Retro Ralph is a prominent pinball content creator and podcast co-host known for producing high-quality gameplay videos, reviews, and analysis content. He is a co-host of the JBS Show/Pinball Roundtable podcast alongside Jamie and Kale Hernandez, a competitive player ranked around 8,000 WPPR, and operates Electric Bat Arcade. Ralph has transitioned from arcade collecting to pinball-focused content creation, maintains a YouTube channel with 78,000+ subscribers, and is deeply embedded in the pinball community as both a media personality and enthusiast who frequently attends industry events like Pinball Expo and Stern media days.
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Boutique manufacturers are more likely than Stern to pursue niche IP themes like K-pop.
Hexa Pinball's Three Musketeers machine was stuck in customs and unable to attend TPF.
Beetlejuice was heavily played at TPF and stole the show, but availability constraints limit its impact.
Pinball content creator/personality referenced by Don; also had experience with Pokémon LE and tight glass fitment issues on Star Wars Fall of the Republic.
YouTube content creator for pinball and arcades, podcaster (The Flip Side), Round Table host
Competitor in challenge coin competition; discusses homebrew game mechanics and artwork quality
Content creator referenced by Don; provided 'Flipside gloves' safety equipment; mentioned as appearing in chat during stream
Content creator; met Pinball Pursuit at TPF; welcomed them to content creator community
Pinball content creator and podcast host who received Pokémon pinball and mentioned the hosts in his Texas Pinball Festival episode
[Triage: Mention 22 describes a past state (formerly arcade collector and YouTube creator), while Mention 45 describes the current state (active pinball operator with 7+ years YouTube experience and significant cabinet ownership), representing career evolution rather than contradiction.]
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Stern offers factory tours once per year as part of All Access membership through Insider Connected, with free shipping on accessories.
TPF and Amusement Expo International Vegas occur the same week, forcing content creators to choose which to attend.
Modding games is expensive and does not generate good ROI on resale, which is why Retro Ralph has reduced his mod purchases.
Stern Pinball does not keep its game systems open, forcing mod makers to find workarounds for integration.
Retro Ralph will maintain a collection limit of 10 machines and will not add an 11th or 12th despite available space.
Retro Ralph upgraded his Pokémon order from Pro to Premium with shipment on March 23, 2026
If Yukon Yeti plays well, Turner Pinball will see significant market success and attention
Yukon Yeti could be Turner Pinball's breakthrough title that finally gains major community attention
Turner Pinball is a small shop and its animations are not at the level of Stern Pinball
The 'wavy rapids ramp' visible in press images was not shown in the official gameplay trailer
Barrels of Fun has warmed the pinball community back up to original IP games after years of licensed content dominance
Yukon Yeti will be playable at TPF with expected high player demand
Retro Ralph has 75,000 YouTube subscribers and co-hosts the JBS Pinball Show with Jamie Birchall and Cale Hernandez.
Melvin Williams is now creative director at American Pinball
Host's Pokémon video reached 13,000 views at time of recording
Circus Voltaire was designed by John Popadiuk in 1997
Back to the Future will likely not ship from Dutch Pinball before 2026
King Kong is criticized by community for not using 1933 film aesthetics but host finds it fun regardless
Pokémon pre-order slots have sold for up to $20,000 on secondary market
DPX has dissolved and is now consolidated back into Dutch Pinball
Pokémon production will prioritize location Pro Edition before home Premium/LE tiers
Pokémon is an appropriate entry-level game for new pinball players
Pokémon license holder requires approval down to millimeter-level character details on cabinet art
Pokémon Pinball design feels predominantly George Gomez rather than Jack Danger despite joint credit
Pokémon Pinball is significantly more approachable for casual players than Star Wars Pinball
All three cabinet tiers retain major sculpts with feature-based rather than cosmetic differentiation
Pro tier was Retro Ralph's favorite due to faster game flow despite feature losses
Game code includes 180+ Pokémon captures at launch integrated with Insider Connected
Stern team was noticeably more enthusiastic about Pokémon than Star Wars licensing presentation
Large license holders (e.g., Pokémon, Harry Potter) do not care about tentative launch dates if approval standards aren't met
NDA violations (leaks) harm both company and developer pride for 18-month development cycles
Pokémon LEs unlikely to be available due to expected sell-through from crossover collector demand
Pokémon Pinball includes 180 Pokémon in Insider Connected app at launch
Limited Edition production is 750 units
Pokémon Pinball feels more like a George Gomez design than Jack Danger based on gameplay feel
This game will do awesome on location play
Pokémon Pinball has a real shot of being a big hit
Pro model does not strip out as many features as prior year Pro models from Stern
Stern is moving away from foiled artwork on backglass
Retro Ralph will not personally purchase Pokémon Pinball for home use
Stern's treatment of media creators and team passion makes a difference in how the community perceives the company
The Pokemon teaser trailer was 13 seconds of nothing with no real playfield content
The fake Pokemon playfield images circulating online with George Gomez are AI-generated
Evil Dead's success was due to excellent theme implementation rather than unique layout
Retro Ralph previously streamed Predator gameplay
Ralph's grandfather was a primary influence on his arcade gaming interests and took him regularly to Dream Machine arcade in Lincoln, Rhode Island
Ralph's first pinball machine was a Jurassic Park, purchased approximately 6 months after attending his first Pinball Expo post-COVID
Ralph completely ignored pinball machines as a child despite them being available at Dream Machine arcade where he spent time with his grandfather
Watching someone lock three balls and trigger the Godzilla wizard mode with Blue Oyster Cult music was the pivotal moment that inspired Ralph to pursue pinball
Galloping Ghost arcade contains 600+ games (possibly over 1,000 currently) all using authentic hardware and CRTs
Ralph produced YouTube content on arcade and gaming topics that gained significant traction, including videos with 30,000+ views
Stern pinball machines are appealing to new collectors as first purchases because they are reliable workhorse games that don't require constant maintenance
Spooky Pinball can fluctuate margins game-to-game because they have no external investors, allowing greater creative freedom
Spike 3 platform improvements include larger screen, more powerful processor, increased memory, and expression lights capability at same price as Spike 2
Dungeons and Dragons Pro version had minimal differentiation from Premium (dragon only moved vertically, not horizontally)
People love Stern games at Electric Bat and other locations, with strong gameplay and code quality appreciation
Community sentiment against Stern has amplified significantly over the past two years
Stern's investor structure and operational scale force them to maintain consistent per-unit margins across all games, limiting flexibility
Stern can deliver ordered games within approximately one month, while Jersey Jack takes 4-5 months
Fall of the Empire likely underperformed home market expectations but performs strongly on location
The primary value complaints about Stern focus on lack of toys/mechs and use of flat plastics rather than gameplay quality
Boutique manufacturers can offer more toys/mechs and detailed sculpts than Stern at similar prices because they have lower overhead and no investor margin pressure
George Gomez's interview with Kerry Hardy addresses cabinet concerns and puts most worries to rest
Stern's new cabinet construction with steel brackets is professionally assembled and solid, not inferior to previous methods
Ralph has had problems with all his games to some degree, indicating industry-wide minor issues are normal
Pinball machines cannot be made non-serviceable without fundamentally changing the hobby's mechanical nature
Stern Pinball is likely a $100 million+ revenue company
Boutique manufacturers like Spooky require more technical comfort and comfort with serviceability than Stern
Community members who obsess over single design elements without experiencing full game are forming premature opinions
Walking Dead Remastered code and rules are highly intricate and complex
The Walking Dead Pinball remaster fixes the middle drain issue from pops that existed in the original
The Walking Dead Pinball remaster has incomplete animation implementation with letterboxed screen presentation that occasionally switches to DMD-style display
Stern is running a community badge initiative through Stern Insider Connect where players can earn badges by submitting scores
The Pinball Roundtable Awards will premiere as a one-hour show on Retro Ralph Live with live chat interaction during premiere
Walking Dead remaster experienced CPU board issues causing game lockups during initial unboxing
The Walking Dead Pinball remaster uses the same code as the original with only artwork and animation updates
If the next Jersey Jack Pinball title is Sonic the Hedgehog designed by Steve Ritchie, it will be a major hit across multiple demographics
Harry Potter is Jersey Jack Pinball's breakout game and represents their own 'Spooky moment'
If Stern wanted to avoid appearing threatened by Spooky, they should not have released Walking Dead on the same day as Beetlejuice launch
Christopher Franchi's artwork on Beetlejuice is exceptional and captures the theme well
Stern released Walking Dead remaster gameplay on the same day Spooky launched Beetlejuice
Evil Dead succeeded primarily because of exceptional theme integration, understandable code, and quality callouts—not the theme itself
Stern can deliver games within 90 days, while Spooky will likely require a full year for Beeteljuice delivery
Retro Ralph would buy a Back to the Future pinball machine sight unseen based purely on theme
The well walker repositioning makes the center drain problem 'a little bit more forgiving'
The Walking Dead original game is coded 'amazingly well' and has 'unique and interesting shots'
Walking Dead Remastered will sell out quickly due to limited 500 LE production
Walking Dead Remastered does not feature foiled artwork
Retro Ralph participated in and won at least one game in the amateur competition at Buckfest 2025
Evil Dead is Spooky's most reliable game to date, improving on previous title reliability issues.
