Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 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 18 - American Pinball?!?
September 25, 2016 23:07 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBTony is back, and there's so much news to cover, especially pinball news! Pinball: The guys talk about the newly announced American Pinball, their association with JPOP, and the stated offer to produce Magic Girl while moving forward with their own pin theme (also magic themed). From there, Tony and Dennis hit on Batman 66's pricing and the application process for the SLE models. The pinball talk is rounded up with Spooky and their new unit count and pricing model announced for as-yet-unkown...
Episode 17 - Dennis' Coup D'etat?
September 11, 2016 21:22 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBPast guest host Mike (Episode 11 - E3 2016) returns to help cover for the absence of Tony. Not that Dennis couldn't monologue his way through, there's just the question of alienating all the listeners. As such, despite the madness Tony's absence entails, Episode 17 actually follows the typical structure with all three gaming categories represented. Pinball: This segment starts with a brief mention of the clearcoat (aka "ghosting") issues that have been ongoing on several Stern Pinball machin...
Episode 16 - Jack Jaws Juegos
August 28, 2016 19:45 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBAssisted by guest host Jack Danger (Dead Flip; TILT THRU), EGP hits on the following in this episode: Pinball: The segment starts with a discussion of everyone's favorite/least favorite competitive tournament formats. From there, the guys tackle the announced Cactus Canyon remake. The final pinball topic is WatchMojo's Top 10 Pinball Machines (which recently aired on YouTube). Video Games: It is all about Overwatch. Dennis gets to sit back as Tony and Jack go into the characters, the maps, ...
Episode 15 - Don Discusses Divergent Distractions
August 18, 2016 18:01 - 1 hour - 81 MBAssisted by guest host Don (The Pinball Podcast), the guys tackle these rad topics in Episode 15: Pinball: The segment starts with just a generalized pinball discussion, flowing into an examination of Pabst Can Crusher's for-sale price (only available through Pabst). From there, the guys go into the rumors that Slayer will be Stern Pinball's next music pin. They close out the pinball segment by talking about the bad/not great pinball machine (loosely defined as being ranked on Pinside beneat...
Episode 14 - 80s Pinball, Nintendo, and KantCon 2016
August 18, 2016 17:51 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBPinball: Dennis and Tony discuss the culmination of months of voting and the winner of the 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament. In addition, each talk about what Pinside Top 50 solid state pin they'd most want to own, and which Top 50 pin is the most overrated. Video Games: Discussion is entirely Nintendo-centric, with a discussion of Nintendo's disappointing first quarter financial report (it's more interesting than this sounds!) and the leaked specs on the Nintendo NX. Tabletop: It's a...
Episode 13 - Pabst, Colorization, Pokémon, and Mars Attacks
August 18, 2016 17:13 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBPinball: Dennis starts the segment with the 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament, which is now entering its final phase. From there, Tony and Dennis' discussion centers around the Pabst Can Crusher pinball machine artwork which was recently revealed, and an in-depth talk about the Medieval Madness Remake's color DMD announcement and associated pricing. Video Games: Pokémon Go leads off the video game segment, given the craze is sweeping the nation. In addition, nostalgia gets a boost with ...
Episode 12 - Domino's, SGDQ 2016, Evo 2016, & Tabletop for Kids
August 18, 2016 17:12 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBPinball: Dennis goes over the latest in the 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament. From there, he and Tony give their thoughts on the Domino's Pizza pinball machine, talking about the art, layout, and gameplay already shown. Video Games: Dennis brings up Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2016, a charity speed-running event, and Evo 2016, the premier fighting game tournament. Tony and Dennis also talk about some of their favorite fighting games from days gone by. Tabletop: Tony discusses Castl...
Episode 11 – E3 2016
August 18, 2016 15:58 - 2 hours - 120 MBDue to the heavy volume of E3 coverage, the tabletop section has moved from the end of the podcast to the beginning. Tabletop: Tony provides some information about Hero Realms and its ongoing Kickstarter campaign. Pinball: Dennis goes over the Round 3 results of the 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament and announces the Round 4 match-ups. Video Games: Comprehensive coverage of E3. Broadly broken out by press conferences, the following are the areas of discussion: Square Enix: Final Fant...
Episode 10 – Charities & Circuits, Strikes & Fables, Stars and Planet-Busters
August 18, 2016 15:50 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBIn this episode, Tony and Dennis hit the three gaming categories with a force of a mecha-clad death bunny armed with grenades that can destroy planets. Pinball: Results of Round 2 of the 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament are discussed, and the match-ups for Round 3 are revealed. Dennis conducts an interview with Daniel Spolar and Amber Streath of the Project Pinball Charity. They discuss Project Pinball's mission, their upcoming July 2016 fundraising campaign, and ways the public can g...
