Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

Pinball: Tony and Dennis didn't talk about P3 in their 2017 TPF recap, and so hit upon the cutting-edge in pinball technology this go-around. Dennis then gives some thoughts on Batman 66 now that he's been able to play it. After that, an update regarding Dutch Pinball and ARA provides some additional information on the status of The Big Lebowski. From there, Dennis provides an interview with Keri Wing, second place finisher of the IFPA's 2017 World Women's Pinball Championship. Dennis has a small update on the Skit-B (Predator Pinball) happenings, and to wrap up the segment the guys talk about the IFPA's plan to introduce tournament fees in 2018. Video Games: Dennis talks about Battle Group 2 and Far Cry Primal. Tony talks about Renowned Explorers: International Society. Tabletop: Tony and Dennis announce they will be at KantCon in 2017 and that the podcast is also one of the event's sponsors. Links: Skit-B Research Folder: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByH8OkGICVbWNDFZQXJYUUhhSm8

A most straightfoward episode. Besides announcing the final results of the 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament, Tony and Dennis give a massive trip report of the National Videogame Museum and the 2017 Texas Pinball Festival. Fun times!

Pinball: We set up the final round of the 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament. We talk about Alien Pinball gameplay. And finally Dennis sets off to bore everyone with a regression analysis of Pinside's solid-state game ratings. Video Games: We of course cover Overwatch, both ongoing PTR tests and the new character (Orisa). Dennis hits on some 2017 GDC (Game Developers Conference) highlights. Tony tries to resist diving too deep into Aurora 4X (aka Spreadsheets in Space... ace... ce... e...). Tabletop: Tony talks a bit about International Tabletop Day. Links: 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament-Final Round Voting: https://goo.gl/forms/laVwA51PnaGbu8L03 The Link Cable Podcast (Episode 15 - TLOZBOTWOMG): https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ggqss-6864ee Space Gambler (Playmatic 1978) Gameplay (no commentary): https://youtu.be/Q8Xe2nJMTT8 Pinside Thread on Regression Analysis of Pinside SS Ratings: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/regression-analysis-pinside-rating-and-game-details#post-3642419 Aurora 4X:

A metric ton of pinball happenings dominates our discussion, with a small video game segment thrown in (no tabletop this time). Pinball: We set up Round 4 of the 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament. We talk about Aerosmith gameplay. We talk about Alien Pinball shipping. We talk about the death of Super League. We discuss the latest involving Skit-B legally. We cover the problems facing The Big Lebowski's production. And finally, we talk about Magic Girls shipping. As you can see, we talk a lot. Video Games: We cover the future of Call of Duty, the upcoming Destiny 2, and the upcoming Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Links: 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament-Round 4 Voting: https://goo.gl/forms/F221K0Zuro5LsglT2 Superman (Atari 1979) Pinball Gameplay (with commentary): https://youtu.be/nzrj5_ajSN0 Dead Flip's Aerosmith Gameplay Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oej9gql5OTU Kevin Kulek (Skit-B) Hearing #3 on 2-17-2017: https://soundcloud.com/user-800669943/1bk2016-21030-20170217-090555 Skit-B Research (

Hey look, Episode 28 actually has a solid balance across pinball, video games, and tabletop gaming for once! Pinball: Discussion revolves around the Kansas State Pinball Championship, move into Round 3 of the 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament, and name some games we think have a solid layout but are stinkers because the rules are poor. Tony and Dennis also spend a lot of time discussing what they are looking forward to at the 2017 Texas Pinball Festival. Video Games: The topics here include ZeniMax's legal "victory" over Facebook involving the Oculus, the opening of E3 to the public, and the latest Overwatch PTR update (involving Mercy and Bastion). Tony also spends a lot of time on the BATTLETECH beta and his live-stream intentions. Tabletop: Thanks to an in-depth Game Night, Tony and Dennis get to provide hands-on discussions of Potion Explosion, Noisy Person Cards, and Codenames. Links: 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament-Round 3 Voting: https://goo.gl/forms/fGd0BcDT5SZ0CfbR2 Texas Pinball Festival: http://