Metallica Remaster at previous Expo had 2-hour wait lines
Dune is recommended for home use due to orchestration of lights and sound design
Predator received negative reception from announcement despite most people not having played it
Back to the Future will not be announced or teased at Expo 2025
Death Star shot is tighter and more difficult than center shot; requires right flipper for consistency rather than backhand from left flipper
Star Wars features nine core shots in a fan layout configuration with two flippers
Jedi saver ball save mechanics differ by machine tier: Pro uses life ring model while Premium/LE use magnet beyond flippers
Star Wars code version is approximately 0.87 or 0.88, indicating substantial development progress
Community sentiment about games spreads via podcast influence even before games are publicly playable
Licensor approval delays are normal and can happen 11th hour despite earlier assurances, forcing sudden changes to launch plans
Stern never gave an official release date for Star Wars, so technically the game is not 'delayed'
Metallica Remastered LE is the most recent Stern LE to sell out
Big box retailers have different MSRP pricing agreements for new pinball machines than traditional distributors
Leaked pinball photos are consistently poor quality despite modern smartphone capabilities
Stern's new CMO came from wrestling industry and was not officially announced at time of meeting
John Wick Pinball code improved in recent updates and Ralph now likes it more
Star Wars Pinball will likely succeed commercially based on IP strength alone regardless of game quality
Content creators at media events are being required to sign NDAs restricting discussion of Star Wars until embargo lifted
Retro Ralph's favorite Keith Elwin game is Iron Maiden
Retro Ralph won his first IFPA championship at a knockout tournament with approximately 15 players where ball saves were disabled
Ball saves being turned off at IFPA tournaments changes play strategy significantly and is unusual in Ralph's experience
Klein digital angle gauge costs approximately $29-30 and is more accurate than bubble levels for machine leveling
There is no correct or wrong pitch for pinball machines—it depends on how you want it to play
Uncanny X-Men plays better at 7-2 pitch according to Stern technical support recommendations
Professional pinball venues use extreme pitch angles (some 9+ degrees) to throw off top players; flat setups create more side-to-side movement and sling activity
Harry Potter game could be improved by creating more emotional moments through design choices
Retro Ralph will change his behavior and stop sharing gameplay leaks going forward
60-70% of the pinball community is interested or excited about leaks
Harry Potter playfield image leaked approximately 24 hours before official launch
Star Wars is the next major title expected from Stern Pinball
Jack Danger was appointed to a new liaison role at Stern Pinball
Barrels of Fun's Dune machine launched prematurely due to external pressure
Leaks hurt manufacturers more than they benefit the pinball community
The new Uncanny X-Men code includes 8-9 battle modes followed by a sentinel-destruction future mode
Ralph has been actively playing IFPA tournaments for approximately 1.5 years
Ralph traded Avatar to Flip N Out Pinball for Uncanny X-Men Premium Edition
The lobby music option in Uncanny X-Men appears to have been removed in the latest code update
Every hand-built pinball machine has slight variance in play, even between trim levels
Electric Bat Arcade players consistently place in the top 20% of regional tournaments
Ralph's competitive nature makes it impossible for him to have fun while losing in tournaments
Tournament games at Electric Bat Arcade are pitched at 7 to 7.5 versus Ralph's home Stern games pitched at 6-5
Uncanny X-Men Premium Edition mode start was simplified to a single left Sentinel head shot in latest code update
Evil Dead and Harry Potter are Ralph's two favorite games of 2025
Ralph is ranked 8,107th in the world and 249th in Arizona
Retro Ralph was paid in a Harry Potter CE (worth ~$15k) to create launch video
King Kong code is currently 'in flux' with insufficient animations and ancillary content compared to Godzilla
Jaws is one of the best movie-theme-integrated pinball games released in the last five years
Jaws 50th lacks foiled artwork, which was a distinctive feature on Godzilla 70th and likely due to budget constraints from other premium materials
Stern should release fewer games per year (e.g., two) with remasters to allow better code maturity at launch
Uncanny X-Men has an excellent layout but needed code improvements; recent updates are expected to elevate it to a great game
John Wick soundtrack 'nails' the film vibe, which is uncommon for Stern soundtracks
Harry Potter's CE topper has a limited projection system that currently only displays the Dark Mark image in green
Retro Ralph received non-cash compensation from JJP for producing the Harry Potter featurette video
Negative misinformation about John Wick's gun imagery caused distributor order cancellations
Retro Ralph's Harry Potter featurette received approximately 20,000 views
Godfather pinball featurette received double the views of Harry Potter featurette
Potter featurette was filmed on a professional castle set in North Carolina constructed by a company run by someone named Alex
Retro Ralph left the keys in the backbox during the official Harry Potter featurette video production
The Harry Potter pinball game is very fast and has much better flow than previous Jersey Jack games
The Arcade Edition lacks a shaker motor and Invisiglass compared to other editions
The Death Eater mechanism has multiple speed settings
The Quidditch mini-playfield is one of the most fun shots on the game
Jesper hand-drew all the Collector's Edition artwork over approximately two years
The community should be more respectful in providing feedback to game designers and artists
Filming the featurette required managing noise from the active JJP factory, with filming slowing down before 3pm when machinery was running
The Wizard Edition features a color-shifting powder coating that creates different color patterns as light shines on it
Ralph prefers 8-game home collection as optimal for play patterns and space management versus previous 9-game configuration
Ralph has played Evil Dead significantly more than King Kong, Dungeons & Dragons, and Barnyard since acquisition despite previously dividing play time across collection
Ralph posting Dune images may have inadvertently gotten NAP Arcade (Jason Naps) in trouble with Barrels of Fun
Modern Pro pinball machines like Jaws Pro and Black Knight Rage Pro are competitive in quality with Premium versions
Retro Ralph has owned 14 total pinball machines over 3+ years (6 currently, 8 sold/traded)
Retro Ralph has maintained 160+ consecutive days of daily pinball gameplay
Shot accuracy and game code depth are the two most important factors for player enjoyment in modern pinball
Competitive tournament play over the past year significantly improved Retro Ralph's pinball skills and appreciation for location play
King Kong is a rumored 2025 Stern cornerstone game
X-Men code has ongoing quality issues
Stern no longer has a relationship with Farsight Studios for digital pinball games
Mental pressure and performance anxiety significantly impact competitive pinball play
There was minimal pinball media presence at CES 2019/2020
Stern's 2024 lineup included Jaws, John Wick, and X-Men, plus a remaster
The Pro model tier is compelling value with features nearly equivalent to LE
Stern's strategy of hosting hands-on media events generates more authentic coverage than trailer-based speculation
Retro Ralph will not keep D&D in permanent collection but acquiring it for content
D&D LE will not sell out quickly unlike prior year limited editions
American Pinball's barbecue-themed game sales were disappointing
Twippies voting opens January 3rd
John Wick mode design improved with code updates
Retro Ralph grew up in Lincoln, Rhode Island and attended high school with Chad
Stern is developing Spike3 platform with upgraded lighting systems
King Kong and Dungeons & Dragons timelines may be flipped at Stern
Retro Ralph's design philosophy has shifted toward gameplay over mechanical complexity
Retro Ralph is on a 90-day Stern Insider Connected streak and plays daily
Ralph placed first place in all five games (Diner, Simpsons Pinball Party, Black Pyramid, Twilight Zone, Sorcerer) in the Electric Bat tournament
Pinball hobby has positively impacted Ralph's mental health and provides therapeutic value
Electric Bat's culture of player support and celebration is superior to other pinball venues Ralph frequents
Ralph will record a second episode for release Friday of the same week
Ralph will attend the Electric Bat tournament two weeks later (after skipping next week)
Ralph experienced an unusual peak performance state (flow/zone) during tournament that felt comparable to a runner's high
Ralph will not be able to attend Electric Bat tournament next week due to required travel
Ralph typically performs as 'average at best' in tournament play and ranked ninth in a previous tournament
Ralph had not previously played Diner, The Simpsons Pinball Party (only once or twice), Twilight Zone, or Sorcerer before the tournament
Electric Bat had over 100 people registered in the tournament
Turner Pinball (Ninja Eclipse) sold out all 100 initial units
Jersey Jack puts more time into code at launch, delivering near-complete rulesets; Stern releases minimal code that evolves significantly through patches
Uncanny X-Men has no published rule sheet yet; John Wick may not have one; Jaws now has one
Auto-plunger replacement fork assembly improved the issue but did not solve it permanently
Manual plunger with red spring achieves 90-95% success rate on Uncanny X-Men
The Flipside Podcast inspired attendees to purchase their first pinball machine
Triple Drain published a strategy video optimizing Uncanny X-Men mission selection and shot execution
Kyle from Stern was hired approximately 1-1.5 years ago and runs the tech school
Retro Ralph achieved a game-closing (GC) score on Metallica during Expo, despite identifying as an inconsistent player
Breathing exercises (nasal breathing, hold, slow exhale) physiologically reduce heart rate and improve tournament performance
Jersey Jack machines include Bluetooth headphone connectivity for better audio experience
John Wick pinball is underrated and performing well on location despite home sales challenges
X-Men auto plunger orbit fails to complete approximately 50% of the time on first plunge
Wonderland Amusements targets sub-$1,000 MSRP for affordable mechanical pinball machines
The sentinel head goes up and down in the LE version but is fixed in the Pro version
X-Men LE is really fun with satisfying shots and a cool sentinel head bash toy
Metallica remaster will be shown at Pinball Expo, likely during factory tour similar to Elvira Blood Kiss edition
Stern's costumed X-Men demo stream with Zach Sharpe and Jack Danger made the game look harder than it is
Wonderland Amusements leadership consists primarily of ex-Arcade1Up executives
An unnamed content creator (implied to be Kaneda) obsessively uses toy/mech abundance as the primary metric for game value, which I disagree with.
