News article covering Lyman Sheats' death: https://w...
Episode 158 - Rush Those Stats
January 09, 2022 18:58 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThe episode starts with a summary of the 2021 podcast statistics, as part of our annual tradition. In pinball discussion focuses on three companies Dennis missed in the year-end review, a walkthrough of Pinball Industry Award Hall of Fame voting, Stern Pinball's newest announced game based on the band Rush, and finally Rumor Corner. In video games discussion covers some general NFT thoughts, then Yoku's Island Express, the rumor of a new Armored Core game, Bioware refocusing its efforts on ...
Episode 157 - 2021 Year-End Review
December 26, 2021 20:11 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBIn pinball discussion focuses on 2021's year-end review of the pinball manufacturers, and a new Rumor Corner. In video games discussion covers the Hugo Awards, an update on Amazon's New Worlds MMO, an update on Square Enix's FFXIV MMO, a new unsubscribe feature for Twitch, and Minecraft hitting a new view record. Plus we discuss our 2021 games played. Episode Links: PiNbALL DeGENeRaTES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/557493497977444 Pinball Industry Awards judge application: https...
Episode 156 - Games Games Games
December 11, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn pinball discussion goes over the Episode 155 Build a Bank results, a discussion topic on modern pinball game quality, and the latest from Rumor Corner. In video games discussion focuses on Activision-Blizzard (again!), a whole bunch of game reveals tied to The Game Awards, and bit more about Final Fantasy XIV. Episode Links: None! Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast...
Episode 155 - Are You Not Rumortained?
November 28, 2021 19:21 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn pinball the guys talk basic news, a CCr parody video, Rumor Corner (CGC this time!), and play Build-a-Bank. In video games discussion focuses on Activision-Blizzard, Roblox, Star Citizen, and Warhammer 40k. Episode Links: Parody trailer for Cactus Canyon Remake: https://youtu.be/kZZMejd6jC8 Show Links: 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=...
Episode 154 - EGP+
November 14, 2021 20:39 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIn this episode Tony and Dennis do some final follow-up on Chicago Pinball Expo 2021, talk about the Cactus Canyon Remake SE+ version, and talk about Stern's production predictions in 2022. In video games they cover Blizzard (including Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 delays), Marvel's Avengers, and Star Citizen. Episode Links: Triple Drain episode with Dennis on (Ep. 9): https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qsncz-112e26d Ricochet watch at Mr Jones Watches: https://us.mrjoneswatches.com/products...
Episode 153 - Pinball Expo 2021
October 31, 2021 21:23 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThis is a discussion of the Pinball Expo 2021 experience recorded while at Expo. We used a remote recorder and a lot of background noise needed to be stripped out so the audio quality is subpar versus our usual episodes. Episode Links: None! Show Links: 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-465086826 ...
Episode 152 - Stern+ Incoming?
October 17, 2021 18:57 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBPinball: The guys discuss Stern Pinball hiring Seth Davis as president, the new Jurassic Park Pin by Stern, and Jersey Jack Pinball announcing achievements for Guns N' Roses Not In This Lifetime Pinball. Video Games: Discussion covers the major Twitch hack, EA looking to move away from using the FIFA brand, Avengers continuing to struggle and go back on prior statements, and the latest in the Blizzard legal saga! Episode Links: Stern Pinball announcement of hiring Seth Davis as President: h...
Episode 151 - Almost 0% Activision News!
October 03, 2021 20:13 - 59 minutes - 41 MBPinball: After a lengthy, pinball-related intro the guys talk about the quasi-reveal of Pinball Brothers' upcoming game Queen Pinball, discuss JJP adding achievements to Wonka, and discuss Lyman Sheats and Josh Sharpe doing the new software for Chicago Gaming Company's Cactus Canyon Remake. Video Games: Discussion starts with a bit about Cruis'n Blast for Nintendo Switch, followed by a bunch of info from the latest Nintendo Direct. After that they discuss the memetastic Amazon MMO, New World...
Episode 150 - There Goes Tokyo
September 19, 2021 18:08 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBPinball: The guys spend most of the pinball segment covering Godzilla, Stern Pinball's latest release. They also spend a bit of time critiquing the screen animations on Spooky Pinball's Halloween at the present time. Video Games: Discussion covers the Jagged Alliance 3 announcement, a delay on Battlefield 2042, Blizzard having yet another lawsuit filed against them, and No Man's Sky achieving positive review status. Episode Links: Stern Pinball's Facebook announcement of Godzilla: https://w...
