Episode 208 - Kojima TWIPY Massacre

Episode 208 - Kojima TWIPY Massacre

Author: Dennis Kriesel & Tony Kurkowski December 10, 2023 Duration: 1:34:25
Pinball: We talk about Spooky Pinball's reveal of two new pinball machines: Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes. We also talk about changes to the TWIPY awards and why the toxic behavior around it is getting out of hand. Video Games: We go over The Game Awards (reveals and awards), GTA 6, Twitch leaving South Korea, Bethesda going back into paid mods, Capcom planning more Resident Evil remakes, and some fun statistics on Baldur's Gate 3. Episode Links: Dennis's Top 5 Watch Releases of 2023: https://youtu.be/PeN-0zvbhhk?si=aJQnkIzg1aCpajml Dennis's 5 Worst Watch Releases of 2023: https://youtu.be/3XTVDuQGncc?si=5aZL0Vn520mTac2U Knapp Arcade article about the two new Spooky games: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/spooky-pinball-teases-texas-chainsaw-massacre-pinball Knapp Arcade article specific to Looney Tunes: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/spooky-pinball-drops-official-trailer-for-looney-tunes-pinball Knapp Arcade article specific to Texas Chainsaw Massacre: https://www.knapparcade.org/post/spooky-pinball-drops-official-trailer-for-the-texas-chainsaw-massacre-pinball SDTM featurette on Looney Tunes Pinball: https://youtu.be/hj3hjbZmQNo?si=_vCIwUkKsM3juIqh SDTM featurette on Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball: https://youtu.be/lF6gHB2drdg?si=x9pn_mE94OqM_CNn 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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT 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 198 - The Venom of Blizzard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:11
Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball's new Venom game. Video Games: We address the latest on the Microsoft effort to acquire Activision, the end of Gundam Evolution, Overwatch 2 joining Steam, and Xbox Gold changing to Game…
Episode 197 - Orbclectic Gamers Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:19
Pinball: We discuss Pinball Brothers reducing the price of Queen, Haggis Pinball revealing Centaur Revisited, and of course Rumor Corner. Video Games: We address Daedalic laying off staff in the wake of Gollum's failure,…
Episode 196 - Tears of the Potter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:23
Pinball: We discuss the rumor of a Ghostbusters Vault, Homepin's recent interview and decision to add a center post to Spinal Tap, and of course have Rumor Corner (Potter rumors this time!). Video Games: We address two N…
Episode 195 - Space HUNT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:56
Pinball: We discuss the Stern Godzilla topper, talk about the recent reveal of HEXA Pinball and Space Hunt, and cover Rumor Corner. Video Games: We talk about the Mario movie getting a sequel, the buzz on Diablo 4, discu…
Episode 194 - You're a Wizard, Gollum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:41
Pinball: We discuss Jersey Jack Pinball reportedly securing the Harry Potter license, talk about how we would have done a Whirlwind 2.0 project, and cover Rumor Corner. Video Games: We read a listerner review of a Steam…
Episode 193 - Cassidy: A Pinball Noir [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:34
Pinball: We discuss the Whirlwind 2.0 kit, Final Resistance's sales performance, a digression about Overwatch relating to the pinball homebrew, and an update on the enhanced code for Cactus Canyon Remake. We also provide…
Episode 192 - A CMA Whirlwind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:34
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 b…
Episode 191 - Peaches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:54
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 "wo…
Episode 190 - 2023 Post-TPF [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:57
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 Activi…
Episode 189 - Royale With An Offer You Can't Refuse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:50
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 T…