Unboxing videos are a waste of viewer time and not interesting content.
I won the IFPA Big Movers Award for August by climbing from ranking ~40,000-44,000 to recognized status through tournament play.
I plan to host a pinball tournament series in central Arizona with help from Electric Bat organizers.
Jersey Jack's Avatar has noticeably superior flipper feel compared to Stern machines.
Stern's 'Shark is Broken' mode on Jaws is a topper-only feature that requires the topper hardware to function.
Uncanny X-Men will arrive at my location next week and I will stream it upon setup.
Pinwoofer dual voice coil speakers are superior to Boom Boom 3000 speakers.
Stern continues to innovate through code updates and new modes, contrary to claims they don't innovate.
James Bond has very few toys/mechs on the playfield but is still an excellent game.
Stern uses an MVP (minimal viable product) development model where games release with incomplete code that improves over time through updates
X-Men's livestream presentation showed unpolished gameplay with excessive drains because the code wasn't ready for release
Stern accelerated X-Men's release and livestream specifically because Jersey Jack announced Avatar's reveal for the same week
Godzilla successfully balances casual and advanced player accessibility better than games like John Wick or X-Men
Jersey Jack games release as complete products rather than MVPs, though they may add features later
Avatar features innovative single-flipper challenge modes where the bonus pot resets if you use the right flipper
John Wick lacks a jukebox or DJ mixer music mode, suggesting the complete music track library hasn't been implemented
Jersey Jack's lighting system is more advanced than Stern's Spike 2 platform capabilities
Jersey Jack should develop an Insider Connected equivalent to compete with Stern's online platform advantages
George Gomez revealed that X-Men development progressed faster than another Stern game, causing the other game to be bumped from the schedule
The game addresses community complaints about stale and repetitive pinball design
Jersey Jack Pinball took years to release a code update for Guns and Roses after its initial release
The offset flipper layout is innovative and unprecedented in modern pinball machines over the last 10 years
Stern Pinball updates code more frequently and proficiently than Jersey Jack Pinball
The Uncanny X-Men will likely have a steep learning curve and appeal more to experienced players than beginners
The Sentinel hand mechanism breaking the wire form and redirecting the ball is a novel feature in modern pinball
Expression lighting is available as an aftermarket accessory for Pro and Premium versions of Stern games
Wolverine is a sculpted figure rather than a plastic component on The Uncanny X-Men
The Uncanny X-Men will change the sentiment of players who have been critical of Stern's recent releases
Metallica Remastered will use new Spike 3 system (rumor)
X-Men game is based on Marvel comic books, not X-Men 97 animated series
Expression lighting and speaker light kits are becoming standard features on newer Stern machines, eroding LE differentiation
Stern is unlikely using Spike 3 system on X-Men machine
Ralph's primary barrier to tournament success is mental/psychological pressure rather than skill deficiency
Ralph's home play skill level has improved significantly over 3 years but doesn't translate to tournament performance
Modern Stern games have adequate mechanical innovation and don't lack meaningful toys
Game quality and enjoyment are primarily determined by fun shot design rather than toy/mech count
Player One Arcade's tilt sensitivity settings are unusually tight compared to standard Stern specs
Ralph lost money financially on Godzilla 70th Anniversary purchase due to mods and trade-in costs
Stern is expected to announce X-Men pinball machine imminently (potentially within 24 hours of recording)
Pinball game code across all manufacturers ships incomplete and improves through post-release updates
Ralph never experienced major out-of-box defects on any Stern machine in his collection
Retro Ralph achieved a 45-day play streak on Insider Connected before missing due to work travel
Game design does not require many mechanical toys to be successful or fun
American Pinball should lead with He-Man rather than Cuphead for strategic market positioning
Arcade bars are the primary driver propelling the pinball hobby forward today
Terminator 2 usually sells for $4,000-$4,500 on the secondary market but sold for $3,200 at Captain's Auctions
Tournament play introduces psychological pressures and distractions not present in casual home play
Godzilla is Retro Ralph's favorite game in his collection because it is fun and puts a smile on his face every time
The original Godzilla inside the game looks like a tiny mini and doesn't do justice to the character
Most people who own Godzilla games have heavily modified them with various mods
Stern Pinball Premium machines typically have an MSRP of $9,699, with some distributors pricing at $9,599
New-in-box unboxing experience is genuinely fun and worth considering despite secondary market discounts
The days when you could buy pinball machines and resell them for the same or more money are over, at least for now
Audio and tactile feedback from pinball games significantly affect tournament performance
Jersey Jack Invisiglass is superior to Stern HD Glass
John Wick is too difficult to recommend as a first pinball machine for new players despite beautiful design
Retro Ralph traded away James Bond pinball to acquire Jaws but expects to repurchase James Bond someday
Women pinball players often have faster response times than men
Early harsh criticism from influencers without hands-on experience impacts broader community perception and sales
Venom LE can currently be acquired at or near Premium pricing due to market softness
Ralph placed 22nd out of 42 at Player One Games tournament
Iron Maiden (newer version) is superior to Led Zeppelin as a music-focused pinball machine
Games play significantly differently on location vs. at home
Ralph won first place on Pulp Fiction at the tournament
Atomic Godzilla mod significantly enhances the Godzilla pinball experience compared to stock game
Jersey Jack Pinball's next title is rumored to be Harry Potter
James Bond Pro tier offers good gameplay and flow quality comparable to higher-tier machines
Ralph attended Pinball Expo four times and plans to attend 40th anniversary
Pinball bars with pinball as central hub are spearheading the modern arcade bar scene resurgence
Ralph first played pinball on Terminator 2 at his sister's college at Syracuse at age approximately 13
Ralph's current collection includes Godzilla Premium, Venom Premium, James Bond Pro, and John Wick LE on order
Venom provided good training for John Wick due to both being very fast games
Has no plans to refill the garage space with new machines despite having room after downsizing
Will attend major conferences in March and Pinball Expo 40th anniversary
Day job is now much busier than before, limiting time available for content creation
Will focus on shorts content as it is easier to produce and audience enjoys it
Plans to significantly reduce YouTube content creation frequency while maintaining quality
All remaining arcade games in the collection are currently working
Collecting had become too focused on the hunt and acquisition rather than enjoyment of the games
Sold 30+ arcade machines over the past 18 months including major cabinets like Outrun, Street Fighter II, X-Men, Stargate, Gorf, and Afterburner cockpit
The primary reason for downsizing was spending more time restoring games than playing them
Post-COVID lifestyle changes have made attending public arcade venues more appealing than maintaining large home collection
Retro Ralph Live streaming channel is no longer active
Retro Ralph received a Hall of Fame card recognition
Ralph is an excellent driver
Retro Ralph fell into pinball collecting after first post-COVID Pinball Expo and sold personal belongings to fund machine purchases
Arizona summer heat has halted restoration processes
Started arcade/pinball hobby approximately four years ago
Has moved over 100 arcade/pinball machines in and out of personal garage
Original intention was to learn restoration and resell machines, not accumulate permanently
Restoration work creates emotional attachment making it difficult to part with machines
Storage unit costs are becoming prohibitively expensive
Rob Burke has been collecting for 50 years with significantly more resources than Ralph
Intends to shift from frequent machine acquisition to selective curation and gameplay focus
Younger generations may not care about arcade/pinball preservation as they didn't grow up with it
Current generation of collectors/enthusiasts bear responsibility for preserving arcade history as cultural legacy
Complex rule sets in JJP games are not suitable for arcade locations and require home ownership to properly enjoy
Steve Ritchie's Foo Fighters game will launch by end of year
Godfather will not sell a thousand units at $15K instantly despite positive community reception
Eric Meunier has already finished the Godfather code and is likely working on his next game
Avoiding shots (as a game mechanic) is a fun coding challenge that enables skilled play appreciation
Toy Story sales went down the toilet for Jersey Jack Pinball
Buyers accumulating multiple premium pinball machines in one month must be earning approximately $1M+ annually
The series will continue in 2023 with an expanded lineup of featured collectors
Todd Tuckey is a 'living legend' in the arcade and pinball world
Chasing Nostalgia evolved from a collections-focused series to emphasizing the personal stories and personalities of collectors
Pinball Expo was the turning point that led Ralph to purchase his first pinball machine (Jurassic Park Stern)
The production team (Ralph and Mason) creates TV-quality content with just two people
Episode 3 at Pinball Expo was where the production team figured out their effective filming formula
The amber nick handheld game fell off a cliff during Devil's Bridge filming and was lost
Chasing Nostalgia is a passion project where the primary goal is not to make money but to showcase the people behind collections
Retro Ralph's first panel ever was at Game On Pinball Expo 2019
Ralph's garage reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit during summer
