Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games

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 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://twitt

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

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 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_gam

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

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 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/Ec

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

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 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/

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.: ht

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/ 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

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/E3Huy2cdi

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 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 Face

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/ 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/

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 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

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 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

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 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamersp

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 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: e

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/ 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eclectic_gamers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

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 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/ Twit

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/ 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 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv

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 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.c