Episode 248 - Get to Da Pinball!
Eclectic Gamers Podcast
1 hr 3 min
Summary
Pinball Brothers announces Predator game; Harry Potter art scandal sparks quality concerns.
Tony and Dennis discuss the announcement of Predator pinball game, analyzing its $10,995-$12,495 pricing, playfield design, toy placement, and licensing limitations (notably the inability to show close-ups of Arnold Schwarzenegger due to ongoing IP disputes). They then pivot to coverage of the Harry Potter pinball 'AI Gate' controversy, where analysis revealed AI-generated artwork in playfield art with visible flaws (mismatched fingers, distorted features), sparking debate about AI labor replacement and quality control at Jersey Jack Pinball. The episode concludes with discussion of Stern's code release practices and early-stage software shipping.
Pinball: We spend most of this segment going over our thoughts on Pinball Brother's revealed Predator Pinball. We also talk about the AI scandal surrounding JJP's Harry Potter, our thoughts on Stern's code release states, and how we would retheme a host of existing pinball machines. Video Games: We talk about the Xbox games showcase, a change in leadership (sort of) for Embracer Group, the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and Borderlands 4 pricing.
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