Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

Pinball: We discuss Pinball Adventures and their Punny Factory reveal, discuss the newly announced TiltBob Pinball company out of Florida, talk about the status of the expanded code for Cactus Canyon Remake, and chat a bit about an Overwatch homebrew project. We also provide Rumor Corner. Video Games: We read a listener review of the VR game Perfect, invest a lot of time regarding the Microsoft-Activision news out of the UK, and cover some details on Playstation 5 and the new Star Wars game. Episode Links: Punny Factory trailer: https://youtu.be/Rz2AoiW8q_8 Making of Punny Factory video: https://youtu.be/nl7pFZCwm54 Knapp Arcade article on TiltBob Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-mystery-pinball-company-revealed Knapp Arcade article on the CCr expanded code: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/chicago-gaming-company-expanded-code-for-cactus-canyon-still-coming-not-close-to-being-ready Pinball Innovators & Makers Podcast Ep 5: https://thepinballnetwork555350716.wordpress.com/2023/04/23/pinball-

Pinball: We give a few quick updates on Stern's Foo Fighters, Homepin's Spinal Tap trailer, American Pinball's work to resolve issues with GTF!, and Spooky's new code for Scooby. We also provide which pinball machine "won" TPF 2023 based off a poll of a Patreon members, and have a discussion about which companies we think might get a second game out this calendar year. We also provide Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk about SEGA trying to buy Rovio, an update on Lord of the Rings: Gollum, some happenings relate to Nintendo Russia, and the upcoming schedule for Summer Games Done Quick. Episode Links: None! Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodca

Pinball: We our thoughts on a bunch of the games we played at Texas Pinball Festival (TPF) 2023 and provide Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk about E3 being cancelled and some updates on the Microsoft purchase of Activision. Episode Links: MechWarrior 5 Mercenary Pinball: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/mechwarrior-5-mercenary-pinball Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Watches with Dennis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Watcheswith

Pinball: We discuss Jersey Jack Pinball's Godfather Pinball, a little bit more about American Pinball's Galactic Tank Force, the reveal of Chicago Gaming Company's Pulp Fiction Pinball, Turner Pinball planning to be at TPF, and Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk a bit more about the Microsoft effort to acquire Activision, a major Star Citizen issue, and Microsoft not being at E3. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article on JJP's Godfather Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/jersey-jack-pinball-officially-reveals-the-godfather-50th-anniversary-game-pricing-pics-etc Knapp Arcade article on CGC's Pulp Fiction Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pulp-fiction-pinball-trailer-2-our-first-official-look-at-the-game Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-

Pinball: We discuss the recently revealed Foo Fighters Pinball by Stern Pinball, another teaser for American Pinball's Galactic Tank Force, the upcoming reveal of Jersey Jack Pinball's Godfather, and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk a bit more about tabletop (at the start of the segment based off a listener question), and then go over new details about the Microsoft acquisition of Activision, some upcoming changes at Square Enix, and planned companies at E3. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade details about Stern Foo Fighters: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-shows-off-the-actual-foo-fighters-machine-in-new-video Stern's Foo Fighters game trailer: https://youtu.be/OVO79kAxvb4 Knapp Arcade article about second teaser for AP's Galactic Tank Force: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/american-pinball-shares-second-teaser-video-for-upcoming-game-galactic-tank-force Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespr

Pinball: We discuss the teased module Project Carbon from Multimorphic, Spooky Pinball Scooby games shipping, American Pinball planning for a March 2023 reveal, we discuss a Patreon poll regarding possible remake companies PPS could turn to, and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: Focus is on Activison-Blizzard's merger woes with Microsoft and some upset Blizzard staff relating to working conditions and pay, plus a new Civilization game is coming and a bit of discussion about Saudi Arabia's investment in gaming companies. Tabletop: Some concluding information (we think!) about the whole Dungeons and Dragons mess with the OGL. Episode Links: Multimorphic's Facebook teaser video for Project Carbon: https://www.facebook.com/MultimorphicInc/videos/856869105380676 Knapp Arcade article about American Pinball's next game image teaser: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/american-pinball-teases-march-reveal-for-next-game Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgam

Tony was unable to participate on this episode, aside from a small blurb at the start. As such, Dennis just focuses on pinball and goes over the results for The Pinball Awards in 2022, talks about the upcoming 2nd annual Pinball Degenerate Awards, discusses his thoughts on Spooky's gameplay reveal of Scooby-Doo Pinball, covers the announcement of Scott Danesi being creative director for the next P3 game, reviews Planetary Pinball Supply's restoration of the Big Bang Bar trademark, and speculates on speculation relating to a Goonies Pinball. Plus, Rumor Corner. Episode Links: Support Tony in the 2023 Polar Plunge: https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/RPYvTZYAvn The Pinball Awards 2022 ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/live/mtO2EuhwQoQ?feature=share Nudge article on The Pinball Awards: https://www.nudgepinball.com/articles/the-pinball-awards-get-nudged PiNbALL DeGENeRaTES Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pinballdegenerates Spooky's YouTube video of their Scooby-Doo gameplay: https://youtu.be/2KhWpI

