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Bro, do you even talk pinball?

BDYETP 94: Potter Vs. Predator | Halls of Shame | Uncanny X-Men Review

PodcastBy Buffalo Pinball

Bro, do you even talk pinball?

2 hr 1 min

Summary

Harry Potter AI art scandal and Predator licensing woes dominate two major June 2025 pinball releases.

Kevin Manning and Nick Lane of Buffalo Pinball podcast discuss two major machine reveals: Jersey Jack's Harry Potter pinball (three tiers, $10K-$15K) facing AI art controversy after the artist admitted using AI tools without informing leadership, and Pinball Brothers' Predator machine ($11K-$12.5K base, ~$15K landed US) with licensing issues preventing Arnold Schwarzenegger likeness/voice and concerns about manufacturer track record. Both machines generate mixed enthusiasm tempered by code maturity, pricing with tariffs/shipping, and manufacturer reliability questions.

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