The Electric Bat Cast Presents :: Pinpals Episode 4 : : John Wick, can Stern save the code?

John Wick's code overhaul under MXV promises improvement, but core design issues persist.

In this deep-dive episode of Pin Pals, hosts Serge and Cale analyze John Wick's code transformation under Mike Vinicore's team at Stern Pinball. They discuss how the game's initial 1.0 code was poorly received and has undergone significant revision, with a .98 update released the day before recording. The episode uses their ten-criteria framework for evaluating pinball code, beginning with an analysis of the game's 'moments': specifically the Lights Out mode: and critiques the confusing BABA/YAGA lane mechanics inherited from 1981's Paragon. They also address community feedback on fan layouts and clarify game-time data from prior episodes.