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JBS Live discusses Stern's AI image mishap, Star Trek announcement, Dracula speculation, and Pokemon code delays.
Stern is releasing Star Trek as the next Keith Elwin game after Fallout
medium confidence · Canada released information on Saturday Morning Spectacular; Jamie and Cale reference this as recent news
Stern's website and Insider Connected app are using AI-generated images of women as placeholders, suggesting staffing issues
medium confidence · Jamie was sent screenshots showing Stern running these ads on Facebook; confirmed via contact with Stern software team member
Pokemon Pinball Pokedex feature is delayed due to licensing issues; George Gomez stated Niantic and IC are competitors, requiring renaming of Pokedex to 'Collection'
high confidence · Multiple audience members confirmed George Gomez's statement in chat about trademark/licensing issues
An unreleased Dracula-themed Stern game is in development, likely designed by Brian Eddy and possibly Dwight
low confidence · Jamie made educated guesses using ChatGPT for unlicensed properties; speculation based on D&D team and Victorian Gothic setting
Jersey Jack Pinball machines have recurring issues with off-the-shelf USB-C connectors on lightboards causing glitches
medium confidence · Kale (operator at Electric Bat Arcade) explained technical issues experienced with JJP games on their location floor
Stern is prioritizing getting Pro versions of new games (like Transformers) to operators quickly before Premium versions
high confidence · Jamie praised this as a smart move; confirmed Eureka Heights getting Pro and Premium Transformers
“Stern's running an ad with these weird AI images with women in it to use as placeholders on the website”
Jamie@ 8:02 — Documents apparent operational/staffing problems at Stern through unusual marketing artifact
“George Gomez said Niantic was the problem and said IC is a direct competitor... they need to rename the Pokedex to collection”
Audience member (Aussy) via chat@ 19:31 — Confirms licensing dispute explanation for Pokemon code delay
“They use just like off-the-shelf USB-C connectors for all of their lightboards... it's not like a lock a serious locking connector that most of all the other manufacturers use”
Kale@ 34:00 — Technical critique of Jersey Jack design decisions affecting reliability at locations
“The choices they are making on on games is A+... why not do Star Trek? It has always worked in pinball”
Jamie (discussing Stern's Star Trek announcement)@ 9:55 — Validates Star Trek as strong IP choice for pinball despite market saturation
“We're so spoiled that if it's not here now, forget it. They just dump it, you know?”
Kale (on Pokemon code delays)@ 19:14 — Commentary on community impatience and disposability culture in hobby
product_concern: Jersey Jack Pinball machines using non-locking USB-C connectors for lightboards causing frequent glitches and disconnections at location venues, affecting casual player perception of reliability
high · Kale's detailed account of lightboard failures at Electric Bat Arcade; explains design choice difference vs. competitors
operational_signal: Location operators experiencing cumulative reliability issues with JJP games that impact player retention and venue profitability
high · Electric Bat Arcade operator commentary on Avatar game breaking down; casual players abandoning machines when errors appear
code_update: Pokemon Pinball Pokedex mobile app integration significantly delayed due to licensing conflict between Stern and Niantic/Pokemon Company over competitive positioning of Insider Connected
high · Multiple chat confirmations of George Gomez statement about Niantic being problem; Pokedex rename to 'Collection' required
personnel_signal: Stern experiencing significant staff departures leading to operational gaps in website/marketing management evidenced by AI placeholder imagery
medium · Jamie's observation of staffing issues at Stern; Stern contact admitted uncertainty about AI image usage
announcement: Star Trek confirmed as next Keith Elwin game following Fallout; original series IP chosen for broad appeal and pinball pedigree
medium · Canada released information on Saturday Morning Spectacular; Jamie/Serge confirm as credible source
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rumor_hype: Victorian Gothic Dracula-themed Stern game in development with suspected designers Brian Eddy and Dwight; likely features vampire hunter gameplay and character selection elements similar to D&D
low · Jamie's ChatGPT-assisted speculation validated by audience agreement; connects to D&D design team trajectory
product_strategy: Stern prioritizing Pro model distribution to operators before Premium models, enabling faster location deployment and revenue generation
high · Jamie praised this strategy; confirmed with Eureka Heights example getting Transformers Pro first, then Premium later
licensing_signal: Stern's Insider Connected digital integration creating licensing friction with Pokemon Company over competitive app positioning; trademark protection forcing feature redesign
high · George Gomez statement confirmed in chat; explains months-long delay for Pokemon code update
market_signal: Location-based players showing declining interest in Pokemon Pinball due to extended code delay; machines losing novelty appeal in arcade rotation
medium · Kale noting Pokemon fever 'dried up' at his local arcade; community expectation mismatch with delivery timeline
competitive_signal: Stern's continued selection of strong IP properties (Star Trek) and innovative designers (Keith Elwin) positioned to maintain market dominance; community sentiment remains positive despite operational issues
high · Jamie/Serge praising Stern's IP choices as 'A+'; Star Trek described as obviously correct decision with proven pinball history
community_signal: JBS Live planning controversy-focused episode cataloging pinball industry controversies spanning 60 years; potential platform for industry criticism or accountability discussion
medium · Jamie/Kale announced controversial art pinball podcast project with Christopher Franchi focusing on Stern/JJP controversies
venue_signal: Eureka Heights expanding to three locations with multi-tier acquisition strategy (Pro + Premium machines); attributed success to Electric Bat Arcade podcast mentorship
high · Jamie explicitly praised Eureka Heights growth and credited Electric Bat Arcade podcast guidance; confirmed locations: primary, Eighth Wonder, and third