Pinball: We briefly touch on some Spooky and Pinball Brothers updates, then talk about how we voted in The Pinball Awards for 2022, and finally we go over Rumor Corner. Video Games: Discussion covers the upcoming shutdown of Marvel's Avengers, the tech sector's recent layoffs, and some information on Google Stadia and Ubisoft. Tabletop: The segment returns once more to continue discussing the D&D OGL fallout. Episode Links: Support Tony in the 2023 Polar Plunge: https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/RPYvTZYAvn Watches with Dennis 1/20/2023 episode with Tony where we talk price declines in the secondhand market: https://youtu.be/qz4nc5N2g3U Paizo ORC announcement: https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6si7v Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826

Pinball: Coverage is entirely focused on Stern's James Bond 007 60th Anniversary Limited Edition, plus Rumor Corner. Video Games: Discussion covers EVE Online, Microsoft's Activision purchase, Hitman games having a new name, and an update on CD Projekt Red. Tabletop: The segment returns to dive extensively into Wizards of the Coast and their new open game license. Episode Links: Support Tony in the 2023 Polar Plunge: https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/RPYvTZYAvn Knapp Arcade article on the reveal of Bond 60th: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-officially-reveals-keith-elwin-designed-james-bond-60th-anniversary-limited-edition Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.f

Aside from a very long intro covering their 5K adventure, Dennis and Tony focus on providing a year-end review of pinball and video game happenings. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade coverage on 12/22/2022 on Multimorphic: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/wait-for-new-multimorphic-pinball-machine-now-1-year-still-aiming-for-2-new-games-in-2023 Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Watches with Dennis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WatcheswithDennis

Pinball: We spend most of our time talking about Spooky Pinball's reveal of Scooby Doo, but we do conclude with Rumor Corner as usual. Video Games: This segment covers a lot of legal updates (Epic and Fortnight addiction, Riot against NetEase, and the FTC opposing the Microsoft purchase of Activision). The rest of the time is primarily focused on covering highlights from The Game Awards. Episode Links: Spooky Pinball's Scooby Doo Pinball reveal video: https://youtu.be/feNL8zCWWTA Spooky Pinball's Scooby Doo Pinball gameplay video: https://youtu.be/VFUe5j36UGU Knapp Arcade write-up on Scooby Doo Pinball: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/spooky-pinball-shows-first-video-of-new-scooby-doo-pinball-machine Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 S

Pinball: We talk about Stern Pinball shipping Bond Pro models and soon ending their Home edition runs of Jurassic Park and Star Wars. We discuss CGC's CCrLE finally shipping. We spend a brief about of time on the TWIPYs,and then we talk about the new third-party game Drained for the P3. We spend a lot of time answering a listener email on whether we'd pick the Pro or the Premium model of various in-production Stern games. We conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers some insider trading arrests tied to Square Enix, Blizzard partially reversing course on their SMS verification rules, Pokémon fallout, and impressive sales for God of War Ragnarök. Note: The virtual mixing board lost connection to Tony's microphone during the TWIPY discussion and so he will be quiet during that part (as you can only hear what Dennis's mic picked up from him). This issue was caught and fixed after that segment but left in as most of the discussion was from Dennis anyway. Episode Links: Drained trailer: htt

Pinball: We talk about CGC's purported delay into 2023 for CCr LE and discuss a Patreon-requested topic about pinball machines themed around a specific movie/show/game versus a collection/series. We conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Tony's PS5 game recommendations, the PlayStation VR2, Overwatch 2 player counts, SE and their NFT project and latest blowback regarding Final Fantasy 16, a possible Horizon Zero Dawn MMO, the upcoming Awesome Games Done Quick schedule, and more information out of the EU regarding Microsoft's plan to acquire Activision. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade coverage of possible extension on CGC's CCr LE production: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/chicago-gaming-cactus-canyons-may-not-ship-until-2023 Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud

Pinball: We talk about a number of highlights from Pinball Expo (purportedly, since we weren't there), Spooky Pinball bringing in a new programmer and more delays from CGC on Cactus Canyon Remake LE. We conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Steam's new record, Square Enix's strategy, Call of Duty's small disc size, Phil Spencer on potential price increases for Xbox, Genshin Impact's data breach, and Blizzard's latest Overwatch 2 happenings. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article on Cactus Canyon Remake LE delay: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/chicago-gaming-company-cactus-canyon-remake-limited-edition-pinball-machine-delayed-again Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebo

