Episode 21: "Dungeons & Dragons Pinball Debuts! Live Reaction + TWIPYs Voting Opens & Pinball Cup is Heating up!"
The Flipside Pinball Podcast
38 min
Summary
D&D pinball debut reaction: impressive mechanics, great voice acting, tier analysis
Retro Ralph discusses the debut of Dungeons & Dragons pinball by Stern, analyzing the trailer, mechanical features (particularly the innovative dragon mechanism), art design, and tier comparisons (Pro/Premium/LE). He also covers TWIPPYs voting categories and upcoming Pinball Cup tournament. Ralph plans to play the game at Stern headquarters the same day it's revealed at CES.
Highlights
- D&D pinball features a custom animatronic dragon with multi-axis motion and omnidirectional impact sensing on Premium/LE, but only vertical movement on Pro
- The game was bumped from development schedule to make room for X-Men, giving it extra development time
- Voice acting talent includes Michael Dorn, Luke Gygax, Kevin Smith, Brendon Small, and Matthew Mercer
- Limited Edition run is 740 units for D&D pinball
- D&D features Sunday-refreshing unique maps for at-home gameplay variety
- Pro and Premium versions share nearly identical shot layouts and gameplay, with dragon being the main differentiator
- Stern's recent approach is adding more features to Pro tier without lowering prices to improve perceived value
- Retro Ralph is eligible for TWIPPYs voting in 'Content Creator of the Year' and 'Best Video Content Streamer' categories
The FlipSide is back with an action-packed episode! This week, we dive into the much-anticipated Dungeons & Dragons pinball release from Stern. Will it cast a spell on fans or roll a natural 1? We'll break down the gameplay, art, and features to determine if this title will be a critical hit or a surprising miss. Plus, TWIPY Awards voting is OPEN! We’ll discuss our favorite categories, why your votes matter, and will you vote for Retro Ralph, I hope so! And don’t miss our coverage of The Pinball Cup Race 2—what’s heating up, who’s leading the pack, and why this tournament is a must-follow for every competitive pinball fan.
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