BlahCade Pinball Podcast

Nov 03 2024 253 ep. 61 mins 34
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A show about digital pinball on mobile, PC, and console from the industry's leading game developers.  You'll be treated to segment favorites such as "BlahCade Speculation", interviews with industry leaders, and other tangents (including "real" pinball news) that keep the format fresh and topical. The show originates from the East Coast of Australia and the West Coast of California, with new episodes available when news is worth sharing (which is pretty regularly).

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Mel Kirk talks Zen and Goings On with AtGames

Nov 03 2024 20 mins  
This is an excerpt from our interview (episode 280) with Zen Studios COO coming out next week. This small bit is all about Zen and their partnership with AtGames this past year and into 2025. If linking to any portion of this video, or featuring this video in another original piece of content, follow the CC-BY (Attribution) requirements of the YouTube license from which this audio

The Jurassic Park Home Edition $4900 Question

Oct 13 2024 99 mins  
This go around Chris got his hands on Stern's Jurassic Park Home Edition at his local Costco and is here to address that price point. Also on the show we look at the WORST pinball machines from Bally, Data East, Gottlieb, Sega, Stern, and Williams. Let's see what debate that starts! Show notes: https://www.blahcadepinball.com/blahcade-279/

The Princess Bride Pinball: As You Wish

Sep 12 2024 81 mins  
Two new Zen tables to discuss in this episode: The Princess Bride Goat Simulator Pinball. But first we discuss a bit about Stern's Uncanny X-Men. After the table talk, Chris talks a lot about recent movies he has watched, including why he loves Alien Romulus so much! Show notes: https://www.blahcadepinball.com/blahcade-278/

What's your favourite gimmick?

Aug 05 2024 90 mins  
What would you put into a pinball machine if you could design your own from the ground up? Chris and Jared debate over a list of things you normally find in pinball machines and build out their dream tables. Should a table have flow, or will it be stop-and-go? Should you have drop targets everywhere or stand-up targets for sharpshooters to aim at? Perhaps you'll join in and giv

The pros and cons of real and digital pinball cab ownership

Jun 23 2024 88 mins  
In this episode, Chris and Jared break down all the advantages and disadvantages of owning a real pinball machine versus a digital pinball cabinet. https://www.blahcadepinball.com/blahcade-276/

So many new Pinball FX tables to play

May 26 2024 65 mins  
Since the last episode, seven tables have dropped on Pinball FX! Chris and Jared take a look at them through an abbreviated play-through. Before that happens, Chris talks about Zen's 45 new table packs coming to AtGames Legends Pinball 4K. https://www.blahcadepinball.com/blahcade-275/

Gottlieb Packs 1 and 2 review PLUS PinFX Universal TV Tables!

Apr 14 2024 80 mins  
Chris explains why the Gottlieb packs for the AtGames Legends Pinball 4K might leave you wondering if FarSight even tried. Also, three tables were announced for Pinball FX, so we give our thoughts based on what is in the trailer before they release in May 2024. Follow us on Twitter: @BlahCade If you would like us to feature or review your pinball-related product or have other i

AtGames Legends Pinball 4K Hands On Discussion

Mar 17 2024 60 mins  
The boys dig into Chris' initial impressions of the ALP 4K now that he's had some time with it. Follow us on Twitter: @BlahCade If you would like us to feature or review your pinball-related product or have other inquiries, send an email to: [email protected] #pinball #atgames #zenstudios

Netflix and Zen?

Feb 18 2024 68 mins  
Zen Studios has partnered with Netflix for a free with subscription game called Zen Pinball Masters. Not only that, the studio has also released a brand new table, System Shock, for their Pinball M platform. Gregg from @SpaciesArcade also produced some cool videos to help Chris with VPX so he can get started fast with the AtGames Legends 4K Pinball and PC OTG. Show notes:

Top 10 Zen Originals We Always Play

Jan 21 2024 20 mins  
They may not be the best, and they may not be our favorites, but these are the top 10 Zen Originals we always have a game or two on when booting up Pinball FX. Show notes: https://www.blahcadepinball.com/blahcade-271/