Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

Pinball: 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-reboot-hard-news/ TWIP TV's July 2020 pinball recap: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/twip-tv-july-2020-pinball-recap/ The Pinball Show's episode 26: https://www.thepinballnetwork.net/e/the-pinball-show-ep-26-inside-pinball/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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://soundclo

Pinball: 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 Blizzard's employee pay woes. Episode Links: Link to the Step Right Up watch: https://mrjoneswatches.com/products/step-right-up Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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/ec

Pinball: 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 Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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/chan

Tony 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 Smash fighting game community. Episode Links: Ubisoft: https://kotaku.com/top-ubisoft-executives-out-amid-me-too-turmoil-1844350972 Evo: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/evo-2020-online-has-been-cancelled/1100-6479302/ Smash Allegations: https://kotaku.com/over-50-sexual-misconduct-allegations-have-the-super-sm-1844328719 Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itun

Tony and Dennis are joined by Travis Murie in this episode of the Eclectic Gamers Podcast. Pinball: The discussion is entirely around marketing and promotion in pinball, specifically focusing in on social media, influencers, and the value of video. Video Games: Topics include the shutdown of Mixer, Twitch's efforts against harassment, the (permanent?) ban of Dr. Disrespect on Twitch, and EA Play 2020. Episode Links: Travis Murie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr80z2jt91eUdqkCkmmxvOw Gamespot article on Mixer shutting down: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mixer-shutting-down-microsoft-partnering-with-face/1100-6478822/ Polygon article on Twitch banning streamers over sexual abuse allegations: https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/25/21302983/twitch-sexual-abuse-assault-harassment-bans Polygon article on Dr. Disrespect's Twitch ban: https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/26/21304828/twitch-bans-dr-disrespect Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: h

Pinball: Tony and Dennis discuss the JJP podcast interview with Brett Abess and the latest from American Pinball on promoting Hot Wheels. They also play Build a Bank! Video Games: The main focus is the PS5 event, but some time is also spent on the DMCA issues with Twitch. Episode Links: Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast: https://jjppodcast.libsyn.com/ Straight Down the Middle unboxing video of Hot Wheels: https://youtu.be/xnXUd6mebhY Straight Down the Middle first impressions video: https://youtu.be/mubznrnqRsc Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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/eclect

Pinball: Tony and Dennis discuss Multimorphic's Internet-based head-to-head gameplay, Jersey Jack Pinball's teaser for an upcoming innovation announcement, and Stern Pinball's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball reveal (along with the drama that flowed with it). They also tackle a discussion about what is a "grail" pin and play a new game of Build a Bank! Video Games: Dennis provides a review of the latest updates to Zaccaria Pinball. Tony summarizes some new Playstation 5 announcements and the cancellation of BlizzCon. Episode Links: Multimorphic's head-to-head Internet gameplay announcement: https://www.multimorphic.com/news/head-to-head-pinball-over-the-internet/ Jersey Jack Pinball's innovation teaser trailer: https://www.facebook.com/JerseyJackPinball/videos/1035857633478636/ TWIP deep dive on Stern's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Mu

Jeff Bakalar (CNET, Giant Beastcast) joins as a guest host in this pinball-centric episode. In the show Tony and Dennis quickly go over Episode 114's Build a Bank game results, discuss the This Week in Pinball promoter database, and the announcement that ReplayFX is cancelled for 2020. Afterwards, the guys discuss Jeff's top 10 pinball machines (as of 2019) from an article he wrote. Along the way they talk about what goes into their vision of a good pinball machine. Finally, a quick run through Stern Pinball's Stern Showdown, to determine which pinball machine reigns supreme (spoiler, Supreme Pinball did not win). Episode Links: CNET: https://www.cnet.com/ Giant Beastcast: https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/beastcast/ Jeff Bakalar's Top 10 Pinball Machines as of 2019: https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/jeff-bakalars-top-10-pinball-machines-as-of-2019/1100-5963/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring

