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Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 238 - This or ThatPinball: We cover several emails relating to prior topics and Dennis's inability to pronounce certain words. We discuss the sub-$1,000 planned Alice Goes to Wonderland from Wonderland Amusements and also play a little requested This or That.
Video Games: We cover the upcoming release of Doom the Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden 4. We discuss John Gonzalez returning to Obsidian, Sony eliminating mandatory PSN account requirements for single-player games, and Microsoft's latest gaming financials.
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iTunes: http://itunes...2025-02-0156 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 237 - Fixing The Switch 2Pinball: We talk briefly about the general reaction to Stern Pinball's new release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye, David Fix leaving American Pinball, and then we play a new game where Tony and I pick what we think are the three weakest, and strongest, themes used in pinball during the 2020 through 2024 period.
Video Games: We cover the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, the end of Metroid Prime 4 preorders, Tencent now being seen as the Chinese military, and name our favorite runs from 2025's Awesome Games Done Quick.
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Knapp Arcade article about the post-Fix status of American Pinball: https://www.knapparcade...2025-01-191h 06Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 235 - 2024 Year-End ReviewPinball: We talk about the LoserKid Pinball Podcast interview with American Pinball's David Fix, recap the year of 2024 for pinball, and play a game!
Video Games: We answer listener questions, Tony gives his 2024 Steam statistics, we cover the 2024 Game Awards, and we talk about Secret Levels, the Amazon Prime series of short videos about various video game worlds.
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LoserKid Pinball Podcast interview with David Fix of American Pinball: https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-155-is-american-being-sued-with-david-fix
Tony's Steam replay
https://s.team/y24/crnctvw?l=english
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Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 217 - DownerPinball: We discuss Stern building more Black Knight: Sword of Rage machines, the now-revealed ABBA Pinball from Pinball Brothers, Multimorphic's production plans for The Princess Bride, and DPX filing trademarks for RAZA and Magic Girl.
Video Games: We cover Twitch Mike Ybarra talking some nonsense, Yuji Naka throwing some shade, Ubisoft shutting down servers for The Crew, and the latest update on the Embracer Group.
Episode Links:
Watches & Wonders 2024 panel with Tony and Dennis: https://youtube.com/live/Xj1G1igVdE8?feature=share
Pinball News coverage of ABBA: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2024/04/04/pinball-brothers-reveals-abba/
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EGP Patreon: https://www...2024-04-1442 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 213 - Eat Ball DeluxePinball: We cover listener emails, note JJP's production of Elton John CEs, talk about the Jaws LE delay, talk about a Jaws Pro mod that can actually eat the ball, note the upcoming Princess Bride reveal, and spend a lot of time regarding the Haggis update on the state of production challenges they are facing.
Video Games: We go over the delay of the Switch 2, Microsoft's not-so-major announcements, Playstation updates, Disney's role in Epic Games, and Dennis spends way too much time reviewing The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
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Knapp Arcade article with the Haggis update: https://www...2024-02-181h 38Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 208 - Kojima TWIPY MassacrePinball: We talk about Spooky Pinball's reveal of two new pinball machines: Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes. We also talk about changes to the TWIPY awards and why the toxic behavior around it is getting out of hand.
Video Games: We go over The Game Awards (reveals and awards), GTA 6, Twitch leaving South Korea, Bethesda going back into paid mods, Capcom planning more Resident Evil remakes, and some fun statistics on Baldur's Gate 3.
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Dennis's Top 5 Watch Releases of 2023: https://youtu.be/PeN-0zvbhhk?si=aJQnkIzg1aCpajml
Dennis's 5 Worst Watch Releases of 2023: https://youtu.be/3XTVDuQGncc?si=5aZL0...2023-12-101h 34Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 207 - Black Knights & Tears of the GatePinball: We talk about Dutch Pinball moving on past TBL, Stern Pinball releasing their Insider Connected app and more Black Knight toppers, and Kineticist acquiring TWIP.
Video Games: We go over the Game Awards, Baldur's Gate getting a physical edition, a delay for Space Marine 2, Gabe Newell having to talk lawsuits, and the end of the Overwatch League.
Episode Links:
Watch brand ranking stream with Tony and Dennis: https://youtube.com/live/NI4AQZyhOc8?feature=share
Knapp Arcade article on Dutch Pinball's last call for The Big Lebowski: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/dutch-pinball-issues-last-call-for-big-lebowski
Kineticist article on TWIP joining Kineticist...2023-11-2657 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 205 - Hold Me Closer, Embracer NeonPinball: We talk about the upcoming 2023 Kansas City Pinball Championship, JJP's new game Elton John, Stern loosing the price requirements on some older titles, and CGC finally completing an official Pulp Fiction machine.
