Eclectic Gamers Podcast

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Episode 65:

Tony and Dennis are joined by Martin (of Head2Head Pinball).

Pinball: In pinball news, the guys discuss Dutch Pinball’s GoFundMe announcement, the U.S. Supreme Court’s sales tax decision and how it will impact new pinball sales, and This Week in Pinball’s giant information update on deeproot Pinball.

After that, Martin talks about streaming pinball for an audience, and gives his thoughts on what makes for good competitive pinball events.

Video Games: Discussion starts around VR (virtual reality) and whether it will become a mainstream thing. After that, Martin, Tony, and Dennis talk about their favorite console video games, going over all eight generations released.

Links:
Head2Head Pinball: http://www.head2headpinball.com/

Melbourne Silverball League: https://www.twitch.tv/melbournesilverballleague

This Week in Pinball’s Deeproot Coverage on 6/28/2018: https://thisweekinpinball.com/deeproot-update-plus-interview-new-hire-new-building-new-creative-studio-new-licenses-and-help-offered-to-those-who-lost-money-on-pre-orders-from-other-companies/

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Episode 66:

Tony and Dennis are joined by Mrs. Pin (of Mrs. Pin’s Pinball Podcast).

Pinball: In pinball news, the gang discusses CPR’s new digital printing approach to creating reproductions, the launched GoFundMe to help Dutch Pinball, and beginner’s guide to manufacturers Dennis put together for This Week in Pinball.

After that, Mrs. Pin challenges Tony and Dennis to a game of pinball trivia! Dennis follows this with a sort of mini-update to Premier’s `street level’ series of games by talking about BOM differences between the first game (Silver Slugger) and the last (Hoops). Finally, everyone talks about the most fun elements to pinball.

Video Games: Mrs. Pin brings her WOMP philosophy to the video game arena, and each host picks two women worthy of the title.

Links:
Mrs. Pin’s Pinball Podcast: http://www.podcastgarden.com/podcast/mrspin

A Beginner’s Guide to Manufacturers: https://thisweekinpinball.com/4551-2/

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Episode 67:

Tony and Dennis were not at Pinburgh 2018, and so while all the other podcasts flood you with their bad beats and long monologues about each and every tournament game they played, we’ll talk about other stuff!

Pinball: In pinball news, Pinburgh is (very) briefly touched on. After that, the guys discuss Multimorphic fulfilling all their P3 preorders, Jersey Jack Pinball starting production of their Pirates of the Caribbean pin, Team Pinball emerging as a new pinball manufacturer with their first game: The Mafia, Stern Pinball acquiring the Godzilla license, Chicago Gaming Company finally announcing Monster Bash as their next remake, and the latest from Dutch Pinball.

After the news, Dennis talks a bit about an experimental video project he did called Creative Pinball Rules. The pinball segment concludes with a game of 20 questions (where Dennis tries to stump Tony in identifying a pinball machine).

Video Games: This segment begins with a discussion of the first season of the Overwatch League (what did and didn’t work). Dennis then runs through a number of games he’s been playing (Prey, The Evil Within 2, Dead Rising 4, Dragonball FighterZ, and Everspace). Finally, Tony discusses the update to No Man’s Sky.

Links:
Pinball News article on Team Pinball: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2018/07/21/team-pinball-revealed/

The Dragon’s Tomb (tabletop videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3izYCSBcfi2LfdIr-qg0gQ

Creative Pinball Rules: Superman (Atari 1979): https://youtu.be/JBsk1Cdao-Q

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Episode 68 - Pinball Drama the Pinball Machine!:

Pinball: In the news, Tony and Dennis discuss Stern Pinball’s Deadpool reveal, more about the Spooky Pinball vs. Stern Pinball Godzilla drama, the Spooky Pinball stream of Alice Cooper’s Nightmare Castle on Deadflip, and the announcement that the Pinball Hall of Fame is moving.

After the news, Dennis tries to stump Tony with a pinball game of 20 Questions. The pinball segment concludes with a thought experiment put together by Tony: Pinball Drama the Pinball Machine!

