Genghis is a co-host of the We Are Pinball (WAP) podcast alongside Don, serving as a critical voice in pinball commentary and game design analysis. Based primarily in Denmark but with US connections, he is a pinball enthusiast, operator, and game designer with expertise in both vintage Bally Williams mechanics and contemporary game design. He provides detailed market analysis, design critique, and community perspective on major releases, while maintaining access to embargoed information and participating in industry events like Pinball Expo 2025.
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Pokemon Pinball LE stands out as one of Stern's nicest LE art packages ever.
Only one environment (forest) out of four planned is currently available in Pokemon Pinball.
Jersey Jack will sell between 3,000 and 5,000 Collector's Edition Harry Potter machines
Eric Minier includes theme integration at a very high level in his game designs
Co-host with Don on We Are Pinball podcast
Co-host or collaborator with Don who analyzed launch day content; part of content creation team
Expert in Bally Williams pinball mechanics who provided critical troubleshooting guidance, described as having extensive knowledge of vintage game architecture
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast with Don; will participate in Beetlejuice release coverage
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast; texting Don requesting WAP content
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast with Don; has good microphone setup for recording quality
Predator game enthusiast; unable to access Predator machines before Expo despite vocal interest
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Harry Potter will sell well regardless of cabinet art quality because of the strong theme and John Williams music
Medieval Madness remake sold out 1,000 units in 5 minutes
Stern should not raise prices given Kong's failure to sell out; market cannot bear $14,500+ MSRP
Stern's last two years show declining sales trajectory: Venom weak → Jaws high point → John Wick bad → X-Men bad → D&D average → Kong non-sellout
Jack Danger's Foo Fighters are selling at Venom-level secondary market prices (~$9K)
Kong Pro version retains all critical gameplay mechanics and is complete experience for $10,000
Kong Pro will ship mid-May with approximately $1,000 additional European delivery cost
Cengiz operates 7 pinball locations in Denmark with flagship location containing 150 machines
Raw Thrills arcade machines generate 10x more revenue than pinball at Cengiz's locations
Evil Dead is Spooky Pinball best game by far
Rick and Morty is Spooky Pinball most prized game historically
Evil Dead will be a highly sought-after title in 3-4 years due to scarcity
25% tariffs combined with 25% VAT will make new pinball games cost approximately $15,000
European used game market has no listings due to zero buyer confidence
Ozempic costs 10 times more in the U.S. than Denmark
Cengiz's Looney Tunes unboxing video directly led to viewer purchases from CoinGiver, with positive post-purchase experiences motivating further sales.
Media creators have responsibility to provide honest assessments because their recommendations influence $10,000+ purchase decisions.
LE resale market has collapsed post-crash; operators can no longer achieve 50% appreciation on LE machines
WWE WrestleMania's play mechanics are 50% audio and 50% video dependent
Spike 1 systems (like WWE WrestleMania) allow resetting play counts, requiring buyer verification
Three weeks before WAP launch, Cengiz sent Kaneda a written message requesting distance while remaining neutral, explicitly stating they shouldn't share confidential information
Cengiz considers Stern's Star Wars machine a 'huge disappointment' and dislikes the game significantly
JJP refused to send any Collector's Edition units to Denmark, restricting sales to LE models only despite distributor showroom infrastructure
Associated with We Are Pinball podcast; approved Ralph's Stern executive parody video before posting
Co-host We Are Pinball with Don; unavailable for episode 666
Co-host of We Are Pinball; questions design philosophy and market positioning of emerging titles
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast; referred to as 'Retro Dennis of the Retro Jenga channel'; described as tired from recent recording with Enzo
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast; US-based; articulates value perception gap between Stern and Spooky; primary voice criticizing Stern's pricing and licensing justifications; skeptical of Stern's financial difficulty claims
Co-host of We Are Pinball; Danish pinball enthusiast; provided Pokémon market context for Denmark; holds unreleased information about Pokémon game under embargo
We Are Pinball co-host; watches trailer live, reacts to design, provides design feedback
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast based in Denmark, game designer in development, played Winchester at Expo and Dune in Austria, provides community perspective on game design
We Are Pinball co-host; Danish operator; watched Winchester/Dune launch closely; concerned about Pedretti remake quality; knowledgeable about production timeline
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast; just returned from Juggalo Island concert; tired but conducting show; discusses community drama and provides detailed Star Wars/Harry Potter/Dune reviews
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast (WAP); provides critical commentary on pinball game design and player experience issues.
Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast with Don