Video Games: We go over Embracer reducing staff at Zen Studios, Paradox releasing Harebrained Schemes, Ubisoft delaying Skull and Bones (again), Super Mario Bros Wonder and Spider-Man 2 being hits, some more information on the PS5 Slim, Twitch allowing simulcasting, Awesome Games Done Quick having a dog play a video game, Fallout TV coming out in April, Squadron 42 finally being feature complete, John Rhys-Davies voicing a dwarf in...2023-10-291h 23Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 204 - Barrels of ActivisionPinball: We talk about the new company Barrels of Fun and their new pinball machine Labyrinth, we discuss Stern Pinball basically re-releasing two games, we go over a new version of Pinball Brothers' Alien, we talk about the JJP reveal planned for Expo along with some other Expo expected happenings, and we go over why we love pinball and our current top five pinball games.
Video Games: We go over three Steam code video game reveals, discuss Microsoft completing its acquisition of Activision, talk about a Sony hack and its slim PS5, cover the unionization of CD Project Red, discuss...2023-10-151h 29Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 199 - Discussion CornerPinball: We hit some quick news topics (Stern last call on Avengers and Iron Maiden, Stern hiring Jeremy Packer, Nick Baldridge joining Multimorphc), discuss a listener email about Dennis needing to believe in himself to achieve great pinball victory, and we have a discussion on the current state of the pinball market.
Video Games: We address Baldur's Gate 3, Playstation's sales milestone, Final Fantasy 14 coming to Xbox, Diablo 4 patch drama, and a discussion around our experiences with the platformer genre.
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Video Games: We address the latest on the Microsoft effort to acquire Activision, the end of Gundam Evolution, Overwatch 2 joining Steam, and Xbox Gold changing to Game Pass Core.
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This Week in Pinball's deep dive on Venom: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/stern-pinball-announces-venom-pinball-deep-dive/
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com...2023-07-231h 02Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 197 - Orbclectic Gamers PodcastPinball: We discuss Pinball Brothers reducing the price of Queen, Haggis Pinball revealing Centaur Revisited, and of course Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We address Daedalic laying off staff in the wake of Gollum's failure, cover the Microsoft-FTC trial, provide a Twitch update, talk a bit about Starfield, go over Ubisoft and the blockchain, discuss Minecraft and its relationship with Reddit, cover layoffs at Niantic, talk about the final judgment against Yuji Naka, and Tony breaks down the Bandai-Namco Anime Expo disaster.
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Knapp Arcade coverage of Centaur Revisited: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/breaking-news-haggis-pinball-centaur-the-beast-is-reborn
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EGP Patreon: https...2023-07-091h 16Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 196 - Tears of the PotterPinball: We discuss the rumor of a Ghostbusters Vault, Homepin's recent interview and decision to add a center post to Spinal Tap, and of course have Rumor Corner (Potter rumors this time!).
Video Games: We address two Nintendo-related emails, go over the Xbox direct, the Nintendo direct, talk about an EA split, give the latest on the Microsoft effort to acquire Activision, cover some Twitch changes, and talk about the future of E3.
Episode Links:
Knapp Arcade coverage of the Ghostbusters rumor: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/rumor-stern-pinball-wants-to-vault-ghostbusters
Knapp Arcade article about a center post for Spinal Tap: https://www...2023-06-251h 46Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 195 - Space HUNTPinball: We discuss the Stern Godzilla topper, talk about the recent reveal of HEXA Pinball and Space Hunt, and cover Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We talk about the Mario movie getting a sequel, the buzz on Diablo 4, discuss a slew of Summer Gamefest announcements, talk about yet another Twitch blunder, cover Paradox refunds on a video game, give a small update on the Microsoft-Activision merger, talk about Nintendo and Russia, and end with an update regarding the Sonic creator and his insider trading punishment.
Episode Links:
Knapp Arcade article on Space Hunt: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-info-on-hexa-pinball-space-hunt-pricing-pictures-details
Space Hunt...2023-06-111h 02Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 194 - You're a Wizard, GollumPinball: We discuss Jersey Jack Pinball reportedly securing the Harry Potter license, talk about how we would have done a Whirlwind 2.0 project, and cover Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We read a listerner review of a Steam game, talk about Overwatch 2 abandoning PvE, the return of BlizzCon, no planned DLC for Final Fantasy 16, do an overview of the Playstation showcase, discuss the Homeworld 3 delay, talk about Gollum and how awful it is, discuss a Nintendo DMCA relating to an emulator, and we end with more information about the Microsoft-Activision merger.
