Episode 234 – Bruce Is Right

Stern code delays, failed home editions, and overpriced boutique games frustrate community as manufacturers struggle with licensing and sales.

Ron Hallett and Bruce Nightingale discuss Stern's distribution and code quality challenges, criticizing games like Jaws, John Wick, and Venom for incomplete code states months after release. They debate Stern's Costco Jurassic Park Home Edition pricing ($5k-$6k), arguing it will fail like previous home models. Notable discussions include Jersey Jack's misspelling of Steve Ritchie name in promotional content, Dutch Pinball's DPX (Alice) exclusive game at $20-25k pricing, American Pinball struggling sales with Barry O's Barbecue and delayed Cuphead, and broader frustrations with manufacturer pricing strategies and lack of major IP involvement (e.g., Keanu Reeves for John Wick).