Episode 270 - What Can Defeat Pokémon?
Pinball: We have no news so instead we talk about whether JJP or Stern will get their next game out first and what, if anything, might be "bigger" than Pokémon. Video Games: We talk about Zen Pinball updates, Resident Evil Requiem, reduced Game Pass prices, Black Flag Resynced, more Ecco dolphin gaming, Nintendo and their Splatoon single-player experience, an update regarding the Mass Effect show, and some additional gaming news. None! Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Facebook: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Kineticist’s take
Pinball rumors: Stern/Transformers vs JJP/Sonic; whether 2025 has anything bigger than Pokémon.
Synopsis
This episode of Eclectic Gamers Podcast covers pinball rumors (Stern's Transformers Gen 1, JJP's Sonic the Hedgehog both rumored for 2025 release) and speculates on whether any upcoming game can match Pokémon's cultural impact. The hosts discuss the appeal of various licensed IPs to different player demographics and conclude that Pokémon's massive franchise recognition likely cannot be beaten. The episode also includes listener emails and transitions to video game news including Resident Evil's sales success and Xbox Game Pass pricing changes.
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- AtGames· company
- Barrels of Fun· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Spooky Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Zen Studios· company
- Aaron B.· person
- Dennis· person
- Richard A.· person
- Sean M.· person
- Tony· person
- Fallout· product
- Goonies· product
- Gremlins· product
- Harry Potter· product
- He-Man· product
- Kiss· product
- Pokemon· product
- Sonic the Hedgehog· product
- Transformers Gen 1· product