Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys focus on a small Skit-B update, a discussion of the latest information from Dutch Pinball, a discussion of Jersey Jack Pinball's clearcoat issues, and a brief discussion on why Wonka CE still isn't revealed. They also play 20 Questions. Video Games: Video game coverage includes Sony's purchase of Insomniac, a new video game based on One Punch Man, the upcoming Kerbal Space Program 2, and fallout from famed streamer Ninja leaving Twitch for Mixer. Episode Links: Case No. 18-11509 (Skit-B Sanctions appeal): https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20190111h16 Pinball Supernova's listing of the 8/23/2019 Dutch Pinball update: https://pinballsupernova.wordpress.com/2019/08/23/news-dutch-pinball-august-update-restarting-business-and-extended-universal-pictures-license/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: 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

This episode feels like almost pure drama. It isn't (there is 20 Questions, hands-on Wonka discussion, Stern's Jurassic Park gameplay talk), but it mostly is. Pinball drama. Video game drama. Drama. Episode Links: Dead Flip reveal stream of Stern Pinball's Jurassic Park: https://youtu.be/zcx_KH_6nZ0 Pinside thread "Why does Pinstadium get to flood all market pages": https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/why-does-pinstadium-get-to-flood-all-market-pages-#post-5132700 Pinside thread "Nitro pinball apparently still harassing the pinball community via social media": https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/nitro-pinball-apparently-still-harassing-women-via-social-media-#post-5140190 E3 personal information leak: https://kotaku.com/e3-expo-leaks-the-personal-information-of-over-2-000-jo-1836936908 Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys focus on the two big Stern Pinball announcements: Star Wars The Pin and Jurassic Park. Video Games: Video game coverage goes over the Overwatch 2-2-2 lock and new hero (Sigma), Bethesda re-releasing Doom (and the controversy around it), the newest MechWarrior delay, and Nintendo Joy-Con repairs. Episode Links: Mylstar Electronics: Gottlieb's Forgotten Year: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/mylstar-electronics-gottliebs-forgotten-year-by-dennis-kriesel/ Star Wars Pin announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stern-pinball-announces-new-star-wars-pin-affordable-pinball-machine-for-the-home-300887183.html IGN article on Stern's Jurassic Park pinball: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/26/first-images-video-of-jurassic-park-pinball-from-stern-2019 Doom memes: https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/26/8932238/doom-classic-2-3-bethesda-net-account-required-meme Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys see a revival of a zombie topic: Dutch Pinball and The Big Lebowski (driven by a conclusion to the ARA lawsuit). Beyond this, they discuss Guns N' Roses musician Slash confirming a new GnR pinball machine is being developed. The final news item is a brief discussion regarding rumors floating around that Chicago Gaming Company will be making more Alien Pinball (originally built by Heighway Pinball). They also play 20 Questions. Video Games: Video game coverage goes over the end of the Elite Dangerous cross-galaxy expedition, some updates on EVE and their ongoing event, and the Nintendo announcement of a Switch Lite. Episode Links: Alux Top 10 Most Expensive Pinball Machines in the World video: https://youtu.be/vrxsNstJ2AU EGP parody video, the Top 10 Possibly Expensive Pinball Machines in the World: https://youtu.be/Aqn5O8nr6lU Dennis' silly 403 Club commercial: https://youtu.be/VngCYF7R-KY Mr68 post on Pinside regarding Dutch Pinball update: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-big-lebowski-preorder-club/page/179#post-5086604 San Francisco Weekly article confirming Guns N' Roses pinball machine forthcoming: http://www.sfweekly.com/music/slash-no-longer-hungers-for-destruction/ Elite Dangerous infographics: https://i.imgur.com/QEveUkx.png Elite Dangerous forum discussion of final fleet numbers: https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/post-expedition-final-fleet-numbers-infographics.514921/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys discuss Jersey Jack Pinball's Wonka pin shipping, along with the decision to lie about its production status to This Week in Pinball. From there, the IFPA's upcoming endorsement fee for women's tournaments is discussed, as is Gary Stern's comments to Head2Head Pinball that Stern Pinball's Pro model is underpriced. Finally, there is a brief discussion about some of the artwork coming from deeproot. After the news, the results of the poll for a 60s TV theme to replace Munsters is wrapped up, and a game of 20 Questions is played. Video Games: Coverage focuses on chaos in EVE online due to an update, a TV show based on Final Fantasy XIV, and more reports about an upcoming Diablo 4. Episode Links: Backbox Pinball Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/backbox-pinball-podcast IFPA announcement for Women's WPPR System endorsement fee: https://www.ifpapinball.com/ifpa-womens-wppr-system-endorsement-fee-to-start-in-2020/ Head2Head Pinball Episode 96 (Gary Stern interview): www.head2headpinball.com/2019/06/17/episode-96-gary-stern/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

