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Harry Potter had a minor AI art controversy that did not meaningfully impact sales
Eric Menier's Harry Potter layout is the first time Dennis fully endorses his layout work
Dennis Kriesel co-created the original Twippies Awards and therefore has equal claim to reinventing them
Co-host of This Week in Pinball and Eclipses Gamers podcast, pinball content creator and industry analyst, known for contrarian views on game design and pricing
Wrote article for Pinball News about Atari pinball; provided feedback on Silverball Chronicles first episode about Atari widebody business decision
Pinball community figure, mentioned in context of high-end restoration market discussion
Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast; passionate Walking Dead fan; experienced pinball player with collection; critiques game design and teaser strategy
Co-host of The Pinball Show, provides gameplay analysis and design commentary on Jaws
Co-host of The Pinball Show, analytical/rational voice, focuses on research, data, and critical analysis; been with Zach for 3+ years including 'This Week in Pinball'
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Industry awards proliferation has become a credibility problem and 'stain on the hobby'
Harry Potter is expected to sell over 10 times the volume of Winchester Mystery House
Dungeons & Dragons voice recording involved the entire Vox Machina cast from Critical Role
Dennis Kriesel estimates 70-30 odds that an unnamed new company will launch first game in H2 2023
Pat Lawler's Twilight Zone was not liked when released and became 'a bit of a mess' because he had unlimited freedom to add features
Pat Lawler's Twilight Zone demonstrates that unlimited design budget without constraints can result in unfocused gameplay with poor shot flow
Design constraints force greater creativity than unlimited budgets, making constrained games potentially superior
Dennis Kriesel believes designer skill is constant regardless of budget and that unlimited budgets do not necessarily produce better games
Pat Lawler's Twilight Zone game, despite having no purported budget limits, came out as 'a bit of a mess' with pointless left-side gameplay
Multimorphic P3 has never been used in a tournament except for Lexi's instance, which was reportedly a disaster
A strong licensed title is more important to P3's growth than hiring top competitive players
Hiring Bowen Kerins and Colin McAlpine helps Multimorphic P3 make games more attractive to competitive players but won't significantly move system adoption without a licensed title
The white GI version of Hot Rails on GNR Standard provides good lighting but loses the color-changing RGB appeal of the LE/Premium version
Guns N' Roses Standard model plays better (smoother ball flow) than the Premium/LE editions due to lack of upper playfield components
Jurassic Park topper at $599.99 is $131 above the average price and $187 above the median price of 12 comparable Stern toppers
Jurassic Park topper uses flat plastic layered design with no animatronics, making it the most expensive non-animatronic topper Stern has released
For Pro model owners, the $599.99 topper represents over 10% of the game's purchase price
Dennis Kriesel combines pessimism with underlying hope about pinball's future
Zach Sharpe has been working regularly with Dennis Kriesel from Eclectic Gamers Podcast
Pinball cannot reach video game scale due to high cost and barrier to entry
IFPA competitive growth is not sufficient to fuel new game sales based on coin-drop economics
Lyman Sheets prioritizes competitive balance and deep rule stacking in his code designs
Dwight Sullivan codes games with light shows and casual appeal as primary focus
Jersey Jack games require significant depth because they cost over $9,000
Munsters theme will not resonate with younger collectors despite technical excellence
Most new pinball machine purchases are for home collectors, not operators or competitive players
Pinball is fundamentally difficult to televise due to vertical playfield and game length
Steve Ritchie's signature design includes high flow, brutality, backhandable ramps, and Italian bottom layouts
Stern Pinball is bringing the Stern Pro Circuit to ESPN on the Ocho
2019 will be defined primarily by competitive conflict between Stern Pinball and Deep Root Pinball over market positioning
Deep Root Pinball is planning to price games lower than Stern Pro models
Deadpool is the best game ever
Deadpool code is not quite where I would want it to be but is reasonable for location play
Eclipses Gamers podcast is probably the 10th most popular pinball podcast
Deadly Weapon and Title Fight have broken rules with scoring exploits too severe for competitive play
Market prices for DMD-era and beyond games are still rising, but not at the rate they were two years ago
I am currently searching for a World Challenge Soccer
Hoops has some of the best-balanced rules of any System 3 ever made
I won't pay new in-box prices for an old game; Attack from Mars is worth under $5,000 USD to me
Scott Denisey is passionate about game design and his passion for Total Nuclear Annihilation has not waned
Operating a podcast under NDA with manufacturers is tacky and doesn't serve listeners
Podcast schedules are superior to non-scheduled formats from a listener loyalty perspective
Total Nuclear Annihilation was not designed as a street-level game despite being single-level
Deep Root Pinball will release product in early 2019
Magna Slings on Ghostbusters (Premium)/LE create a larger 'corruption zone' than traditional slings because they engage before physical contact
Dennis has a Wood Rail EM machine that he restored by replacing a coil and resoldering wires
Dennis placed 10th (tied with Tony) out of 21 players at Pizza West monthly tournament
Co-host of The Pinball Show from Eclectic Gamers Club, analyzes Deep Root whiteboard files and game design philosophy
Co-host of The Pinball Show, participates in production update discussions and code/feature analysis
New weekly co-host of The Pinball Show replacing Ken Cromwell. Previously appeared on special COVID-19 segment with David Dennis.
