Episode 157 - 2021 Year-End Review
Eclectic Gamers Podcast
1 hr 50 min
Summary
2021 pinball review: Godzilla dominates awards, JJP struggles with production, Steve Ritchie moves to JJP.
Tony and Dennis conduct a comprehensive 2021 year-end pinball review, covering manufacturer releases, industry awards, and key personnel moves. Stern dominated with four releases (Led Zeppelin, Mandalorian, Godzilla, Jurassic Park (Home Edition)), with Godzilla emerging as consensus Game of the Year despite strong competition. Jersey Jack Pinball released no new games, focusing on Guns N' Roses production backlog while facing criticism over playfield chipping issues. Key personnel shifts include Jack Danger permanent designer role at Stern and Steve Ritchie departure to Jersey Jack Pinball, signaling strategic shifts in both companies.
In pinball discussion focuses on 2021's year-end review of the pinball manufacturers, and a new Rumor Corner. In video games discussion covers the Hugo Awards, an update on Amazon's New Worlds MMO, an update on Square Enix's FFXIV MMO, a new unsubscribe feature for Twitch, and Minecraft hitting a new view record. Plus we discuss our 2021 games played.
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