Ralph has a compulsive tendency to acquire new arcade machines while existing ones remain unfinished
Ralph's current restoration workflow is broken because new acquisitions prevent completion of existing projects
Ralph plans to sell machines during summer and complete restorations during cooler winter months in Phoenix
Ralph will create a prioritized list of machines and commit to not acquiring new ones
Ralph has been procrastinating on Killer Instinct restoration but feels newly motivated
Ralph's address was visible on a Paradise Arcade Shop package during the video
The Grid was one of Ed Mike Boon's last projects at Midway and was very innovative for its time
Retro Ralph has completely filled his game room and cannot fit additional arcade machines
Ralph's wife set a boundary that arcade games must remain in game room and garage only
Ralph uses Kasa smart plugs controlled via mobile app to power arcade machines remotely
The Total Carnage PCB/soundboard was pulled from an HS5 Dynamo cabinet
Retro Ralph is planning to install a PCB switcher in the Smash TV cabinet for dual twin-stick game functionality
Road Blasters is a regularly played machine in his arcade collection (almost daily use)
Filter capacitors remain charged with voltage even after fuse blows, presenting electrocution risk
High-voltage probe discharge method is superior to screwdriver method because it provides visual confirmation of voltage drain
The cause of the failure was a blown flyback transformer with visible cracking
A CRT monitor in the Road Blasters arcade failed during a livestream broadcast
The speaker is now a collector of arcade games and considers themselves obsessed
Arcade was a magical place when the speaker was a kid
Multiple contest entries were received and all were of high quality
Ralph will run similar contests in the future
Ralph does online content creation as his job
Original Back to the Future pinball machines typically sell for thousands of dollars
Captain America and the Avengers is a mediocre beat-em-up compared to TMNT and Final Fight
San Jose area has a high concentration of arcade cabinets
Roadrunner arcade game by Atari (1985) is rarely seen on emulation platforms
Many versions of Dragon's Lair exist that use cropped or modified video footage rather than original laserdisc rip
The Arcade1Up design successfully replicates the original arcade cabinet's appearance across marquee, control panel, and aesthetic elements
Dragon's Lair arcade cabinet cost a dollar per play in arcades
Channel has evolved from one-way content delivery to interactive two-way dialogue with the community
1UP Weekly started as a segment on the main channel and then became its own separate channel
He has been working from home for nine months
Community members have formed friendships outside the show that originated from chat interactions
His grandfather passed away recently due to old age
Consolized Neo Geo systems use 15-pin connectors and do not support USB connections
The circuit board modification and desoldering process is relatively easy to perform
The Neo Geo X controller had been unused in Retro Ralph's possession for a long time before this modification
The joysticks and buttons are comparable in quality to AtGames Legends Ultimate and represent a step down from Arcade1Up
Purchasing the MVSX with the riser at $500 offers better value than buying the bar top separately and adding a $100 riser
Ralph will post about the Polybius announcement on his YouTube community page
This is going to be an awesome product
The MVSX has a volume dial control on the right side
This is the first YouTube showing of this video footage
Neo Geo MVSX is 100% confirmed real
Keeping the situation secret was emotionally harmful to Ralph's mental health over four weeks
Ralph will avoid covering ROM-heavy and licensing gray-area content in the future
Ralph is getting married this year and was concerned about legal costs impacting that life event
The person who reported Ralph is part of the content creator or gaming community
Ralph acknowledges his ultra-competitive nature has damaged relationships with other content creators in the past
Retro Ralph previously created content featuring unlicensed emulation software (coin ops, Arcade Legends Ultimate)
An unnamed community member reported Ralph's content to a company, bypassing direct communication
Ralph received a legal threat (lawsuit) as a result of the report
He plans to create content on the burger board arcade hardware
He owns a PlayChoice 10 arcade system that has never been featured on the channel
He owns multiple Dreamcast units with at least one containing a GDEMU modification
The channel will expand console coverage while remaining primarily arcade-focused
GDEMUs are necessary for Dreamcast preservation because optical discs do not last forever
The Brooks Universal Fighting One encoder board is expensive but high-quality
He plans to feature PlayChoice 10 games in upcoming videos despite owning the hardware for an extended period
He has a JAMMA-connected Nintendo Wii in his collection
Retro Ralph owns Sony PVM CRT displays that he will cover on the channel
A Turbo Express handheld was rediscovered in his collection that he had forgotten about
Online play evaluation is preliminary and will require follow-up review after more gameplay experience
The Retro The Champ cartridge does not come out easily with standard removal technique
Using an air compressor to force air from the bottom successfully ejects the cartridge
This hardware solution provides near zero lag performance
Xbox One consoles will become cheaper and more available as next-generation consoles release
Sanwa JLF joysticks are easier to integrate into Arcade1Up cabinets than Happ competition sticks
D44X Cherry micro switches are among the best micro switches available
Ralph's early negative Capcom Home Arcade video received more downvotes than upvotes
The beer helmet Ralph tested was dysfunctional and leaked beer everywhere during use
Ralph had early access to the Hyper Blaster HD at E3 approximately one year before the official release date
The Hyper Blaster HD is a well-made, fun solution worth purchasing for existing Duck Hunt owners
More content is planned before end of 2019
Channel experienced growth in 2019 driven by viewer support
The Bluetooth Client setup process is straightforward for users familiar with Raspberry Pi configuration
Retro Ralph successfully played co-operative Metal Slug with Glenn from Glenn's Retro Show using ArcadeNet
Legends Ultimate has achieved 'end all be all budget multi' status with RetroPi wireless support capability
Pinball has the ability to appeal to and be learned by young children within minutes
The Simpsons Pinball Party is an amazing pinball machine and highly recommended
Ground loop isolator solves hum issue present on Arcade1Up TMNT PCB
HAP Competition joysticks provide superior spring quality and reduced wiggle compared to stock Sanwa clone joysticks
HAP Competition sticks cannot be installed with standard Arcade1Up control panel cover due to depth and positioning
Adding subwoofer and amplifier dramatically improves gaming immersion in Arcade1Up TMNT despite being 'overkill'
Arcade Game Factory Gen 3 marquee has zero light bleed
Stock Arcade1Up speakers do not need replacement when amplifier and subwoofer are added for bass enhancement
Amplifier supports Bluetooth audio pairing for jukebox functionality
Three-inch speakers will hit magnets on back panel of Arcade1Up cabinet and not fit
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker arcade version can be completed in 25-30 minutes on free play
Arcade hobby has been active for 15-20 years
The Beast cabinet from Game Room Solutions is Ralph's favorite cabinet
Tests arcade boards using a Super Gun setup regularly
Virtual pinball part two video has not been made yet
The Donkey Kong reproduction cabinet has controls that Ralph is not satisfied with
Possesses an unreleased or mystery arcade board that certain viewers would recognize
Plans to move some arcade stuff to storage and possibly sell items to make room for new projects
Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga Transformers Limited Edition project uses actual Namco anniversary board
The video controller board requires a jumper set to position 'G' for proper Game Elf Vertical resolution
Ralph had attempted five different video boards before finding one that worked properly
The Game Elf Vertical board emulates vertical arcade games well enough for casual play on the Countercade
The aftermarket video controller board costs significantly less than replacing the entire monitor
The Hyperkin cable is ideal for casual retro gamers but not suitable for perfectionists seeking pristine video quality
The 16-foot cabinet was built in conjunction with Arcade 86, a skate pod, and Arcade1Up
One side of the cabinet weighs approximately 300 pounds
The cabinet was difficult to play
8BitDo 2.4GHz wireless controllers work out-of-box with Genesis/Mega SG with minimal setup
The Mega SG is expensive/premium-priced
The Mega SG produces the best image quality Retro Ralph has ever seen for Sega Genesis games
Every cartridge, Mega Everdrive, and homebrew game tested on the Mega SG worked flawlessly without compatibility issues
Mega SG audio quality is comparable to or possibly superior to original Genesis hardware
Analogue may develop 32X support via FPGA programming in future firmware updates
The workplace arcade collection is maintained by an engineer who owns a video game warehouse in Los Angeles and rotates machines between company offices
Workplace arcade amenities do not get abused by employees and may increase productivity
The 18-wheeler arcade cabinet wheel was larger when Ralph played it in arcades as a child, or Ralph was simply smaller
This is my first time attending the SoCal Retro Gaming Expo
Custom games can be added via USB in MAME, Final Burn Alpha, and PlayStation 1 formats only
The system runs Pandora's Box with approximately 1,300 games
The unit was shipped from China and took three weeks to arrive
The cabinet features two 14-inch IPS screens with excellent viewing angles
Button responsiveness and joystick responsiveness are good
The cabinet received excellent protective packaging with no shipping damage
The marquee design flaw with visible light bars is an aesthetic issue worth noting
Side graphics bubbled up during shipping, though this may be a shipping-specific issue
Reversing the Raspberry Pi mounting orientation versus manufacturer instructions improves cable management appearance.