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EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...2023-05-281h 31Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 193 - Cassidy: A Pinball NoirPinball: We discuss the Whirlwind 2.0 kit, Final Resistance's sales performance, a digression about Overwatch relating to the pinball homebrew, and an update on the enhanced code for Cactus Canyon Remake. We also provide Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We read two listener reviews of Steam games, talk about the new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, discuss the Super Mario Bros movie's box-office performance, note Final Fantasy 16 won't be in Saudi Arabia, talk about a new Starship Troopers game, discuss Vampire Hunters getting a TV series, provide another update on the Microsoft/Activision merger, note Silksong has been pushed back, and...2023-05-141h 20Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 192 - A CMA WhirlwindPinball: We discuss Pinball Adventures and their Punny Factory reveal, discuss the newly announced TiltBob Pinball company out of Florida, talk about the status of the expanded code for Cactus Canyon Remake, and chat a bit about an Overwatch homebrew project. We also provide Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We read a listener review of the VR game Perfect, invest a lot of time regarding the Microsoft-Activision news out of the UK, and cover some details on Playstation 5 and the new Star Wars game.
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Punny Factory trailer: https://youtu.be/Rz2AoiW8q_8
Making of Punny Factory video: https...2023-04-301h 17Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 191 - PeachesPinball: We give a few quick updates on Stern's Foo Fighters, Homepin's Spinal Tap trailer, American Pinball's work to resolve issues with GTF!, and Spooky's new code for Scooby. We also provide which pinball machine "won" TPF 2023 based off a poll of a Patreon members, and have a discussion about which companies we think might get a second game out this calendar year. We also provide Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We talk about SEGA trying to buy Rovio, an update on Lord of the Rings: Gollum, some happenings relate to Nintendo Russia, and the upcoming schedule for Summer Games Done...2023-04-1636 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 190 - 2023 Post-TPFPinball: We our thoughts on a bunch of the games we played at Texas Pinball Festival (TPF) 2023 and provide Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We talk about E3 being cancelled and some updates on the Microsoft purchase of Activision.
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MechWarrior 5 Mercenary Pinball: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/mechwarrior-5-mercenary-pinball
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...2023-04-021h 29Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 189 - Royale With An Offer You Can't RefusePinball: We discuss Jersey Jack Pinball's Godfather Pinball, a little bit more about American Pinball's Galactic Tank Force, the reveal of Chicago Gaming Company's Pulp Fiction Pinball, Turner Pinball planning to be at TPF, and Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We talk a bit more about the Microsoft effort to acquire Activision, a major Star Citizen issue, and Microsoft not being at E3.
Episode Links:
Knapp Arcade article on JJP's Godfather Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/jersey-jack-pinball-officially-reveals-the-godfather-50th-anniversary-game-pricing-pics-etc
Knapp Arcade article on CGC's Pulp Fiction Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pulp-fiction-pinball-trailer-2-our-first-official-look-at-the-game
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EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon...2023-03-191h 28Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 188 - Foo For ThoughtPinball: We discuss the recently revealed Foo Fighters Pinball by Stern Pinball, another teaser for American Pinball's Galactic Tank Force, the upcoming reveal of Jersey Jack Pinball's Godfather, and of course Rumor Corner.
Video Games: We talk a bit more about tabletop (at the start of the segment based off a listener question), and then go over new details about the Microsoft acquisition of Activision, some upcoming changes at Square Enix, and planned companies at E3.
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Knapp Arcade details about Stern Foo Fighters: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-shows-off-the-actual-foo-fighters-machine-in-new-video
Stern's Foo Fighters game trailer: https://youtu.be/OVO79...2023-03-051h 06Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 187 - GTF Carbon CommonsPinball: We discuss the teased module Project Carbon from Multimorphic, Spooky Pinball Scooby games shipping, American Pinball planning for a March 2023 reveal, we discuss a Patreon poll regarding possible remake companies PPS could turn to, and of course Rumor Corner.
Video Games: Focus is on Activison-Blizzard's merger woes with Microsoft and some upset Blizzard staff relating to working conditions and pay, plus a new Civilization game is coming and a bit of discussion about Saudi Arabia's investment in gaming companies.
Tabletop: Some concluding information (we think!) about the whole Dungeons and Dragons mess with the OGL.
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Multimorphic's Facebook...2023-02-191h 08Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 186 - Big Bang PlungeTony was unable to participate on this episode, aside from a small blurb at the start. As such, Dennis just focuses on pinball and goes over the results for The Pinball Awards in 2022, talks about the upcoming 2nd annual Pinball Degenerate Awards, discusses his thoughts on Spooky's gameplay reveal of Scooby-Doo Pinball, covers the announcement of Scott Danesi being creative director for the next P3 game, reviews Planetary Pinball Supply's restoration of the Big Bang Bar trademark, and speculates on speculation relating to a Goonies Pinball. Plus, Rumor Corner.
