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Episode 153 – Pinball Expo 2021

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

This is a discussion of the Pinball Expo 2021 experience recorded while at Expo. We used a remote recorder and a lot of background noise needed to be stripped out so the audio quality is subpar versus our usual episodes.

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Episode 152 – Stern+ Incoming?

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Stern Pinball hiring Seth Davis as president, the new Jurassic Park Pin by Stern, and Jersey Jack Pinball announcing achievements for Guns N’ Roses Not In This Lifetime Pinball.

Video Games: Discussion covers the major Twitch hack, EA looking to move away from using the FIFA brand, Avengers continuing to struggle and go back on prior statements, and the latest in the Blizzard legal saga!

Episode Links:
Stern Pinball announcement of hiring Seth Davis as President: https://sternpinball.com/2021/10/14/stern-pinball-announces-hiring-of-new-president/

Jurassic Park Pin game trailer: https://youtu.be/4__MWlK-P7w

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Episode 151 – Almost 0% Activision News!

Posted on October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: After a lengthy, pinball-related intro the guys talk about the quasi-reveal of Pinball Brothers’ upcoming game Queen Pinball, discuss JJP adding achievements to Wonka, and discuss Lyman Sheats and Josh Sharpe doing the new software for Chicago Gaming Company’s Cactus Canyon Remake.

Video Games: Discussion starts with a bit about Cruis’n Blast for Nintendo Switch, followed by a bunch of info from the latest Nintendo Direct. After that they discuss the memetastic Amazon MMO, New World. Finally, there is a (sorry folks!) Activision legal update.

Episode Links:
Pinball News article on Queen Pinball: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2021/09/29/queen-pinball-revealed/

IFPA announcement of Sheats and Sharpe doing the CCr software for CGC: https://www.ifpapinball.com/lyman-sheats-and-josh-sharpe-partnering-with-chicago-gaming-company/

Knapp Arcade review of Cruis’n Blast: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/game-review-cruis-n-blast-for-the-nintendo-switch

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Episode 150 – There Goes Tokyo

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys spend most of the pinball segment covering Godzilla, Stern Pinball’s latest release. They also spend a bit of time critiquing the screen animations on Spooky Pinball’s Halloween at the present time.

Video Games: Discussion covers the Jagged Alliance 3 announcement, a delay on Battlefield 2042, Blizzard having yet another lawsuit filed against them, and No Man’s Sky achieving positive review status.

Episode Links:
Stern Pinball’s Facebook announcement of Godzilla: https://www.facebook.com/sternpinball/posts/10159750464174244

Halloween gameplay from animation director: https://youtu.be/Ecp5RzeFpP4

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Episode 149 – Sorcerer’s Hiatus Connected

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Sorcerer’s Apprentice (the new P3 game from Multimorphic), Homepin announcing This Is Spinal Tap Pinball, This Week in Pinball going on hiatus, Stern Pinball launching their Insider Connected Platform, and a user-submitted question about video-game themes and interconnected options for pinball.

Video Games: Discussion covers several updates on Blizzard, talk about the new Saints Row game, and the day off Twitch protest that happened September 1st.

Episode Links:
Sorcerer’s Apprentice information at Pinball News: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2021/08/23/sorcerers-apprentice-p3-game-launched/

Pinside thread on Homepin’s This Is Spinal Tap Pinball: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/homepins-spinal-tap

This Week in Pinball’s hiatus announcement: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-hiatus/

FCC disclosure guide for social media influencers: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/1001a-influencer-guide-508_1.pdf

Stern’s Insider Connected announcement: https://sternpinball.com/2021/08/26/stern-pinball-launches-insider-connected-platform/

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Episode 148 – Roundup on the Roots

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys briefly discuss Chicago Gaming Company and its now-confirmed Cactus Canyon Remake, but spend most of their time on the SEC’s complaint against deeproot Funds and how it impacts deeproot Pinball.

Video Games: Discussion is short and covers more Skyrim coming soon, a new Ace Combat game, a new possible Saints Row game, and some more updates regarding Blizzard.

Episode Links:
SEC Litigation Release on complaint against Robert Mueller and deeproot Funds: https://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2021/lr25179.htm

Full SEC complaint against deeproot: https://www.sec.gov/litigation/complaints/2021/comp25179.pdf

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Episode 147 – New Pastures and Deep Roots

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Steve Ritchie and Lyman Sheets leaving Stern Pinball and the latest information and rumors regarding deeproot Pinball.

Video Games: Discussion is all about Blizzard and more information and fallout from their recent harassment scandal.

Episode Links:
Jersey Jack Pinball’s Facebook announcement of hiring Steve Ritchie: https://www.facebook.com/JerseyJackPinball/posts/4637502326268327

Pinball News article on Steve Ritchie joining JJP (mentions Lyman Sheets also having left Stern Pinball): https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2021/08/02/steve-ritchie-joins-jjp/

Pinside post from blueberryjohnson regarding the deeproot Facebook pages (with links): https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/twip-is-deeproot-the-next-misadventure-or-a-pinball-revolution/page/426#post-6427022

LoserKid Pinball Podcast Episode 65 (discusses deeproot Pinball leaving social media): https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-65-this-isnt-a-good-sign-from-deeproot

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Episode 146 – A Blizzard of Bad News

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Stern Pinball planning to reveal something big in September and the permanent closing of the Museum of Pinball in Banning.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on Blizzard facing legal action regarding its corporate culture, Valve’s new Steam Deck, and Nintendo clarifying plans for the Switch.

Episode Links:
Article on Blizzard’s lawsuit: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-22-state-of-california-sues-activision-blizzard-over-frat-boy-culture

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Episode 145 – The Night An OLED Switch Came Home

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Note: Apologies for Dennis’s audio, a setting issue resulted in him not being picked up well by the microphone so there is a bit of an echo on his quality.

