Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

Pinball: We spend the entire time discussing the reveal of Stern Pinball's John Wick Pinball, the drama about the lack of guns in the art, and also the marketing campaign and what pinball currently faces in the market overall. Video Games: talk about Critical Role having its own membership service, Steam being blocked in Vietnam, Sony reversing course on Helldivers 2, Microsoft shuttering several studios, Square Enix abandoning several projects, Hades 2 setting records, and Sea of Thieves making significant landfall on the PS5. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article on Stern's John Wick Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-reveals-john-wick-pinball-machine Kineticist article on Stern's John Wick Pinball: https://www.kineticist.com/post/sterns-john-wick-pinball-released LoserKid Pinball Podcast with George Gomez interview about John Wick: https://on.soundcloud.com/wbbaoPDamVKpXV8k7 Triple Drain Pinball Podcast discussing the John Wick reveal: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-s5caq-160c067 S

Note: Light spoilers regarding vaults in the Fallout TV series (won't be spoilers to those familiar with the games). Pinball: We discuss Homepin's open-source Blues Brothers pinball reveal, that Dutch Pinball supposedly will reveal Back to the Future Pinball at Pinball Expo, and we discuss a variety of our ThemeDreams(tm). Video Games: We cover Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons and the Fallout TV series. From there, we talk about the surge in Fallout gaming post-TV series, Microsoft's games sales versus console sales, Blizcon being cancelled, and the restructuring of Embracer Group. Episode Links: Pinball Magazine article on Homepin's Blues Brothers: https://www.pinball-magazine.com/?p=5573 Knapp Arcade article discussing Back to the Future at Pinball Expo: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/dutch-pinball-to-reveal-new-back-to-the-future-pinball-machine-at-pinball-expo-in-october-other-exp Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-sh

Pinball: 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/ Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: h

Pinball: We discuss several listener emails, talk about Pinball Brothers preparing a new game while losing a couple of founders, and Dutch Pinball launching sister company DPX and what we think of that idea. Video Games: We cover Twitch changing their rules, Larian moving away from D&D games, Xbox wanting to get into the handheld software space, and Take-two buying (most of) Gearbox. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article on DPX: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/dutch-pinball-teases-new-brand-upcoming-game Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: Technically recorded the last day of TPF (so quasi-post TPF) on this episode we focus on the new games (or at least new to us) that Texas Pinball Festival had to offer. Episode Links: None! Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: We go over some listener emails but spend most of our time talking about The Princess Bride for the P3. Video Games: We go over the games Balatro and Pacific Drive, talk about more video game layoffs, talk about Rockstar returning employees to the office, discuss another Nintendo lawsuit, talk about a studio breaking away from Activision, and talk about the hit game Palworld. Episode Links: Pinball News article on The Princess Bride for P3: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2024/02/19/the-princess-bride-revealed/ Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodc

Pinball: 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. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article with the Haggis update: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/haggis-pinball-sends-update-to-customers-says-it-needs-to-slow-production-activities-recapitalize Dennis's video review of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: https://youtu.be/hjlt-fHOjGo Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/e

Pinball: We talk about the 3rd Annual Pinball Degenerates Awards, Pulp Fictions finally being built, Labyrinth toppers now shipping, and a long discussion about American Pinball's investor situation and continued reliance on original themes. Video Games: We go over Nintendo shutting down some old online play services, Overwatch having a new competitive play format, Twitch expanding its partner program, some video game layoffs, Palworld, and Sony's State of Play. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article on American Pinball's announcement Twitch stream: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/american-pinball-announces-development-of-new-board-system-bolsters-service-department Overwatch champions series: https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24033788/ Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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: We go over Stern Pinball's Jaws and the No-Eat-BallGate that has manifested. We also spend a bit of time talking about Princess Bride and Little Shop of Horrors and use that as a springboard to talk about other 1980s themes that may work for pinball. Video Games: We go over a lot of industry layoffs, some Square Enix AI news, Ubisoft's subscription model update, the Xbox Developer Direct, Nintendo and its stock share value, and we end with our highlights (and lowlights) from Awesome Games Done Quick 2024. Episode Links: None! Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: ecle

Pinball: We go over the Stern Pinball Jaws reveal and also touch on some other Stern information. Video Games: We go over someone "beating" Tetris, Twitch updating their nudity policy (again), Square Enix and their plans for AI, Baldur's Gate 3 and troubles with the Xbox version, and a $48,000 DLC pack of Star Citizen. Episode Links: Pinball News article on Jaws: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2024/01/04/stern-announces-jaws/ Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: We quickly go over some more pinball award stuff, talk about Planetary Pinball granting Pedretti the ability to make WMS remakes, and then do our year-end review of the manufacturers. Video Games: We go over E3's cancellation, several Activision-related topics, a couple major hacks of video game companies, changes to the Epic store, changes and reverted changes for Twitch, PS5 sales figures, and Valve dealing with cheaters in its own special way. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article about Pedretti making classic WMS games: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pedretti-gaming-and-planetary-pinball-partner-to-create-new-remakes-of-classic-williams-bally-pinbal Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticg

