Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

Pinball: 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 deeproot's platform, future games, and related: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/deeproot-pinball-platform-pinbar-pinarmor-ecosystem-future-games-and-future-plans/ LoserKid Pinball Podcast episode 44 (with Dennis talking deeproot Pinball): https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-44-deeproot-discussion-with-dennis-and-zach FTC Disclosures 101 for social media influencers: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/1001a-influencer-guide-508_1.pdf Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

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

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/a8DJpeCy8CQ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: The guys discuss the potential Guns and Roses reveal by Jersey Jack Pinball in September, the planned deeproot reveal in September, and Stern's video output adapter for LCD screens. Video Games: Discussion focuses on Epic's battle with Apple and Google app stores, Halo Infinite's delay, Burger King's advertising strategy on Twitch, and Supreme releasing an arcade cabinet. Episode Links: The Pinball Show's episode 25: https://www.thepinballnetwork.net/e/the-pinball-show-ep-25-soft-reboot-hard-news/ TWIP TV's July 2020 pinball recap: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/twip-tv-july-2020-pinball-recap/ The Pinball Show's episode 26: https://www.thepinballnetwork.net/e/the-pinball-show-ep-26-inside-pinball/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: The guys do a re-cap on the last Build a Bank game. From there they discuss the survival of location pinball in the protracted fallout from COVID-19. Finally, in a not-really-pinball but not-really-video-games transition topic they talk about the Mr Jones Watches design that Ryan Claytor did: Step Right Up. Video Games: Discussion focuses on exclusivity and the Marvel's Avengers video game, the comeback of Dr. Disrespect, the 2020 World Championship for League of Legends, and Blizzard's employee pay woes. Episode Links: Link to the Step Right Up watch: https://mrjoneswatches.com/products/step-right-up Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: The guys do a re-cap on feedback Tony received regarding books that would make for good pinball machines. They then do a joint exercise of trying to come up with unique video game concepts that could work in pinball. Finally, they play Build A Bank. Video Games: The guys discuss the Xbox Games Showcase. Episode Links: Polygon summary of the Xbox Games Showcase: https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/23/21335576/xbox-games-showcase-event-halo-infinite-game-pass Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Tony does this episode solo. Pinball: Tony covers Jersey Jack Pinball's hiring of Jim Patla and recent copyright strikes relating to Spooky Pinball's Rick and Morty. Tony also expands on dream theme concepts for pinball. Video Games: Tony covers the potential price hikes for next-gen console gaming, an update regarding Dr. Disrespect, a major shake-up at Ubisoft, the cancellation of the EVO fighting game tournament, and major sexual harassment, assault, and abuse charges throughout the Smash fighting game community. Episode Links: Ubisoft: https://kotaku.com/top-ubisoft-executives-out-amid-me-too-turmoil-1844350972 Evo: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/evo-2020-online-has-been-cancelled/1100-6479302/ Smash Allegations: https://kotaku.com/over-50-sexual-misconduct-allegations-have-the-super-sm-1844328719 Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Tony and Dennis are joined by Travis Murie in this episode of the Eclectic Gamers Podcast. Pinball: The discussion is entirely around marketing and promotion in pinball, specifically focusing in on social media, influencers, and the value of video. Video Games: Topics include the shutdown of Mixer, Twitch's efforts against harassment, the (permanent?) ban of Dr. Disrespect on Twitch, and EA Play 2020. Episode Links: Travis Murie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr80z2jt91eUdqkCkmmxvOw Gamespot article on Mixer shutting down: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mixer-shutting-down-microsoft-partnering-with-face/1100-6478822/ Polygon article on Twitch banning streamers over sexual abuse allegations: https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/25/21302983/twitch-sexual-abuse-assault-harassment-bans Polygon article on Dr. Disrespect's Twitch ban: https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/26/21304828/twitch-bans-dr-disrespect Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: Tony and Dennis discuss the JJP podcast interview with Brett Abess and the latest from American Pinball on promoting