July 2020 – Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Episode 120 – Video Game Themes

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

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Roanoke Pinball Museum (EGP Sponsor): https://roanokepinball.org/

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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