Episode 179 - Chargin' for Electricity
Pinball: We talk about a number of highlights from Pinball Expo (purportedly, since we weren't there), Spooky Pinball bringing in a new programmer and more delays from CGC on Cactus Canyon Remake LE. We conclude with Rumor Corner. Video Games: This segment covers Steam's new record, Square Enix's strategy, Call of Duty's small disc size, Phil Spencer on potential price increases for Xbox, Genshin Impact's data breach, and Blizzard's latest Overwatch 2 happenings. Knapp Arcade article on Cactus Canyon Remake LE delay: Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Stitcher: Facebook: Twitter: Twitch: YouTube: Watches with Dennis YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Kineticist’s take
Expo 2024 improved vendor access but charged unexpected electricity fees; toppers now cost $2,000.
Synopsis
Dennis and Tony discuss Pinball Expo 2024, highlighting vendor improvements (mixed vendor/free play areas, free seminar attendance) but criticizing unexpected $300 electricity charges for vendors, thefts during breakdown, and excessive topper pricing ($2,000 DLC toppers). They also preview their participation in a December 5K run organized by a Patreon supporter.
Entities
- Flippin' Out Pinball· company
- Marco Specialties· company
- Chicago Pinball Expo· event
- Pinball Expo· event
- Pinball Industry Awards· event
- Twippies· event
- Mandalorian· game
- Eclectic Gamers Podcast· organization
- Flip the Script· organization
- Brian Allen· person
- Dennis· person
- Dwight Sullivan· person
- Jeff Patterson· person
- Tony· person
- Zach Minney· person