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Support Tony in the 2023 Polar Plunge: https://charity.pledgeit...2023-02-0524 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 185 - Time of the ORCPinball: We briefly touch on some Spooky and Pinball Brothers updates, then talk about how we voted in The Pinball Awards for 2022, and finally we go over Rumor Corner.
Video Games: Discussion covers the upcoming shutdown of Marvel's Avengers, the tech sector's recent layoffs, and some information on Google Stadia and Ubisoft.
Tabletop: The segment returns once more to continue discussing the D&D OGL fallout.
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Support Tony in the 2023 Polar Plunge: https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/RPYvTZYAvn
Watches with Dennis 1/20/2023 episode with Tony where we talk price declines in the secondhand market: https://youtu.be/qz4nc5...2023-01-221h 21Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 184 - 00$20,000Pinball: Coverage is entirely focused on Stern's James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition, plus Rumor Corner.
Video Games: Discussion covers EVE Online, Microsoft's Activision purchase, Hitman games having a new name, and an update on CD Projekt Red.
Tabletop: The segment returns to dive extensively into Wizards of the Coast and their new open game license.
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Support Tony in the 2023 Polar Plunge: https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/RPYvTZYAvn
Knapp Arcade article on the reveal of Bond 60th: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-officially-reveals-keith-elwin-designed-james-bond-60th-anniversary-limited-edition
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...2023-01-081h 14Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 183 - 2022 Year-End ReviewAside from a very long intro covering their 5K adventure, Dennis and Tony focus on providing a year-end review of pinball and video game happenings.
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Knapp Arcade coverage on 12/22/2022 on Multimorphic: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/wait-for-new-multimorphic-pinball-machine-now-1-year-still-aiming-for-2-new-games-in-2023
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Twitch: https://www.twitch...2022-12-252h 12Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 182 - Where Are You?Pinball: We spend most of our time talking about Spooky Pinball's reveal of Scooby Doo, but we do conclude with Rumor Corner as usual.
Video Games: This segment covers a lot of legal updates (Epic and Fortnight addiction, Riot against NetEase, and the FTC opposing the Microsoft purchase of Activision). The rest of the time is primarily focused on covering highlights from The Game Awards.
Episode Links:
Spooky Pinball's Scooby Doo Pinball reveal video: https://youtu.be/feNL8zCWWTA
Spooky Pinball's Scooby Doo Pinball gameplay video: https://youtu.be/VFUe5j36UGU
Knapp Arcade write-up on Scooby Doo Pinball: https...2022-12-121h 41Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 181 - Pro vs PremPinball: We talk about Stern Pinball shipping Bond Pro models and soon ending their Home edition runs of Jurassic Park and Star Wars. We discuss CGC's CCrLE finally shipping. We spend a brief about of time on the TWIPYs,and then we talk about the new third-party game Drained for the P3. We spend a lot of time answering a listener email on whether we'd pick the Pro or the Premium model of various in-production Stern games. We conclude with Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers some insider trading arrests tied to Square Enix, Blizzard partially reversing course on...2022-11-271h 13Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 180 - Rocket ManPinball: We talk about CGC's purported delay into 2023 for CCr LE and discuss a Patreon-requested topic about pinball machines themed around a specific movie/show/game versus a collection/series. We conclude with Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers Tony's PS5 game recommendations, the PlayStation VR2, Overwatch 2 player counts, SE and their NFT project and latest blowback regarding Final Fantasy 16, a possible Horizon Zero Dawn MMO, the upcoming Awesome Games Done Quick schedule, and more information out of the EU regarding Microsoft's plan to acquire Activision.
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Knapp Arcade coverage of possible extension on CGC's CCr LE production...2022-11-1355 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 179 - Chargin' for ElectricityPinball: We talk about a number of highlights from Pinball Expo (purportedly, since we weren't there), Spooky Pinball bringing in a new programmer and more delays from CGC on Cactus Canyon Remake LE. We conclude with Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers Steam's new record, Square Enix's strategy, Call of Duty's small disc size, Phil Spencer on potential price increases for Xbox, Genshin Impact's data breach, and Blizzard's latest Overwatch 2 happenings.