Pinball: The guys discuss Halloween and Ultraman: Kaiju Rumble, the two new pinball machines revealed by Spooky Pinball.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on a new iteration of the Nintendo Switch, the results of the Summer Games Done Quick 2021 fundraising effort, an auction for a Legend of Zelda game, and some highlights from Sony’s State of Play.

Episode Links:
This Week in Pinball’s deep dive on Halloween: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/spooky-announces-halloween-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/

This Week in Pinball’s deep dive on Ultraman: Kaiju Rumble: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/spooky-announces-ultraman-kaiju-rumble-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/

Arcadegeddon: https://youtu.be/zqwzWnjgvSg

Tribes of Midgard: https://youtu.be/_7zim39FcQ4

F.I.S.T.: https://youtu.be/E1EHQKECRdE

JETT: The Far Shore: https://youtu.be/-Aw1CXL1gug

Death Stranding Director’s Cut: https://youtu.be/6tgsz7WbidU

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Episode 144 – The E3 of Silver Falls

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Silver Falls, an upcoming new title for the P3 platform, and discuss the P3 and Multimorphic’s attempts to grow the system in general.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on some the rest of the E3 2021 coverage not handled in the prior episode.

Episode Links:
Silver Falls website: https://silverfallsforever.com/

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Episode 143 – E2.5 2021

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys cover a couple emails and then discuss Multimorphic’s plan for a licensed theme on their next P3 title and American Pinball now being owned by Aimtron.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on some early E3 2021 coverage.

Episode Links:
Amazon link for Kindle version of Take-A-Shot Stories #1: Beach Trip: Beware! (note: book purchases may financially benefit Dennis): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095XK9YV8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_V7AKVJG4C9QFVMH50QW3

Amazon link for Kindle version of Fangers Inc.: An Anthology of Vampire Stories (note: book purchases may financially benefit Dennis): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RWXCR3B/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_EC60JHHBGCKMXCJDVT6F

Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast episode with American Pinball interview: https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-nk8yg-eaf3b6e

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: https://youtu.be/Axmg1E4HrVE

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: https://youtu.be/A6JFk49ED9A

Devolver MaxPass+ Showcase: https://youtu.be/viojUZ4gS5w

Elden Ring: https://youtu.be/E3Huy2cdih0

Watchdogs: Legion: https://youtu.be/c0nhtYy-A90

Metal Slug Tactics: https://youtu.be/DqF0KLsaf6U

Battlefield 2042: https://youtu.be/ASzOzrB-a9E

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Episode 142 – Wizards of the Post

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss a bit about the prior episode’s distributor talk, Haggis selling out of their Fathom Revisited Mermaid Edition, Spooky appearing to be close to revealing their next pinball machine, the continued explosion of complaints regarding Jersey Jack Pinball and subpar playfields with GnR, Pinball Adventures revealing an upcoming game called Elements, and the latest deeproot update on RAZA.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on Nintendo Switch rumors, the cancellation of Blizzcon and Overwatch 2 news, Twitch and its actions regarding the hot tub meta, and Ubisoft’s actions regarding sexual harassment.

Episode Links:
Pinball Adventures sneak peak video for Elements: https://youtu.be/_uSQXP_KTj8

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Episode 141 – They Call Me Mister Baby Yoda!

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Stern Pinball’s announcement of The Mandalorian Pinball.

Video Games: Discussion focus on Dungeons and Dragons Dark Alliance, E3 being virtual, Ubisoft testing out more free-to-play, and Stadia super-duper-not-at-all-in-trouble.

Episode Links:
Article where Mandalorian director Dave Filoni confirms calling The Child “Baby Yoda” is fine: https://www.insider.com/mandalorian-director-says-baby-yoda-is-acceptable-name-2019-11

This Week in Pinball’s Deep Dive of Stern Pinball’s The Mandalorian: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/stern-announces-the-mandalorian-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/

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Episode 140 – Fathoming a Paycut

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Haggis Pinball’s announcement of Fathom Revisited.

Video Games: Discussion focus on Activision-Blizzard’s CEO pay, the loss of Jeff Kaplan from Blizzard, Microsoft revising their cut of PC game sales, Valorant’s steps to deal with voice-chat toxicity, and Konami not being at E3.

Episode Links:
Gaming on Ten Podcast with Dennis: https://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/episode-146-one-year-hiatus

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Episode 139 – Waffles!

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Spooky’s expansion plus other planned updates and Heist getting 15-ball multiball.

Video Games: Discussion focus on Square Enix rumors, Amazon dropping a Lord of the Rings MMO, Twitch getting rid of viewbots, Outriders losing inventory, and the success of Cyberpunk 2077.

Episode Links:
Watches with Dennis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzguU-TCtQPU3ZzD-aSjpeg

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Episode 138 – So Which Came First?

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys briefly talk TWIPYs before moving into the latest information coming out about deeproot Pinball. From there they play a new game submitted by Matt Roberts: So Which Came First?

Video Games: Discussion focuses LEGO Star Wars, Outriders, and No Man’s Sky.

Episode Links:
Pinside post with the purported deeproot Pinball April 2021 update on RAZA: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/raza-pre-order-club/page/20#post-6215272

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Episode 137 – Dark Days of Avengers

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss Project Pinball’s translites’ auction, JJP’s new approach on chipped playfields, and whether pinball is in a darkest days period despite all the purported demand.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on Activision-Blizzard’s layoffs, Tony’s experience with Valheim, and the latest from Square Enix.

Episode Links:
Project Pinball’s Two Weeks of Translites: https://projectpinball.rallyup.com/projectpinballs-twoweeksoftranslites-auction

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Episode 136 – Diablo Interviews

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: After a brief update on the Pinball Hall of Fame the guys discuss their deeproot Pinball interview (now over three years old)!

Video Games: Discussion focuses on the Avengers game, the end of Artifact, the end of Anthem, and the hopefully-not-end of Diablo 2: Resurrected.

Episode Links:
Article on Diablo 2: Resurrected: https://www.pcgamer.com/diablo-2-resurrected-release-date-alpha-changes/

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Episode 135 – Hires and Cons

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Discussion covers a bit more about Jersey Jack Pinball’s GnR price increase followed by American Pinball’s hiring of Jack Haeger as Art Director.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on some creative police force usage of DMCA, Blizzard’s virtual convention, and CD Projekt Red being hacked.

Episode Links:
LoserKid Pinball Podcast interview with Jack Haeger: https://soundcloud.com/loserkidpinballpodcast/ep-54-the-real-von-token-taker-with-jack-haeger-and-david-fix

Beverly Hills cops using music to get people who film them banned: https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvxb94/is-this-beverly-hills-cop-playing-sublimes-santeria-to-avoid-being-livestreamed

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Episode 134 – $1k Increases & Stadia Fail?

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: News discussion covers the thousand-dollar increase Jersey Jack Pinball has deployed for Guns N’ Roses Pinball. The guys also discuss the results of the Pinball Industry Awards.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on Blizzard not planning to release Diablo 4 or Overwatch 2 in 2021, Google Stadia closing its gaming studios, Gearbox Studios being acquired by Embracer, and information about the Mass Effect Legendary Edition.

Episode Links:
The Pinball Industry Awards ceremony: https://youtu.be/AdHxNaESHq8

The Pinball Industry Awards website: http://thepinballindustryawards.com/

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Episode 133 – John Hughes Pinball

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: News discussion touches on the upcoming Pinball Industry Awards ceremony and The Pinball Hall of Fame’s active GoFundMe, but the bulk of the pinball segment is discussing which John Hughes’s directed movie would make the for best pinball machine.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on Lucas Film Games, Microsoft’s price increase (and then cancellation of said increase) for Xbox Live Gold, and the game development at Valve.

Episode Links:
The Pinball Industry Awards: http://thepinballindustryawards.com/

Uncle Pinball’s Podcast Tim Arnold interview (part 1): https://open.spotify.com/episode/43fjFloOMeRiDqpW5QC1AT

Uncle Pinball’s Podcast Tim Arnold interview (part 2): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t7ld8yT0HhgNO2giUoTkC

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Episode 132 – Star American Citizen

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Discussion covers The Pinball Industry Awards, Dennis Nordman joining American Pinball, and TWIPY voting now being open.

Video Games: Discussion focuses on Star Citizen and Awesome Games Done Quick.

Episode Links:
The Super Awesome Pinball Show episode with David Fix and Dennis Nordman: https://superawesomepinballshow.libsyn.com/the-super-awesome-pinball-show-s1-e22-american-pinball

TWIPY voting: https://twipys.com/

Destructoid article on AGDQ 2021: https://www.destructoid.com/stories/agdq-2021-raises-an-amazing-2-7-million-for-the-prevent-cancer-foundation-616307.phtml

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 131 – 2020 Year-End Review

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Discussion covers The Pinball Industry Awards, Stern Pinball’s Led Zeppelin, Stern’s EULA changes, and a discussion of pinball in 2020.

Video Games: Discussion here covers Cyberpunk 2077 litigation and a discussion of video games in 2020.

Episode Links:
The Pinball Industry Awards: http://thepinballindustryawards.com/

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 130 – Pinball Galore and Cyberbugs 2077

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Discussion covers the new P3 mini-game Shoot n’ Scoot, the announcement of a Led Zeppelin pinball machine by Stern Pinball, the return of Alien Pinball (now by Pinball Brothers), and deeproot Pinball going live on its website for RAZA purchases.

Video Games: Discussion here covers the latest on Twitch and DMCA challenges and ends with a lengthy discussion on Cyberpunk 2077.

Episode Links:
deeproot website: https://deeprootpinball.com/

Pinball Profile’s deeproot interview panel: https://www.pinballprofile.com/episode-292-deeproot-pinball-panel-discussion-on-raza/

Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast’s interview with Robert of deeproot: https://anchor.fm/pinball-industry-news/episodes/Bonus-PINcast-In-depth-interview-with-Robert-Mueller-of-Deeproot-Pinball-enjde8/a-a4338ef

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 129 – Replaying Cyberpunk

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Discussion revolves around Søren ROMs with Planetary Pinball, the production model stream for deeproot’s RAZA, and the end of the Replay Foundation as we know it.

Video Games: Discussion involves Cyberpunk, Stadia, the failure that is Marvel’s Avengers by SE, and Comcast data caps.

Episode Links:
Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 154 (Søren interview): http://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2020/11/17/episode-154-soren-strikes-back/

The Super Awesome Pinball Show (covers Replay Foundation): https://superawesomepinballshow.libsyn.com/the-super-awesome-pinball-show-special-report

Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 155 (covers Replay Foundation): http://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2020/11/28/episode-155-missing-medallions/

Replay Foundation’s 2018 990 documentation: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/display_990/453766786/01_2020_prefixes_45-45%2F453766786_201812_990PF_2020013017091430

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 128 – Cake or Death (Pins or Video Games)?

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

This episode has a wide-ranging discussion about Stern releasing another cornerstone in 2020, the cost of toppers, DMCA and Twitch, the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo’s sales figures, and capping donations on Twitch. At the end Tony and Dennis also choose if they could have only one, pinball or video games, which answer is correct (and there is a correct answer!).

Episode Links:
What is this? (Dschinghis Khan – Moskau 1979): https://youtu.be/NvS351QKFV4

What is this? (RASPUTIN – Vladimir Putin – Love The Way You Move (Funk Overload)): https://youtu.be/YgGzAKP_HuM

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 127 – Slo Mo Cyberpunk

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Dennis and Tony discuss the plan by Spooky Pinball to eventually run TNA version 2.0 and Jersey Jack Pinball’s major coup with getting a game featured by the Slo Mo Guys on YouTube.