The 7-inch LCD display can be mounted to a Raspberry Pi via built-in hardware connectors.
A RetroPie joystick compatibility list exists and is a reliable resource for selecting guaranteed-compatible controllers.
The 7-inch touchscreen display is capable of supporting multiple Raspberry Pi operating systems via SD card swapping.
RetroPie audio output defaults to HDMI when both HDMI and 3.5mm audio are available.
Vintage arcade boards connected to CRT monitors require converter boards to work with modern LCD displays
JAMA harness wiring becomes 'second nature' after doing it once or twice
Press Your Buttons manufactures JAMA harnesses with English labeling for arcade boards
Real arcade hardware produces a better arcade experience than emulation because it's the original hardware the game was intended to run on
Multiple different RGB-to-video converter boards exist (HDMI and VGA options)
Neo Geo MVS boards cost between $40-$150
MVS cartridges are significantly cheaper than AES cartridges
161-in-1 multi-cart Neo Geo cartridges exist and provide access to 161 games on single cartridge
TMNT arcade game contains extensive cheat options accessible through MAME that are unavailable on original 1989 hardware
Subwoofer installation in arcade cabinet produces excessive rattling that requires careful volume management to avoid structural damage
Original 1989 TMNT arcade PCB cost $500 plus $200 repair for audio issues, totaling $700 in unavoidable expenses
Kicker car speakers mounted on rear panel with wall reflection provide superior audio quality in arcade cabinet applications
Vintage arcade PCB reliability is uncertain; boards that functioned at sale may encounter issues when powered on at new location
RetroPie/MAME emulation plays functionally equivalent to original 1989 arcade hardware for TMNT gameplay
RetroPie can be configured as single-boot system launching directly to game ROM without menu interface
Four-player arcade games require individual USB encoder per player when using RetroPie/MAME emulation
Retro Ralph intends to make user-submitted modification features a regular content segment
The 19-inch monitor upgrade makes a significant gameplay difference compared to the stock 17-inch display
A basic jigsaw is sufficient for cutting the monitor mount opening
Stock Arcade1Up monitor mounts can be reused by cutting a larger hole to fit 19-inch displays
19-inch arcade LCD monitors with VGA controller boards are available from Holland Computers
Ralph plans to release a subsequent video covering custom bezel creation for this modification
Standard four-inch arcade speakers cannot fully recreate the audio experience of classic arcade games
Bass shakers can be mounted to various furniture (ramp chairs, bar stools) for flexible implementation
LP168HA crossover settings can be adjusted from lower frequencies up to approximately 100 Hz
The Pile PFA-200 amplifier has been reliable across multiple uses
Bass shakers add significant immersive value to arcade gameplay compared to standard speaker systems
VP Cabs Vertigo cabinet includes an integrated subwoofer for enhanced arcade experience
The LaPie LP168HA is the only amplifier in its price range with subwoofer output capability
1UP lacks Terminator 2 arcade and pinball versions, which Ralph would have enjoyed
Arcade1Up's commercial success is attributable to appealing to audiences that haven't played classic games before
Karate Champ has not stood the test of time as a game
The countercade form factor will appeal to customers with space constraints
Using wooden blocks as spacers is a quick, affordable solution for mounting coin doors on Arcade1Up cabinets
Part 3 of the Street Fighter 4 modification series will cover speaker upgrades
Coin door mechanisms operate on normally-closed electrical principle, opposite to standard push buttons which are normally-open
Street Fighter arcade board passes audio signal over HDMI connection
The LCD controller board with remote capability is preferable to the standard ETA Prime recommendation because it enables wireless volume control
Speakers mounted on the back wall produce better sound reflection than front-facing or control panel placement
A larger monitor is coming for the Street Fighter 4 cabinet modification project
Custom vinyl marquee decals are thinner than normal stickers and will show old graphics underneath if the original surface isn't sanded first
Specific drill bit with center spike produces cleaner holes than step bits
Sanwa microswitches are reliable for arcade button modifications
No aftermarket joystick mounting holes align perfectly with Arcade1Up factory pre-drilled holes
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, pinball content creator with YouTube presence, home collector of 10 machines, casual competitive player, and industry media figure.
Pinball content creator, co-host of Round Table podcast, attendee at TPF 2025; known for high fan recognition and distributing challenge coins at shows; picked up Jamie at airport for event
Pinball content creator present at TPF 2026; provided guidance to hosts, particularly helping with Beetlejuice gameplay; described as welcoming and kind to newcomers
Pinball content creator and podcast host, attended TPF 2026, produces video reviews and featurettes
Co-host of Pinball Roundtable/JBS Show, on-site at Texas Pinball Festival, YouTube content creator
Mentioned as pinball content creator; participated in TPF roundtable with Don and Jamie Burchill
Pinball content creator; mentioned as potential competitor in TPF tournament against Cary Hardy; potential 'Beetlejuice cage match' pairing
Content creator, podcast host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, primary speaker analyzing Yukon Yeti announcement
Pinball content creator and media personality; participated in JBS roundtable discussion about new player acquisition; story about haircut conversation regarding Pokémon
Content creator with 75,000 YouTube subscribers; focuses on pinball, arcade collecting, and retro gaming; co-host of JBS Pinball Show with Jamie Birchall and Cale Hernandez.
Pinball enthusiast, podcast host (JBS Roundtable), collector, venue operator, attended TPF.
Pinball collector; has Portal and Predator; creates AI parody videos about pinball manufacturers
Pinball content creator; produced highlight video of Harry Potter that notably omits footage of the topper, sparking speculation about dissatisfaction with the topper design
Co-host of JBS Roundtable, competitive pinball player, participated in Chewy's knockout tournament
Pinball content creator; produced featurette interview with Jersey Jack team about Harry Potter
Pinball content creator and podcast host; filmed official Harry Potter featurette with Mason Conrad; documented behind-the-scenes production at JJP factory in April
Content creator in pinball space; recommended alongside other media sources
Content creator with 73k subscribers (mostly arcade community, not pinball-specific); Kaneda criticizes as biased reviewer; recently defended himself on Pinside against trolls
Pinball media figure; had contentious text exchange with hosts about AI tools in creative industries; defended broader use of AI-adjacent tools that have existed in Photoshop for years
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, pinball enthusiast and content creator
Pinball community member; submitted Facebook question about clues for next game
YouTube content creator; attended factory tour afterparty
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, casual-to-serious pinball player, content creator, arcade/retro gaming enthusiast
Content creator who sent a Buckhunter machine to Captain's Crazy Paradise for operation; first time operating games commercially
Host of The Flipside Podcast, pinball content creator, owner of Electric Bat Arcade, competitive player and enthusiast with 78k+ YouTube subscribers
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast; primary speaker and organizer of Expo 2024 live coverage from Schaumburg
Pinball content creator; received Harry Potter CE as payment for promotional featurette; Kaneda addresses access/compensation issues
Host of Flip Side Podcast, pinball enthusiast/collector, content creator, streamer
Host of The Flip Side Podcast, pinball content creator, worked on Harry Potter featurette for Jersey Jack Pinball
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast, tournament player, machine owner, arcade restoration background
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast; primary speaker; pinball enthusiast, collector, and content creator
Co-host of roundtable discussion, pinball player and analyst providing research and competitive perspective
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast; pinball content creator; enthusiast and collector; interviewed Kale at Electric Bat Arcade
Host of The Flipside Podcast, pinball content creator, recent John Wick LE purchaser, manager of 40+ people
Arizona YouTuber known for arcade repair videos. Helped Corey with LCD conversion techniques for arcade restoration. Works with monitors and PCB repair.