Host of The Pinball Show episode 95, attended TPF 2022, first-hand gameplay and reporting
Co-host of The Pinball Show and Eclectic Gamers Podcast; published author in pinball-adjacent literature
Co-host of The Pinball Show; hosts Eclectic Gamers Podcast; analyzes JJP business decisions and playfield replacement strategy
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast and This Week in Pinball; joined stream from Washington D.C.; vocal opponent of Market Trends t-shirt idea
Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast, not present at 2023 Pinball Expo due to work commitments, provides analysis and perspective.
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; handles editing, guest selection, and show logistics; advocates for editorial independence from manufacturers
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers and Special When Lit podcasts, provides episode feedback and summaries
Co-host of The Pinball Show, involved in COVID-19 research response, based in Chicago
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides pinball industry analysis and commentary on game design trends and code updates
Co-host of The Pinball Show, co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast, pinball community personality
Co-host of The Pinball Show, industry analyst, skeptical of manufacturer projections
The Pinball Show co-host; provides historical context, corrects inaccuracies about Stern lineage
Co-host of The Pinball Show, pinball analyst, community figure; conducted detailed topper pricing analysis on episode
Podcast host (Eclectic Gamers); recommended litigation consideration for unfulfilled Dutch Pinball early-achievers
Co-host of The Pinball Show; pinball community personality and podcaster
Co-host of The Pinball Show; frequently critiques game design and pricing; expressed measured skepticism about GNR mechanics
Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast alongside Zach Meny
Competition pinball player known for expertise; host considered asking about competitive headphone usage
Referenced from The Pinball Show; made observation that impressive mechs lose novelty after 10-20 showings but unreliable mechs remain constant irritants.
Co-host of The Pinball Show; media/content creator; analyzes industry strategy and business models
Host of Eclectic Gamers podcast, co-author of 'Gambling Pin Games and Manufacturer Perspectives' article on Pinball News
Host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; discussed Daval's Gems with Nicholas Backbone
Referenced by Zach Manning as someone he respects and wants to spend time with
Host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; pinball analyst who participated in episode; known for tracking industry drama and award voting.
Referenced as potential co-host/tag team partner; invited to join Macho Pinball media efforts
Host's guest expert providing ranked game opinions; experienced pinball evaluator and collector with strong industry credibility
Host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; provided streaming setup advice
Guest host on This Week in Pinball podcast; host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; known for articulate commentary and strong writing on pinball
Guest on Special When Lit holiday episode; spoke about contributing to pinball community through content creation as personal goal
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; podcast analyst predicting Stern-Deep Root competition
Industry figure who commented on Beatles pinball production limitations; cited by Ken as source of 1,964 unit cap information
Transitioning to help with This Flipping Podcast alongside Ken
Co-host of The Pinball Show (TPN) alongside Zach, worked with Ken Cromwell.
Co-host of This Week in Pinball podcast, which ended; mentioned as part of media shakeup
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; guest on this episode; pinball enthusiast and podcaster
Co-host of The Pinball Show, rumor analyst, claims to have reliable sources within pinball industry for upcoming game intelligence
Co-host of The Pinball Show; content creator and industry analyst making award selections and discussing industry trends
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast, attendee at Texas Pinball Festival 2024, primary source for detailed game impressions and layout observations.
