BlahCade 285: Spin the Wheel of Topics

This go around we’ve got a show packed full of shorter pinball topics:

• Zen being unusually quiet

• A new Wikipidia page about Pinball FX

• How to fight pinball doldrums

• Tables you should give another chance

• Zaccaria Pinball’s new look!

Enjoy the mixed bag!

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Show notes

Here’s a summary of the movie topics discussed in the video:

• Pinball Controller Peripherals 02:33 The hosts discuss the challenges of creating affordable pinball controllers, referencing the PinSim and the upcoming Gibson pinball controller.

• Pinball FX Wikipedia Page 10:16 They highlight the creation of a dedicated Wikipedia page for Pinball FX, praising the contributors and suggesting additional information to include, such as table designers.

• Zen’s Silence and VR Announcements 16:41 The hosts talk about Zen’s lack of communication and speculate on upcoming VR announcements, hoping for a comprehensive release plan and integration of Pinball M and FX.

• Meta Quest 4 Rumors 30:08 They discuss the potential purchase of a Meta Quest 3, weighing the pros and cons against waiting for the rumored Meta Quest 4.

• Pinball Doldrums 36:14 The hosts share their experiences with feeling unmotivated to play pinball and offer advice on overcoming this.

• Revisiting Overlooked Tables 44:03 They recommend specific pinball tables that may have been overlooked, including digital titles Moon Knight and Homeworld, and Xenotilt. Real-world titles such as Ripley’s Believe It or Not and Black Knight: Sword of Rage were also mentioned.

• Zaccaria Pinball Update 01:11:25 The hosts review the recent update to Zaccaria Pinball, focusing on improvements to art style and callouts, particularly in VR.

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