Pinball: The guys play a new game, Build A Bank, where the listeners can vote on Facebook to determine who built the best 6-game bank! Video Games: Dennis talks Far Cry 5, Tony talks XCOM: Chimera Squad, and they discuss the news regarding Blizzard attempting to reform the Overwatch League. Episode Links: None this episode! Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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 speculate on themes that would make for interesting pinball machines (not your typical, run-of-the-mill suggestions!). Video Games: There is some news here with coverage on the PS5, Games Done Quick, Valorant, and XCOM: Chimera Squad. We also discuss some games we've been playing (Shortest Trip to Earth, Doom Eternal, Periodic Deliveries, and Far Cry 5). Episode Links: None this episode! Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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

Pinball: The news is at a crawl thanks to COVID-19. The guys talk about the shut downs in production, the impact coronavirus is having on the hobby, and Dennis Nordman leaving deeproot Pinball. Video Games: Being under stay-at-home orders means progress is possible in games! After covering some delayed titles the following games are discussed: Crackdown 3, Doom: Eternal, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, and Resident Evil 2 (remake). Episode Links: TPS Midweek Ep 4: COVID-19 Deep Dive: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rccri-d7eb60 Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast: March 2020: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/pinball-industry-news-recap-march-2020_154989 TWIPY results: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipy-pinball-awards-results-percentages-and-honorable-mentions/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclec

Pinball: The pinball segment focuses on COVID-19 shutdowns, American Pinball's new Hot Wheels game, and HEIST for the P3. Video Games: In video games the discussions are around COVID-19's continued impact on the Overwatch League, Overwatch's new hero Echo, and the spec comparison between Sony's PS5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X. Episode Links: Hot Wheels gameplay video by Arcade Heroes: https://youtu.be/jU2R9zUQE8c This Week in Pinball's deep dive on HEIST for the P3: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/heist-revealed-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/ Overwatch Hero 32: Echo: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/echo/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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

Pinball: The pinball segment focuses on Spooky Pinball and Chicago Gaming Company teaming up to release a Ben Heck pin, Jersey Jack Pinball moving production to Chicago, and the results of the 2019-2020 IFPA Pinball Championships (North American and Women's World). Video Games: In video games the discussions are more coronavirus fallout, and updates regarding Valve Software and Overwatch. Episode Links: Dennis's article at Pinball News, "NACS 2019: A Game Analysis": https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2020/03/01/nacs-2019-a-game-analysis/ Geek Fight Podcast: https://www.geekward.com/podcasts/geek-fight-podcast The International RFP: https://www.scribd.com/document/448967489/Request-for-Proposal-2021-Host-City-for-The-International-Dota2-Esports-Championship Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id10

Pinball: The pinball segment focuses on Stern Pinball's UV kit for Stranger Things and the announced Heavy Metal pin. Video Games: In video games the discussions are more coronavirus fallout, an update on the Star Citizen vs. Crytek lawsuit, and some talk about an upcoming Diablo anime and the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Episode Links: None this time! Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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 pinball segment focuses on discussing Haggis Pinball's new approach to playfield design and the first gameplay of Spooky Pinball's Rick and Morty game. Video Games: In video games the primary discussion is Warcarft 3 Reforged, along with some updating regarding Overwatch League (so a very Blizzard segment). Episode Links: Haggis Pinball's video "PINBALL PLAYFIELD vs SLEDGEHAMMER": https://youtu.be/dbgtok6Bbu4 Rick and Morty Pinball sneak preview of gameplay: https://youtu.be/nXw3IMXqeRw Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ 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_gamer

