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Flippin' Out Pinball streams Oktoberfest gameplay with hosts discussing game features, code updates, and future streaming lineup.
Josh Kugler and Joe Schober are the code developers for Oktoberfest
high confidence · Josh Kugler who codes the game with Joe Schober. Joe Schober was in chat talking to everybody about Oktoberfest
New Oktoberfest code is expected in a couple of weeks
high confidence · Mike Hill just jumped in asking when there's a new code coming out. I think Josh said a couple of weeks.
Animation screen improvements have been made to Oktoberfest showing crowd and tent with better resolution and colors
high confidence · The one thing I'm happy is the animation screen when you go into a mode and they show the crowd, the tent, that's been changed, and it looks so much better resolution and colors versus kind of like that obscured kind of black and white.
Cosmic Carnival is expected to start shipping in June
high confidence · that game starts shipping in June. You might see a Black Knight Sword of Rage come through here. When Wanka comes out
Flippin' Out Pinball is working with Josh Root and Scott Larson from Loser Kid Pinball Podcast to stream newer games
high confidence · Zach asked us if we would be interested in helping him find somebody to stream the newer pinball games as they get released
Oktoberfest has a one-handed play mode accessible via right-side buttons
high confidence · if you hold down the lower button on the right side, or both buttons on the right side, and hit start, it lets you play one-handed mode
Dennis from Eclectic Gamers Podcast is now co-hosting This Week in Pinball with Zach Menne on alternating weeks
high confidence · Dennis, on his opposite weeks, which are typically his days off from Eclectic Gamers Podcast because they podcast every other week. He is now the full-time, part-time co-host of This Week in Pinball with Zach Menne.
“after I left last week, though, I was like, damn, dude, maybe I've got a snag... if you're thinking about it when you leave, that's when you know it's a good machine.”
Host (discussing Oktoberfest)@ 9:27 — Indicates strong positive reception of Oktoberfest by experienced players; game has staying power and appeal
“this and Walker are really tight, man. They're impressing me.”
Host comparing recent releases@ 10:21 — Positions Oktoberfest and Walker as standout recent releases in community perception
“I really like the music, too, man. I mean, it puts you... I like the whole package.”
Host praising game design@ 11:11 — Emphasizes holistic game design quality including audio/music component
“My favorite part of the game is this. It's like if you like to have your buddies over and family and you like to get multiplayer games going, it's the fun atmosphere that the game creates”
Guest discussing game appeal@ 11:58 — Highlights social/multiplayer appeal and party-friendly atmosphere as key selling point
“the magic word in pinball is two weeks. So we are testing that code right now.”
Host discussing code update timeline@ 20:36 — Running joke about developer timelines in pinball industry; references common pattern of vague 'two weeks' update windows
business_signal: Jersey Jack Pinball allowing demo play access for content creators/personalities on Wonka and Pirates games to build content pipeline
medium · They let us in because he wanted to get some time on Wonka. But while we were there, he put a little time on Pirates. And Eric Minear and Joe Capps were kind of walking you through the game
code_update: Beta code being tested for Oktoberfest with animation improvements and bug fixes expected within two weeks
high · Josh uploaded code last week... animation screen when you go into a mode... been changed, and it looks so much better... I think Josh said a couple of weeks
community_signal: Flippin' Out Pinball partnering with established podcast/streamer community (Loser Kid Pinball, Special When Lit) to provide streaming content for new releases
high · Zach asked us if we would be interested in helping him find somebody to stream the newer pinball games as they get released... when we do these Monday streams, they're under Flippin' Out Pinball
design_philosophy: Oktoberfest featuring party/multiplayer-friendly design with one-handed play mode and social atmosphere emphasis
high · My favorite part of the game is... the fun atmosphere that the game creates... and if you're going to have a drink and play Oktoberfest... it absolutely lends itself well... multiplayer games going
community_signal: Dennis expanding media presence by co-hosting This Week in Pinball with Zach Menne on alternating weeks while maintaining Eclectic Gamers Podcast commitment
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high · Dennis, on his opposite weeks... He is now the full-time, part-time co-host of This Week in Pinball with Zach Menne. So you'll be listening to Dennis every other week on Squip
announcement: Flippin' Out Pinball announcing streaming plans for upcoming machines: Cosmic Carnival (June shipping), Wonka, and Black Knight Sword of Rage, plus unannounced games being discussed
high · Zach's looking at potentially getting us some time on Cosmic Carnival... Black Knight Sword of Rage come through here. When Wanka comes out... there have definitely been some other talks of other games that are definitely newer and prominent in the pinball community
product_concern: Oktoberfest exhibiting beta code stability with proper ball-out recovery mechanics and mode timeout handling during service situations
medium · even when I lost my ball and it drained, it knew that I was servicing the machine because of time that it lasted, and it shot another ball out
sentiment_shift: Positive community reception of Oktoberfest with hosts initially skeptical but now impressed after extended play
high · I know when I first saw it, I was a little on the fence about it, but honestly, at some point, I would like to have one... I was thoroughly impressed with it... this and Walker are really tight, man. They're impressing me.