Pinball: Another large pinball section this episode. We cover the just-announced Jetsons Pinball. We wrap up round 1 of the 2017 Modern Era Widebody Tournament and discuss the match-ups in round 2. We discuss the legal happenings around Skit-B and the failed Predator pinball project. We talk about the P3 system going into production. And (finally!) we cover the Attack from Mars Remake that was announced. Video Games: Discussion revolves mostly around the Evo Championship Series game line-up that was just announced. Tabletop: The focus is on a new tabletop convention, PAX Unplugged. Links: 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament-Round 2 Voting: https://goo.gl/forms/UOjCljoy416jpANt2 Kevin Kulek (Skit-B) legal recording when presented to the court by U.S. Marshals (1-20-2017): https://soundcloud.com/user-800669943/1bk2016-21030-20170120-111818 Kevin Kulek (Skit-B) legal recording of hearing where bankruptcy case dismissed (1-27-2017): https://soundcloud.com/user-800669943/1bk2016-21030-20170127-091530 PAX Unplugg

Whoa, there is a lot of news to cover in this episode! Pinball: The 2017 Modern Widebody Tournament is explained and the first round's match-ups announced. From there, the guys talk about the Aerosmith reveal and their initial thoughts. Dennis then transitions to Zidware and the legal happenings on the JPOP front. Tony and Dennis then give their impressions of the Batman 66 gameplay shown on the DeadFlip Twitch channel. They spend some time talking about Keith Elwin joining Stern Pinball as a pinball designer, and finally the pinball segment concludes with yet another discussion around American Pinball (this time focusing on their recent social media activity). Video Games: Most of the discussion centers on the Nintendo Switch, the revealed specifics on what the console is, and thoughts about it as a next step by Nintendo. The guys also spend a bit of time on Scalebound's cancellation (which sort of spirals into a discussion on exclusives and the state of developing such games). Tabletop: There is some dis

It's a new year and time for a new podcast! In pinball, Dennis and Tony wrap up the 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament. They talk about American Pinball and their advertising flyer Dennis received in a Pinball Life order, and then talk about their 2017 pinball hopes. In video games, Dennis and Tony give some opinions about games they are currently playing (not Overwatch!). And, in an emerging pattern, talk about their hopes for 2017. Tabletop is all about hope and dreams, and not about currently played games. But rebellions and tabletops are built on hope, so that's okay. Links: Critical Role, Episode 1: https://youtu.be/i-p9lWIhcLQ

Besides prepping the final round of the 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament, this episode is dedicated to talking about the most interesting of things in the pinball, video game, and tabletop realms for 2016! Links: 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament-Final Round: https://goo.gl/forms/05Yg8iM68KS5mGiC2 Episode 41 of the Skill Shot Pincast ("IFPA Statstravaganza!"): https://soundcloud.com/skillshotseattle/41-ifpa-statstravaganza Episode 11 of the Little Kings Pinball Podcast ("BIAS AFM"): https://soundcloud.com/user-859738069/ep-11-bias-afm

Pinball: The guys walk through the results of Round 2 of the 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament. From there, they talk about the voting controvery surrounding the Ultimate Stern Fan contest. Video Games: A brief discussion of the Playstation Experience leads off, followed by more Overwatch talk. The segment concludes with a discussion of Master of Orion 3 and Dangerous Golf. Tabletop: None this time! Links: 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament-Round 3: https://goo.gl/forms/YIjZwmTgeXoBc2Vv1

Pinball: Tony and Dennis cover the results 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament's first round, announce the second round, and talk about the second round match-ups. Video Games: It's all Overwatch. Dennis and Tony discuss the latest update, the new modes, the new map, and the buffs/nerfs to the various heroes. Tabletop: Tony leads a discussion about digital versions of popular tabletop games. Links: 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament-Round 2: https://goo.gl/forms/vwgEi68rUYYf4nfE3 For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast: http://foramusementonly.libsyn.com/ Dennis' Jurassic Park (Incandescent vs LED): https://youtu.be/TqYOYfoG0xU Star Realms Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/438140/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.starrealms.starrealmsapp&hl=en Ascension Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playdekgames.android.Ascension Sentinels of the Multiverse Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h

