Episode 170 - Kojima Story 4
Eclectic Gamers Podcast
1 hr 10 min
Summary
Jersey Jack's Toy Story 4 Pinball criticized for poor IP choice, sparse design, and unsustainable pricing despite operator-friendly mechanics.
Dennis and Tony discuss the announcement of Jersey Jack Pinball's Toy Story 4 Pinball machine (LE: $12k, CE: $15k). They express significant disappointment with the licensing choice (Toy Story 4 instead of the original trilogy), criticize the sparse playfield relative to competing games like Godzilla Premium, and debate pricing strategy as a barrier to both casual players and operators. Despite approachable rules design, they argue the game is priced exclusively for high-end collectors, undermining its operator-friendly theme and mechanics.
Pinball: Coverage focuses on Jersey Jack Pinball's newly revealed Toy Story 4 Pinball and Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Kojima working on an Xbox game, Starfield's gameplay reveal, DICE staying committed to Battlefield 2042, Activison-Blizzard's shareholder meeting, and the changing dynamics of critic versus user game review scoring.
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