Video Games: Primary discussion revolves around yet another delay on Cyberpunk 2077. They also discuss the slew of Ubisoft video games that work on PS4 but will not work on PS5.

Episode Links:
The Slow Mo Guys showing how pinball works: https://youtu.be/Tmg5WOvPKpU

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 126 – VR or GNR?

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

A short episode, mostly talking about Guns N’ Roses on the pinball side and VR on the video game side.

Episode Links:
Final Round’s Pinball Expo workshop “Discussing Pinball Podcasts”: https://youtu.be/rnUR3Xyw-U0

This Week in Pinball’s Deep Dive on Guns N’ Roses: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/guns-n-roses-pinball-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/

Straight Down the Middle’s Guns N’ Roses featurette: https://youtu.be/jUJOkjKFHxg

Buffalo Pinball’s Guns N’ Roses gameplay reveal: https://youtu.be/zHTJ4W6r5ks

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 125 – Holy Poppin’ Long Episode

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 124 – Solid State Pinball Supply

Posted on September 20, 2020September 20, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 123 – Knapp Assemble!

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 122 – Apples and Adapters

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 121 – Dots in the Popcorn

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 120 – Video Game Themes

Posted on July 26, 2020 by 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

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Evo: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/evo-2020-online-has-been-cancelled/1100-6479302/

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 119 – Tony Tackles Total Talking

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 118 – Marketing 101

Posted on June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 by 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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 117 – PS5 Wheels

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 116 – Turtle Power

Posted on May 31, 2020May 31, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 115 – Jurassic Showdown!

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 114 – BuildABank

Posted on May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 113 – We Talk Movie…err…Pinball

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 112 – Quarantine Gaming

Posted on April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 111 – A HEIST of Specs

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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/

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 109 – UV Coronas

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The pinball segment focuses on Stern Pinball’s UV kit for Stranger Things and the announced Heavy Metal pin.

Video Games: In video games the discussions are more coronavirus fallout, an update on the Star Citizen vs. Crytek lawsuit, and some talk about an upcoming Diablo anime and the Sonic the Hedgehog movie.

Episode Links:
None this time!

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 108 – Hammer Time Reforged

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The pinball segment focuses on discussing Haggis Pinball’s new approach to playfield design and the first gameplay of Spooky Pinball’s Rick and Morty game.

Video Games: In video games the primary discussion is Warcarft 3 Reforged, along with some updating regarding Overwatch League (so a very Blizzard segment).

Episode Links:
Haggis Pinball’s video “PINBALL PLAYFIELD vs SLEDGEHAMMER”: https://youtu.be/dbgtok6Bbu4

Rick and Morty Pinball sneak preview of gameplay: https://youtu.be/nXw3IMXqeRw

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 107 – TPN & Video Game Non-Drama

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The pinball segment is all about The Pinball Network, from the fallout stemming from the launch trailer to the concept behind the idea and the various pinball transitions that were, and were not, related to TPN’s formation.

Video Games: In video games, discussion revolves around Sony deciding to skip another E3, Cyberpunk 2077 pushing back its release date, Crytek and their lawsuit with Cloud Imperium Games, Overwatch news, Google partnering with Activision-Blizzard, and how the Coronavirus is impacting esports.

Episode Links:
Dennis’s pinball market trends article using the 2018 TWIPY games: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/market-trends-2018-twipy-games-through-the-2019-period/

Dennis’s last TWIP Podcast episode (79) with Zach Meny: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-with-dennis-kriesel-and-zach-meny-the-curtain-call/

Head2Head Pinball’s announcement that it has ended the show: http://www.head2headpinball.com/2020/01/19/announcement-head2head-pinball-comes-to-an-end/

Pinball Supernova’s announcement it has ended the blog: https://pinballsupernova.wordpress.com/2020/01/18/goodbye-pinball-supernova-thank-you-to-all-the-subscribers-and-viewers/

Sony not going to E3: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-01-11-playstation-will-not-participate-in-e3-2020

Cyberpunk 2077 delayed: https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/16/21068996/cyberpunk-2077-delayed-to-september

Crytek Lawsuit: https://www.pcgamer.com/cryteks-lawsuit-over-star-citizen-using-cryengine-continues-heating-up/

CIG motion to dismiss: https://www.docdroid.net/jvZtFTX/document.pdf#page=9

Activision Blizzard sign deal with Google: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/activision-blizzard-and-google-enter-into-multi-year-strategic-relationship-to-power-new-player-experiences-300993016.html

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 106 – TWIPY + AGDQ = Long Episode

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Before the segments start, Tony and Dennis do their annual discussion of the EGP podcast specifics (obviously focused on 2019 this go-around).

Pinball: This segment opens with a brief discussion of Italian Bottoms in pinball based on Dennis’s recent article, and then concludes with a massive TWIPY discussion (including Tony and Dennis’s picks).

Video Games: This segment starts with a brief discussion of Nintendo’s Pokemon Direct, and then concludes with a massive discussion of Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2020.

Episode Links:
This American Pinball: https://www.thisamericanpinball.com/

Macho Pinball Podcast Pinball Podcast Vlog Show: https://soundcloud.com/macho-pinball

Dennis’s Italian Bottom article, published with This Week in Pinball: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/understanding-the-italian-bottom/

2019 TWIPY voting: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipy-pinball-awards-a-celebration-of-the-hobby-voting-now-open/

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 105 – 2019 Year-End Review

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Tony and Dennis go over the latest news on Punny Factory, Rick & Morty Pinball, and Stranger Things Pinball. From there, they provide a year-end review on many of the pinball manufacturers, along with some 2020 predictions/discussion.