Pinball: The pinball segment is all about The Pinball Network, from the fallout stemming from the launch trailer to the concept behind the idea and the various pinball transitions that were, and were not, related to TPN's formation. Video Games: In video games, discussion revolves around Sony deciding to skip another E3, Cyberpunk 2077 pushing back its release date, Crytek and their lawsuit with Cloud Imperium Games, Overwatch news, Google partnering with Activision-Blizzard, and how the Coronavirus is impacting esports. Episode Links: Dennis's pinball market trends article using the 2018 TWIPY games: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/market-trends-2018-twipy-games-through-the-2019-period/ Dennis's last TWIP Podcast episode (79) with Zach Meny: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-with-dennis-kriesel-and-zach-meny-the-curtain-call/ Head2Head Pinball's announcement that it has ended the show: http://www.head2headpinball.com/2020/01/19/announcement-head2head-pinball-comes-to-an-end

Before the segments start, Tony and Dennis do their annual discussion of the EGP podcast specifics (obviously focused on 2019 this go-around). Pinball: This segment opens with a brief discussion of Italian Bottoms in pinball based on Dennis's recent article, and then concludes with a massive TWIPY discussion (including Tony and Dennis's picks). Video Games: This segment starts with a brief discussion of Nintendo's Pokemon Direct, and then concludes with a massive discussion of Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2020. Episode Links: This American Pinball: https://www.thisamericanpinball.com/ Macho Pinball Podcast Pinball Podcast Vlog Show: https://soundcloud.com/macho-pinball Dennis's Italian Bottom article, published with This Week in Pinball: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/understanding-the-italian-bottom/ 2019 TWIPY voting: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipy-pinball-awards-a-celebration-of-the-hobby-voting-now-open/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org

Pinball: Tony and Dennis go over the latest news on Punny Factory, Rick & Morty Pinball, and Stranger Things Pinball. From there, they provide a year-end review on many of the pinball manufacturers, along with some 2020 predictions/discussion. Video Games: Tony leads the way with a talk about his approach to gaming in 2019 and how that reflects on game time versus games completed. Dennis also discusses how the 2019 year has gone for his own gaming volume. Episode Links: Pinball News article on Punny Factory: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/12/16/punny-factory/ This Week in Pinball's 12-23-2019 article (includes Rick and Morty Pinball information): https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-december-23rd-2019/ IGN article revealing Stern's Stranger Things pinball machine: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/23/stranger-things-pinball-revealed-first-images-and-gameplay-details Dead Flip video of Stranger Things (Pro model): https://youtu.be/czzWTk6XlDI Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum

Dennis flies solo on this episode. He discusses the released image of the underside of Ricky & Morty's playfield from Spooky pinball and then talks about the major winners and announcements at The Video Game Awards 2019. Episode Links: Matt from Slap Save Pinball Podcast's Pinside post annotating the Rick & Morty underside of the playfield: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/rick-amp-morty-pinball-from-spooky/page/41#post-5349848 Polygon article of the winners at The Game Awards 2019: https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-tga/2019/12/13/21020351/game-awards-2019-winners-nominees-tga The Verge article on the 12 biggest announcements at The Game Awards 2019: https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/12/21012552/the-game-awards-2019-biggest-announcements-trailers-xbox-series-x Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers

An entirely pinball-focused episode, Tony and Dennis are joined by Nic Shell, Executive Director of the Roanoke Pinball Museum. They start with a brief discussion about Spooky Pinball's announcement of Rick and Morty as their next theme. From there, Nic discusses the Roanoke Pinball Museum and his recent focus on using game show tactics (modeled specifically around Fascination) to help promote pinball. From there, Dennis subjects Nic to a game of 20 Questions. Later in the episode, Nic and Dennis surprise Tony with the true purpose to Nic's visit: Roanoke Pinball Museum gifting a grail pinball machine to Tony, Campus Queen! Finally, the guys have a philosophical discussion about modern pinball versus EM pinball when it comes to audio headspace and its role in the social experience of pinball. Note: The audio has more echo than usual due to the need to capture three voices locally. Episode Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum: https://roanokepinball.org/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https: