67: Yo, Enough Timers!
PodcastAnalysis updated last month50 min listen
Why can't these pinball companies tell us what games are coming out? Enough with the timers in pinball. Help us give you money. Is Stern selling? Email: pinballpartypodcast@gmail.com
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Host criticizes pinball timers as antiquated mechanics while expressing frustration over industry communication and vaulting practices.
Synopsis
The host of Pinball Party Podcast delivers a passionate rant against timer mechanics in pinball modes, arguing they create unnecessary urgency and anxiety rather than fun. He discusses Stern's rumored sale, the frustration of unclear release timelines and vaulting strategies that create FOMO, and expresses enthusiasm for virtual pinball as a way to demo machines before purchase.
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