Video Games: Tony leads the way with a talk about his approach to gaming in 2019 and how that reflects on game time versus games completed. Dennis also discusses how the 2019 year has gone for his own gaming volume.

Episode Links:
Pinball News article on Punny Factory: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/12/16/punny-factory/

This Week in Pinball’s 12-23-2019 article (includes Rick and Morty Pinball information): https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-december-23rd-2019/

IGN article revealing Stern’s Stranger Things pinball machine: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/23/stranger-things-pinball-revealed-first-images-and-gameplay-details

Dead Flip video of Stranger Things (Pro model): https://youtu.be/czzWTk6XlDI

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 104 – Beneath the Morty & Video Game Awards

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Dennis flies solo on this episode. He discusses the released image of the underside of Ricky & Morty’s playfield from Spooky pinball and then talks about the major winners and announcements at The Video Game Awards 2019.

Episode Links:
Matt from Slap Save Pinball Podcast’s Pinside post annotating the Rick & Morty underside of the playfield: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/rick-amp-morty-pinball-from-spooky/page/41#post-5349848

Polygon article of the winners at The Game Awards 2019: https://www.polygon.com/game-awards-tga/2019/12/13/21020351/game-awards-2019-winners-nominees-tga

The Verge article on the 12 biggest announcements at The Game Awards 2019: https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/12/21012552/the-game-awards-2019-biggest-announcements-trailers-xbox-series-x

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 103 – Roanoke Return

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

An entirely pinball-focused episode, Tony and Dennis are joined by Nic Shell, Executive Director of the Roanoke Pinball Museum.

They start with a brief discussion about Spooky Pinball’s announcement of Rick and Morty as their next theme. From there, Nic discusses the Roanoke Pinball Museum and his recent focus on using game show tactics (modeled specifically around Fascination) to help promote pinball. From there, Dennis subjects Nic to a game of 20 Questions.

Later in the episode, Nic and Dennis surprise Tony with the true purpose to Nic’s visit: Roanoke Pinball Museum gifting a grail pinball machine to Tony, Campus Queen!

Finally, the guys have a philosophical discussion about modern pinball versus EM pinball when it comes to audio headspace and its role in the social experience of pinball.

Note: The audio has more echo than usual due to the need to capture three voices locally.

Episode Links:
Roanoke Pinball Museum: https://roanokepinball.org/

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

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 102 – Gaming Thanks

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: In pinball Tony and Dennis go over a new podcast, The Super Awesome Pinball Show. Then, the only other news item, the Stern Star Wars topper gets a brief discussion. The segment is closed out with a discussion of pinball franchises the guys are thankful for.

Video Games: Dennis gives a mini-review of Red Dead Redemption 2 (now that he’s finally finished it), and then the guys talk about video game franchises they are thankful for.

Episode Links:
The Super Awesome Pinball Show: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/12222692

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 101 – RAZAL DAZAL

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Tony and Dennis cover the Kansas City Pinball Championship. From there, they spend the bulk of their pinball time discussing deeproot’s Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland (RAZA) reveal. Finally, they play 20 Questions.

Video Games: The guys discuss EA having their social media hacked, some fallout Blizzard faced regarding their esports tournaments at BlizzCon, and the launch of Google’s Stadia.

Episode Links:
Kansas City Pinball Championship tournament stream: https://youtu.be/UwEjse7ucpw

This Week in Pinball’s RAZA first-look article: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/deeproot-pinball-retro-atomic-zombie-adventureland-plus-interviews-with-john-popadiuk-steven-bowden-and-robert-mueller/

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 100 – Centenarian

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The pinball conversation revisits Celts (with the known price-point now), the rumor of Stern Pinball producing a game based on Stranger Things, and a deep discussion about retro displays in modern pins.

Video Games: The guys discuss the Universal Monsters Pack for Zen Studios’ Pinball FX 3, Raw Thrills’ The Walking Dead Arcade, and news coming out of the BlizzCon 2019 (namely Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2).

Finally, Dennis and Tony have a discussion about the podcast, covering things like highlights and lowlights, and the behind-the-curtain challenges various episodes posed. Placed at the end so folks can skip it if desired!

Episode Links:
Zen Studios information on the Universal Monsters Pack: https://blog.zenstudios.com/?p=8819

BumperNets video of The Walking Dead Arcade: https://youtu.be/2tlGnFsZgJY

Overwatch 2 announce cinematic: https://youtu.be/GKXS_YA9s7E

Overwatch 2 gameplay trailer: https://youtu.be/dZl1yGUetjI

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 99 – A Blizzard of Expo News

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The pinball conversation focuses mostly on news coming out of Pinball Expo. The guys discuss Haggis Pinball’s Celts, the new topper for Stern’s Black Knight: Sword of Rage, Chicago Gaming Company’s new Medieval Madness remakes, and the Collector’s Edition of Jersey Jack Pinball’s Willy Wonka.

Video Games: It’s all about Activision-Blizzard and their Hong Kong disaster.

Episode Links:
TWIP Pinball Market Trends shirt: https://silverballswag.com/collections/this-week-in-pinball/products/twip-pinball-market-trends-super-soft-t-shirt

Pinball News coverage of Pinball Expo 2019: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/10/17/pinball-expo-2019-2/

Video of the Black Knight: Sword of Rage topper: https://youtu.be/YjKnwj3_2Lo

Pinball Supernova article on the new Medieval Madness Remake’s features: https://pinballsupernova.wordpress.com/2019/10/17/news-sneak-peek-at-medieval-madness-remake-topper/

Jersey Jack Pinball’s Facebook video of the Wonka CE: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=933261680389096

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 98 – Retro Knapp Adventure Time!

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Tony and Dennis are joined this episode by Jason Knapp, host of the widely popular Knapp Arcade on Facebook and other social media.

