Ep 42: Cale’s Expodump

Kale returns from Chicago Pinball Expo 2023 and discusses major game reveals: Labyrinth (Barrels of Fun) received strong praise for marketing, gameplay, and sold-out direct sales; Elton John (Jersey Jack) is criticized for expensive pricing ($12k-$15k) and niche appeal despite beautiful presentation; Galactic Tank Force (Spooky) faces serious quality issues including ball-tracking bugs and flipper problems with unresponsive manufacturer support; other expo debuts include Ninja Eclipse (Turner Pinball) and Elements. Pulp Fiction (Knapp Arcade) production begins shipping soon. Stern's year-end schedule and rumors about Metallica vaulting are discussed.