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, attended Stern media hands-on event for D&D Pinball
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast; arcade and pinball collector/enthusiast with home game room; married to Kim; intermediate-to-advanced pinball player
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast; former arcade restoration YouTuber transitioning to pinball content; 45 years old; owns Uncanny X-Men, Jaws, John Wick, Venom (being sold); purchasing Metallica
Content creator who participated in post-tour discussion on Flipping Out with Friends
Host of Flip Side Podcast; attended Twippies event and Barrels of Fun facility tour; content creator and pinball enthusiast.
Pinball player/content creator; referenced as not yet having received their Beetlejuice machine at time of podcast
Content creator and Avatar owner; Kaneda disputes his 'underrated' assessment of Avatar game
Host of The Flipside Podcast, pinball content creator, YouTuber with 6 years experience, collector and regular player
Pinball content creator; mentioned as having documented/amplified Jack's Harry Potter announcement with applause overlay
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast; content creator; attended Southern Fried Gaming Expo and conducted panel on arcade gaming; owns multiple pinball machines including John Wick and Jaws
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast, pinball content creator, conducted this interview
Influencer; attended lunch with Don at Cafe Zupas; participated in events
Host of The Flipside Podcast; pinball content creator; YouTuber; competitive pinball player; collector of 14 machines over 3+ years
Content creator; had positive phone conversation with Kaneda over the weekend about community perception and opinion formation
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, YouTube content creator covering pinball, arcade, and retro gaming; tournament pinball player and enthusiast; IFPA Big Movers Award recipient.
Content creator who owns King Kong LE and Evil Dead; reportedly prefers Evil Dead in direct comparison
Host of The Flipside Arcade Pinball Podcast; content creator specializing in pinball video content; eligible for Twippy Awards in Content Creator of the Year and Best Video Content Streamer categories
Host at Twippies; videographer Mason working with him on broadcast overlays and production improvements.
Host of The Flipside Arcade Pinball Podcast; technology industry professional; casual/serious pinball player and content creator
Podcast host and producer, YouTube content creator focusing on arcade and pinball, former Arcade1UP enthusiast, Twippies award winner for breakout creator
Host of The Flipside Arcade Pinball Podcast; arcade and pinball content creator; media figure in the pinball community
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast and co-host of upcoming Twippies awards ceremony; pinball enthusiast and tournament player
Presumed to be primary commentator based on references to prior Cal Extreme commentary and commentary style; content creator in pinball community
Content creator from Denmark; co-host in this episode; praised for professional video production of game reveals
Gaming and pinball content creator with large audience; mentioned as example of non-traditional influencer entering pinball space
Content creator mentioned as potential collaboration partner for Don's podcast projects
Pinball content creator and video reviewer who hosts this channel; delivering product review of aftermarket topper
Content creator documenting Buckfest 2025 experience, participated in amateur competition
Pinball content creator present at DnD reveal event; played lobby arcade games with author
Content creator, pinball media personality, attending Stern Pinball media day event
Pinball content creator; attended Houston events during the TWIPYs weekend
Pinball content creator featured in Token Taverns barcade documentary film about COVID-era survival
Pinball content creator and podcast co-host conducting the interview; runs Electric Bat Arcade; influential YouTube pinball channel with 78,000+ subscribers
Referenced in context of content creator networks (mentioned via connection to Pinball Profile)
Content creator who produced an interview with Harry Potter pinball designer and released promotional content
Pinball content creator who did a featurette about Harry Potter pinball; visited Jersey Jack factory and observed production process
Pinball content creator; produced gameplay/reveal video for Harry Potter that the hosts and Australian audience repeatedly watched; referenced positively
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, Episode 53; content creator who owns/plays pinball machines and produces video content
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast; content creator and enthusiast providing launch day reaction to King Kong
Host of Flip Side Podcast; pinball content creator; was unfamiliar with pinball industry as of 2019/2020 CES interview, now heavily invested in hobby
Host of Flip Side Pinball Podcast, YouTube content creator (78k+ subscribers), Electric Bat Arcade operator, competitive pinball player, home collector discussing his arcade acquisition/trade decisions and Evil Dead evaluation
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast; pinball player, content creator, and tournament competitor ranked 8,107th globally; struggles with competitive pressure and emotional control during tournament play
YouTube channel focused on arcade one-up modding, arcade games, and retro gaming content, now includes Ralph's Retrospect as collaborative series
YouTube channel run by Jon Hey covering arcade and retro gaming news
Pinball content creator/personality; criticized Kaneda's show as 'stale' due to repeated pricing complaints; evidently owns or will own King Kong LE; referenced in comparison context
Content creator and host, plays on the 16-foot cabinet at E3 2019
Content creator and host of the tour; arcade enthusiast with 15-20 years hobby experience
Video host and arcade/pinball content creator who featured Jared's Moonwalker cabinet build and provided technical consultation
Content creator providing technical tutorial on arcade emulation device setup and customization
Content creator and host; demonstrates product knowledge and DIY cabinet modification experience
Video host and content creator demonstrating Arcade1Up TMNT audio modifications
Content creator reporting on Arcade1Up leaks; host of the video
Content creator and tech enthusiast demonstrating NBA Jam Ethernet capability
Pinball and arcade content creator; host presenting the modification feature; known for featuring community modifications and creative projects
Content creator and tutorial host explaining arcade hardware modification to home/arcade cabinet enthusiasts
Content creator demonstrating Arcade1Up Countercade modding techniques
Content creator and arcade enthusiast; demonstrating MAME feature and providing technical guidance
Content creator and host analyzing Arcade1Up CES 2019 booth footage
YouTuber and pinball content creator reviewing retro gaming products; known for pinball community involvement
Pinball/arcade content creator and podcast host; visited 1UP Denver to document the venue for his YouTube audience
Content creator and arcade enthusiast demonstrating audio modifications for arcade cabinets; self-identified as an audiophile
YouTube content creator reviewing arcade cabinets and pinball machines; host of the video
Video host and content creator; established pinball and retro gaming YouTube personality reviewing the device
Arcade and pinball content creator; host and main subject of video; performs cabinet modification project
Content creator and arcade enthusiast showcasing custom Arcade1Up cabinet build
Host and reviewer of the video, plays the game and provides commentary
Content creator and host of the channel, owner of the storage closet being toured, known for arcade and retro gaming content
Content creator and host demonstrating the tabletop arcade build project.
Content creator on YouTube known for arcade gaming and retro gaming content; subject of the video; channel host
Content creator demonstrating Arcade1Up monitor upgrade modification; hosts modified arcade/pinball content
Content creator/video host who visited Pinball Hall of Fame during work trip; enthusiast of retro gaming and pinball
YouTube content creator and pinball community figure hosting the video tour
Content creator and streamer; primary speaker presenting exclusive Neo Geo MVSX footage
Content creator/channel associated with Jon Hey and this video
Retro gaming content creator and reviewer; Sega enthusiast who tests the Mega SG extensively
YouTube content creator covering retro gaming and arcade topics; announced the Polybius cabinet reveal ahead of official announcement
Pinball and arcade content creator reviewing the tabletop arcade cabinet
Content creator reviewing AtGames Legends Ultimate; previously created a Brute Force mod for the cabinet
Channel owner; mentioned by Jon as having suggested the video topic
Video host/creator conducting the expo tour and interviews
Content creator and arcade hardware reviewer; reviewer of Neo Geo MVSX
YouTube content creator performing the Neo Geo X controller modification; previously known for pinball content but working on retro gaming electronics in this video
Pinball and retro gaming content creator reviewing the Hyperkin Hyper Blaster HD device; demonstrates gameplay and provides technical analysis
Video creator and tutorial host; pinball and arcade content creator
YouTube content creator and pinball personality; host of Coffee Talk show; co-host of 1UP Weekly with Justin
Host of 1UP Weekly and primary content creator; arcade enthusiast and YouTube personality known for retro gaming content and comedic sketches
Content creator and video reviewer, host of pinball and retro gaming content channel
Content creator conducting live product review of Retro The Champ
Content creator demonstrating arcade CRT repair and maintenance techniques
Show creator/host (full name context); produces video content on retro gaming
Content creator providing the installation tutorial
Content creator reviewing Arcade1Up NBA Jam cabinet; owns original NBA Jam arcade hardware; pinball content creator and YouTube personality
Primary host and narrator of the video, arcade game enthusiast and content creator documenting the auction house tour
Pinball player known for wearing branded gloves and finishing second or third in competitions
Content creator and host; demonstrates Arcade1Up Pac-Man modification techniques; known for pinball and arcade content
Content creator providing technical guide and product recommendations
Content creator demonstrating Arcade1Up Street Fighter 4 modification project with technical expertise in arcade cabinet customization