Hot Wheels. They also play Build a Bank! Video Games: The main focus is the PS5 event, but some time is also spent on the DMCA issues with Twitch. Episode Links: Jersey Jack Pinball Podcast: https://jjppodcast.libsyn.com/ Straight Down the Middle unboxing video of Hot Wheels: https://youtu.be/xnXUd6mebhY Straight Down the Middle first impressions video: https://youtu.be/mubznrnqRsc Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: Tony and Dennis discuss Multimorphic's Internet-based head-to-head gameplay, Jersey Jack Pinball's teaser for an upcoming innovation announcement, and Stern Pinball's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball reveal (along with the drama that flowed with it). They also tackle a discussion about what is a "grail" pin and play a new game of Build a Bank! Video Games: Dennis provides a review of the latest updates to Zaccaria Pinball. Tony summarizes some new Playstation 5 announcements and the cancellation of BlizzCon. Episode Links: Multimorphic's head-to-head Internet gameplay announcement: https://www.multimorphic.com/news/head-to-head-pinball-over-the-internet/ Jersey Jack Pinball's innovation teaser trailer: https://www.facebook.com/JerseyJackPinball/videos/1035857633478636/ TWIP deep dive on Stern's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pinball: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Jeff Bakalar (CNET, Giant Beastcast) joins as a guest host in this pinball-centric episode. In the show Tony and Dennis quickly go over Episode 114's Build a Bank game results, discuss the This Week in Pinball promoter database, and the announcement that ReplayFX is cancelled for 2020. Afterwards, the guys discuss Jeff's top 10 pinball machines (as of 2019) from an article he wrote. Along the way they talk about what goes into their vision of a good pinball machine. Finally, a quick run through Stern Pinball's Stern Showdown, to determine which pinball machine reigns supreme (spoiler, Supreme Pinball did not win). Episode Links: CNET: https://www.cnet.com/ Giant Beastcast: https://www.giantbomb.com/shows/beastcast/ Jeff Bakalar's Top 10 Pinball Machines as of 2019: https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/jeff-bakalars-top-10-pinball-machines-as-of-2019/1100-5963/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: The guys play a new game, Build A Bank, where the listeners can vote on Facebook to determine who built the best 6-game bank! Video Games: Dennis talks Far Cry 5, Tony talks XCOM: Chimera Squad, and they discuss the news regarding Blizzard attempting to reform the Overwatch League. Episode Links: None this episode! Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: The guys speculate on themes that would make for interesting pinball machines (not your typical, run-of-the-mill suggestions!). Video Games: There is some news here with coverage on the PS5, Games Done Quick, Valorant, and XCOM: Chimera Squad. We also discuss some games we've been playing (Shortest Trip to Earth, Doom Eternal, Periodic Deliveries, and Far Cry 5). Episode Links: None this episode! Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: The news is at a crawl thanks to COVID-19. The guys talk about the shut downs in production, the impact coronavirus is having on the hobby, and Dennis Nordman leaving deeproot Pinball. Video Games: Being under stay-at-home orders means progress is possible in games! After covering some delayed titles the following games are discussed: Crackdown 3, Doom: Eternal, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, and Resident Evil 2 (remake). Episode Links: TPS Midweek Ep 4: COVID-19 Deep Dive: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rccri-d7eb60 Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast: March 2020: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/pinball-industry-news-recap-march-2020_154989 TWIPY results: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipy-pinball-awards-results-percentages-and-honorable-mentions/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: The pinball segment focuses on COVID-19 shutdowns, American Pinball's new Hot Wheels game, and HEIST for the P3. Video Games: In video games the discussions are around COVID-19's continued impact on the Overwatch League, Overwatch's new hero Echo, and the spec comparison between Sony's PS5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X. Episode Links: Hot Wheels gameplay video by Arcade Heroes: https://youtu.be/jU2R9zUQE8c This Week in Pinball's deep dive on HEIST for the P3: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/heist-revealed-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/ Overwatch Hero 32: Echo: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/echo/ Show Links: Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/ Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com