Episode 9 – 2 Hosts | 2 Interviews
August 18, 2016 15:44 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBPinball: Dennis goes over the results of Round 1 of the 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament, and announces the Round 2 match-ups. As a transition topic (since virtual pinball can be thought of as a pinball topic AND a video game topic), we feature Dennis' interview with Brad Baker, founder of VPCabs. Dennis and Brad discuss the VPCabs product line, future plans, and what it was like for Brad to be on the ABC TV show Shark Tank. Video Games: Tony and Dennis go over the Civiliation 6 annou...
Episode 8 – 80s Pinball, Homebrew, CoD/Battlefield, RPGs Galore
August 18, 2016 15:36 - 1 hour - 69 MBPinball: Dennis walks through a March Madness-style pinball tournament contest to determine the best pinball machine of 1980-1989. From there, Tony and Dennis share their ideas for cool homebrew pinball rethemes. Video Games: Discussion centers on Dawn of War III, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Battlefield 1, and Stern Pinball Arcade. Tabletop: Tony provides an update for Noisy Person Cards and The Planet Mercenary RPG. In addition, discussion revolves around RPGs broadly, Kantcon, and the...
Episode 7 – Slings, Foxes, Neos, and Cards
August 18, 2016 15:35 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBPinball: Tony and Dennis open with a discussion on Ghostbusters LE/Premium magnaslings, and conclude with The Big Lebowski finally shipping (and the option for air delivery). Video Games: Star Fox Zero, Pinball FX2's Alien DLC pack, and BattleFleet Gothic Armada round out the software discussion. Sony's PS4 upgrade is also examined. Tabletop: The third edition of Warmahordes, the Dresden Files cooperative card game, and Noisy Person Cards are three new upgrades/games that get attention, alo...
Episode 6 – Nick Dangerous Interview, FFXV, & Tabletop Miniatures
August 18, 2016 15:31 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBPinball: Dennis interviews Nick Dangerous of the Dallas Makerspace VECTOR Committee to talk Freedom pinball, restorations, and long-term plans in the Dallas area. Video Games: Tony and Dennis discuss the (finally!) announced release of Final Fantasy XV, their history with the franchise, and thoughts on the JRPG genre as a whole. Tabletop: Tony dives deep into tabletop miniatures and what goes into playing such games.
Episode 5 – TPF 2016
August 18, 2016 15:30 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn their first exclusive-topic podcast, Tony and Dennis talk about their experiences at the 2016 Texas Pinball Festival.
Episode 4 – Ghostbusters, TPF Wizards Tournament, Early Access, Fable Legends, & Star Realms
August 18, 2016 15:29 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this ultra-dense episode, Tony and Dennis cover a multitude of gaming topics. Pinball: Discussion starts with a focus on the Ghostbusters pinball reveal, followed by the last-minute changes to the 2016 Texas Pinball Festival's Wizards tournament. Video Games: Tony initiates a critique of the early access model of video game funding, while Dennis brings up the cancellation of Fable Legends and the likely end to Lionhead studios. Tabletop: Discussion focuses on Star Realms, a combat-based...
Episode 3 – Preorders, Firewatch, Titanfall 2, & Legendary
August 18, 2016 15:29 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIn this episode, Tony and Dennis discuss the following: Pinball: Preordering pinball machines and concerns with this approach to financing the construction of pins. Video Games: Tony goes in depth on his experiences with Firewatch, while Dennis explains his interest in the upcoming mech-shooter Titanfall 2. Tabletop Games: Legendary, a cooperative deck-building game, is discussed (for both its gameplay and its many upcoming themes).
Episode 2 – Dirty Donny, Dangerous Golf, X-Com 2, & Pandemic
August 18, 2016 15:26 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn their Valentine's Day episode, Tony and Dennis talk over several gaming topics. Pinball: The news that Dirty Donny is doing art for an upcoming Stern pinball machine. Discussion focuses on speculation on likely themes for the table and what would make for a cool music pin. Video Games: Dangerous Golf receives overview as an upcoming release. In addition, Tony goes in-depth with X-Com 2 and his experiences thus far. Tabletop Games: Pandemic: Reign of Cthulhu and Battle Arena get discusse...
Episode 1 – Upcoming Pins, Top 2015 Video Games, & Kickstarter
August 18, 2016 15:16 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIn the inaugural episode, Tony and Dennis tackle the following subjects: Pinball: Upcoming releases from Stern Pinball, Heighway Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, Dutch Pinball, and Spooky Pinball. Video Games: Tony and Dennis discuss their top games released in 2015, and a few titles they are looking forward to currently scheduled for 2016 release. Tabletop Games: Recent games that received Kickstarter support and have sparked some interest receive focus.