Episode 149 - Sorcerer's Hiatus Connected
September 05, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBPinball: The guys discuss Sorcerer's Apprentice (the new P3 game from Multimorphic), Homepin announcing This Is Spinal Tap Pinball, This Week in Pinball going on hiatus, Stern Pinball launching their Insider Connected Platform, and a user-submitted question about video-game themes and interconnected options for pinball. Video Games: Discussion covers several updates on Blizzard, talk about the new Saints Row game, and the day off Twitch protest that happened September 1st. Episode Links: So...
Episode 148 - Roundup on the Roots
August 22, 2021 18:17 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBPinball: The guys briefly discuss Chicago Gaming Company and its now-confirmed Cactus Canyon Remake, but spend most of their time on the SEC's complaint against deeproot Funds and how it impacts deeproot Pinball. Video Games: Discussion is short and covers more Skyrim coming soon, a new Ace Combat game, a new possible Saints Row game, and some more updates regarding Blizzard. Episode Links: SEC Litigation Release on complaint against Robert Mueller and deeproot Funds: https://www.sec.gov/li...
Episode 147 - New Pastures and Deep Roots
August 08, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBPinball: The guys discuss Steve Ritchie and Lyman Sheets leaving Stern Pinball and the latest information and rumors regarding deeproot Pinball. Video Games: Discussion is all about Blizzard and more information and fallout from their recent harassment scandal. Episode Links: Jersey Jack Pinball's Facebook announcement of hiring Steve Ritchie: https://www.facebook.com/JerseyJackPinball/posts/4637502326268327 Pinball News article on Steve Ritchie joining JJP (mentions Lyman Sheets also havi...
Episode 146 - A Blizzard of Bad News
July 25, 2021 18:35 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBPinball: The guys discuss Stern Pinball planning to reveal something big in September and the permanent closing of the Museum of Pinball in Banning. Video Games: Discussion focuses on Blizzard facing legal action regarding its corporate culture, Valve's new Steam Deck, and Nintendo clarifying plans for the Switch. Episode Links: Article on Blizzard's lawsuit: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-22-state-of-california-sues-activision-blizzard-over-frat-boy-culture Show Links: Website...
Episode 145 - The Night An OLED Switch Came Home
July 11, 2021 21:11 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MBNote: Apologies for Dennis's audio, a setting issue resulted in him not being picked up well by the microphone so there is a bit of an echo on his quality. Pinball: The guys discuss Halloween and Ultraman: Kaiju Rumble, the two new pinball machines revealed by Spooky Pinball. Video Games: Discussion focuses on a new iteration of the Nintendo Switch, the results of the Summer Games Done Quick 2021 fundraising effort, an auction for a Legend of Zelda game, and some highlights from Sony's Stat...
Episode 144 - The E3 of Silver Falls
June 27, 2021 21:50 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBPinball: The guys discuss Silver Falls, an upcoming new title for the P3 platform, and discuss the P3 and Multimorphic's attempts to grow the system in general. Video Games: Discussion focuses on some the rest of the E3 2021 coverage not handled in the prior episode. Episode Links: Silver Falls website: https://silverfallsforever.com/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcas...
Episode 143 - E2.5 2021
June 13, 2021 18:56 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MBPinball: The guys cover a couple emails and then discuss Multimorphic's plan for a licensed theme on their next P3 title and American Pinball now being owned by Aimtron. Video Games: Discussion focuses on some early E3 2021 coverage. Episode Links: Amazon link for Kindle version of Take-A-Shot Stories #1: Beach Trip: Beware! (note: book purchases may financially benefit Dennis): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095XK9YV8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_V7AKVJG4C9QFVMH50QW3 Amazon link for Kindle version of...
Episode 142 - Wizards of the Post
May 30, 2021 22:26 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBPinball: The guys discuss a bit about the prior episode's distributor talk, Haggis selling out of their Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition, Spooky appearing to be close to revealing their next pinball machine, the continued explosion of complaints regarding Jersey Jack Pinball and subpar playfields with GnR, Pinball Adventures revealing an upcoming game called Elements, and the latest deeproot update on RAZA. Video Games: Discussion focuses on Nintendo Switch rumors, the cancellation of Blizzc...
