Episode 246 - What if Gottlieb & Williams Returned?
Pinball: We briefly discuss that it seems JJP's Harry Potter pinball is delayed, cover some listener emails, and then have a discussion topic on what pinball company would we resurrect to compete in today's market. Video Games: We talk about a bunch of video game movies being worked on, Embracer's reorganization, Gearbox grinding people's gears, and EA's move against remote work. None! Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Facebook: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Kineticist’s take
Hypothetical: Which defunct pinball manufacturer (Gottlieb vs Williams) could succeed if resurrected today?
Synopsis
Dennis and Tony discuss a hypothetical scenario: if Gottlieb or Williams pinball manufacturers were resurrected today, which would succeed? Dennis argues for Gottlieb targeting the entry-level market with quantity-focused, fun machines at Stern Pro pricing. Tony favors Williams in its 1990s competitive form, emphasizing feature-rich single-model premiums, through-hole electronics for repairability, and that internal team competition would drive innovation. Both acknowledge the world has changed too much for true resurrection, but the thought experiment explores design philosophy and market positioning.
Entities
- Barrels of Fun· company
- Chicago Gaming Company· company
- Gottlieb· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Williams· company
- Addams Family· game
- Black Hole· game
- Dune· game
- Ghostbusters· game
- Harry Potter· game
- Indiana Jones· game
- Star Wars (prequels rumor)· game
- Twilight Zone· game
- Chris L· person
- Dennis· person
- Dwight Sullivan· person
- George Gomez· person
- Mark D· person
- Pat Lawlor· person
- Scott V· person
- Steve Ritchie· person
- Tony· person