Pinball: The pinball conversation focuses on Stern Pinball’s new Comic Art edition of Star Wars, the Dead Flip reveal stream for Elvira House of Horrors, deeproot pinball’s plans for RAZA at Houston, and a discussion about Dirty Donny and his Stranger Things art. Lots of other topical transitions happen covering the pinball gamut.

Video Games: Discussion here revolves around information about the Epic game store, a Twitch stream of Pokemon Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and what is going on with Zen and their Williams-based pinball tables.

Episode Links:
Knapp Arcade on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KnappArcade/

Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 135: http://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2019/10/02/episode-135-hooray-for-hoops/

IGN article on Comic Art version of Stern’s Star Wars: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/04/stern-star-wars-pinball-machine-gets-gorgeous-comic-book-art-makeover-first-images-and-video

Dead Flip’s Elvira House of Horrors reveal stream: https://youtu.be/98QSWtnvGp0

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 97 – Like a D6

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys talk about Stern Pinball’s upcoming Elvira House of Horrors, an update regarding Dutch Pinball and what options exist for those who preordered, a Pinball EDU update regarding their compliance with Maryland law, and finally a discussion of the new code for Stern Pinball’s Ghostbusters.

Video Games: A large focus is on a French court’s decisions regarding the Steam platform, but time is also spent talking about the Nintendo Switch and struggles with the online ecosystem.

Tabletop: A segment temporarily resurrected, a discussion about 216,000 D6 spilled on a highway is followed by Tony’s examination of getting into Kill Team.

Episode Links:
IGN article about Elvira House of Horrors pinball machine: https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/18/elvira-house-of-horrors-pinball-revealed-first-images-video-and-gameplay-details

PinballSupernova’s sharing of the Dutch Pinball newsletter: https://pinballsupernova.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/news-dutch-pinball-september-update-early-achievers-still-getting-a-game-the-drama-continues/

Pinball EDU Inc. business information: https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/EntitySearch/BusinessInformation/D16253163

Pinball EDU Charity Inc. business information: https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/EntitySearch/BusinessInformation/D18335018

Deadflip’s Ghostbusters code update video: https://youtu.be/tdlGKgqCXD8

BonusLord’s highlights of the new Ghostbusters code: http://tiltforums.com/t/ghostbusters-pinball-rulesheet/1358/345

Dice Spill: https://kotaku.com/truck-carrying-gaming-dice-spills-onto-highway-rolls-a-1838218869

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 96 – Direct Clear

Posted on September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Pinball discussion covers how Spooky Pinball addressed past clearcoat issues, an update to how Jersey Jack Pinball is responding to their ongoing clearcoat challenges, a discussion about Barry (of Dutch Pinball) and his interview on Pinball News & Pinball Magazine Podcast, and thoughts after getting hands-on experience with Jurassic Park.

Video Games: Video game coverage focuses on the return of Telltale Games (kind of), the massive Nintendo Direct for September 2019, some issues/thoughts about World of Warcraft Classic Edition, and a planned Homeworld 3.

Episode Links:
Charlie (Spooky Pinball) indicating steps taken to help correct damaged TNA playfields: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/wonka-le-sling-post-chipping-/page/25#post-5175926

Pinball News & Pinball Magazine’s interview with Barry of Dutch Pinball: http://www.podcastgarden.com/episode/special-bonus-podcast-dutch-pinball-past-present-and-future_148459

Write-up by fosaisu on Pinside about the Dutch Pinball interview: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/the-big-lebowski-preorder-club/page/210#post-5185714

Polygon article on Telltale Games coming back: https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/28/20835854/telltale-games-return-walking-dead-lcg-entertainment

Homeworld 3 on fig: https://www.fig.co/campaigns/homeworld3

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 95 – No

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 94 – Drama

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 93 – T-Rex Ate a Deathstar

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

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Episode 92 – Zombie TBLs

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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:
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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 91 – On the EVE of Lies

Posted on June 30, 2019June 30, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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): http://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

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 90 – E3 2019

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 89 – Replacing Munsters

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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:
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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 88 – Year of the Franchi?

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 87 – RAZA’s Excellent Ray

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 86 – Wonka Reality

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 85 – Sword of Lexan

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 84 – Double Vision/Collateral Damage

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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:
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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 83 – Carnies in the House

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 82 – Solo Dennis

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 81 – Killer Clowns from Metro Exodus

Posted on February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 80 – Dramatic Metroids

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys start with Dirty Donny joining up with Suncoast Pinball, John Trudeau pleading guilty, more Ben Heck drama, Chicago Gaming Company and their quality expectations on Monster Bash Remake LE playfields, and the rumor that Stern Pinball is working on a James Bond theme. Finally, 20 Questions is played.

Video Games: The segment covers the delay in Metroid Prime 4, an update on Elite Dangerous, and Tony’s plans to start streaming Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2.

Episode Links:
Suncoast Pinball interview: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/cosmic-carnival/

Trudeau possession guilt article: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/01/17/john-trudeau-pleads-guilty/

Trudeau abuse guilt article: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/01/24/john-trudeau-pleads-guilty-2/

Show Links:
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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 79 – Epic Munsters

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Tony and Dennis start the show with some behind-the-scenes 2018 podcast analytics before hitting the main topics.

Pinball: The guys start with a discussion on Munsters, and follow that with their picks for the 2018 TWIPYs. Finally, they play 20 Questions.

Video Games: The topics include Awesome Games Done Quick 2019, Bungie’s decision to leave Activision, a big event in Elite Dangerous, additional gains for the Epic Game Store, and some Mario Kart activity in the Kansas City area.

Episode Links:
2018 TWIPY voting: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-twipys-vote-now/

Final Fantasy 4 Free Enterprise: http://ff4fe.com/

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805&refid=stpr

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 78 – 2018 Year-End Review

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Tony and Dennis cover the biggest happenings in 2018 in both pinball and video games. The pinball section orients around manufacturer, while the video game section is organized more around the major consoles. Discussion about the show in 2018 also occurs!

