Episode 271 - Big Bang Bar Remake Remake

PodcastMay 10, 2026By Dennis Kriesel & Tony Kurkowski

Eclectic Gamers Podcast

1 hr 2 min

Summary

Team Pinball alleges Pedretti wrongfully retained €90K Big Bang Bar remake; Spooky's scarcity model creates collector backlash.

Eclectic Gamers Podcast discusses a major dispute between Team Pinball and Pedretti Gaming over a Big Bang Bar remake prototype worth approximately €90,000, where Pedretti refused to return the machine despite prior agreements. The hosts also examine Spooky Pinball aggressive limited-release model and its impact on collector satisfaction, noting the tension between scarcity-driven demand and customer alienation when games sell out before announcement.

From the creator

Pinball: We discuss Stern's schedule for the next cornerstone, the fall of Big Bang Bar Remake Remake, and some listener emails. Video Games: We talk about Subnautica 2's launch, Activision stepping away from the PS4 and Xbox One for Call of Duty, Value's Steam controller, Xbox's new management, hit sales for Pragmata, and Nintendo raising the price of the Switch 2. None!