Video Games: The segment opens with the guys discussing words and phrases that had a context (at some point) but are now widely used when playing video games. The segment ends with a discussion of Shadow of War.

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

Gaming on Ten Minutes a Week: http://gamingontenminutesaweek.libsyn.com/

Deadpool Pinball Teaser Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkHu6VpMF9k

This Week in Pinball’s Summary of Spooky-Stern Godzilla Situation: https://thisweekinpinball.com/twip-deadpool-confirmed-spooky-talks-godzilla-and-stern-pinball-hall-of-fame-moving-more/

Pinball Hall of Fame: http://www.pinballmuseum.org/

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Episode 69 - The MEEP with a Mouth:

Pinball: In the news, Tony and Dennis talk about their experience playing Stern Pinball’s Deadpool game, Jersey Jack Pinball shipping Pirates of the Caribbean, conflict between Homepin and some preorder customers, and Paul Faris joining deeproot Pinball.

After the news, Dennis and Tony play 20 Questions. This time both Tony and Dennis get asked to guess a pinball machine (double the madness!).

Video Games: This segment focuses on discussing the mobile game DR. MEEP and the latest Overwatch animated short.

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

Tiltcycle: http://tiltcycle.com/

Gambling, Pingames, & Manufacturer Perspectives article: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2018/08/23/gambling-pingames-manufacturer-perspectives/

Dead Flip archive footage of Deadpool Pro gameplay reveal: https://youtu.be/L4RLFqdFf4U

This Week in Pinball’s deep dive on Deadpool Pinball: https://thisweekinpinball.com/deadpool-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-code-rules-and-pictures/

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Episode 70 - Jason Joins the Fray:

Jason Knapp, of the Knapp Arcade Facebook group, joins the show as a guest host!

Pinball: In the news, the guys talk about two pinball articles Dennis wrote, Spooky Pinball’s announcement of an approaching pause in Total Nuclear Annihilation production, and Deadflip’s gameplay reveal of Stern Pinball’s Deadpool Premium.

After the news, several pinball topics are tackled. There is a discussion of what makes for good location pinball, what are good pinball mods, and what goes into buying and selling pins. Finally, Jason is challenged to a game of 20 questions!

Video Games: In video games, the guys discuss Zen Studios acquiring the WMS licenses for digital pinball, Pinball Arcade’s release of Big Buck Hunter Pro and Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons, and thoughts on retro/mini consoles like the Neo Geo Mini.

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

Special When Lit Pinball Podcast: http://specialwhenlitpinballpodcast.libsyn.com/

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

Beginner’s guide to pinball designers:

Article on “middle-pop” pinball machines:

Deadflip’s Deadpool Premium footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZl-LimiBMI

Neo Geo Mini review: https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/9/7/17830868/neo-geo-mini-review-arcade-imperfect

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Episode 71 - TelltaleFest:

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

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

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&refid=stpr

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eclectic_gamers

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

Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT

Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

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Episode 72 - Say It’s So, Joe

Joe Schober (@joe) 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

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

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

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826

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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

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Episode 73 - Expo 2018 & VG News

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

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

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&refid=stpr

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

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Episode 74 - Beatles BlizzCon

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

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

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&refid=stpr

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

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Episode 76 - KCGameCON

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

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&refid=stpr

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

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Episode 77 - Munsters in a Canvas Bag

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

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&refid=stpr

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

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Episode 78 - 2018 Year-End Review

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:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

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&refid=stpr

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

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Episode 79 - Epic Munsters

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

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&refid=stpr

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

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Episode 80 - Dramatic Metroids

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:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

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&refid=stpr

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

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Episode 81 - Killer Clowns from Metro Exodus

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

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

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Episode 82 - Solo Dennis

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

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

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Episode 83 - Carnies in the House

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

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

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Episode 84 - Double Vision/Collateral Damage

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:
Website: http://eclecticgamers.com

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

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Episode 85 - Sword of Lexan

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

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

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