Episode 231 - Like a Dragon Remastered
Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball's Metallica Remastered, some hits from Pinball Expo, Ninja Eclipse expecting to sell its initial run, and a couple listener emails. Video Games: We summarize a big payday for Microsoft's Nadella, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, a new Super Nintendo theme park, co-op for Subnautica 2, Hitman meets James Bond, and ALARMO. Kineticist article on Metallica Remastered: Knapp Arcade interview with Chris Turner of Turner Pinball: Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Facebook: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Kineticist’s take
Metallica Remastered announcement sparks debate over LE devaluation and Stern's market dominance.
Synopsis
Tony and Dennis discuss Stern's announcement of Metallica Remastered, a 2013 remake running on Spike 2 with new art, code, and animations. They analyze the implications for limited edition buyers, the precedent for future remasters, and broader concerns about brand loyalty in a niche market dominated by a single manufacturer.
Entities
- Dutch Pinball· company
- Hexa Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Turner Pinball· company
- Pinball Expo· event
- Metallica Remastered· game
- Uncanny X-Men· game
- Chris Turner· person
- Chuck Ernst· person
- Dennis· person
- Dirty Donnie· person
- Jerry Thompson· person
- John Borg· person
- Lyman Sheets· person
- Raymond Davidson· person
- Reese Cooper· person
- Tony· person
- Zach· person