Episode Links:
Knapp Arcade article on Cactus Canyon Remake LE delay: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/chicago-gaming-company-cactus-canyon-remake-limited-edition-pinball-machine-delayed-again
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Website...2022-10-301h 16Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 178 - Let's Just Rename EverythingPinball: We briefly talk about Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, and then move into the manufacturing/business/development updates from Multimorphic. After that, we talk about the new version and renamed iterations of Legends of Valhalla from American Pinball. We conclude with a discussion about meaningful tier differences with pinball machines and of course Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers another sexual harassment complaint at Activision-Blizzard, the troubled Overwatch 2 launch, the chaos and information out of TwitchCon, Google's not-quite-Stadia Chromebooks, and a legal update regarding Microsoft's attempted purchase of Activision.
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Multimorphic's 10/12/2022 manufacturing/business/development update...2022-10-171h 37Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 177 - You Only Reveal Twice & StadiDONEPinball: We yet again discuss Stern Pinball's James Bond, provide some small updates regarding Pinball Adventures and Spooky Pinball, discuss some layout information regarding Homepin's Spinal Tap, and Rumor Corner (featuring two rumors due to demand from our Patreons).
Video Games: This segment covers Google's impending shutdown of Stadia, a Cyberpunk 2077 reveal, an update regarding Skull and Bones, discussion of the Rockstar hack, and some major changes coming to Twitch streaming.
Episode Links:
Watch ToT from 9/29/2022: https://youtu.be/L0B9qJKFZIM
Knapp Arcade article about Stern's last run of Guardians being built: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/i-am-groot-last-run-of-stern-pinball-guardians-of-the-galaxy-is-on-the-line
Knapp...2022-10-021h 53Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 176 - The Name is TSR, New TSRTony temporarily revives the tabletop segment in the introduction to talk about a "new" TSR.
Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball's delayed reveal of James Bond, Homepin's reveal of Spinal Tap, a bit about American Pinball, and of course Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers Overwatch 2, the Sims 4, and a bunch of information out of Nintendo Direct.
Episode Links:
Knapp Arcade coverage of Spinal Tap: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-details-of-this-is-spinal-tap-pinball-the-first-video-pricing-etc
TOT#2, a this-or-that on watches with a bunch of pinball personalities: https://youtu.be/MEXc6X1pWyY
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Website: http://eclecticgamers.com
EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores...2022-09-181h 31Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 175 - Welcome to SurvivorPinball: We open with the game results from the last episode, and follow that with coverage of the re-release of TNA by Spooky Pinball. We follow that with an in-depth discussion of our rankings of ten pinball manufacturers in order of our perceptions of their ability to survive moving forward. Finally, we conclude with Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers new details of the Microsoft purchase of Activision, an update on Halo Infinite, Sony and Tencent increasing ownership stakes in From Software, the Playstation 5 price increase, Embracer Group confirming a Star Wars title, and a Steamdeck update.
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...2022-09-041h 40Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 174 - Embracer the LazenbyPinball: Coverage covers our Toy Story 4 thoughts now that we've played the game, a Q&A summary from Spooky Pinball, a topper update from Chicago Gaming Company, a Spinal Tap update from Homepin, a new theme reveal from the defunct deeproot Pinball, and we play a new game submitted by Matt Roberts. Of course we end with Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers a variety of movies being developed based on video games, a run-down on Embracer as the parent company of seemingly everything, and some Overwatch 2 news.
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Watch ToT (This or That) with Tony, Dennis, and...2022-08-211h 23Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 173 - SE+ for So Many MonthsPinball: Coverage focuses on Stern's Home Team for Insider Connected, Pinball Brothers denoting Queen Pinball may come out slower than originally believed, Chicago Gaming Company struggling on what to do with their continued topper delays for the Cactus Canyon Remake, an update on Multimorphic production, and finally Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers financial updates on Activision-Blizzard, Square Enix, and Tencent, along with delays for Gollum and Knights of the Old Republic.
Episode Links:
Knapp Arcade article about when Queen from Pinball Brothers could be available for play: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/in-response-to-a-9-24-american-debut-for-queen-pinball-pinball-brothers-says-to-hold-your-horses
Pinside post regarding...2022-08-0759 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 172 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger SequelPinball: Coverage focuses on more information coming out regarding Pinball Brother's Queen, a release date for Homepin's Spinal Tap, a discussion about JJP's reported slow sales on Toy Story 4 LE along with their decision not to use the other films, Stern Pinball not revealing anything at Comic Con, a listener email with a proposed Pinside-themed pinball machine, and Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers how two different companies are approaching NFTs, FIFA 23 not having the Russian team, John Romero returning to the FPS world, Nintendo updating some eshop closure details on older systems, Sony confirming they now fully have...2022-07-241h 20Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 171 - Galactic E3 ForceNote: We had some local gain issues so some portions of audio have an echo to them... our apologies.
