# Several New Rumors About Chicago Gaming’s Next Pinball Machine

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-10-03  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/several-new-rumors-about-chicago-gaming-s-next-pinball-machine

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## Analysis

Chicago Gaming Company's next pinball machine is rumored to be based on Pulp Fiction and already in production, potentially debuting at Pinball Expo 2022. Christopher Franchi denied involvement in the artwork despite earlier rumors, and industry insider Dennis Kreisel reports the game is far enough along to ship before year-end 2022.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Chicago Gaming Company's next game is a single-level Pulp Fiction machine — _Reported as long-standing rumor, corroborated by Dennis Kreisel on Eclectic Gamers Podcast_
- [HIGH] Christopher Franchi did not do the artwork for CGC's Pulp Fiction game — _Franchi definitively stated this on Super Awesome Pinball Show EP 38_
- [HIGH] Pulp Fiction is already on the production line at Chicago Gaming — _Dennis Kreisel reported in Rumor Corner segment of Eclectic Gamers Podcast_
- [MEDIUM] CGC Pulp Fiction may ship before the end of 2022 — _Dennis Kreisel prediction based on production timeline_
- [MEDIUM] Pulp Fiction may make its public debut at Pinball Expo 2022 in Chicago — _Dennis Kreisel speculation about timing and venue_

### Notable Quotes

> "he did not do the art for a CGC Pulp Fiction game"
> — **Christopher Franchi**, Super Awesome Pinball Show EP 38
> _Direct denial of earlier artwork rumor, clarifying artist attribution_

> "not only is Pulp Fiction CGC's next game, but it is already on the production line at the company"
> — **Dennis Kreisel**, Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Rumor Corner
> _Credible insider confirmation of game existence and advanced production status_

> "it may go on sale before the end of 2022 and it may even make its public debut at this month's Pinball Expo show in Chicago"
> — **Dennis Kreisel**, Eclectic Gamers Podcast - Rumor Corner
> _Timeline and venue prediction for game reveal_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Chicago Gaming Company | company | Pinball manufacturer developing next game based on Pulp Fiction |
| Pulp Fiction | game | Upcoming pinball machine based on 1994 Tarantino film, single-level machine in production |
| Christopher Franchi | person | Pinball artist who denied involvement in CGC Pulp Fiction artwork |
| Dennis Kreisel | person | Industry insider hosting Rumor Corner on Eclectic Gamers Podcast, reported on CGC Pulp Fiction production status |
| Super Awesome Pinball Show | organization | Pinball podcast where Franchi made denial statement |
| Eclectic Gamers Podcast | organization | Podcast featuring Dennis Kreisel's Rumor Corner segment |
| Pinball Expo 2022 | event | Chicago-based pinball expo where Pulp Fiction may debut |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Chicago Gaming Company product pipeline, Pulp Fiction pinball game development and production
- **Secondary:** Artist attribution and artwork creation, Industry rumors and insider reporting, Pinball Expo 2022 expectations

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0.5) — Article presents rumors and confirmations in balanced, factual reporting style without editorial commentary or judgment about game quality or market impact

### Signals

- **[leak_detection]** Production timeline leak suggests game far enough along for 2022 release and Pinball Expo debut (confidence: medium) — Dennis Kreisel reports machine already on production line with potential pre-holiday ship date
- **[community_signal]** Christopher Franchi explicitly denies artwork involvement in CGC Pulp Fiction, clarifying attribution questions (confidence: high) — Franchi made definitive public statement on Super Awesome Pinball Show EP 38
- **[announcement]** Pulp Fiction expected public reveal at Pinball Expo 2022 Chicago (confidence: medium) — Dennis Kreisel prediction that game may debut at this month's Pinball Expo
- **[rumor_hype]** Pulp Fiction confirmed as Chicago Gaming's next pinball machine title with production underway (confidence: high) — Dennis Kreisel insider report corroborating long-standing rumors about CGC developing Pulp Fiction game

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## Transcript

I've been catching up on my pinball podcasts today and in the process, I heard several new rumors about Chicago Gaming Company's next game.

As has been rumored for quite some time now, GCG's next game supposedly will be a single-level machine based on the movie Pulp Fiction. Associated with that rumor was talk that famed pinball artist, Christopher Franchi, did the art for the game. On the latest episode of the Super Awesome Pinball Show, Franchi definitively stated that he did not do the art for a CGC Pulp Fiction game.

Dennis Kreisel also mentioned Chicago Gaming's Pulp Fiction machine during his beloved "Rumor Corner" segment of the Eclectic Gamers Podcast. During the segment, Dennis stated that not only is Pulp Fiction CGC's next game, but it is already on the production line at the company. The game is so far along that it may go on sale before the end of 2022 and it may even make its public debut at this month's Pinball Expo show in Chicago.

Below are links to the aforementioned podcasts for anyone who wants to listen to them in their entirety (and they should because they're great).

https://superawesomepinballshow.libsyn.com/the-super-awesome-pinball-show-ep-38-elvira-greg-freres

https://eclecticgamerspodcast.wordpress.com

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