Pinball: 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. Episode Links: 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=5aZL0Vn520mTac2U Knapp Arcade article about the two new Spooky games: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/spooky-pinball-teases-texas-chainsaw-massacre-pinball Knapp Arcade article specific to Looney Tunes: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/spooky-pinball-drops-official-trailer-for-looney-tunes-pinball Knapp Arcade article specific to Texas Chainsaw Massacre: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/spoo

Pinball: 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: https://www.kineticist.co/post/twip-joins-kineticist Kineticist article on the favorite pinball machines of content creators: https://www.kineticist.co/post/pinball-media-favorite-games Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-

Pinball: We talk about Stern's production line, the rumor Dutch Pinball has Back to the Future, a bit about The Princess Bride, and two listener emails that we discuss in depth. Video Games: We go over a Steam code recipient game review, talk about Baldur's Gate, cover the results of the Golden Joystick Awards, discuss Mortal Kombat 1 demanding too much for fatalities, go over the death of The Escapist, mention Nintendo doing a live-action Zelda movie, talk about downsizing at Unity, and cover sales figures for PS5 and Switch. Episode Links: None! Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT

Pinball: 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 Return to Moria, Blizzcon's return, and Dennis discusses his experience playing Starfield. Episode Links: 2023 KC Pinball Championship: https://kcpc.pinballkc.com/ Kineticist article on Elton John Pinball: https://www.kineticist.co/post/elton-john-pinball Knapp Arcade article on distributors being allowed to reduce pricing on certain Stern pins: https://www.kn

Pinball: 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 some Diablo 4 stuff, and Tony explains how Paradox ruined Battletech. Episode Links: EGP Fursona merch: https://eclectic-gamers-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/get-fursona Knapp Arcade article on Labyrinth Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/barrels-of-fun-pinball-shares-more-detailed-trailer-for-labyrinth-pinball Knapp Arcade article on Ellen Ripley version of Alien Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pinball-bro

Pinball: We talk about a recent interview with David Fix from American Pinball relating to homebrew games and GTF!, go over Homepin's plan to reveal a pinball machine at Expo not designed for pinheads, and cover a new P3 game called Dungeon Door Defender. Video Games: We talk about Epic's layoffs, the latest on the Microsoft-Activision merger, Kamiya leaving Platinum, Capcom's thoughts on game pricing, Unity's thoughts on it's pricing, and some Sea of Thieves changes. Episode Links: EGP Fursona merch: https://eclectic-gamers-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/get-fursona Episode 13 of the Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast (inteview with David Fix): https://thepinballnetwork555350716.wordpress.com/2023/09/29/pinball-innovators-makers-podcast-ep-13-hats-off-to-the-homebrewers-w-dave-fix/ Knapp Arcade article about the pinball for non-pinball Homepin reveal at Expo: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/homepin-confirms-expo-reveal-of-pinball-for-non-pinball-people Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.

Pinball: We talk about Haggis and Fathom Revisited, Stern's final run of Guardians of the Galaxy Pro games, and the fall of Circus Maximus and its attempts to make Pinball Circus and Kingpin. Video Games: We get a review from Dave P on Doom, talk about E3 limping along, Steam being around for 20 years, Charles Martinet as the Mario ambassador, some Nintendo Direct stuff, Unity upsetting every developer who uses them, and SAG-AFTRA possibly striking in interactive media. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article about GOTG and Kingpin: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pinball-news-notes-last-call-for-stern-guardians-of-the-galaxy-kingpin-is-dead-new-code EGP Fursona merch: https://eclectic-gamers-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/get-fursona Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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:

Pinball: We talk about recent hires by JJP and Stern Pinball, Multimorphic starting to ship Final Resistance, and play another game of Rank Random Pins. Video Games: We get a review from Robert G. on Ice Age: Scrat's Nutty Adventure, talk about the loss of the Volition game studio, discuss Sony renaming its handheld device, chat about Starfield reviews, talk about AI moderation of Call of Duty, cover a World of Warcraft update, talk about Charles Martinet no longer voicing Mario, and discuss an update regarding the Microsoft-Activision deal. Episode Links: 3-2-1 Watch Off video on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/M52ApGVoRv4?feature=share EGP Fursona merch: https://eclectic-gamers-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/get-fursona Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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://soundc

We cover a lot about the podcast given this is the 200th episode. In pinball we talk about the new LE version of Jurassic Park by Stern, play a game, and do Rumor Corner. In video games we discuss Alan Wake 2, Starfield, Overwatch 2 review bombing, and some more details regarding issues at the Embracer Group. Episode Links: EGP Fursona merch: https://eclectic-gamers-podcast.creator-spring.com/listing/get-fursona Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com