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Don reviews Jersey Jack's Sonic pinball machine and discusses recent game launches and industry design trends.
WAP baby yeah!! Come get in on some of this as we talk all things pinball!-Sonic! Are we getting it?-Barrels of Fun Cruise...WHAT?-Wrestling games!-Winchester and WaitingHappy summer WAP friends! Kick back and make sure you make this day an epic one!
NEW: Twilight Zone (1993) — the most complicated pinball machine ever built: In 1994, the World Cup came to America for the very first time—and Bally celebrated by building a pinball machine. The team behind it wasn't messing around: designer John Popadiuk, the artist behind some of the most imaginative machines of the era, and Larry DeMar, the legend who co-created the arcade classic Defender. They built World Cup Soccer for a once-in-a-generation moment, and right now—for the first time in 32 years—the World Cup is back on North American soil. In this episode of The Skill Shot, we step up to the pin that captured America's first World Cup: Bally's World Cup Soccer. If you love the new-Stern launch streams on Dead Flip, the reviews and hot takes on Kaneda's Pinball Podcast, or the gameplay and tournament coverage on channels like Buffalo Pinball and This Week in Pinball, this trip back to the WPC golden age is right up your alley. We break down how Bally landed the official FIFA license—right down to the 1994 logo and Striker the mascot—why those callouts are NBA Jam's own Tim Kitzrow losing his mind on every goal, and the deep-cut Mortal Kombat cameo buried so far in the code that most owners have never even seen it. Then we walk the playfield to analyze why World Cup Soccer was built to be fun for every skill level. It's all anchored by one perfect hook: a soccer goal guarded by an articulating goalie that slides back and forth trying to block your shots. We cover the Coin Toss skill shot, the giant spinning rubber soccer ball, the Assist and Free Kick "free shots" on goal, the Magna-Save that turns the drain into a net you have to defend, and the climb up the rank ladder through multiball, the city modes, and the "Final Match" wizard mode in Los Angeles. I step up to the flippers to share the shot geometry, the buy-in system, and what makes this game land for newcomers and league champs alike.
Audience has asked Chris and Jared to check out two games that have yet to be released but do have free demos available; Cult of Pin and Fallosophy. Knowing the price of the Steam Machine now, what does that mean for the price of Steam Frame and is it too much if all you want VR for is pinball?
Steve Ritchie details Sonic the Hedgehog pinball design, upper playfield innovation, and technical mechanics.
Here is the complete audio of my sit down with inductry legend Steve Ritchie at the launch of his 35th game Sonic the Hedgehog from Jersey Jack Pinball.I had such an excellent time and can't wait to hang with this guy again.Thanks so much to Steve, Jack, and the whole team over there at JJP. Really excited to see what the future holds!
Don's hands-on Sonic review at JJP HQ; cruise announcement; Multimorphic tease
Erika and Manu discuss their experiences at the Golden State Pinball Festival and Fanime, highlighting the community involvement, pinball tournaments, and cosplay culture. They also share insights from the impact of pinball on the anime community. The conversation also covers the distinction between operators and home buyers, the challenges of pinball design and serviceability, and the discussion of Stern's newest Transformers pinball game. Takeaways • Community involvement in pinball events is essential for creating a fun and engaging experience. • Pinball has the potential to bridge gaps and introduce new audiences to the game through events • Distinction between operators and home buyers • Challenges of pinball design and serviceability • Discussion of Stern's Transformers pinball game Chapters • 00:00 Intro • 03:24 Community Engagement at Golden State Pinball Festival • 08:39 Challenges and Triumphs of Bringing a Pinball Machine to an Event • 19:43 Experiencing Fanime: A New Perspective • 26:56 Fanime Experience and Community Engagement • 32:09 Operator vs. Home Buyer Perspectives • 48:49 Transformers Pinball: Anticipation and Insights • 54:37 Outro
Grazley Garage overflows with projects; Super Mario Bros.. Mushroom World arrives, heavily-played Stern machines coming to Forked River.
Join me as I check out the rare Super Mario Bros. Mushroom World pinball machine—one of only 519 machines ever produced! In this video, I take a look at the cabinet, artwork, playfield, and features before firing it up for a test game. This rare pinball machine recently appeared at the arcade, so let's see how it plays and whether it's worth seeking out!
Kaneda critiques Sonic launch execution and Barrels' cruise marketing as overpriced gimmicks.
Join Chuck, Scott, Michelle, Curt, Walt and Todd Tuckey this evening as we check some games out...plus 2 more GIVEAWAYS you can easily win on the live CHAT! The new Interview we mention is at this YouTube channel tntquality@aol.com
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First reactions to Sonic the Hedgehog pinball based on video footage: impressed by design, uncertain about upper playfield.
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Serge & Cale are back with another pinball deep dive LIVE featuring: Winchester Mystery House by Barrels of Fun Pinball with special guest Karl DeAngelo.
Let's demo the final version of the Pinner OPI Kit from Team Encoder to modify your Arcade1Up Pinball! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