Pinball: Coverage focuses on an email regarding our Toy Story Four pinball discussion, American Pinball's claim to be getting ready to make classic editions of Legends of Valhalla and two new trademark names associated with the company, Multimorphic shipping Weird Al modules and continuing to search for assemblers to build games, Stern Pinball resuming production of Jurassic Park Pro, and Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers an email about our prior discussion of video game reviews, the ESA announcing they...2022-07-101h 11Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 170 - Kojima Story 4Pinball: Coverage focuses on Jersey Jack Pinball's newly revealed Toy Story 4 Pinball and Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers Kojima working on an Xbox game, Starfield's gameplay reveal, DICE staying committed to Battlefield 2042, Activison-Blizzard's shareholder meeting, and the changing dynamics of critic versus user game review scoring.
Episode Links:
This Week in Pinball's Toy Story 4 deep dive: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/jersey-jack-pinball-announces-toy-story-4-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/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805
Facebook...2022-06-261h 09Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 169 - Street Level 2042Pinball: Coverage includes the Elwin walk-off, Stern Pinball soon ending Guardians of the Galaxy and Led Zeppelin production, Jersey Jack Pinball getting close to releasing their new game, Homepin showing a photo of This is Spinal Tap Pinball, Jon Norris revealing a street-level pinball design called Champs Elysees, and Rumor Corner.
Video Games: This segment covers thoughts on Diablo Immortal, Battlefield 2042's season one, and the ESA announcing E3 will be back in 2023.
Episode Links:
Hydra t-shirt: https://eclectic-gamers-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/hydra-april-2022
Knapp Arcade article with Homepin's Spinal Tap photos: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/homepin-shares-picture-of-this-is-spinal-tap-pinball
Knapp Arcade article...2022-06-121h 01Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 168 - Check Back SoonPinball: 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 updates, a new Jedi game, several video games getting movies or tv shows, and the Cyberpunk expansion.
Episode Links:
Dutch Pinball producing TBLs regularly: https://www.knapparcade...2022-05-291h 05Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 167 - Final Fantasy Pinball NFTsNote: 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 delaying a couple titles, and Romero putting out a memoir.
Episode Links:
Tex Talks Battletech: The Warhammer: https://youtu.be/8YsiYNJFyQQ
IGN article...2022-05-1646 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 166 - Twitchin' for Fullmetal SonicPinball: 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 on Twitch.
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...2022-05-0118 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 165 - Everything is WeirdNote: 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. Apologies upfront for the quality issues!
Pinball: We talk some about Fathom Revisited and 2022 game releases...2022-04-181h 07Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 164 - 2022 TPF DebriefPinball 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://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...2022-04-031h 40Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 163 - The Year of the 2.0In 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 recording of the Weird Al gameplay reveal on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1430868216
Knapp Arcade article on Fathom Revisited: https://www.knapparcade.org...2022-03-201h 31Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 162 - Apple Fritter PinballIn 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...2022-03-061h 14Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 161 - Shall We Play a Game 2.0In 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...2022-02-201h 44Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 160 - Bungie Jumping the PIAsAudio 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...2022-02-0650 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 159 - Microsoft Strikes BackIn 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...2022-01-231h 19Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 158 - Rush Those StatsThe 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...2022-01-091h 28Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 154 - EGP+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...2021-11-141h 27Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 145 - The Night An OLED Switch Came HomeNote: 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...2021-07-1145 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 143 - E2.5 2021Pinball: 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...2021-06-1347 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 140 - Fathoming a PaycutPinball: 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://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...2021-05-031h 02Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 139 - Waffles!Pinball: 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/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...2021-04-1846 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 137 - Dark Days of AvengersPinball: 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://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...2021-03-2154 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 132 - Star American CitizenPinball: 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/stories/agdq-2021-raises-an-amazing-2-7-million-for-the-prevent-cancer-foundation-616307.phtml
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...2021-01-1042 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 128 - Cake or Death (Pins or Video Games)?This 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? (RASPUTIN - Vladimir Putin - Love The Way You Move (Funk Overload)): https://youtu.be/YgGzAKP_HuM
Show Links:
Roanoke Pinball...2020-11-151h 09Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 127 - Slo Mo CyberpunkPinball: 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 (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com
EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast
iTunes...2020-11-0148 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 125 - Holy Poppin' Long EpisodePinball: 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 League went in 2020.
