Episode 263 - Maimai... is Texas Pinball Now?
Pinball: We discuss JB Vincent LP, a Texas-based entity, acquiring the assets of American Pinball Inc. We also cover a couple listener emails. Video Games: We talk about some new LEGO sets based off video games, Amazon planning another Fallout show, Cygames and its A.I.-focused subsidiary (which leads to a long rant about what is going on in A.I. so be forewarned!), layoffs at Ubisoft, a union update regarding Rockstar, Steam's new milestone, Gamestop shuttering locations, Palworld branching into card games, Playstation's Top 5 of 2025, and highlights from Games Done Quick. Maimai DX Prism Plus: Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Facebook: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Kineticist’s take
J.B. Vincent acquires American Pinball; hosts debate brand strategy and relocation prospects.
Synopsis
Tony and Dennis discuss the J.B. Vincent L.P. acquisition of American Pinball, analyzing what the new ownership means for the struggling manufacturer's future. They debate whether the company should keep the American Pinball name, speculate about potential relocation from Chicago, and discuss broader pinball industry dynamics around licensing and brand reputation.
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- Amtron· company
- Barrels of Fun· company
- J.B. Vincent L.P.· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Multimorphic· company
- Spooky Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Chrissy· person
- Dennis· person
- J. Brian Vincent· person
- Jack Danger· person
- Tony· person