The Super Awesome Pinball Show - Fireside Chat 1 - George Gomez
The Super Awesome Pinball Show
2 hr 33 min
Summary
George Gomez recounts his path from industrial design to pinball via Midway arcade games and toy design at Marvin Glass.
Christopher Franchi hosts George Gomez in the first episode of 'Fireside Chat,' an informal conversation exploring Gomez's career trajectory from industrial design and toy design at Marvin Glass and Associates to his legendary work in video game design at Midway (Tron, Spy Hunter) and ultimately becoming Chief Creative Officer at Stern Pinball. Gomez reflects on formative experiences, design philosophy emphasizing hands-on creativity and disciplined work environments, and the lessons from the 1983 video game crash that influenced his approach to modern pinball game development.
Sit down with pinball artist Christopher Franchi, for a rare, personal chat with Stern Pinball's Chief Creative Officer, George Gomez, as he recants tales of his pinball career, both funny and emotional. Also hear his take on playfield issues, Wood prices cutting into B.O.M.'s and more. Also hear George turn the tables on Franchi for the Fast Franchi 5, where George gets to drill Franchi with 5 questions. Don't miss this unique show.
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