Episode Links:
Ranger in the Ruins TWIP deep dive: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/ranger-in-the-ruins-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-code/
TWIP coverage of...2020-10-052h 14
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 124 - Solid State Pinball SupplyTony 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 Supply: http://www.solidstatekc.com/
Show Links:
Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com
EGP T-shirts: https://teespring...2020-09-211h 17Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 123 - Knapp Assemble!Tony 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
This Week in Pinball's Deep Drive of Avengers: Infinity Quest: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/avengers-infinity-quest-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/
Super Maro Bros. 35: https://youtu.be/a8DJpeCy8...2020-09-071h 38Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 122 - Apples and AdaptersPinball: 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...2020-08-231h 23Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 121 - Dots in the PopcornPinball: 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...2020-08-1053 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 120 - Video Game ThemesPinball: 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
...2020-07-271h 21Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 119 - Tony Tackles Total TalkingTony 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...2020-07-1249 minEclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 118 - Marketing 101Tony 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...2020-06-281h 32Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 117 - PS5 WheelsPinball: 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...2020-06-151h 24Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 116 - Turtle PowerPinball: 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...2020-05-311h 47Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 115 - Jurassic Showdown!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...2020-05-161h 27Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 114 - BuildABankPinball: 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...2020-05-041h 19Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 113 - We Talk Movie...err...PinballPinball: 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...2020-04-191h 08Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 112 - Quarantine GamingPinball: 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...2020-04-051h 02Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 110 - COVID-19 & A Dash of SilverballPinball: 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...2020-03-081h 04
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 107 - TPN & Video Game Non-DramaPinball: 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...2020-01-262h 04
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 106 - TWIPY + AGDQ = Long EpisodeBefore 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...2020-01-122h 11
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 105 - 2019 Year-End ReviewPinball: 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...2019-12-292h 01
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 104 - Beneath the Morty & Video Game AwardsDennis 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...2019-12-1525 min
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 103 - Roanoke ReturnAn 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!
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Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 102 - Gaming ThanksPinball: 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...2019-12-021h 29
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 101 - RAZAL DAZALPinball: 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...2019-11-171h 22
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 100 - CentenarianPinball: 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:
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Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 98 - Retro Knapp Adventure Time!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...2019-10-061h 26
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 97 - Like a D6Pinball: 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...2019-09-211h 09
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 93 - T-Rex Ate a DeathstarPinball: 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:
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Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 92 - Zombie TBLsPinball: 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...2019-07-151h 41
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 89 - Replacing MunstersPinball: 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
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Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 86 - Wonka RealityPinball: 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...2019-04-211h 56
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 83 - Carnies in the HouseNick 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...2019-03-111h 47
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 82 - Solo DennisDennis flies solo this episode (making it the shortest and maybe most boring show ever!).
Pinball: Dennis discusses Pinburgh going to 1,000 tickets, the four trademarks of American Pinball, the decal issues with Chicago Gaming's Monster Bash Remake, and Stern Pinball's decision to release the schematics to the SPIKE system.
Video Games: Dennis discusses Zaccaria Pinball's loss of their Google Play game app, several Nintendo Direct announcements, the failure of Fortnite Live, and the details of the Activision-Blizzard layoffs.
Episode Links:
LoserKid Pinball Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast
Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com
iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast...2019-02-2524 min
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 80 - Dramatic MetroidsPinball: The guys start with Dirty Donny joining up with Suncoast Pinball, John Trudeau pleading guilty, more Ben Heck drama, Chicago Gaming Company and their quality expectations on Monster Bash Remake LE playfields, and the rumor that Stern Pinball is working on a James Bond theme. Finally, 20 Questions is played.
Video Games: The segment covers the delay in Metroid Prime 4, an update on Elite Dangerous, and Tony's plans to start streaming Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2.
Episode Links:
Suncoast Pinball interview: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/cosmic-carnival/
Trudeau possession guilt article: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/01/17/john-trudeau-pleads-guilty/
Trudeau abuse guilt article: https://www...2019-01-271h 11
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 79 - Epic MunstersTony and Dennis start the show with some behind-the-scenes 2018 podcast analytics before hitting the main topics.
Pinball: The guys start with a discussion on Munsters, and follow that with their picks for the 2018 TWIPYs. Finally, they play 20 Questions.
Video Games: The topics include Awesome Games Done Quick 2019, Bungie's decision to leave Activision, a big event in Elite Dangerous, additional gains for the Epic Game Store, and some Mario Kart activity in the Kansas City area.
Episode Links:
2018 TWIPY voting: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipys-vote-now/
Final Fantasy 4 Free Enterprise: http://ff4fe.com/
Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com
iTunes: http...2019-01-141h 54
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 78 - 2018 Year-End ReviewTony and Dennis cover the biggest happenings in 2018 in both pinball and video games. The pinball section orients around manufacturer, while the video game section is organized more around the major consoles. Discussion about the show in 2018 also occurs!