Content creator and host; conducting Arcade1Up modification board reviews; established presence on Facebook live streams
Content creator and host; unboxing and testing Street Fighter 4 arcade hardware for potential cabinet integration
YouTube content creator and arcade enthusiast; co-host of this video series; passionate collector visiting other collectors' collections
Primary subject; pinball content creator and YouTuber featured throughout the vlog; mentioned as receiving Hall of Fame card recognition
YouTube content creator and arcade game collector; host of the channel
YouTube content creator and pinball/arcade enthusiast who hosted impersonation contest
Co-host of Arcade Pickers, Sega enthusiast, competitive collector attempting acquisitions, content creator
Video content creator documenting arcade and pinball history, narrator of this video
YouTube content creator and arcade collector managing a large arcade game collection; real name Jon Hey
Content creator hosting Thanksgiving greeting video, thanking channel audience for 2019 support
Pinball/arcade content creator and restorer who runs Electric Bat Arcade; discusses personal evolution from collector to selective curator over ~4 years in the hobby
Content creator touring Amusement Pinball Expo 2023, provides narration and firsthand impressions
Video content creator reviewing the Arcade1Up Dragon's Lair cabinet announcement at CES 2021
Content creator and YouTube personality discussing his documentary series; recently entered pinball community through Pinball Expo experience
YouTube content creator specializing in arcade and pinball gameplay; downsizing arcade collection and refocusing on content strategy
Primary content creator, host, and narrator of the video covering Game On Pinball Expo
YouTube content creator and arcade collector/restorer based in Phoenix, Arizona; subject of video discussing his arcade hoarding behavior and restoration backlog
Content creator; footage from his video discussing Twippies changes imported into Hardy's analysis
YouTube content creator primarily focused on arcade games; Cary notes he is gradually being converted to pinball
YouTuber and video content creator; panelist at Token Taverns Q&A; featured in film interview shot remotely; converted to pinball collecting after first expo
Content creator; played King Kong, participated in live stream coverage of media day
Pinball content creator, host of Flipside Podcast, arcade enthusiast transitioning to pinball collector; now owns Godzilla Premium, Venom Premium, James Bond Pro, John Wick LE on order
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast and YouTube content creator; pinball player and collector; tournament participant
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast; collector and enthusiast who plays regularly at Electric Bat in Phoenix
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast, content creator based in Arizona; participates in tournaments; collects machines
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, pinball collector, content creator, tournament participant
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast; pinball enthusiast with ~3 years in hobby; home collector; tournament player at Player One Arcade in Arizona; YouTube content creator
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, pinball content creator and collector providing initial reaction analysis
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast; pinball content creator with YouTube channel; collector and now location operator
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, content creator with 70,000+ YouTube subscribers, pinball enthusiast and Stern fan who pre-ordered X-Men LE
Host of The Flipside Pinball Podcast, competitive pinball player who won Electric Bat tournament debut
Content creator who attended the event and co-hosts Flip Side Podcast; traveled with Jamie and Kale
Originally purchased the James Bond Premium new with mods; traded it back to Flippin' Out
Pinball content creator; announced King Kong rumor; confirmed as co-host of Twippies 2025 alongside Aaron; recently congratulated by Orby for hosting role
Pinball content creator; Twippies organizer/presenter
Pinball content creator; won Twippies award for best new content creator; hosted portion of the Twippies ceremony; appeared anxious during hosting duties
Pinball content creator; releasing new video covering Pinball Expo; known for streaming content
Pinball content creator; produced featurette on Harry Potter; has partnership with Flippin' Out Pinball
Pinball content creator; unsubscribed from Kaneda; hosts Flipside Podcast; still mentions Kaneda on his podcast; gave Orby shout-out on JBS Show at Stern
YouTube pinball content creator; attended Stern Media Day
Pinball content creator; featured on Pinball Roundtable podcast discussing Jersey Jack collaboration complexity; produced Harry Potter featurette that Albert praised for emotional authenticity and storytelling
Pinball content creator; reportedly owns CE version of Harry Potter with Derpy Dragon artwork
Pinball content creator who gifted Orbital Albert a Shure MV6 microphone, has videos with 80,000-100,000+ views, produces both arcade and pinball content, mentioned on JBS show roundtable
Pinball content creator; disliked King Kong's giant spider toy; influenced Orby's discussion of spider mechanic reception
Pinball content creator/streamer; hosts Flipside Podcast; interviewed Jamie Burchill about Wormhole origins
Pinball content creator; recently posted content about Harry Potter Pinball addressing AI art and community criticism
Content creator who previously streamed Predator gameplay, referenced as source for Joel's preparation
Pinball content creator; co-hosting content creation seminar at Chicago Pinball Expo alongside Joel, Jared, and Josh Roop.
Content creator; organized panel that Jared appeared on
Content creator; produced 20-minute featurette on making of Harry Potter Pinball
Pinball streamer and content creator; demonstrated using clothing rack for budget streaming setup
Content creator; interviewed Cale post-Expo; appeared on show with Rachel and Jamie from Wormhole
Pinball content creator; produced YouTube video of factory trip with excellent editing/production. Notable for pronunciation difficulty with 'Kineticist'.
Pinball content creator who participated in Twippies awards production; thanked by Electric Bat for involvement
YouTube pinball content creator (Retro Jango); released two-part video review of Jaws Pro
YouTuber; collaborated with Don on Jaws livestream breakdown video.
Ralph (pinball content creator/streamer); co-host of Pinball Roundtable; allegedly falsely claimed by Kooluris to have reconciled with him; part of group that unsubscribed from Kaneda's Patreon
Featured in director's commentary on Token Taverns Blu-ray edition
Pinball content creator and podcast co-host; transitioned from 48 arcade games to ~6 pinball machines; attended D&D media day; operates Electric Bat Arcade; new to competitive pinball community (~3 years)
Collector/player providing feedback on Labyrinth difficulty; cited in comparative difficulty assessment
Pinball content creator who submitted 'This or That' question about Metallica vs classic Williams titles
Podcast host; started 'Flipside Podcast'; met Don at Stern Tour; Don endorses audio quality
Video creator; highlighted Jersey Jack Harry Potter announcement with appropriate fanfare editing
Content creator; produced detailed launch featurette and behind-the-scenes video coverage of Harry Potter reveal
Content creator; co-host on WAP interview with Don, Bug, and Luke; interview uploaded to We Are Pinball and Patreon
Pinball content creator; actively releasing content during fall surge
YouTube content creator (son of retro gaming); new to pinball, modding machines; appeared on We Are Pinball podcast; co-hosting Twippies
Pinball content creator; won Breakout category at 2025 Twippies
Mentioned for Flipside podcast episode; pinball content creator
Pinball content creator on YouTube; relatively new to pinball (converted from arcade collecting); attended D&D media day; currently owns Jaws Premium, Uncanny X-Men, John Wick LE, Metallica Remastered, Terminator 2; evaluating whether to add D&D to collection
Content creator; sent video clips of Kong to hosts; appeared on JBS Show live recording with Kale
Pinball content creator (Flipside Podcast); discusses design, code, and competitive play; critical of Jack Danger's recent games
Content creator; purchased and is playing Predator; positive reception of the game
Pinball content creator; co-hosting content creation seminar at Expo 2025
Content creator mentioned as discussing Goonies water slide/organ mech potential on JBS Roundtable
Pinball content creator; participated in roundtable discussion at Electric Bat
Pinball content creator; Kaneda references attempting to reconcile with him; describes him as someone he wants to 'get back into the fold'
Pinball content creator; joined chat during stream; had previously been blocked on Kaneda's channels
Content creator; reported crowding issues at King Kong event to Kaneda
Content creator who bought many games in recent years; reportedly 'destroyed' on resale; Kaneda planning to call him during stream
Pinball content creator who produced the official Harry Potter featurette video; caught leaving keys in the backbox on camera
Pinball content creator; mentioned by Kaneda as attempting to share unreleased assets during livestream; Kaneda declined to view pre-release content.
Pinball content creator who produced feature/review video on Harry Potter Pinball launch
Pinball media personality; hosts cover interviews; mentioned as having 'cornered the market' on Harry Potter interviews
Pinball content creator, podcast host, competitive player, advocates for machine setup precision and tournament strategies
Pinball content creator and YouTuber known for high-quality video content; subject of criticism from Christopher Franchi; will sit next to Albert at Twippies; produces honest game reviews.
Pinball content creator and award winner at Twippies; mentioned as co-host/collaborator on event coverage
Pinball content creator and friend of show; born 1979; appeared on Flip Side podcast where Don/Genghis discovered Jamie
Content creator; scheduled to pick up Jamie and Kale to visit Stern for King Kong reveal
Pinball streamer and content creator; co-host on this episode; accidentally leaked Dune playfield photo to Facebook; Twippy Award winner; plays Kong extensively at media day
Pinball content creator; co-host of Pinball Roundtable with Jamie and Kale; struggled with YouTube channel transition (4K to 4K on new channel); experienced with streaming equipment
Pinball content creator and streamer; podcast host; asked Jeff about 'Illuminati' branding of Dirty Pool channel.