This episode, featuring guest hosts Mike and Eric, is entirely about E3 2019. Episode Links: E3 2019 Recap: https://2019.e3recap.com/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: In pinball news coverage is on Cosmic Carnival's production, Coast 2 Coast Pinball ending, and new details from deeproot pinball. From there, Dennis and Tony discuss different types of jackpots in pinball. Finally, Tony launches a game to determine what TV shows from the same era would have been a better theme than Munsters. Video Games: In video game news coverage focuses on some more issues regarding the Big Epic game sale, Death Stranding, and thoughts on the upcoming E3. Episode Links: deeproot pinball (update listed under May 29, 2019): http://deeprootpinball.com/ Death Stranding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piIgkJWDuQg Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: In pinball news coverage focuses on Christopher Franchi's Superman 78 art package, gameplay on Suncoast Pinball's Cosmic Carnival, and the purported Catman edition of Stern Pinball's Batman 66 and color edition of Stern Pinball's Munsters Premium. As a discussion topic, the guys talk about pop bumpers and the roles they can play in the modern era. Video Games: In video game news coverage focuses on Minecraft Earth, a partnership between Sony and Microsoft, the launch date for World of Warcraft's classic edition, a new trailer for Final Fantasy 7's remake, and the backfire on the Epic Mega Sale. As a discussion topic, the guys talk about the role of controllers in PC gaming and their recommendations on the best ones to use. Episode Links: Cosmic Carnival preview video: https://youtu.be/OdvjnPpYg2Q FF7 Remake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOn2bWuA_0w Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: In pinball news the guys discuss the crowdfunding effort of The Pinball Company being cancelled, and Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA) having a video out of deeproot studios. They then have a broad discussion of mystery awards in pinball and also cover the results of their NVRAM giveaway. The conclude the segment with 20 Questions. Video Games: Discussion revolves around Zaccaria Pinball's new update on Steam and their announced progress towards their new mobile apps. The guys then walk through some major Overwatch changes, cover a bit of Minecraft news, and touch on several other smaller video game happenings. Episode Links: Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opAK-32MfJM Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/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: This guys discuss Jersey Jack Pinball's reveal of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, followed by their hands-on experience with the Pro model of Stern Pinball's Black Knight: Sword of Rage. They wrap up the news with a brief discussion on the Beetlejuice backglass art that was revealed and Dennis' article with This Week in Pinball regarding the IFPA's $1 fee. Video Games: Discussion covers the rumor of a smaller Nintendo Switch coming out soon, positive review-bombing for Assassin's Creed: Unity, Gamestop's new guarantee program, and EA's Jedi Fallen Order. Episode Links: This Week in Pinball's deep dive on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/willy-wonka-and-the-chocolate-factory-deep-dive-overview-rules-features-images-more/ Deadflip archived footage of Black Knight: Sword of Rage gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyPG3357htE Article on impact of IFPA's $1 fee: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/after-the-dollar-a-review-of-the-ifpas-endorsement-fee-by-dennis-kriesel Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Pinball: The guys discuss the release of the detailed TWIPY information, and then focus their time on Stern Pinball's Black Knight: Sword of Rage. They also play 20 Questions. Video Games: Multiple items regarding Zaccaria Pinball are discussed (their recent Xbox One release, their upcoming PS4 release, and the Starter Pack being available for PC players via Steam). Then coverage of the continuing saga between the Epic Games Store and Steam. After that, the dismal state of GameStop is reviewed, along with some recent layoffs at EA. The video game segment is closed out with a discussion of Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass and the combination with Xbox Live Gold subscriptions. Episode Links: TWIPY results: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipys-pinball-awards-recap-results-details-behind-the-scenes/ Black Knight: Sword of Rage deep dive with This Week in Pinball: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/black-knight-sword-of-rage-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine/ Zaccaria Pinball Starter Pack on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/7514/Zaccaria_Pinball__Starter_Pack/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

This show is all about the 2019 Texas Pinball Festival! Note: The show title is a reference to a Star Wars audio book we listened to during the trip (some of the cover art references this as well). We did not discuss the book at all and thus this only has context thanks to this notation. Enjoy! Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Nick Baldridge (For Amusement Only: The EM & Bingo Pinball Podcast and Gaming on Ten Minutes a Week) joins us to discuss the new publication he co-authored with Ryan Claytor called Coin-Op Carnival: Electrifying Tales of Mechanical Contraptions. Pinball: Discussion revolves entirely around the upcoming Coin-Op Carnival publication, with a hefty dose of EM discussion sprinkled throughout. Also, Nick plays a game of 20 Questions. Video Games: The news features and update regarding Activision-Blizzard and also Bioware's game Anthem. From there, another varied discussion ensues regarding video games in general. Listen during the episode's pinball segment to learn how to enter to win a copy of Coin-Op Carnival (worldwide) and/or an NVRAM chip (U.S. only)! Episode Links: Pinball Profile episode 182: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/ep-182-dennis-kriesel-eclectic-gamers-podcast-host_141759 Coin-Op Carnival: Electrifying Tales of Mechanical Contraptions: http://www.coinopcarnival.com/ For Amusement Only: The EM & Bingo Pinball Podcast: https://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/ Gaming on Ten Minutes a Week: https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/ Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Dennis 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/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 that Stern Pinball's Munsters Pro models are shipping, Spooky Pinball's talk about Killer Clowns from Outer Space, Jersey Jack Pinball's indications about releasing two new pins in 2019, Great Lakes Pinball hiring artist Tom Deja, and Dutch Pinball's latest negotiations with ARA. Video Games: The segment covers EA's stock impact from Battlefield V and Apex Legends, Epic and Steam battling it out and the fallout from Metro: Exodus, Microsoft Studios rebranding as Xbox Game Studios, Final Fantasy 14 being free for Twitch Prime users, Overwatch League's upcoming return, and rumors of impending layoffs at Activision-Blizzard. Episode Links: Pinball News and Pinball Magazine-January 2019 podcast: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/january-2019-recap-interview-with-jack-guarnieri-jjp_140499 EA stock crash: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/electronic-arts-stock-heads-toward-largest-drop-in-more-than-a-decade-after-earnings-miss-2019-02-05 Apex Legends launch: https://screenrant.com/apex-legends-10-million-players-ea-stock-prices/ Axiom Vege Crash: https://www.polygon.com/2019/2/8/18216070/axiom-verge-crash-steam-code-error Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com