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P3 upgrades, Venom code, Labyrinth shipping, production updates, market deals.
Labyrinth is coming! Go watch the livestream with Pdub's Arcade Loft, it's really good! email me donspinballpodcast@gmail.com youtube.com/@donspinballpodcast
DPP Episode 100: Don celebrates with Orby, critiques AP's communication gaps, praises Spooky's momentum and new titles.
Love you guys! Listen to the greatest episode ever! Audio polished up a bit. Enjoy!
Don covers Labyrinth acquisition, Jaws gameplay analysis, and why movie-game tie-ins don't happen anymore.
Happy friday! So much going on let's talk about it! Have you played Jaws? Saved the ice cream in GTF? Bought some amazing mods? It's a good time to be in pinball!! email comments! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Follow facebook for livestreams!
Don defends American Pinball games but critiques business model, support, and distribution execution.
Help Emma's girl scout troop! Cookie link is here! This episode I clarify my position on American Pinball like butter! I want them to succeed but the decisions are weird! Also how bout a little pro vs premium on Jaws! email jeff@madpinball.com and ask him how his day is going!
Ametron seeks buyer for American Pinball amid production struggles; Spooky ships interactive toppers.
No time to explain! Just listen up homie!
Don plays new Jaws Premium, loves it; clarifies Pulp Fiction timeline misunderstanding with CGC's Josh Sharp.
This is a big one! In which I recap my first game impressions on JAWS Pro AND Premium!! In short, it's GOOD! Also I walk back some comments about Pulp Fiction production for clarity. Don't ban me Mr. Sharpe!! Also I address some of the rumored new games coming out and shill my own stuff, haha! Follow the facebook page, I do random livestreams constantly! I wanna hear from you! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com
Oh man! News coming out of nowhere. Many companies competing for our business and we are the winners! Listen for my take on the news and how I think it just may play out! Also sleepy shark game, haha. donspinballpodcast@gmail.com follow on facebook!
Deep dive on Jaws pinball mechanics, pricing tiers, and production delays; Venom retrospective.
Man what a shark week to start of the year! And how about that Spooky topper. So far 2024 is really impressing. Let's travel the road together. Whether you need one of these new fancy games or an old classic, or heck, just praying with friends we're having a good time at the moment. Let's go!
Don analyzes leaked Jaws pinball specs, questions Stern's Premium scarcity strategy, and debates preordering.
Oh man is there salt in the air? Cause I sure am salty. Do you want a Jaws premium? I hope not, cause they're gone. I can't even get one. Apparently the run size is super small until June for some strange reason. He me rant and also attempt to give first impressions from grainy leaked images and screencaps. Is the game good? Yeah probably. Am I getting one? Nope. Welcome to 2024!
2023 pinball year review: releases, expos, collection changes, accessory challenges, and FOMO-driven pricing.
What a great year it has been in the pinball world! Kick back and listen to the tales that made the year what it was! So much more coming in 2024!! Celebrate tonight everyone!
The Princess Bride pinball officially teased for 2024; Jaws, Metallica, and market saturation outlook discussed.
Well what do you know about that? This morning The Princess Bride's FIRST IMAGE showed up in my inbox! Ceck it out on the facebook page for Don's Pinball Podcast or Knapp Arcade! Let's talk Pinburgh and the market in general. One thing is for sure, 2024 is gonna be amazing! But will anybody be buying games? donspinballpodcast@gmail.com
Spooky hits 4-game production milestone; Stern pivots to 2024 roadmap; Pedretti partners with Planetary for remakes.
Episode 90! So many different exciting things to talk about in this episode. Staple your wig on cause this fire will blow you back! Were talking Spooky, Stern, TPF, DPP news and MORE! Slide into your holidays with some Don in your ear! Thanks for the support everyone! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com follow DPP on facebook!
Don's casual roundup of his pinball week with Venom praise, Nudge Magazine promo, and Jaws speculation.
Well I had nothing prepared but went hard anyway! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com
Don shares hands-on impressions of Spooky's Looney Tunes and TCM pinball games after factory visit.
Here is the audio from a forthcoming youtube video I did with Cengiz for his RetroCengo youtube channel discussing Spooky Pinball's two new games and my expierence on them. Check out his channel and give him a sub at youtube.com/@retrocengo email me at donspinaballpodcast@gmail.com Follow the facebook page for donspinballpodcast
Don praises TCM/LT as Spooky's most impressive dual release with flowiest layout and deepest code to date.
Listen and learn. I played Spookys new games! Both were amazing. The shots feel the best I’ve seen from Spooky! 4 ramps, 4 flippers, interesting code and assets for days! Did I buy one or not? Listen in!
Don explores Spooky's dual game release, discovering Looney Tunes may outsell TCM despite initial predictions.
Wow what a week it has been and it just won't stop! Here's my thoughts on the two new game from Spooky Pinball. Which one do I think will be the surprise hit? Listen now! Also I got my artblades from Custom Pinball! They are awesome! Check them out on facebook if you're in the market. They're sweet! Big ups to The Electric Playground for sending me an early Lebowski Topper to review. It's so much bigger in person, I'm in topper heaven! Even more to come this weekend so follow the facebook page and email comments to Don at donspinballpodcast@gmail.com We don't need no stinking Twipys around here! We got each other!
American Pinball revealed to produce only ~300 games/year; Spooky teases new reveal with mystery parts.
So what do I, NPH, and Trident Pinball all have in common? We're all at Disney this week haha! Who's not here is David Fix but the Hatted Wonder is in EFFECT! Two interviews just dropped and I'm here with the recap. Will Food Truck come with tacos? Who else is ready for the second coming of Whitewater besides me? All this and more! Come spend time with Don as we discuss the market, Black Knight Toppers, and this crazy world we all share. It's pinball time! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com Thanks everyone!
Stern teases Jaws reveal; Spooky game announcement imminent; BKSOR topper rerun confirmed.
New game rumors previewed! The word on Jaws is getting stronger on what's included and I go into my thoughts. Also Spooky may just be closer to revealing than I was speculation or expecting! This time next week we may actually know the theme and who knows what else!? I'm packed with peanuts and content so listen in! Keep the fun going on facebook and by email at donspinballpodcast@gmail.com
Lebowski topper drops, Jaws rumors intensify, Pulp Fiction production updates, Token Taverns interview.
Super fun episode today discussing the nearly sold out in one day Lebowski topper from teppinball.com our friends from The Electric Playground. Also some Jaws speculation as it may be coming soon! Ending on an excerpt from an interview I did last night with Bob Rose, filmmaker and all around cool guy behind the Token Taverns documentary now streaming and touring Film Festivals and Pinball Expos. I've seen it and am in awe of what he has created and the special guests! Go check it out! Follow him on facebook at 'Token Taverns' Amazon Prime Vimeo Tubi Google Play Email me at donspinballpodcast@gmail.com youtube.com/@donspinballpodcast
Don's A Pinball Podcast #83 covers P3 games, Stern app launch, GTF pricing backlash, and Spooky's mystery game teasing.
It's the thankful episode full of birdbrained ideas. Come join the party! donspinballpodcast@gmail.com youtube.com/@donspinballpodcast