Episode 141 - They Call Me Mister Baby Yoda!
May 16, 2021 21:37 - 1 hour - 42 MBPinball: The guys discuss Stern Pinball's announcement of The Mandalorian Pinball. Video Games: Discussion focus on Dungeons and Dragons Dark Alliance, E3 being virtual, Ubisoft testing out more free-to-play, and Stadia super-duper-not-at-all-in-trouble. Episode Links: Article where Mandalorian director Dave Filoni confirms calling The Child "Baby Yoda" is fine: https://www.insider.com/mandalorian-director-says-baby-yoda-is-acceptable-name-2019-11 This Week in Pinball's Deep Dive of Stern ...
Episode 140 - Fathoming a Paycut
May 03, 2021 00:58 - 1 hour - 43 MBPinball: The guys discuss Haggis Pinball's announcement of Fathom Revisited. Video Games: Discussion focus on Activision-Blizzard's CEO pay, the loss of Jeff Kaplan from Blizzard, Microsoft revising their cut of PC game sales, Valorant's steps to deal with voice-chat toxicity, and Konami not being at E3. Episode Links: Gaming on Ten Podcast with Dennis: https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/episode-146-one-year-hiatus Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https...
Episode 139 - Waffles!
April 18, 2021 18:25 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBPinball: The guys discuss Spooky's expansion plus other planned updates and Heist getting 15-ball multiball. Video Games: Discussion focus on Square Enix rumors, Amazon dropping a Lord of the Rings MMO, Twitch getting rid of viewbots, Outriders losing inventory, and the success of Cyberpunk 2077. Episode Links: Watches with Dennis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzguU-TCtQPU3ZzD-aSjpeg Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/ecle...
Episode 138 - So Which Came First?
April 04, 2021 19:13 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBPinball: The guys briefly talk TWIPYs before moving into the latest information coming out about deeproot Pinball. From there they play a new game submitted by Matt Roberts: So Which Came First? Video Games: Discussion focuses LEGO Star Wars, Outriders, and No Man's Sky. Episode Links: Pinside post with the purported deeproot Pinball April 2021 update on RAZA: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/raza-pre-order-club/page/20#post-6215272 Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EG...
Episode 137 - Dark Days of Avengers
March 21, 2021 21:57 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBPinball: The guys discuss Project Pinball's translites' auction, JJP's new approach on chipped playfields, and whether pinball is in a darkest days period despite all the purported demand. Video Games: Discussion focuses on Activision-Blizzard's layoffs, Tony's experience with Valheim, and the latest from Square Enix. Episode Links: Project Pinball's Two Weeks of Translites: https://projectpinball.rallyup.com/projectpinballs-twoweeksoftranslites-auction Show Links: Website: http://eclectic...
Episode 136 - Diablo Interviews
March 07, 2021 21:28 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBPinball: After a brief update on the Pinball Hall of Fame the guys discuss their deeproot Pinball interview (now over three years old)! Video Games: Discussion focuses on the Avengers game, the end of Artifact, the end of Anthem, and the hopefully-not-end of Diablo 2: Resurrected. Episode Links: Article on Diablo 2: Resurrected: https://www.pcgamer.com/diablo-2-resurrected-release-date-alpha-changes/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores...
Episode 135 - Hires and Cons
February 21, 2021 21:38 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBPinball: Discussion covers a bit more about Jersey Jack Pinball's GnR price increase followed by American Pinball's hiring of Jack Haeger as Art Director. Video Games: Discussion focuses on some creative police force usage of DMCA, Blizzard's virtual convention, and CD Projekt Red being hacked. Episode Links: LoserKid Pinball Podcast interview with Jack Haeger: https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-54-the-real-von-token-taker-with-jack-haeger-and-david-fix Beverly Hills cops usi...
Episode 134 - $1k Increases & Stadia Fail?
