# Month of Marvel with Deadpool and Venom!

**Source:** Stern Pinball  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2024-08-02  
**Duration:** 2m 1s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q4ikXaOrlQ

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## Analysis

Stern Pinball announces Month of Marvel campaign featuring coordinated code updates for Deadpool and Venom. George Gomez and Tanio Klyce highlight new Deadpool code with enhanced Berserker Rage mode, new Berserker Boom mechanic, and Wolverine-themed content. A three-week Deadpool/Wolverine crossover quest will run with weekly Friday releases, while Venom will receive a concurrent code update unlocking a 'Venomized Wolverine' feature.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Deadpool has been on the factory floor in 2024 and continues receiving new code releases six years after launch — _George Gomez and Tanio Klyce direct statement about ongoing Deadpool production and support_
- [HIGH] New Deadpool code includes enhanced Berserker Rage mode with new 'Berserker Boom' mechanic tied to boom button — _Tanio Klyce describing specific new mechanic implementation in current code release_
- [HIGH] Wolverine Boulevard of Love shot is center-mounted but mechanically tricky to execute — _Tanio Klyce direct description of Wolverine shot design and difficulty_
- [MEDIUM] Deadpool/Wolverine team-up content was designed six years ago, ahead of MCU storylines — _George Gomez crediting early design foresight, though specific timeline reference is informal_
- [HIGH] Three-week Deadpool/Wolverine crossover quest with weekly Friday releases planned — _Explicit announcement of release schedule and duration_

### Notable Quotes

> "we never imagined we'd still be talking about the game or that it would be on the factory floor in 2024"
> — **George Gomez**, opening
> _Reflects enduring success and continued support of Deadpool after 6+ year lifespan, notable for Stern's long-term investment in title_

> "you demanded it you're getting it"
> — **Tanio Klyce**, early
> _Indicates community demand drove Month of Marvel campaign and continued Deadpool/Wolverine content_

> "we're way ahead of the curve it was like six years ago we had team up"
> — **George Gomez**, mid
> _Designer claims foresight in planning Deadpool/Wolverine mechanics before MCU storyline alignment_

> "we've influenced the MCU"
> — **George Gomez**, mid
> _Humorous but revealing claim about pinball design influencing major Marvel IP decisions_

> "it looks like it's right up in the center but it's not it's not it's actually kind of kind of tricky"
> — **Tanio Klyce**, mid-late
> _Describes Wolverine shot design philosophy: visual deception and mechanical complexity as design intent_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| George Gomez | person | Stern Pinball designer/legend; co-designer of Deadpool; presenting Month of Marvel campaign |
| Tanio Klyce | person | Deadpool designer; described as 'partner in Deadpool'; providing technical detail on code updates and shot design |
| Deadpool | game | Stern Pinball Marvel-themed machine; receiving Month of Marvel code updates in 2024; has been in continuous production/support for 6+ years |
| Venom | game | Stern Pinball Marvel-themed machine; receiving concurrent code update during Month of Marvel with Venomized Wolverine feature |
| Wolverine | product | Character/shot feature in Deadpool; Boulevard of Love quest released days before video; center playfield shot; subject of three-week crossover campaign |
| Boulevard of Love Quest | product | Wolverine-themed quest mode in Deadpool released recently; highlights Deadpool/Wolverine team-up storyline |
| Berserker Rage mode | product | Existing Deadpool mode enhanced in new code release; modified with boom button mechanic |
| Berserker Boom | product | New mechanic in latest Deadpool code; triggered by boom button during Berserker Rage; awards big points |
| Venomized Wolverine | product | New feature unlocking in Venom code update; available for three weeks during Month of Marvel cross-promotion |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of Deadpool and Venom; coordinating Month of Marvel campaign |
| Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) | organization | Referenced in comparison of pinball design timeline to film storyline development |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Code updates and game balance, Marvel IP cross-promotion and character synergy, Long-term game support and community engagement
- **Secondary:** Playfield shot design and difficulty mechanics, Deadpool legacy and continued relevance in 2024

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Enthusiastic announcement celebrating Deadpool's longevity, community support, and continued development. Designers express gratitude and pride. Light-hearted tone with humor about MCU influence. No criticism or negative sentiment detected.

### Signals

- **[community_signal]** Stern demonstrating ongoing commitment to Deadpool through Month of Marvel campaign with coordinated code updates six years post-launch, indicating sustained community demand (confidence: high) — George Gomez: 'you demanded it you're getting it' and 'we never imagined we'd still be talking about the game or that it would be on the factory floor in 2024'
- **[design_philosophy]** Shot design intentionally uses visual deception (center-mounted appearance concealing mechanical complexity) as gameplay element, indicating sophisticated playfield design philosophy (confidence: high) — Tanio Klyce: 'it looks like it's right up in the center but it's not it's not it's actually kind of kind of tricky'
- **[market_signal]** Cross-promotion campaign between Deadpool and Venom leveraging Marvel IP synergy with themed features (Venomized Wolverine) over three-week window (confidence: high) — Coordinated release schedule with Venom code update and three-week Venomized Wolverine unlock timed to Deadpool Wolverine quest
- **[product_strategy]** Deadpool receiving meaningful code updates (Berserker Boom mechanic) and new quest content (Wolverine Boulevard of Love) demonstrating continued development investment (confidence: high) — Tanio Klyce describing new Berserker Boom mechanic implementation and Wolverine shot integration into game design

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## Transcript

hey everybody it's George Gomez at St pinball and with me this morning is my partner in Deadpool Mr Tan kly hey everybody I'm tan kly we uh wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the love that Deadpool has gotten over the years we never imagined we'd still be talking about the game or that it would be on the factory floor in 2024 so thank you so much this is the month of Marvel here more Deadpools coming at you you demanded it you're getting it uh live right now our Wolverine uh bull art of Love quest just a couple of days ago you saw a new code release that's right so we beefed up Berserker rage mode we are also implemented Berserker Ed Boon which use your Ed Boon button during during Berserker rage you get big points tell the people about uh the Snick shot yeah the Wolverine shot is right up the middle and we're this Quest this month is going to be highlighting the relationship between Deadpool and Wolverine when they team up together cuz we s a previous that whole team up thing right we're way ahead of the curb it was like six years ago we had team up six years ago yeah so they and that Wolverine they're teaming up again to today and for the next three weeks we're interesting we've influenced the MCU yeah so we're going to be hitting that we're be everybody's going to be working on that Wolverine shot this month uh it's a pretty it's it's it looks like it's right up in the center but it's not it's not it's actually kind of kind of tricky you know every shot can't be a Boulevard of love that's what I hear that's what I hear so every Friday every Friday some more Ed Boon tastic fun for the next three weeks and of course we can't forget our friends at Venom uh later on they'll be releasing code also and you'll have an unlocked venomized Wolverine for about 3 weeks three weeks three weeks and like we mentioned Wolverine's Boulevard of Love is available now so stay tuned lots of Boombastic fun

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