Author: SSB

Led Zeppelin Wizard Mode Challenge

Karl DeAngelo / IE Pinball goes after the Wizard Mode on Led Zeppelin by getting all Platinum records without needing the sub-wizard mode. This is mildly comparable to getting to Portal on TRON: Legacy without needed Sea of Simulation, but this requires a much longer process and playtime.

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From Zero to Powerdown

If they think you’re crude, go technical.

If they think you’re technical, go crude.

Ron Hallett, Jr. goes for Powerdown wizard mode. Ice T and pseudo-Keanu were there for comment.

“Welcome to Crazy Bob’s Cyberspace Good-Stuff Emporium! Where a shot into the Matrix will win you one of these awards!”

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Bat City Pinball Competitions resume at The Hangout Pinball Lounge!

The Bat City Pinball (BCP) monthly events that were being held at Buffalo Billiards in Austin, Texas (respectful nod, RIP) will be resuming at The Hangout Pinball Lounge in Taylor, Texas!

The next event will be held on Sunday September 5th with qualification rounds starting at 2:15 pm. The final qualification round will be at 5:00 pm with the Final round occurring directly afterward.

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“‘Pinball is not so much “spiritual opium” as a contact sport.”

Article excerpt:

“… playing pinball involves your entire being. A good pinball player doesn’t just use the flippers but learns to nudge and shake the machine (while avoiding the dreaded “tilt”) in an effort to keep the ball in play and score more points.

As a result, pinball is not so much “spiritual opium” as a contact sport. In a word, the level of engagement is visceral.”

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