Joe Balzer is a person mentioned in 1 episode(s).
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Laser War was the first Data East game, drawn on Thanksgiving Day 1986 on vellum with French curves and compasses
RoboCop (1989) was Data East's first licensed title, obtained through parent company's existing arcade and home software business
Claude Fernandez designed Aftor for WICO in 1984
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Joe Balzer has been appointed to set up Home Pin's production line in Taiwan
Joe Balzer previously set up manufacturing lines at Jersey Jack, American Pinball, and possibly Stern
Joe Balzer designed all three American Pinball games (Oktoberfest, Houdini, Hot Wheels)
Joe Balzer designed Oktoberfest with the goal of surprising players in every game through mechanical 'wow' moments with wire forms and unconventional ramp designs
Joe Balzer's design signature is creating shots that feel thematically connected to their modes rather than abstract targets
Joe Balzer designed South Park, The Wizard of Oz, Apollo 13, and Simpson's Pinball Party
The Space Jam basket ramp mechanism caused severe durability issues from repeated ball impact
Joe Balzer will not return to using half-inch targets in future designs
Joe Balzer personally tested the unit before shipping and provided voltage tuning guidance