Pinball: We briefly talk about Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, and then move into the manufacturing/business/development updates from Multimorphic. After that, we talk about the new version and renamed iterations of Legends of Valhalla from American Pinball. We conclude with a discussion about meaningful tier differences with pinball machines and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers another sexual harassment complaint at Activision-Blizzard, the troubled Overwatch 2 launch, the chaos and information out of TwitchCon, Google's not-quite-Stadia Chromebooks, and a legal update regarding Microsoft's attempted purchase of Activision. Episode Links: Multimorphic's 10/12/2022 manufacturing/business/development update: https://www.facebook.com/MultimorphicInc/posts/pfbid02Kupv3phCxobNo3e7wAEgPHL95zv1sb8UMn2rAVdbZeBGHccfWqTmGPTRPW1vkLgrl Pinball News article on the new Legends of Valhalla Classic: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2022/10/07/new-legends-of-valhalla-classic/ Show Links: EGP

Pinball: We yet again discuss Stern Pinball's James Bond, provide some small updates regarding Pinball Adventures and Spooky Pinball, discuss some layout information regarding Homepin's Spinal Tap, and Rumor Corner (featuring two rumors due to demand from our Patreons). Video Games: This segment covers Google's impending shutdown of Stadia, a Cyberpunk 2077 reveal, an update regarding Skull and Bones, discussion of the Rockstar hack, and some major changes coming to Twitch streaming. Episode Links: Watch ToT from 9/29/2022: https://youtu.be/L0B9qJKFZIM Knapp Arcade article about Stern's last run of Guardians being built: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/i-am-groot-last-run-of-stern-pinball-guardians-of-the-galaxy-is-on-the-line Knapp Arcade coverage of Elements: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pinball-adventures-to-post-development-of-elements-game-on-youtube Twitch blog post regarding the revenue sharing changes: https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2022/09/21/a-letter-from-twitch-president-dan-clancy-on-subscrip

Tony temporarily revives the tabletop segment in the introduction to talk about a "new" TSR. Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball's delayed reveal of James Bond, Homepin's reveal of Spinal Tap, a bit about American Pinball, and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Overwatch 2, the Sims 4, and a bunch of information out of Nintendo Direct. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade coverage of Spinal Tap: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-details-of-this-is-spinal-tap-pinball-the-first-video-pricing-etc TOT#2, a this-or-that on watches with a bunch of pinball personalities: https://youtu.be/MEXc6X1pWyY Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=86805 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers T

Pinball: We open with the game results from the last episode, and follow that with coverage of the re-release of TNA by Spooky Pinball. We follow that with an in-depth discussion of our rankings of ten pinball manufacturers in order of our perceptions of their ability to survive moving forward. Finally, we conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers new details of the Microsoft purchase of Activision, an update on Halo Infinite, Sony and Tencent increasing ownership stakes in From Software, the Playstation 5 price increase, Embracer Group confirming a Star Wars title, and a Steamdeck update. Episode Links: Pinside thread about the ability to support so many manufacturers: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/is-there-room-for-this-many-manufacturers Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user

Pinball: Coverage covers our Toy Story 4 thoughts now that we've played the game, a Q&A summary from Spooky Pinball, a topper update from Chicago Gaming Company, a Spinal Tap update from Homepin, a new theme reveal from the defunct deeproot Pinball, and we play a new game submitted by Matt Roberts. Of course we end with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers a variety of movies being developed based on video games, a run-down on Embracer as the parent company of seemingly everything, and some Overwatch 2 news. Episode Links: Watch ToT (This or That) with Tony, Dennis, and David: https://youtu.be/Cfk8WPajWO4 Knapp Arcade coverage of the Spooky Pinball Q&A: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/all-the-spooky-pinball-news-that-s-fit-to-print Pinside post with the Men in Black: Alien Crisis deeproot images: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/twip-is-deeproot-the-next-misadventure-or-a-pinball-revolution/page/639#post-7090830 Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teesp

Pinball: Coverage focuses on Stern's Home Team for Insider Connected, Pinball Brothers denoting Queen Pinball may come out slower than originally believed, Chicago Gaming Company struggling on what to do with their continued topper delays for the Cactus Canyon Remake, an update on Multimorphic production, and finally Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers financial updates on Activision-Blizzard, Square Enix, and Tencent, along with delays for Gollum and Knights of the Old Republic. Episode Links: Knapp Arcade article about when Queen from Pinball Brothers could be available for play: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/in-response-to-a-9-24-american-debut-for-queen-pinball-pinball-brothers-says-to-hold-your-horses Pinside post regarding Multimorphic's email updating on P3 status: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/multimorphic-p3-club/page/28#post-7057828 Show Links: Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.app