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides deep-dive analysis of Venom across all design categories
Primary speaker; pinball collector and game designer expert providing ranked list and analysis of top 5 machines from each manufacturer
Current host of The Pinball Show; works with Craig on news segment; praised as supportive and at top of game
Co-host of Pinball Show episode; analyst and pinball expert providing critique of Pinside rankings
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides legal analysis and perspective on the dispute
Co-host of The Pinball Show and Eclectic Gamers Podcast; praised for commitment to knowledge, intelligence, timing, humor; close personal friendship with primary host
Co-host of The Pinball Show (though noted as absent from Chicago Pinball Expo despite speculation); pinball media personality; provides critical design and business analysis
Co-host of The Pinball Show and Eclectic Gamers Podcast, prominent pinball community figure and media personality
Host of The Pinball Show; mentioned regarding legal troubles coverage with Orbital Albert
Host of The Pinball Show and Eclectic Gamers Podcast, hosted the Science and Technology Reach Arounds ceremony
Co-host of The Pinball Show; covers technical and design details
Host of The Pinball Show and Eclectic Gamers Podcast; guest was previously on TPS Midweek Episode 4 in April 2020; works in financial advisory
Co-host of The Pinball Show; involved in weekly podcast scheduling; maintains watch collection and Pinball Barn
Co-host of The Pinball Show, pinball industry professional with personality assessment insights and pinball knowledge
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides analysis and comparison of licensing and manufacturer decisions
Co-host of Pinball Show, analyst and commentator
Co-host of The Pinball Show; known as meme creation expert within community; provides industry perspective and humor
Co-host of The Pinball Show; fact-focused analyst known for rational counterarguments and catchphrase 'numbers don't lie'
Co-host of The Pinball Show, host of The Eclectic Gamers podcast
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides commentary and analysis on industry news
Co-host of The Pinball Show; pinball enthusiast with building project and collection; receives jabs from Zach about competitive pinball controversy
Co-host of The Pinball Show; provides production intel, operator perspective on fulfillment rates, merchandise sales
Co-host of The Pinball Show; engages in thematic discussion and banter
Co-host of The Pinball Show; industry commentator who skipped 2022 Expo due to work conference; provides critical perspective on topper pricing and design decisions
Co-host of The Pinball Show; conference organizer; discusses coffee shortage and medical emergency anecdotes
Co-host of The Pinball Show; also hosts Eclectic Gamers podcast; skeptical of video format; participates in tournament and industry analysis
Pinball historian/encyclopedia mentioned; would likely know exact game from Moskos' childhood description; appears to be podcast regular or industry figure
Co-host of The Pinball Show; appears on multiple podcasts; described as oversaturated in pinball media; mentioned as sometimes reluctant to record segments
Co-host of The Pinball Show; mentioned as becoming frustrated when Zach Meny sings
Guest from The Pinball Show, providing comparative analysis of manufacturer warranty practices and quality control
Industry figure quoted regarding false scarcity pricing strategies by manufacturers
Industry figure who commented on Replay Foundation situation; appeared on Eclectic Gamers podcast with critical views
Podcaster who made observation about 1970s–1980s pinball design philosophy (operator-focused reliability)
Pinball community personality, co-host of The Pinball Show, referenced as 'Squidward-like' character
Pinball community member who made joke about Raymond Davidson being on another band game
Co-host of The Pinball Show and guest on this episode; provides industry analysis and logical critique of Deep Root's explanations
Industry analyst cited for commentary on Weird Al's cultural significance tier
Referenced as another detractor/critic of Kaneda; mentioned among those opinions Kaneda dismisses
Streamer/podcaster guest appearing in chat, associated with podcast content, mentioned as family-oriented
Zach's friend; featured on recent podcast outtakes; co-host of The Pinball Show
Chat participant and person Minney mentions loving during stream interactions
Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast with Zach Meny; asked similar sales comparison questions
Host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast, reported Top Gun rumor
Mentioned as co-host or associate during stream; referenced multiple times for commentary
Podcast guest, co-host of Triple Drain Pinball Podcast, competitive player (recent Getaway High Speed 2 tournament exit)
Pinball community member; appeared on Orville Albert's live stream; involved in pinball discourse
Host of Eclectic Gamers Pinball Podcast and The Pinball Show. Co-hosted episodes with Zach Sharpe. Orby criticizes a COVID-focused podcast with David Dennis as worst pinball podcast ever.
Pinball podcast personality who made joke about data center fire on recent podcast
Pinball community podcaster (The Pinball Show, Eclectic Gamers); cited by hosts as making fairness critique of Limited Edition pricing
Co-host of The Pinball Show; confirmed Harry Potter/JJP license details; discussed game design implications
Pinball podcast personality; co-host of The Pinball Show; Dr. C notes his pessimistic but hopeful approach to pinball commentary
Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast with Zach Sharp; affiliated with Pinball Network
Host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast; provided harshest critique in tributes, calling Zach 'court jester' and Greg 'bland,' criticized microphone framing and show substance
Host of Eclectic Gamers podcast and Pinball Show; assisted We Are Pinball in developing weighted grading system; discussed flipper gap mechanics with Jon
Pinball community figure who pointed out art inconsistency in Alice in Wonderland (heart suit vs spade)
Co-host of Eclectic Gamers podcast; referenced as someone who 'loathes and loves' Greg simultaneously; submitted game comparison
Founding member of Pinball Network (one of last two standing), co-host of Pinball Show and Collective Gamers podcast
Pinball content creator, host of 'Watches with Dennis' YouTube channel, co-host of Eclectic Gamers Podcast, experienced convention attendee with Texas Pinball Festival background
Co-host of The Pinball Show; discusses production schedules and industry analysis