Episode 6: "Suck it San Diego Comic-Con!"
In this episode, RetroRalph discusses his experience at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo and shares his thoughts on the new Godzilla 70th pinball machine. He also talks about rumors in the pinball industry, including potential upcoming games from American Pinball, Stern, Jersey Jack, and Dutch Pinball. RetroRalph reflects on his performance at the expo and the frustration he felt when his skills didn't translate to the tournament setting. He concludes by expressing his excitement for the upcoming Pinball Expo and encourages listeners to stay positive and enjoy the hobby.
Kineticist’s take
Retro Ralph covers Godzilla 70th preview, John Wick impressions, and fall pinball rumors.
Synopsis
Retro Ralph discusses his recent experiences at Southern Fried Gaming Expo, including early hands-on time with Godzilla 70th (before its official San Diego Comic-Con debut), feedback on John Wick (Pro) reception and code updates, and a heartwarming story about meeting a pinball enthusiast in Denver. He also shares current pinball industry rumors about upcoming games from American Pinball, Stern, Spooky, Jersey Jack, and Dutch Pinball.
Highlights
- Godzilla 70th was showcased at Southern Fried Gaming Expo before its official public debut at San Diego Comic-Con
- John Wick has tight shots, difficult gameplay, and reminds some players of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in terms of scoring
- Tim Sexton will work on John Wick code updates through the end of the year
- John Wick was Electric Bat Arcade number one earner last month
- Godzilla 70th features metallic foil artwork on side art depicting Mechagodzilla
- American Pinball next game is rumored to be either Cuphead or He-Man/Masters of the Universe
- Stern is rumored to be working on X-Men 97, possibly with Keith Elwin as designer
- Metallica is rumored as a Stern rerun with LCD instead of DMD
- Spooky Pinball is rumored to be working on Beetlejuice
- Jersey Jack's rumored next titles include Avatar, Top Gun, The Matrix, and Harry Potter
Entities
- American Pinball· company
- Dutch Pinball· company
- Electric Bat· company
- Jersey Jack Pinball· company
- Marco Specialties· company
- Spooky Pinball· company
- Stern Pinball· company
- Pinball Expo· event
- San Diego Comic-Con· event
- Southern Fried Gaming Expo· event
- John Wick· game
- Total Nuclear Annihilation· game
- Bob Rose· person
- Cale· person
- Colin· person
- Don· person
- Elliot Eismin· person
- Jack Danger· person
- Jason Knapp· person
- Keith Elwin· person
- Nick· person
- Rachel· person
- Retro Ralph· person
- Tim Sexton· person