With added dishwasher sounds for your listening pleasure! Pinball: Tony and Dennis launch their 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament (see the show notes below for the link to Round 1's voting!), and talk a bit about the 10 designers in the competition. From there, they each rank their top five pinball designers of all time. Finally, they provide their current list of pinball podcasts they subscribe to. Video Games: Sombra has been announced for Overwatch, so Tony and Dennis spend time talking about her moveset and what this may mean for the game. Dennis also launches into detailed impressions of the time he's spent playing Battlefield 1. Tabletop: Tony leads a discussion about Fantasy/RPG tropes, and the guys give examples they have committed in their role-playing days. Links: 2016 Modern Era Pinball Designer Tournament-Round 1: https://goo.gl/forms/UTedDuuDobvMJJIL2 Brokentoken Classic Arcade and Pinball Podcast: https://www.brokentoken.com/ Coast 2 Coast Pinball/Wide World of Pinball: http://ww

Tony and Dennis give you the minimum from Pinball Expo to survive, talk a bit about the upcoming Nintendo "console", and have a single tabletop game to trash. Lots of fun! Pinball: Dennis has completed his background research into American Pinball, and so provides an info dump regarding the articles of incorporation, the mortgages, possible parts supplies, and more. Tony and Dennis use this to transition into Pinball Expo 2016, where they discuss the American Pinball presentation, Stern Pinball's Batman 66 and Aerosmith pins, Jersey Jack's Hobbit Black Arrow and Dialed In! machines, and Heighway's Alien Pinball. Video Games: The focus is on the Nintendo Switch, but Tony and Dennis also give their list of listened-to video game podcasts in response to a listener request! Tabletop: A very short, very blunt discussion regarding Speak Out, half tabletop game, half torture device. Links: American Pinball Research: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByH8OkGICVbWSlB2Qi0tQXhkUUE?usp=sharing Dennis' Video of

Tony and Dennis were so busy over the last two weeks that most of this episode had to be ad libbed, and it shows. A weird mix of pinball, pizza, hot dogs, and gaming. Pinball: Brief updates/thoughts on Pinapalooza IV, American Pinball, and Expo. Tony and Dennis do launch into a more enjoyable topic: what would they do if they each were to start up a pinball manufacturing company in today's climate? Video Games: Tony hits on a couple easy-play titles to provide some suggestions now that Dennis finally upgraded his PC. Tabletop: I hope you like TV networks, as there's a game for that! Links: Beige Knight Pinball Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-944860920 Skill Shot Pincast: http://www.skill-shot.com/content/category/podcast The Slam Tilt Podcast: http://www.podcastgarden.com/podcast/slamtilt Pinball Magazine's Interview with American Pinball: https://soundcloud.com/user-935579828/pinball-magazine-podcast-01-american-pinball

Tony is back, and there's so much news to cover, especially pinball news! Pinball: The guys talk about the newly announced American Pinball, their association with JPOP, and the stated offer to produce Magic Girl while moving forward with their own pin theme (also magic themed). From there, Tony and Dennis hit on Batman 66's pricing and the application process for the SLE models. The pinball talk is rounded up with Spooky and their new unit count and pricing model announced for as-yet-unkown game number three. Video Games: Dennis leads off with Firewatch, which is now available on Xbox One (and all versions have received some new features along with this release). Tony covers Mad Max, and the joys of vehicle combat. Tabletop: It is all about Secret Hitler, which both Tony and Dennis played against each other to the doom of all mankind. Links: Dennis' YouTube "application" video for a Batman 66 SLE: https://youtu.be/SMC5xt-VT3o Jeff's YouTube "application" video for a Batman 66 SLE: https://youtu.be/365Ku

