Episode 185 - Time of the ORC

Episode 185 - Time of the ORC

Author: Dennis Kriesel & Tony Kurkowski January 23, 2023 Duration: 1:21:57
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 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 Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com

Dennis Kriesel and Tony Kurkowski host the Eclectic Gamers Podcast-Pinball & Video Games, a conversation that dives deep into the worlds of arcade cabinets and digital entertainment. While the show’s heart lies in these two core passions, pinball often takes center stage, with detailed discussions on machines, techniques, and the vibrant community surrounding the silver ball. Video games, from retro classics to modern releases, provide a rich counterpoint, ensuring there’s always a mix of topics. True to its name, this podcast isn’t afraid to venture beyond the expected; you’ll occasionally hear them explore tabletop RPGs, card games, and other corners of the gaming universe. The tone is relaxed and informed, feeling more like a chat between knowledgeable friends than a formal review show. Each episode is built around those permanent segments dedicated to pinball and video games, offering consistency within a broad spectrum of interests. For anyone who finds joy in the click of flippers, the glow of a screen, or the roll of a dice, this eclectic mix delivers thoughtful commentary and genuine enthusiasm.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Pinball & Video Games
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Episode 239 - Tombstone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Warning: The first 25+ minutes are an in-depth discussion of the Western film genre. You have been warned! Pinball: We cover Stern Pinball's Dungeons and Dragons LE version having node board ten issues, talk about a dela…
Episode 238 - This or That [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:10
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Episode 237 - Fixing The Switch 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:24
Pinball: We talk briefly about the general reaction to Stern Pinball's new release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye, David Fix leaving American Pinball, and then we play a new game where Tony and I pick what we thin…
Episode 236 - D&D For You and Me! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:53
Pinball: We talk all about Stern Pinball's new release, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye. Video Games: We cover a variety of leaks related to Nintendo's Switch 2, the big upcoming video game releases of January and F…
Episode 235 - 2024 Year-End Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:51
Pinball: We talk about the LoserKid Pinball Podcast interview with American Pinball's David Fix, recap the year of 2024 for pinball, and play a game! Video Games: We answer listener questions, Tony gives his 2024 Steam s…
Episode 234 - On The Line of Exile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:54
Pinball: We provide a Rumor Corner but spend most of our time discussing the interesting happenings in pinball during 2024. Video Games: We summarize Star Citizen's funding milestone, talk about early access for Path of…
Episode 233 - Evil Dead & Half-Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:55
Pinball: We discuss some corrections regarding retired games at American Pinball but spend most of the segment going over Spooky Pinball's new game: Evil Dead Pinball. Video Games: We summarize some Steam news on how the…
Episode 232 - Nintendo Remastered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:46
Pinball: We discuss Barrels of Fun hiring Butch Peel, American Pinball ceasing production of Houdini and Legends of Valhalla, a Rumor Corner on Spooky Pinball, and a discussion on Stern's catalog and what we'd like to se…
Episode 231 - Like a Dragon Remastered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:50
Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball's Metallica Remastered, some hits from Pinball Expo, Ninja Eclipse expecting to sell its initial run, and a couple listener emails. Video Games: We summarize a big payday for Microsoft's…
Episode 230 - Alice in What? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:17
Pinball: We discuss DPX's reveal of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Video Games: We summarize what's going on with Bethesda, a microphone mode for A Quiet Place: The Road, a new Blizzard book, Ubisoft's future, Genshin…