Dennis Kriesel & Tony Kurkowski
Pinball and video games. We’re a mixed gaming podcast, but pinball and video games are our bread and butter, and our two permanent segments. Pinball generally receives the most attention of the two. We also, on occasion, cover other types of gaming (namely tabletop games such as RPGs and card games). We aren’t known as eclectic for nothing!
"Dennis and Tony are different. Not just in their content covered but in their principles. They avoid conflict of interest, they reject mainstream opinions and they back up those stances with straightforward ideals that enthusiasts would benefit from. They admit mistakes, and their humble approach to their relevance makes them that much more endearing. None of this matters if hosts lack the knowledge of the covered hobby or a desire to investigate the subjects they cover. Thankfully, this may be their strongest asset. Listen, learn and be entertained. It's a great show and one that deserves a following."
Pinball: We discuss Stern's new pinball machine: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye Pinball. Video Games: We talk about AtGames and their Zen conflict, Summer Games Done Quick, Destiny 2, Switch...
Pinball: We discuss Stern's schedule for the next cornerstone, the fall of Big Bang Bar Remake Remake, and some listener emails. Video Games: We talk about Subnautica 2's launch, Activision stepping...
Pinball: We have no news so instead we talk about whether JJP or Stern will get their next game out first and what, if anything, might be "bigger" than Pokémon. Video Games: We talk about Zen...
Pinball: We correct that Monster League Hockey does permit single-player games, discuss American Pinball "reimagining" Circus Voltaire, and cover a listener email. Video Games: We talk about...
Pinball: We 2026 TPF, in terms of the overall show and finally getting caught up with playing a lot of games that came out in 2025 that we had yet to experience. Video Games: We talk about some...
Pinball: We discuss a bunch of listener emails. Video Games: We talk about virtual pinball, Pokopia, New York suing Valve, Microsoft's new gaming hardware, the background of Overwatch, the shutdown...
Pinball: We discuss a bunch of listener emails and also the report that Dungeon Crawler Carl is getting a pinball machine. Video Games: We talk about Highguard, Xbox's leadership change, Genshin...
Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball finally revealing Pokémon Pinball, and the announced end of DPX (Dutch Pinball Exclusive). Video Games: We talk about Sony's patent for some weird A.I. thing, a...
Pinball: We discuss more about American Pinball, what little we know about Stern's next cornerstone plans, and answer some listener emails. Video Games: We talk a bunch about Ubisoft but also hit on...
Pinball: We discuss JB Vincent LP, a Texas-based entity, acquiring the assets of American Pinball Inc. We also cover a couple listener emails. Video Games: We talk about some new LEGO sets based off...
Pinball: We discuss the most affordable way to get into virtual pinball gaming and talk about what we hope to see from the pinball industry in 2026. Video Games: We talk about the loss of Vince...
Pinball: We recap the major 2025 pinball releases. Video Games: We talk about the 2025 Game Awards, summarize the end of the Sony v Tencent litigation, and provide the latest on the Rockstar...
Pinball: We discuss several listener emails, many of which revolve around Spooky Pinball's release of Beetlejuice. Video Games: We talk about some virtual pinball updates, Netflix acquiring Warner...
Pinball: We discuss Spooky Pinball's release of Beetlejuice. Video Games: We talk about impacts of the global RAM shortage, follow-up on Rockstar's terminations, news about Krafton going A.I.-first...
Pinball: We discuss some more information about Beetlejuice and Spooky Pinball but spend most of our time on Stern Pinball's reveal of The Walking Dead Remaster and answering listener emails. Video...
Pinball: We discuss Barrels of Fun and their surprise release of Winchester Mystery House. Plus some Expo news (regarding Hexa Pinball, CGC, and Dutch Pinball). We also talk about Spooky doing...
Pinball: We discuss Planetary Pinball's new collectable figurines and discuss a listener email about the viability of sending a message to pinball manufacturers when individuals do not buy a...
Pinball: We provide some brief update information and then discuss the top five worst decisions a pinball manufacturer or designer has made. Video Games: We talk about Pinball FX, Doug Bowser...
Pinball: We talk about the reveal of Stern Pinball's Star Wars Fall of the Empire, plus answer a listener email about saying games have good flow. Video Games: We talk about Pinball Arcade, a...
Pinball: We talk about what little we know so far about Stern Pinball's upcoming Star Wars game "Fall of the Empire" and respond to some listener emails. Video Games: We talk about digital pinball...
