Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

Pinball: In pinball Tony and Dennis go over a new podcast, The Super Awesome Pinball Show. Then, the only other news item, the Stern Star Wars topper gets a brief discussion. The segment is closed out with a discussion of pinball franchises the guys are thankful for. Video Games: Dennis gives a mini-review of Red Dead Redemption 2 (now that he's finally finished it), and then the guys talk about video game franchises they are thankful for. Episode Links: The Super Awesome Pinball Show: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/12222692 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.you

Pinball: Tony and Dennis cover the Kansas City Pinball Championship. From there, they spend the bulk of their pinball time discussing deeproot's Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA) reveal. Finally, they play 20 Questions. Video Games: The guys discuss EA having their social media hacked, some fallout Blizzard faced regarding their esports tournaments at BlizzCon, and the launch of Google's Stadia. Episode Links: Kansas City Pinball Championship tournament stream: https://youtu.be/UwEjse7ucpw This Week in Pinball's RAZA first-look article: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/deeproot-pinball-retro-atomic-zombie-adventureland-plus-interviews-with-john-popadiuk-steven-bowden-and-robert-mueller/ 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:/

Pinball: The pinball conversation revisits Celts (with the known price-point now), the rumor of Stern Pinball producing a game based on Stranger Things, and a deep discussion about retro displays in modern pins. Video Games: The guys discuss the Universal Monsters Pack for Zen Studios' Pinball FX 3, Raw Thrills' The Walking Dead Arcade, and news coming out of the BlizzCon 2019 (namely Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2). Finally, Dennis and Tony have a discussion about the podcast, covering things like highlights and lowlights, and the behind-the-curtain challenges various episodes posed. Placed at the end so folks can skip it if desired! Episode Links: Zen Studios information on the Universal Monsters Pack: https://blog.zenstudios.com/?p=8819 BumperNets video of The Walking Dead Arcade: https://youtu.be/2tlGnFsZgJY Overwatch 2 announce cinematic: https://youtu.be/GKXS_YA9s7E Overwatch 2 gameplay trailer: https://youtu.be/dZl1yGUetjI Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring

Pinball: The pinball conversation focuses mostly on news coming out of Pinball Expo. The guys discuss Haggis Pinball's Celts, the new topper for Stern's Black Knight: Sword of Rage, Chicago Gaming Company's new Medieval Madness remakes, and the Collector's Edition of Jersey Jack Pinball's Willy Wonka. Video Games: It's all about Activision-Blizzard and their Hong Kong disaster. Episode Links: TWIP Pinball Market Trends shirt: https://silverballswag.com/collections/this-week-in-pinball/products/twip-pinball-market-trends-super-soft-t-shirt Pinball News coverage of Pinball Expo 2019: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/10/17/pinball-expo-2019-2/ Video of the Black Knight: Sword of Rage topper: https://youtu.be/YjKnwj3_2Lo Pinball Supernova article on the new Medieval Madness Remake's features: https://pinballsupernova.wordpress.com/2019/10/17/news-sneak-peek-at-medieval-madness-remake-topper/ Jersey Jack Pinball's Facebook video of the Wonka CE: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933261680389096 Show Li

Tony and Dennis are joined this episode by Jason Knapp, host of the widely popular Knapp Arcade on Facebook and other social media. Pinball: The pinball conversation focuses on Stern Pinball's new Comic Art edition of Star Wars, the Dead Flip reveal stream for Elvira House of Horrors, deeproot pinball's plans for RAZA at Houston, and a discussion about Dirty Donny and his Stranger Things art. Lots of other topical transitions happen covering the pinball gamut. Video Games: Discussion here revolves around information about the Epic game store, a Twitch stream of Pokemon Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and what is going on with Zen and their Williams-based pinball tables. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnappArcade/ Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 135: www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2019/10/02/episode-135-hooray-for-hoops/ IGN article on Comic Art version of Stern's Star Wars: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/04/stern-star-wars-pinball-machine-gets-gorgeous-comic-book-art-makeover-first-im

Pinball: The guys talk about Stern Pinball's upcoming Elvira House of Horrors, an update regarding Dutch Pinball and what options exist for those who preordered, a Pinball EDU update regarding their compliance with Maryland law, and finally a discussion of the new code for Stern Pinball's Ghostbusters. Video Games: A large focus is on a French court's decisions regarding the Steam platform, but time is also spent talking about the Nintendo Switch and struggles with the online ecosystem. Tabletop: A segment temporarily resurrected, a discussion about 216,000 D6 spilled on a highway is followed by Tony's examination of getting into Kill Team. Episode Links: IGN article about Elvira House of Horrors pinball machine: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/18/elvira-house-of-horrors-pinball-revealed-first-images-video-and-gameplay-details PinballSupernova's sharing of the Dutch Pinball newsletter: https://pinballsupernova.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/news-dutch-pinball-september-update-early-achievers-still-getting-