Past guest host Mike (Episode 11 - E3 2016) returns to help cover for the absence of Tony. Not that Dennis couldn't monologue his way through, there's just the question of alienating all the listeners. As such, despite the madness Tony's absence entails, Episode 17 actually follows the typical structure with all three gaming categories represented. Pinball: This segment starts with a brief mention of the clearcoat (aka "ghosting") issues that have been ongoing on several Stern Pinball machines. The bulk of the pinball talk is about Stern's announced Batman 66 game, their first pin to replace the DMD with LCD. Video Games: Thanks to a free-to-play weekend, Mike and Dennis are able to touch on last episode's big video game talk: Overwatch. Outside of this, Mike and Dennis put time into two pre-release iterations of a couple upcoming major shooters. The first such discussion is regarding Titanfall 2 and its technical test. The second, more significant, discussion revolves around the Battlefield 1 beta. Tablet

Assisted by guest host Jack Danger (Dead Flip; TILT THRU), EGP hits on the following in this episode: Pinball: The segment starts with a discussion of everyone's favorite/least favorite competitive tournament formats. From there, the guys tackle the announced Cactus Canyon remake. The final pinball topic is WatchMojo's Top 10 Pinball Machines (which recently aired on YouTube). Video Games: It is all about Overwatch. Dennis gets to sit back as Tony and Jack go into the characters, the maps, and the game modes of the arguably most addictive shooter of 2016. Tabletop: Werewolf, and the related One Night Ultimate Werewolf, social deduction games, get the full attention of the crew. Links: Dead Flip: https://www.twitch.tv/dead_flip TILT THRU: http://www.podcastgarden.com/podcast/tiltthru WatchMojo's Top 10 Pinball Machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDYmKpHfgtQ

Assisted by guest host Don (The Pinball Podcast), the guys tackle these rad topics in Episode 15: Pinball: The segment starts with just a generalized pinball discussion, flowing into an examination of Pabst Can Crusher's for-sale price (only available through Pabst). From there, the guys go into the rumors that Slayer will be Stern Pinball's next music pin. They close out the pinball segment by talking about the bad/not great pinball machine (loosely defined as being ranked on Pinside beneath 200 if a solid-state machine, or beneath 100 if an EM) they'd each most like to own. Video Games: This segment leads with the most obvious topic in the current doldrums of summer, No Man's Sky. From there, a discussion about Curt Schilling's defunct 38 Studios (which recently had criminal charges dismissed regarding the loss to Rhode Island taxpayers when the company went bankrupt) ensues. Since the Xbox One S is now out, the guys look a bit more into the latest console release. Finally, BATTLETECH's #SuperPreAlpha fir

Pinball: Dennis and Tony discuss the culmination of months of voting and the winner of the 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament. In addition, each talk about what Pinside Top 50 solid state pin they'd most want to own, and which Top 50 pin is the most overrated. Video Games: Discussion is entirely Nintendo-centric, with a discussion of Nintendo's disappointing first quarter financial report (it's more interesting than this sounds!) and the leaked specs on the Nintendo NX. Tabletop: It's all about KantCon 2016. Tony discusses his gaming experiences during the Friday session (D&D 5E and Planet Mercenary) and Dennis and Tony talk about their Saturday experience (more D&D 5E and The Ultimate Hero). Links: Dungeons & Dragons: http://dnd.wizards.com/ Paragon Notion (The Ultimate Hero RPG): https://www.facebook.com/ParagonNotion/

Pinball: Dennis starts the segment with the 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament, which is now entering its final phase. From there, Tony and Dennis' discussion centers around the Pabst Can Crusher pinball machine artwork which was recently revealed, and an in-depth talk about the Medieval Madness Remake's color DMD announcement and associated pricing. Video Games: Pokémon Go leads off the video game segment, given the craze is sweeping the nation. In addition, nostalgia gets a boost with the Nintendo Classic Edition console. Tabletop: Per a listener request, the guys tackle Mars Attacks: The Miniatures Game. They also talk about the upcoming KantCon and the RPGs they've signed up for. Links: 1980s Pinball Machine Mania Tournament-Round 6: http://goo.gl/forms/XKxNaVaHdB7T3EDw2 Dorkly Pokemon MMO comic: http://www.dorkly.com/post/52546/be-careful-what-you-wish-for