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Cengiz

personactive20 mentionsFirst seen Jun 7, 2025Last seen Feb 9, 2026

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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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Relationships

  • hostsDonCo-host of We Are Pinball podcastmedium
  • hostsDonCo-host of We Are Pinball podcastmedium
  • affiliated_withKanedaCo-guest and collaborator on WAP episodesmedium
  • affiliated_withDavid Van EsFeatured guest on WAP episodemedium

Facts

  • attributeAlso known as or referred to as 'Retro Dennis of the Retro Jenga channel'mediumfrom 2025-10-05
  • attributeExpert in Bally Williams pinball mechanicshigh
  • attributeProvides critical commentary on pinball game design and player experiencehighfrom 2025-10-05
  • attributeKnowledgeable about pinball production timelines and game launchesmediumfrom 2025-10-24
  • attributeSkeptical of Stern Pinball's pricing and licensing justificationshighfrom 2025-12-21
  • locationBased in Denmarkhigh

Claims (12)

  • factualmedium

    Kong Pro will ship mid-May with approximately $1,000 additional European delivery cost

    Source: We Are Pinball episode 32We Are Pinball #32 ”Supporter Josh Cox joins for a MONSTER show!”
  • factualhigh

    Medieval Madness remake sold out 1,000 units in 5 minutes

    Source: We Are Pinball episode 32We Are Pinball #32 ”Supporter Josh Cox joins for a MONSTER show!”
  • opinionhigh

    Stern should not raise prices given Kong's failure to sell out; market cannot bear $14,500+ MSRP

    Source: We Are Pinball episode 32We Are Pinball #32 ”Supporter Josh Cox joins for a MONSTER show!”
  • opinionhigh

    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

Recent Mentions (20)

  • Co-host with Don on We Are Pinball podcast

    The Pinball Roundtable - LIVE from Pinball Expo 2025Oct 20, 2025
  • Co-host or collaborator with Don who analyzed launch day content; part of content creation team

    Potter Launch dayJun 7, 2025
  • Expert in Bally Williams pinball mechanics who provided critical troubleshooting guidance, described as having extensive knowledge of vintage game architecture

    Let's talk Road Games!Aug 25, 2025
  • Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast with Don; will participate in Beetlejuice release coverage

    DPP #216 "The Walking DOA"Nov 7, 2025
  • Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast; texting Don requesting WAP content

    #221 Bonus EpisodeDec 16, 2025
  • Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast with Don; has good microphone setup for recording quality

    Patreon Bonus #207Oct 1, 2025
  • Predator game enthusiast; unable to access Predator machines before Expo despite vocal interest

Contradictions

  • Existing: Genghis is a Danish operator/designer (Episodes 4-5)vsConflicting: Episode 9 refers to him as 'Retro Dennis of the Retro Jenga channel' which appears to be either a nickname, alias, or misidentification
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Genghis is based in Denmark (Evidence 4, 5, 7)vsConflicting: Genghis is US-based (Evidence 8)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026
  • Existing: Genghis is based in Denmark (Episode 4, 5, 7)vsConflicting: Genghis is US-based (Episode 8)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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role
Pinball game operator in Denmark
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  • roleGame designer in developmenthigh
  • roleCo-host of We Are Pinball podcast with Donhighfrom 2025-08-25
  • statusHolds unreleased information about Pokémon pinball game under embargohighfrom 2026-02-09
  • Source: We Are Pinball episode 32We Are Pinball #32 ”Supporter Josh Cox joins for a MONSTER show!”
  • factualmedium

    Jack Danger's Foo Fighters are selling at Venom-level secondary market prices (~$9K)

    Source: We Are Pinball episode 32We Are Pinball #32 ”Supporter Josh Cox joins for a MONSTER show!”
  • opinionhigh

    Kong Pro version retains all critical gameplay mechanics and is complete experience for $10,000

    Source: We Are Pinball episode 32We Are Pinball #32 ”Supporter Josh Cox joins for a MONSTER show!”
  • predictionhigh

    25% tariffs combined with 25% VAT will make new pinball games cost approximately $15,000

    Source: CengizWe Are Pinball #22 "Tariffs, UV playfields, and other stuff we don't understand"
  • opinionmedium

    European used game market has no listings due to zero buyer confidence

    Source: CengizWe Are Pinball #22 "Tariffs, UV playfields, and other stuff we don't understand"
  • factualmedium

    Ozempic costs 10 times more in the U.S. than Denmark

    Source: CengizWe Are Pinball #22 "Tariffs, UV playfields, and other stuff we don't understand"
  • factualhigh

    LE resale market has collapsed post-crash; operators can no longer achieve 50% appreciation on LE machines

    Source: Location operator experienceWe Are Pinball #10!!! "X-men, Avatar...and Enzo?"
  • opinionmedium

    WWE WrestleMania's play mechanics are 50% audio and 50% video dependent

    Source: Cengiz describing how 'people list' the game's appealWe are Pinball WAP Episode 3 Stern John Wick LE WWE LE & Data East Pinball machines
  • factualhigh

    Spike 1 systems (like WWE WrestleMania) allow resetting play counts, requiring buyer verification

    Source: Cengiz warning Don about potential play-count manipulationWe are Pinball WAP Episode 3 Stern John Wick LE WWE LE & Data East Pinball machines
  • DPP #211 "I saw Winchester! Also some Kong stuff happened"Oct 16, 2025
  • Associated with We Are Pinball podcast; approved Ralph's Stern executive parody video before posting

    Episode 48: Pinball Drama, Stern Hate, & the Sleeper Hit of 2025?!Dec 17, 2025
  • Co-host We Are Pinball with Don; unavailable for episode 666

    PNP 667- Top 5 Rumored Pins of 2026 RANKED On The HYPE Index!Feb 3, 2026
  • Co-host of We Are Pinball; questions design philosophy and market positioning of emerging titles

    We Are Pinball #52 "Triple Threat with Kaneda!"Feb 2, 2026
  • 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

    We Are Pinball #46 "A conversation! Kineticist games of 1995!"Oct 5, 2025
  • 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

    We Are Pinball #50 Happy Holiday Episode!Dec 21, 2025
  • 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 #53 "Pokemon and Pinball at the Beach!"Feb 9, 2026
  • We Are Pinball co-host; watches trailer live, reacts to design, provides design feedback

    We Are Pinball Beetlejuice Launch Interview Episode! #49Nov 14, 2025
  • 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 #48 BOF CEO David Van Es Joins WAP!!Oct 30, 2025
  • We Are Pinball co-host; Danish operator; watched Winchester/Dune launch closely; concerned about Pedretti remake quality; knowledgeable about production timeline

    We Are Pinball #47 "Kaneda joins WAP! Expo reviews"Oct 24, 2025
  • Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast

    WAP 45 Patreon trailer!Oct 1, 2025
  • 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

    We Are Pinball #44 "New game reviews!"Sep 15, 2025
  • Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast (WAP); provides critical commentary on pinball game design and player experience issues.

    We Are Pinball #45 with Enzo Slaps!!Oct 5, 2025
  • Co-host of We Are Pinball podcast with Don

    Episode 1182: "Kaneda's Manic Monday Spectacular!"Feb 2, 2026