Intro music background is Mt. Fuji by Timecrawler 82 (changes made to original), used under the Creative Commons Attribution license.
Music source: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Timecrawler_82/Osaka_Lights/Mt_Fuji_1433
Attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode Links:
Slam Tilt Podcast-Episode 118: http://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2018/11/27/episode-118-underworld/

Head2Head Pinball-Episode 60: http://www.head2headpinball.com/2018/09/17/episode-60-dennis-kriesel-is-a-cheap-bastard/

This Week in Pinball Podcast-Episode 8: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-8/

This Week in Pinball Podcast-Episode 10: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-10/

This Week in Pinball Podcast-Episode 13: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-13-with-dennis-kriesel/

This Week in Pinball Podcast-Episode 17: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-17-with-dennis-kriesel/

This Week in Pinball Podcast-Episode 22: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-22-with-dennis-kriesel/

This Week in Pinball Podcast-Episode 28: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-28-with-dennis-kriesel/

Article on Ted Zale: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2018/03/10/the-ted-zale-story/

Article on gambling and pinball manufacturers’ perspectives: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2018/08/23/gambling-pingames-manufacturer-perspectives/

Article on Atari’s pinball division: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2018/04/17/atari-pinball/

Article on “middle-pop” pinball games: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2018/08/30/middle-pop-pinball/

Article on the growth of pinball: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/the-growth-of-pinball-an-evidence-based-review-by-dennis-kriesel/

Beginner’s guide to pinball manufacturers: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/4551-2/

Beginner’s guide to pinball designers: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/guest-post-a-beginners-guide-to-pinball-designers/

Article on the start of the solid-state era: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/guest-post-the-dawn-of-the-solid-state-era/

Article on Stern’s SPIKE system: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/dennis-kriesel-the-details-of-spike/

Show Links:
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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 77 – Munsters in a Canvas Bag

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: In news, Dennis and Tony talk about the upcoming Munsters pin by Stern Pinball, deeproot pinball’s announcement that they will not be revealing at the 2019 Texas Pinball Festival, some discussion regarding Jersey Jack Pinball and the whole Wonka versus Toy Story plan in 2019, and This Week in Pinball’s upcoming TWIPY awards.

Afterward, Dennis spends some time reviewing Pinball Magazine #5. Finally, Dennis and Tony both play 20 Questions.

Before the video game segment, but after the pinball segment, Tony and Dennis provide a holiday gift guide (touching on both video game and pinball culture).

Video Games: Tony walks through all the new Fallout 76 issues, the announced Outer Worlds game, Epic launching a new gaming store to rival Steam, and Blizzard’s decision to scale back on their MOBA Heroes of the Storm.

Episode Links:
Special When Lit Pinball Podcast interview with Brian Eddy: https://specialwhenlitpinballpodcast.libsyn.com/episode-28-brian-eddy-stern-pinball

This Week in Pinball for 12/10/2018: https://thisweekinpinball.com/6471-2/

This Week in Pinball article covering the deeproot announced reveal delay: https://thisweekinpinball.com/deeproot-pinball-launch-postponed/

TWIPY information: https://thisweekinpinball.com/coming-soon-the-twipy-pinball-awards-a-celebration-of-the-hobby/

Gottlieb at CafePress: https://www.cafepress.com/gottlieb_pinball

Teepublic https://www.teepublic.com

NES Classic: https://www.nintendo.com/nes-classic/

SNES Classic: https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic/

Tiltcycle: http://tiltcycle.com/

Jinx: https://www.jinx.com/

Thinkgeek: https://www.thinkgeek.com/

The Outer Worlds trailer: https://youtu.be/MGLTgt0EEqc

Epic Games store announcement: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/announcing-the-epic-games-store

Heroes of the Storm news: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/blizzard/22833558/heroes-of-the-storm-news

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805&refid=stpr

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

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Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 76 – KCGameCON

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: In pinball news, Dennis and Tony cover Primus Pinball, a bit about Munsters, and the announced reduction in run size for Mafia Pinball. After the news, they spend a lot of time on KCGameCON, namely the KCGameCON Pinball Championship. Finally, they play a game of 20 Questions.

Video Games: In video game news the focus is on Firewatch coming to Nintendo Switch and Mechwarrior 5 Mercenaries launching in 2019. From their Tony focuses on his recent acquision of a PS4 and the Spiderman game it came with. Finally, the fallout (ho ho ho) of Fallout 76 is covered.

Episode Links:
Slam Tilt Podcast Episode 118: http://www.slamtiltpodcast.com/2018/11/27/episode-118-underworld/

2018 KCGameCON Pinball Championship: https://youtu.be/iMUZ8Ix4-B0

Show Links:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805&refid=stpr

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Episode 75 – Paper Like a Phone Book

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Discussion revolves around The Pinball Company’s crowd-funding initiative, the fallout relating to Todd Tuckey and the Pinball Adventures book, a discussion on single-level games in today’s pinball world, and of course 20 Questions.

Video Games: Topics are Microsoft acquiring Obsidian Entertainment and inXile Entertainment, various video game award shows coming up, and Sony’s decision not to attend E3 in 2019.