Pinball: Pinball discussion covers how Spooky Pinball addressed past clearcoat issues, an update to how Jersey Jack Pinball is responding to their ongoing clearcoat challenges, a discussion about Barry (of Dutch Pinball) and his interview on Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast, and thoughts after getting hands-on experience with Jurassic Park. Video Games: Video game coverage focuses on the return of Telltale Games (kind of), the massive Nintendo Direct for September 2019, some issues/thoughts about World of Warcraft Classic Edition, and a planned Homeworld 3. Episode Links: Charlie (Spooky Pinball) indicating steps taken to help correct damaged TNA playfields: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/wonka-le-sling-post-chipping-/page/25#post-5175926 Pinball News & Pinball Magazine's interview with Barry of Dutch Pinball: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/special-bonus-podcast-dutch-pinball-past-present-and-future_148459 Write-up by fosaisu on Pinside about the Dutch Pinball interview: https://pins

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys focus on a small Skit-B update, a discussion of the latest information from Dutch Pinball, a discussion of Jersey Jack Pinball's clearcoat issues, and a brief discussion on why Wonka CE still isn't revealed. They also play 20 Questions. Video Games: Video game coverage includes Sony's purchase of Insomniac, a new video game based on One Punch Man, the upcoming Kerbal Space Program 2, and fallout from famed streamer Ninja leaving Twitch for Mixer. Episode Links: Case No. 18-11509 (Skit-B Sanctions appeal): https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20190111h16 Pinball Supernova's listing of the 8/23/2019 Dutch Pinball update: https://pinballsupernova.wordpress.com/2019/08/23/news-dutch-pinball-august-update-restarting-business-and-extended-universal-pictures-license/ 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

This episode feels like almost pure drama. It isn't (there is 20 Questions, hands-on Wonka discussion, Stern's Jurassic Park gameplay talk), but it mostly is. Pinball drama. Video game drama. Drama. Episode Links: Dead Flip reveal stream of Stern Pinball's Jurassic Park: https://youtu.be/zcx_KH_6nZ0 Pinside thread "Why does Pinstadium get to flood all market pages": https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/why-does-pinstadium-get-to-flood-all-market-pages-#post-5132700 Pinside thread "Nitro pinball apparently still harassing the pinball community via social media": https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/nitro-pinball-apparently-still-harassing-women-via-social-media-#post-5140190 E3 personal information leak: https://kotaku.com/e3-expo-leaks-the-personal-information-of-over-2-000-jo-1836936908 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:

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys focus on the two big Stern Pinball announcements: Star Wars The Pin and Jurassic Park. Video Games: Video game coverage goes over the Overwatch 2-2-2 lock and new hero (Sigma), Bethesda re-releasing Doom (and the controversy around it), the newest MechWarrior delay, and Nintendo Joy-Con repairs. Episode Links: Mylstar Electronics: Gottlieb's Forgotten Year: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/mylstar-electronics-gottliebs-forgotten-year-by-dennis-kriesel/ Star Wars Pin announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stern-pinball-announces-new-star-wars-pin-affordable-pinball-machine-for-the-home-300887183.html IGN article on Stern's Jurassic Park pinball: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/26/first-images-video-of-jurassic-park-pinball-from-stern-2019 Doom memes: https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/26/8932238/doom-classic-2-3-bethesda-net-account-required-meme Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys see a revival of a zombie topic: Dutch Pinball and The Big Lebowski (driven by a conclusion to the ARA lawsuit). Beyond this, they discuss Guns N' Roses musician Slash confirming a new GnR pinball machine is being developed. The final news item is a brief discussion regarding rumors floating around that Chicago Gaming Company will be making more Alien Pinball (originally built by Heighway Pinball). They also play 20 Questions. Video Games: Video game coverage goes over the end of the Elite Dangerous cross-galaxy expedition, some updates on EVE and their ongoing event, and the Nintendo announcement of a Switch Lite. Episode Links: Alux Top 10 Most Expensive Pinball Machines in the World video: https://youtu.be/vrxsNstJ2AU EGP parody video, the Top 10 Possibly Expensive Pinball Machines in the World: https://youtu.be/Aqn5O8nr6lU Dennis' silly 403 Club commercial: https://youtu.be/VngCYF7R-KY Mr68 post on Pinside regarding Dutch Pinball update: https://pinside.com/pinball/

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys discuss Jersey Jack Pinball's Wonka pin shipping, along with the decision to lie about its production status to This Week in Pinball. From there, the IFPA's upcoming endorsement fee for women's tournaments is discussed, as is Gary Stern's comments to Head2Head Pinball that Stern Pinball's Pro model is underpriced. Finally, there is a brief discussion about some of the artwork coming from deeproot. After the news, the results of the poll for a 60s TV theme to replace Munsters is wrapped up, and a game of 20 Questions is played. Video Games: Coverage focuses on chaos in EVE online due to an update, a TV show based on Final Fantasy XIV, and more reports about an upcoming Diablo 4. Episode Links: Backbox Pinball Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/backbox-pinball-podcast IFPA announcement for Women's WPPR System endorsement fee: https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpa-womens-wppr-system-endorsement-fee-to-start-in-2020/ Head2Head Pinball Episode 96 (Gary Stern interview): ww