February 07, 2021 20:09 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBPinball: News discussion covers the thousand-dollar increase Jersey Jack Pinball has deployed for Guns N' Roses Pinball. The guys also discuss the results of the Pinball Industry Awards. Video Games: Discussion focuses on Blizzard not planning to release Diablo 4 or Overwatch 2 in 2021, Google Stadia closing its gaming studios, Gearbox Studios being acquired by Embracer, and information about the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Episode Links: The Pinball Industry Awards ceremony: https://you...
Episode 133 - John Hughes Pinball
January 24, 2021 20:27 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBPinball: News discussion touches on the upcoming Pinball Industry Awards ceremony and The Pinball Hall of Fame's active GoFundMe, but the bulk of the pinball segment is discussing which John Hughes's directed movie would make the for best pinball machine. Video Games: Discussion focuses on Lucas Film Games, Microsoft's price increase (and then cancellation of said increase) for Xbox Live Gold, and the game development at Valve. Episode Links: The Pinball Industry Awards: http://thepinballin...
Episode 132 - Star American Citizen
January 10, 2021 21:53 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBPinball: Discussion covers The Pinball Industry Awards, Dennis Nordman joining American Pinball, and TWIPY voting now being open. Video Games: Discussion focuses on Star Citizen and Awesome Games Done Quick. Episode Links: The Super Awesome Pinball Show episode with David Fix and Dennis Nordman: https://superawesomepinballshow.libsyn.com/the-super-awesome-pinball-show-s1-e22-american-pinball TWIPY voting: https://twipys.com/ Destructoid article on AGDQ 2021: https://www.destructoid.com/st...
Episode 131 - 2020 Year-End Review
December 27, 2020 22:25 - 1 hour - 44 MBPinball: Discussion covers The Pinball Industry Awards, Stern Pinball's Led Zeppelin, Stern's EULA changes, and a discussion of pinball in 2020. Video Games: Discussion here covers Cyberpunk 2077 litigation and a discussion of video games in 2020. Episode Links: The Pinball Industry Awards: http://thepinballindustryawards.com/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclecti...
Episode 130 - Pinball Galore and Cyberbugs 2077
December 13, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBPinball: Discussion covers the new P3 mini-game Shoot n' Scoot, the announcement of a Led Zeppelin pinball machine by Stern Pinball, the return of Alien Pinball (now by Pinball Brothers), and deeproot Pinball going live on its website for RAZA purchases. Video Games: Discussion here covers the latest on Twitch and DMCA challenges and ends with a lengthy discussion on Cyberpunk 2077. Episode Links: deeproot website: https://deeprootpinball.com/ Pinball Profile's deeproot interview panel: ht...
Episode 129 - Replaying Cyberpunk
November 30, 2020 02:06 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBPinball: Discussion revolves around Søren ROMs with Planetary Pinball, the production model stream for deeproot's RAZA, and the end of the Replay Foundation as we know it. Video Games: Discussion involves Cyberpunk, Stadia, the failure that is Marvel's Avengers by SE, and Comcast data caps. Episode Links: Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 154 (Søren interview): http://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2020/11/17/episode-154-soren-strikes-back/ The Super Awesome Pinball Show (covers Replay Foundation): http...
Episode 128 - Cake or Death (Pins or Video Games)?
November 15, 2020 21:16 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThis episode has a wide-ranging discussion about Stern releasing another cornerstone in 2020, the cost of toppers, DMCA and Twitch, the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo's sales figures, and capping donations on Twitch. At the end Tony and Dennis also choose if they could have only one, pinball or video games, which answer is correct (and there is a correct answer!). Episode Links: What is this? (Dschinghis Khan - Moskau 1979): https://youtu.be/NvS351QKFV4 What is this? (RASPUT...
Episode 127 - Slo Mo Cyberpunk
November 01, 2020 22:03 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBPinball: Dennis and Tony discuss the plan by Spooky Pinball to eventually run TNA version 2.0 and Jersey Jack Pinball's major coup with getting a game featured by the Slo Mo Guys on YouTube. Video Games: Primary discussion revolves around yet another delay on Cyberpunk 2077. They also discuss the slew of Ubisoft video games that work on PS4 but will not work on PS5. Episode Links: The Slow Mo Guys showing how pinball works: https://youtu.be/Tmg5WOvPKpU Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (E...
Episode 126 - VR or GNR?
