Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

In 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 Activision-Blizzard news, video game response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and Nintendo's newly announced Pokemon game. Episode Links: Pinball News article on Barry Oursler's death: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2022/02/22/barry-oursler-dies/ Barry Oursler Memorial Fund: https://gofund.me/4e9f1677 Knapp Arcade coverage on Spinal Tap: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/homepin-publishes-update-on-spinal-tap-pinball Pinball News article on Weird Al for the P3: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2022/02/24/weird-als-museum-o

In 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 iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Watches with Dennis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatcheswithDennis Email: eclec

Audio 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 Links: 2021 Pinball Industry Awards ceremony: https://youtu.be/gchF0GEH1LU Article on Ubisoft executive saying users don't understand NFT: https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-nft-quartz-digits-ghost-recon-assassins-creed-p-1848437476/amp 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=868

In 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://www.pinballnews.com/site/2022/01/21/lyman-sheats-dies/ 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.

The 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 actually good games, the possible end to E3, and finally some Xbox nail polish. Episode Links: The Pinball Industry Awards Hall of Fame voting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DMK3MLF This Week in Pinball's deep dive of Rush: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/stern-pinball-announces-rush-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/

In 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://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TFYFQPM Minecraft 1 trillion views page: https://www.youtube.com/trends/articles/minecraft-trillion/ 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gam

In 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/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

In 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=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

In 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/ricochet Cactus Canyon Remake model matrix: https://www.chicago-gaming.com/coinop/cactus-canyon 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twit

This 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: 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: https://sternpinball.com/2021/10/14/stern-pinball-announces-hiring-of-new-president/ Jurassic Park Pin game trailer: https://youtu.be/4__MWlK-P7w 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitt

Pinball: 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. Finally, there is a (sorry folks!) Activision legal update. Episode Links: Pinball News article on Queen Pinball: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2021/09/29/queen-pinball-revealed/ IFPA announcement of Sheats and Sharpe doing the CCr software for CGC: https://www.ifpapinball.com/lyman-sheats-and-josh-sharpe-partnering-with-chicago-gaming-company/ Knapp Arcade review of Cruis'n Blast: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/game-review-cruis-n-blast-for-the-nintendo-switch Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EG

Pinball: 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://www.facebook.com/sternpinball/posts/10159750464174244 Halloween gameplay from animation director: https://youtu.be/Ecp5RzeFpP4 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gam

Pinball: 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: Sorcerer's Apprentice information at Pinball News: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2021/08/23/sorcerers-apprentice-p3-game-launched/ Pinside thread on Homepin's This Is Spinal Tap Pinball: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/homepins-spinal-tap This Week in Pinball's hiatus announcement: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-hiatus/ FCC disclosure guide for social media influencers: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/1001a-influencer-guide-508_1.pdf Stern's Insider Connected

Pinball: 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/litigation/litreleases/2021/lr25179.htm Full SEC complaint against deeproot: https://www.sec.gov/litigation/complaints/2021/comp25179.pdf 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ec

Pinball: 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 having left Stern Pinball): https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2021/08/02/steve-ritchie-joins-jjp/ Pinside post from blueberryjohnson regarding the deeproot Facebook pages (with links): https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/twip-is-deeproot-the-next-misadventure-or-a-pinball-revolution/page/426#post-6427022 LoserKid Pinball Podcast Episode 65 (discusses deeproot Pinball leaving social media): https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-65-this-isnt-a-good-sign-from-deeproot Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.c

Pinball: 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: 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 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/

Note: 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 State of Play. Episode Links: This Week in Pinball's deep dive on Halloween: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/spooky-announces-halloween-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/ This Week in Pinball's deep dive on Ultraman: Kaiju Rumble: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/spooky-announces-ultraman-kaiju-rumble-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/ Arcadegeddon: https://youtu.be/zqwzWnjgvSg Tribes of Midgard: https://youtu.be/_7zim39FcQ4 F.I.S.T.: ht

Pinball: 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/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: 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 Fangers Inc.: An Anthology of Vampire Stories (note: book purchases may financially benefit Dennis): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RWXCR3B/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_EC60JHHBGCKMXCJDVT6F Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast episode with American Pinball interview: https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-nk8yg-eaf3b6e Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: https://youtu.be/Axmg1E4HrVE Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: https://youtu.be/A6JFk49ED9A Devolver MaxPass+ Showcase: https://youtu.be/viojUZ4gS5w Elden Ring: https://youtu.be/E3Huy2cdi