June 2020 – Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Episode 117 – PS5 Wheels

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