October 19, 2020 02:39 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBA short episode, mostly talking about Guns N' Roses on the pinball side and VR on the video game side. Episode Links: Final Round's Pinball Expo workshop "Discussing Pinball Podcasts": https://youtu.be/rnUR3Xyw-U0 This Week in Pinball's Deep Dive on Guns N' Roses: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/guns-n-roses-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/ Straight Down the Middle's Guns N' Roses featurette: https://youtu.be/jUJOkjKFHxg Buffalo Pinball's Guns ...
Episode 125 - Holy Poppin' Long Episode
October 05, 2020 01:19 - 2 hours - 92.7 MBPinball: Tony and Dennis discuss some brief thoughts on Jersey Jack Pinball's upcoming game reveal, cover the new P3 game Ranger in the Ruins, talk about Fun With Bonus transitioning to a new focus, and spend a lot of time on the deeproot Pinball infodump and thoughts about how the whole thing went down. Video Games: Dennis and Tony discuss some backlash regarding Sony's Spider-Man, dealys with Cyberpunk 2077, thoughts about Microsoft buying ZeniMax Media, and opinions on how the Overwatch L...
Episode 124 - Solid State Pinball Supply
September 21, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBTony and Dennis are joined by Nick Greenup and Keri Wing of Solid State Pinball Supply. In this entirely pinball episode they talk about Avengers, JJP, Deeproot, routing games, growing a pinball venue in a pandemic, and play a challenging game of guess-the-fix-to-this-pinball! Note: Skype had some audio latency issues so there are some strange pauses intermittently during the episode (editing helps but some of the breaks will be obvious, be forewarned!) Episode Links: Solid State Pinball Su...
Episode 123 - Knapp Assemble!
September 07, 2020 03:54 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBTony and Dennis are joined by Jason Knapp of the famous Knapp Arcade Facebook page to talk games! Pinball: The guys discuss Avengers: Infinity Quest from Stern Pinball, the reported price and limits on the Elvira House of Horrors topper, deeproot Pinball's hammer test promotion, and they play a new hit-game: Fix-A-Bank! Video Games: Discussion focuses on the new Nvidia graphics cards and Super Mario Bros. 35. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnappArcade Th...
Episode 122 - Apples and Adapters
August 23, 2020 18:10 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBPinball: The guys discuss the potential Guns and Roses reveal by Jersey Jack Pinball in September, the planned deeproot reveal in September, and Stern's video output adapter for LCD screens. Video Games: Discussion focuses on Epic's battle with Apple and Google app stores, Halo Infinite's delay, Burger King's advertising strategy on Twitch, and Supreme releasing an arcade cabinet. Episode Links: The Pinball Show's episode 25: https://www.thepinballnetwork.net/e/the-pinball-show-ep-25-soft-...
Episode 121 - Dots in the Popcorn
August 10, 2020 00:38 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBPinball: The guys do a re-cap on the last Build a Bank game. From there they discuss the survival of location pinball in the protracted fallout from COVID-19. Finally, in a not-really-pinball but not-really-video-games transition topic they talk about the Mr Jones Watches design that Ryan Claytor did: Step Right Up. Video Games: Discussion focuses on exclusivity and the Marvel's Avengers video game, the comeback of Dr. Disrespect, the 2020 World Championship for League of Legends, and Blizza...
Episode 120 - Video Game Themes
July 27, 2020 00:53 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBPinball: The guys do a re-cap on feedback Tony received regarding books that would make for good pinball machines. They then do a joint exercise of trying to come up with unique video game concepts that could work in pinball. Finally, they play Build A Bank. Video Games: The guys discuss the Xbox Games Showcase. Episode Links: Polygon summary of the Xbox Games Showcase: https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/21335576/xbox-games-showcase-event-halo-infinite-game-pass Show Links: Roanoke Pinball ...
Episode 119 - Tony Tackles Total Talking
July 12, 2020 19:21 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MBTony does this episode solo. Pinball: Tony covers Jersey Jack Pinball's hiring of Jim Patla and recent copyright strikes relating to Spooky Pinball's Rick and Morty. Tony also expands on dream theme concepts for pinball. Video Games: Tony covers the potential price hikes for next-gen console gaming, an update regarding Dr. Disrespect, a major shake-up at Ubisoft, the cancellation of the EVO fighting game tournament, and major sexual harassment, assault, and abuse charges throughout the Smas...