This episode, featuring guest hosts Mike and Eric, is entirely about E3 2019. Episode Links: E3 2019 Recap: https://2019.e3recap.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: In pinball news coverage is on Cosmic Carnival's production, Coast 2 Coast Pinball ending, and new details from deeproot pinball. From there, Dennis and Tony discuss different types of jackpots in pinball. Finally, Tony launches a game to determine what TV shows from the same era would have been a better theme than Munsters. Video Games: In video game news coverage focuses on some more issues regarding the Big Epic game sale, Death Stranding, and thoughts on the upcoming E3. Episode Links: deeproot pinball (update listed under May 29, 2019): http://deeprootpinball.com/ Death Stranding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piIgkJWDuQg 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://

Pinball: In pinball news coverage focuses on Christopher Franchi's Superman 78 art package, gameplay on Suncoast Pinball's Cosmic Carnival, and the purported Catman edition of Stern Pinball's Batman 66 and color edition of Stern Pinball's Munsters Premium. As a discussion topic, the guys talk about pop bumpers and the roles they can play in the modern era. Video Games: In video game news coverage focuses on Minecraft Earth, a partnership between Sony and Microsoft, the launch date for World of Warcraft's classic edition, a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7's remake, and the backfire on the Epic Mega Sale. As a discussion topic, the guys talk about the role of controllers in PC gaming and their recommendations on the best ones to use. Episode Links: Cosmic Carnival preview video: https://youtu.be/OdvjnPpYg2Q FF7 Remake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOn2bWuA_0w Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com

Pinball: In pinball news the guys discuss the crowdfunding effort of The Pinball Company being cancelled, and Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA) having a video out of deeproot studios. They then have a broad discussion of mystery awards in pinball and also cover the results of their NVRAM giveaway. The conclude the segment with 20 Questions. Video Games: Discussion revolves around Zaccaria Pinball's new update on Steam and their announced progress towards their new mobile apps. The guys then walk through some major Overwatch changes, cover a bit of Minecraft news, and touch on several other smaller video game happenings. Episode Links: Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opAK-32MfJM Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com 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/eclecticgamerspodcas

Pinball: This guys discuss Jersey Jack Pinball's reveal of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, followed by their hands-on experience with the Pro model of Stern Pinball's Black Knight: Sword of Rage. They wrap up the news with a brief discussion on the Beetlejuice backglass art that was revealed and Dennis' article with This Week in Pinball regarding the IFPA's $1 fee. Video Games: Discussion covers the rumor of a smaller Nintendo Switch coming out soon, positive review-bombing for Assassin's Creed: Unity, Gamestop's new guarantee program, and EA's Jedi Fallen Order. Episode Links: This Week in Pinball's deep dive on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/willy-wonka-and-the-chocolate-factory-deep-dive-overview-rules-features-images-more/ Deadflip archived footage of Black Knight: Sword of Rage gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyPG3357htE Article on impact of IFPA's $1 fee: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/after-the-dollar-a-review-of-the-ifpas-endorsement-fee-

Pinball: The guys discuss the release of the detailed TWIPY information, and then focus their time on Stern Pinball's Black Knight: Sword of Rage. They also play 20 Questions. Video Games: Multiple items regarding Zaccaria Pinball are discussed (their recent Xbox One release, their upcoming PS4 release, and the Starter Pack being available for PC players via Steam). Then coverage of the continuing saga between the Epic Games Store and Steam. After that, the dismal state of GameStop is reviewed, along with some recent layoffs at EA. The video game segment is closed out with a discussion of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass and the combination with Xbox Live Gold subscriptions. Episode Links: TWIPY results: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipys-pinball-awards-recap-results-details-behind-the-scenes/ Black Knight: Sword of Rage deep dive with This Week in Pinball: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/black-knight-sword-of-rage-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine/ Zaccaria Pinball Starter Pack on Steam: h

This show is all about the 2019 Texas Pinball Festival! Note: The show title is a reference to a Star Wars audio book we listened to during the trip (some of the cover art references this as well). We did not discuss the book at all and thus this only has context thanks to this notation. Enjoy! Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com 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

Nick Baldridge (For Amusement Only: The EM & Bingo Pinball Podcast and Gaming on Ten Minutes a Week) joins us to discuss the new publication he co-authored with Ryan Claytor called Coin-Op Carnival: Electrifying Tales of Mechanical Contraptions. Pinball: Discussion revolves entirely around the upcoming Coin-Op Carnival publication, with a hefty dose of EM discussion sprinkled throughout. Also, Nick plays a game of 20 Questions. Video Games: The news features and update regarding Activision-Blizzard and also Bioware's game Anthem. From there, another varied discussion ensues regarding video games in general. Listen during the episode's pinball segment to learn how to enter to win a copy of Coin-Op Carnival (worldwide) and/or an NVRAM chip (U.S. only)! Episode Links: Pinball Profile episode 182: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/ep-182-dennis-kriesel-eclectic-gamers-podcast-host_141759 Coin-Op Carnival: Electrifying Tales of Mechanical Contraptions: http://www.coinopcarnival.com/ For Amusement Only: Th