Pinball content creator who produced Harry Potter featurette for Jersey Jack Pinball; co-host of JBS Show/Pinball Roundtable
Co-host for the 2024 Pinball Community Awards live show, responsible for video production oversight
Pinball content creator, collector with 6-machine collection (Godzilla B&W, John Wick LE, X-Men LE, Metallica Remastered Premium, Jaws Premium, Terminator 2), arcade restoration background, co-host of JBS Show/Pinball Roundtable, operates Electric Bat Arcade in Phoenix, WPPR-ranked player
Friend of show; co-hosted Flipside episode with Jamie Burchill; organized Twippy awards.
Attended Stern factory tour and pre-tour lunch at Cafe Zumba; participated in D&D gameplay sessions with Don
Sold his John Wick machine due to stalled code development; content creator referenced in context of John Wick dissatisfaction
Pinball content creator who filmed exclusive Harry Potter featurette for JJP; provided detailed gameplay and production insights
Pinball YouTuber and content creator; featured in WAP announcement video showing Stern factory tour; one of early joiners of WAP Facebook group
Pinball content creator; co-hosted recent WAP episode; emphasized positive/fun approach to pinball community
YouTube content creator; excited about X-Men reveal; invited to appear on WAP; cited as cool video creator by hosts
Content creator transitioning from arcade to pinball; co-host of Pinball Roundtable with Jamie and Kale; 78,000 YouTube subscribers; sacrifices income for pinball passion
Participant in JBS Show Roundtable discussion about pinball and Barrels of Fun
Content creator selected alongside Erica for Stern factory tour; received same cold email from Zach Sharp
Source for 288 billion dollar Pokémon franchise valuation figure cited by Dr. C
Roundtable panelist, content creator with videographer, competed in Jamie/Ralph tournament matches
JBS Show co-host; content creator documenting Expo gameplay and foot traffic patterns, observing lower Star Wars engagement
Co-host mentioned working with Jamie on reducing competitive focus in 2026; part of pinball community roundtable discussions
Co-host; pinball player ranked ~8,000 WPPR; Electric Bat Arcade operator; participates in speculation
Co-host of JBS Roundtable; pinball content creator; experiencing technical issues with Walking Dead Remaster; competitive player; merchandise creator
Content creator, podcast host, Expo attendee, Stern customer event host, homebrew game enthusiast
JBS Show host; competitive player; content creator interested in classic games and Predator reveal at Expo
YouTube personality; created unboxing and assembly video of Star Wars arcade cabinet
Pinball content creator who has transitioned to pinball-only focus; installed Pin Stadium lighting on King Kong cabinet
YouTube content creator; received Star Wars Arcade1Up cabinet; created transducer/solenoid comparison episode; produced quality reviews
Content creator; Don planning to watch his video analysis of Harry Potter
Content creator who produced featurette about Harry Potter Pinball with Eric Meunier and team; praised for quality coverage
JBS Roundtable host; attended Pokémon media day in Chicago, provided firsthand account of event atmosphere and game reception
Pinball content creator; mentioned as part of Don's YouTube viewing community
YouTube pinball content creator; expected attendee at media day; participates in JBS roundtable discussions
Home pinball collector and YouTube content creator; podcast roundtable participant
Co-host of JBS Show; owns King Kong and Star Wars; argues Kong is more enjoyable than Godzilla; defends Predator enthusiastically
Pinball content creator who streams Predator gameplay; Serge uses footage to demonstrate lighting moments award
Pinball content creator and podcast host providing first-hand reaction to Walking Dead Remastered reveal
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast; age 53; attending TPF but not media day due to work/location constraints
Pinball content creator who couldn't play Big Trouble at Expo due to long queue lines
Mentioned for potential mod giveaway as stream prize; represents aftermarket customization community
Co-host of Pinball Round Table podcast with Jamie and Kale Hernandez; home collector perspective
Pinball content creator; dislikes horror genre but obsessed with Evil Dead despite initial aversion
YouTuber; provided first gameplay footage of The Walking Dead Remastered
Co-host of Pinball Roundtable; conducted George Gomez interview
Pinball content creator featured in JBS Show roundtable with George Gomez and Kale
JBS Show co-host; streaming Walking Dead Remastered
Podcast guest on JBS Show roundtable
Content creator present at Expo; played Bone Busters at Logan Arcade with bounty challenge
Host of Flipside Podcast; pinball content creator and enthusiast providing Expo recap; recovering from illness during recording
Host of Flipside Pinball Podcast; 46-year-old content creator with 7+ years YouTube experience; owns ~23 Stern Spike 2 cabinets and multiple other titles; advocates data-driven analysis over speculation
Content creator and podcast host; attended Stern media day; provides design analysis and community commentary; advocates for NDA respect and anti-leak ethics
Host of The Flip Side Podcast (Episode 50); Phoenix-area pinball enthusiast and content creator who plays competitively and has produced major features including Harry Potter featurette and Fall of the Empire coverage.
Host of Flipside Podcast; content creator attending Pinball Expo panel on Friday, Oct 17 at 11 AM; planning factory visit to see Star Wars
Flipside Podcast host, fifth-year Expo attendee, content creator managing YouTube and podcast content at personal financial loss, organizer of Twippies awards
Podcast host; content creator; home collector; self-identified Stern enthusiast analyzing Spooky's market impact
Host; content creator with YouTube presence; attended Amusement Expo International; plans TPF attendance; personal nostalgia-driven collector
Podcast host and pinball player; self-described Star Wars novice; recently won first IFPA tournament championship
Content creator and podcast host; visited Stern media event with videographer Mason; had 1-hour access to Star Wars machine
Content creator; attended X-Men media day on Friday with adjusted schedule (delayed travel); significant media reach
Content creator who posted about Hexa's Expo announcements
Content creator; mentioned discussing Arizona Church Key beer on his show; host plans to follow up on brewery information
Pinball content creator who gifted Shure microphone to Orbital Albert for podcast use
Content creator and Expo attendee; met Joe during Winchester queue; interacted with for extended period
Content creator; received Jeremy Packer's commentary on artwork saturation trends in recent pinball art
Pinball content creator; did not acknowledge or promote Poor Man's Pinball at Expo raffle event; source of community tension
Pinball content creator praised for balanced criticism without dwelling on negatives
Third Patreon subscriber to Orbital Albert; pinball content creator
Pinball content creator who attended Stern media day in Chicago; drove from New York City; provided equipment gift (microphone) to Orbital Albert
Pinball content creator; encouraging Albert to attend Expo; sent voice messages promoting event attendance
Pinball content creator; Patreon supporter (Nerd Herd #3); mentioned as driving during episode recording
Pinball community member; potentially running Project Pinball auction at Expo
Pinball content creator; target of Kaneda criticism; wears gloves during play to manage palm sweat
Pinball content creator mentioned as target of Kaneda's criticism; no longer communicates with Kaneda
Pinball collector and content creator; recently acquired Predator; enthusiastic about game
Pinball content creator and podcast guest, formerly arcade collector and YouTube creator, now pinball enthusiast
Pinball content creator; recent video mentioned Spooky's game readiness; hosts considering interview collaboration
Content creator; provided first public Walking Dead Remastered gameplay video after Stern missed scheduled November 14 reveal; praised for enthusiast-level coverage; suggested as potential media face despite not being official Stern representative
Early guest on We Are Pinball podcast
Content creator; created video on Star Wars LE foil decal justification; hosts acknowledge his video and validate his findings
Community figure; Kaneda plans to reconcile with him at Expo
Average pinball player/streamer referenced as better benchmark than 'Carl' (presumably top-tier pro player) for assessing general collector experience with Winchester
Content creator who partnered with Jersey Jack on the game reveal video
Pinball content creator, subject of interpersonal tension with Kaneda, no longer communicates with him
Pinball content creator; accused by Kaneda of not immediately disclosing Harry Potter CES payment; refuses engagement with Kaneda
Associated with Albert (Orbiter Albert); allegedly bought Albert a microphone; appears to be content creator in pinball space
Pinball content creator who also did not receive exclusive assets; discussed as having similar frustrations as Kaneda
Industry figure cited for Pokemon CES reveal confirmation
Pinball content creator; received compensation (Harry Potter CE worth $15K) for making launch video; reportedly refuses engagement with other content creators
Pinball content creator; Kaneda planning to reconcile with at Expo
Content creator; making custom Beetlejuice gloves for Canada Club member editions; previously had tension with Kaneda/Canada Club
Referenced as authority who compared Evil Dead and King Kong; prefers Evil Dead
Content creator involved in Harry Potter reveal video; contributed to game reveal strategy
Pinball content creator; reconciled with Kaneda after past disagreement; received Harry Potter CE for launch content
Planned attendee at Expo with Kaneda and collaborators
Created video discussing Star Wars LE foil decal yellow snow issue
Pinball content creator whom Kaneda believes has accepted sponsorships and compromised integrity; Kaneda suggests they were formerly close
Reportedly interested in appearing on Kaneda's podcast post-Building Bridges tour
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