Intro music background is Mt. Fuji by Timecrawler 82 (changes made to original), used under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
Music source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Timecrawler_82/Osaka_Lights/Mt_Fuji_1433
Attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode Links:
Slam Tilt Podcast-Episode 118: http://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2018/11/27/episode-118-underworld/
Head2Head Pinball-Episode 60: http://www.head2headpinball.com/2018/09/17/episode-60-dennis-kriesel-is-a-cheap-bastard/
This Week in...2018-12-312h 34
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 77 - Munsters in a Canvas BagPinball: In news, Dennis and Tony talk about the upcoming Munsters pin by Stern Pinball, deeproot pinball's announcement that they will not be revealing at the 2019 Texas Pinball Festival, some discussion regarding Jersey Jack Pinball and the whole Wonka versus Toy Story plan in 2019, and This Week in Pinball's upcoming TWIPY awards.
Afterward, Dennis spends some time reviewing Pinball Magazine #5. Finally, Dennis and Tony both play 20 Questions.
Before the video game segment, but after the pinball segment, Tony and Dennis provide a holiday gift guide (touching on both video game and pinball culture).
Video Games: Tony walks through all the...2018-12-171h 36
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 76 - KCGameCONPinball: In pinball news, Dennis and Tony cover Primus Pinball, a bit about Munsters, and the announced reduction in run size for Mafia Pinball. After the news, they spend a lot of time on KCGameCON, namely the KCGameCON Pinball Championship. Finally, they play a game of 20 Questions.
Video Games: In video game news the focus is on Firewatch coming to Nintendo Switch and Mechwarrior 5 Mercenaries launching in 2019. From their Tony focuses on his recent acquision of a PS4 and the Spiderman game it came with. Finally, the fallout (ho ho ho) of Fallout 76 is covered.
Episode Links:
Slam Tilt Podcast...2018-12-031h 14
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 74 - Beatles BlizzConPinball: The guys discuss the KCGameCON 2018 Pinball Championship, an article on Stern Pinball's SPIKE system over at TWIP, the upcoming Stern Beatles pin, MonkeyGate, and the notion of Bill & Ted's Excellent Pinball Adventure. Afterwards, they play 20 Questions.
Video Games: Discussions revolve around the host of announcements coming out of BlizzCon 2018.
Episode Links:
KCGameCON 2018 Pinball Championship pre-registration: http://pinballkc.com/?fbclid=IwAR1dDcJzDZcfVhpg1jqKRhh69Q6GLF1rqkfUuChKzTax6OKw0x92JSaXeEM
Article on Stern Pinball's SPIKE system: https://thisweekinpinball.com/dennis-kriesel-the-details-of-spike/
Ashe hero page: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/ashe/
Blizzard responds to Diablo Immortal backlash at Polygon: https://www.polygon.com...2018-11-041h 29
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 73 - Expo 2018 & VG NewsPinball: The pinball segment revolves around Pinball Expo 2018. The guys talk about Monster Bash Remake, Oktoberfest, the deeproot Pinball panel, and Scott Danesi's Haunted House Party. Afterwards, they play 20 Questions.
Video Games: This segment starts with Zen Studios and the censorship on certain WMS tables. Then, Tony goes over an update on Telltale Games, the author of the Witcher demanding additional money from the success of the video games, crazy Diablo hype, and former President Obama's dislike of Pokémon. Finally, the guys discuss reports that Microsoft's acquisition of Obsidian Entertainment is imminent.
Episode Links:
Dead Flip gameplay footage of O...2018-10-211h 39
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 72 - Say It's So, JoeJoe Schober of American Pinball joins Tony and Dennis as a guest host on this episode (which is entirely about pinball).
In news, discussion revolves around the Monster Bash Remake (which had its topper revealed), a possible Yellow Brick Road edition of Wizard of Oz from Jersey Jack Pinball, a rumor that Stern Pinball may be releasing a pin about the Beatles before Munsters (flipping the expected order), a discussion of deeproot Pinball given the additional information from This Week in Pinball's tour of their facility, and finally the upcoming KCGameCON Pinball Championship.
After this, Joe leads the guys in...2018-10-071h 37
Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video GamesEpisode 71 - TelltaleFestPinball: Dennis discusses his recent article with This Week in Pinball about early solid-state board sets. The guys then discuss American Pinball confirming Oktoberfest as their next game, and a brief discussion about two new pinball companies being announced (Suncoast Pinball and Great Lakes Pinball).
From there, Tony and Dennis talk about the new Orion's Belt product and have a discussion about pop bumpers and their use in modern pinball machines. Finally, they play 20 Questions.
Video Games: Tony talks about playing Everspace and Super Mario Brothers. Dennis talks about Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia. Tony gives details from the most recent...2018-09-231h 39