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Zach and Greg debate pinball machine choices in their "This or That" format across recent and classic titles.
Guns N' Roses is described as having 'more shots better shots' and is a 'total package' compared to Rick and Morty by Spooky
high confidence · Zach, discussing GNR vs. Rick and Morty comparison
Stranger Things is praised as 'one of my favorite games in a long time' and is gaining appreciation despite initial mixed reception
high confidence · Greg and Zach, citing feedback from Chris Mann about Stranger Things
The Avengers (Pro) and TMNT Pro are described as 'damn good' games, though TMNT 'hasn't clicked' with Zach yet despite Dwight Sullivan design
high confidence · Zach and Greg discussing Stern's recent Pro releases
Jurassic Park (Premium) is noted as repetitive in code despite good shooting mechanics and theme
medium confidence · Zach discussing Jurassic Park shooting style and code repetitiveness
Rick and Morty 'is clunky' but 'shines' in ways that make it compelling despite flaws
high confidence · Greg and Zach, acknowledging Rick and Morty's design compromises
Deadpool (JJP) is described as having superior design with loops and drop-down targets that a potential LE version should have
high confidence · Zach advocating for JJP to release Deadpool in LE format with Dialed In!! parts
LOTR (Lord of the Rings) has 'way more in it' and 'great rule set' but stops playflow compared to Stranger Things
medium confidence · Zach comparing LOTR Premium to Stranger Things (Pro) (Premium/LE)
Jurassic Park (Pro) is 'really difficult and frustrating' for some collectors
medium confidence · Greg and Zach discussing viewer feedback on Jurassic Park (Pro) difficulty
“I am a quantity over quality... I'd still like two pins in a place because I'm getting whole back here and I need to fill things”
Zach@ 7:47 — Reveals Zach's core preference in collecting strategy, influencing his choices throughout the segment
“Guns and roses clicks right when you press that start button”
Greg@ 7:16 — Captures the immediate appeal and polish of GNR as a complete package
“Rick and morty's got its flaws but man where it shines it is like you're close to the sun that's how bright it shines”
Greg@ 16:44 — High praise for Rick and Morty despite acknowledging its mechanical/code clunkiness
“I'm banking on jersey jack waking up one day and realizing they should take that dialed in and all the parts... and you're probably going to double the sales”
Zach@ 19:36 — Zach publicly advocates for JJP to release Deadpool LE with improved features, suggesting potential business opportunity
“99 of the people is going to sit there and go strange like no stranger things at all”
Greg@ 23:13 — Indicates strong majority preference for Stranger Things Premium over LOTR Premium
“It's the The Avengers (Pro) that we're throwing in there that kind of puts you over that edge”
Greg@ 11:31 — Analysis of how bundling different games influences collection choices
content_signal: 'This or That' is a recurring, popular segment that was absent for ~7 months and has returned to strong viewer engagement. Described as 'make a great travel game' and segment that resonates with audience.
high · Greg: 'one of my favorite segments uh what is it then... it's way too early to be drunk right now' and 'we picked up like a thousand subscribers in the last month alone'
sentiment_shift: TMNT sentiment is shifting downward after initial high expectations; Stranger Things sentiment shifting upward after initial skepticism; community perception of games is volatile and influenced by peer feedback
high · Zach: 'people right now are kind of poo poo and turtles they're not as high on it as they once were'; Greg on Stranger Things: 'i'm not the only ones... chris said the same he's like stranger things may be one of my favorite games in a long time'
market_signal: Recent Stern Pro and Premium releases are competing directly on price with Jersey Jack titles; GNR LE pricing is notable as limited to 500 units and 'selling out hours'
high · Greg: 'they're about the same price value right now' (GNR vs Rick and Morty); 'guns n roses collector's edition limited to 500 selling out hours'
design_philosophy: Hosts debate theme importance vs. code depth; Zach argues theme is critical and influences collection decisions; Greg values playability and shooting mechanics equally
high · Zach: 'that's why we rank theme on our reviews because it matters it truly matters... i don't care who you are it matters'; discussion of Dialed In art preference
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“Because it matters it truly matters... give me the deadpool... i want it in an le though for god's sakes”
Zach@ 19:27 — Zach emphasizes theme importance in pinball value and expresses strong desire for Deadpool LE variant
collector_signal: Zach explicitly prioritizes owning multiple machines over fewer premium versions; collecting for venue/location play influences purchasing; affects all game comparisons
high · Zach: 'i am a quantity over quality but... i'd still like two pins in a place because i'm getting whole back here'; 'i still hold to my quantity i'd still like two pins in a place'
gameplay_signal: Jurassic Park Pro and Ghostbusters Pro noted as frustrating difficulty levels; LOTR noted as 'stops' playflow; accessibility vs. depth tension discussed
high · Zach on JP: 'really difficult and it's just it's frustrating'; Greg: 'guardians is super frustrating... but it's still excessive but it's still it's very it's more accessible than ghostbusters'
product_strategy: GNR Collector's Edition selling out quickly (hours); LE variants command enthusiasm; Zach advocates for JJP to release Deadpool LE with enhanced feature set to capitalize on demand
high · Greg: 'guns n roses collector's edition limited to 500 selling out hours'; Zach: 'i want it in an le though for god's sakes... i'm banking on jersey jack waking up one day and realizing they should take that dialed in... you're probably going to double the sales'
industry_signal: Dwight Code's design work is trusted by Zach despite TMNT not clicking personally; designer reputation influences collector confidence despite game reception volatility
medium · Zach: 'i love dwight... that's the only reason because i trust you... i haven't ruled it out it just hasn't clicked with me yet'
venue_signal: Hosts discuss playing games 'on location' frequently; venue availability and condition affects perception; French Lick mentioned as location; Ghostbusters and other titles played at bars/arcades
medium · Zach: 'it is a really good game... they're at 0.99 now'; Greg: 'i played one in french lick... it played good sucks it was dirty but it played good'
community_signal: Viewer submissions drive segment; anonymous industry person contributed 'drunk or high' question; community actively engaged in shaping show format; Flip It Out and other vendors/creators mentioned as show supporters
high · Greg: 'our friend dakota mike he said i got a couple for you'; 'an anonymous person in the industry... messaged me'; 'a lot of video creators go to flipping out a lot of podcasters flipping out'
operational_signal: Stern's Stranger Things telekinesis feature is broken/problematic: 'my freaking telekinesis still doesn't work thanks stern'; suggests code or hardware reliability issues in recent releases
high · Greg: 'my freaking telekinesis still doesn't work thanks stern... i'm tired of [ __ ] with it... i don't know how does that even happen'