Episode Links:
WeFunder campaign for The Pinball Company: https://wefunder.com/thepinballcompany

Crowdfunder campaign for The Pinball Company: https://www.crowdfunder.com/the-pinball-company

Microsoft on acquiring Obsidian and inXile: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/11/10/obsidian-inxile-join-microsoft-studios/?fbclid=IwAR2tdGEcqFOGCH6-irrOV26xdW3HOjF6-pwe7tu3l0Y_5Bo1k_yh7VySTDY

CBS hosting The Gamer’s Choice Awards: https://techraptor.net/content/cbs-gamers-choice-awards

Golden Joystick Awards 2018: https://www.gamesradar.com/golden-joystick-awards-2018-winners/

Sony skipping E3 in 2019: https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/11/14/sony-interactive-entertainment-is-not-attending-e3-in-2019

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Episode 74 – Beatles BlizzCon

Posted on November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The guys discuss the KCGameCON 2018 Pinball Championship, an article on Stern Pinball’s SPIKE system over at TWIP, the upcoming Stern Beatles pin, MonkeyGate, and the notion of Bill & Ted’s Excellent Pinball Adventure. Afterwards, they play 20 Questions.

Video Games: Discussions revolve around the host of announcements coming out of BlizzCon 2018.

Episode Links:
KCGameCON 2018 Pinball Championship pre-registration: http://pinballkc.com/?fbclid=IwAR1dDcJzDZcfVhpg1jqKRhh69Q6GLF1rqkfUuChKzTax6OKw0x92JSaXeEM

Article on Stern Pinball’s SPIKE system: https://thisweekinpinball.com/dennis-kriesel-the-details-of-spike/

Ashe hero page: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/ashe/

Blizzard responds to Diablo Immortal backlash at Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/blizzcon/2018/11/3/18059222/diablo-immortal-blizzard-response-blizzcon

Warcraft III: reforged cinematic trailer: https://youtu.be/72UbFQO5-m0

Lúcio’s first album Synasthesia Auditiva: https://luciomusic.com/

Lúcio-Oh’s cereal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sQdF2kjCTU

Overwatch World Cup – Desk Shenanigans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1PXvdVNRro

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Episode 73 – Expo 2018 & VG News

Posted on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: The pinball segment revolves around Pinball Expo 2018. The guys talk about Monster Bash Remake, Oktoberfest, the deeproot Pinball panel, and Scott Danesi’s Haunted House Party. Afterwards, they play 20 Questions.

Video Games: This segment starts with Zen Studios and the censorship on certain WMS tables. Then, Tony goes over an update on Telltale Games, the author of the Witcher demanding additional money from the success of the video games, crazy Diablo hype, and former President Obama’s dislike of Pokémon. Finally, the guys discuss reports that Microsoft’s acquisition of Obsidian Entertainment is imminent.

Episode Links:
Dead Flip gameplay footage of Oktoberfest from Pinball Expo 2018: https://youtu.be/VUk8rUNtVG4

Pinball News video of the deeproot panel at Pinball Expo 2018: https://youtu.be/q4AO8ibzwRQ

Article on Pinball FX3’s censorship: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/10/zen_studios_under_fire_for_censorship_in_pinball_fx3_explains_it_was_to_keep_game_family-friendly

Telltale: https://kotaku.com/telltale-is-looking-for-another-company-to-hire-its-sta-1829503254

Witcher author: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/10/02/witcher-author-demands-16-million-additional-payment-from-cd-projekt-red/

Blizzcon 2018 schedule: https://blizzcon.com/en-us/schedule#fri-nov-2

Article on Microsoft finalizing deal to acquire Obsidian Entertainment: https://kotaku.com/sources-microsoft-is-close-to-buying-obsidian-1829614135

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Episode 72 – Say It’s So, Joe

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Joe Schober of American Pinball joins Tony and Dennis as a guest host on this episode (which is entirely about pinball).

In news, discussion revolves around the Monster Bash Remake (which had its topper revealed), a possible Yellow Brick Road edition of Wizard of Oz from Jersey Jack Pinball, a rumor that Stern Pinball may be releasing a pin about the Beatles before Munsters (flipping the expected order), a discussion of deeproot Pinball given the additional information from This Week in Pinball’s tour of their facility, and finally the upcoming KCGameCON Pinball Championship.

After this, Joe leads the guys in a discussion of pinball leagues. From there, the topic shifts to balance in pinball design and the pull between highly strategic games versus games that are all about flow and shot-making.

Finally, Joe is challenged to a game of 20 Questions!

Episode Links:
American Pinball: https://www.american-pinball.com/

Episode 17 of the TWIP Podcast: https://thisweekinpinball.com/this-week-in-pinball-podcast-episode-17-with-dennis-kriesel/

TWIP deeproot tour: https://thisweekinpinball.com/deeproot-tour/

KCGameCON Pinball Championship Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1124105281088487/

PAPA league software: http://league.papa.org

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Episode 71 – TelltaleFest

Posted on September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 by Eclectic Gamers Podcast

Pinball: Dennis discusses his recent article with This Week in Pinball about early solid-state board sets. The guys then discuss American Pinball confirming Oktoberfest as their next game, and a brief discussion about two new pinball companies being announced (Suncoast Pinball and Great Lakes Pinball).

From there, Tony and Dennis talk about the new Orion’s Belt product and have a discussion about pop bumpers and their use in modern pinball machines. Finally, they play 20 Questions.

Video Games: Tony talks about playing Everspace and Super Mario Brothers. Dennis talks about Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia. Tony gives details from the most recent Nintendo Direct. The guys then talk a bit about the PlayStation Classic, and finally they close with covering the collapse of Telltale Games.

Episode Links:
Episode 60 of Head2Head Pinball: http://www.head2headpinball.com/2018/09/17/episode-60-dennis-kriesel-is-a-cheap-bastard/

Dennis’ TWIP article on the first production board sets: https://thisweekinpinball.com/guest-post-the-dawn-of-the-solid-state-era/

Orion’s Belt by Pin Stadium video: https://youtu.be/hK3_o_ki6ng

Polygon article on the PlayStation Classic: https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/19/17877898/playstation-classic-release-date-price-ps1-games

Article on the Telltale layoffs: https://www.trueachievements.com/n34535/updated-telltale-games-hit-by-massive-layoffs-amid-speculation-of-closure

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