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Nov 22, 2022

Drained is the latest game from For Amusement Only Games, and released on Nov. 21, 2022.

Molly Baldridge created all of the physical and digital artwork for Drained, and it was a lot of fun to be able to work together.  Molly has been extremely supportive of my game development in the past, but committing to a project of this magnitude is something else entirely!

 

We discuss the art direction and in what order she tackled the various pieces within the game.  All images were created using an open source digital illustration program called Krita https://krita.org using a Huion Kamvas 22.

 

To see the game:

The trailer (edited by Stephen Silver) was released yesterday: https://youtu.be/PsFLtYFZCio

Martin from Pinball News posted a writeup on the release: https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2022/11/21/drained-launched/ 

And This Week In Pinball published a Deep Dive: https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/drained-pinball-deep-dive/ 

 

If you are interested in learning more, please visit https://drainedpinball.com

Nov 11, 2022

Drained is the latest game from For Amusement Only Games, and will be releasing soon.

I wanted to discuss the creation of the soundtrack for the game with the composer, Charles Wolf.

Charles has composed music in many different styles and types for a huge array of projects.  He is a very positive and professional collaborator, and I had great fun working with him on the sound design for Drained!  I can't wait for you all to hear it!

We discuss his background, method of composing for Drained, the difference between creating sound effects when compared to full musical tracks, and some of his other works.

 

Intro: Drained Attract music.

Outro: Drained High Score music.

 

Venturer One - Lofi Scifi Concept Album -
https://charleswolfmusic.bandcamp.com/album/venturer-one 

Charles Wolf Music Website 
https://charleswolfmusic.com/

Soundcloud Music Portfolio: 
https://soundcloud.com/charles-wolf-composer

Twitter: 
https://twitter.com/CWolfMusic
 
Email: charleswolfcomposer@gmail.com

Oct 23, 2022

Nick discusses the York show and recaps the games brought to Bingo Row, including

* Big Wheel

* Caravan

* Carnival Queen

and the games that I brought:

* Multi-Bingo

* Multi-Races

* P3 with QFG, RITR, SF, and FFRE

A huge thank you to Sam, Jim, Len, Ed, Chad, and Ed for bringing games (and me!) and for being such a great part of the bingo community.

This year, as part of Bingo Row, I gave away vinyl postcards containing a medley of music from my upcoming game, "Drained".  There are still a handful of these very limited items left!  If you would like one, please send me an email at foramusementonlypodcast@gmail.com

with your name and mailing address, and I'll be happy to send you one.

 

See what I'm up to anytime at https://foramusementonlygames.com or call the FAO Games line at 724-BINGOS-1.

You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me on Instagram (also bingopodcast).

The show's website is https://foramusementonly.libsyn.com

My friends Don, Ryan, and I cohost a podcast about the Panic Playdate console called "Hello, Playdate!"  Check it out at https://playdatepodcast.com 

Thank you very much for listening, and I'll talk to you next time.

Mar 11, 2022

Jon Chad joins us to discuss the realease his new book, "Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball" from First Second Books.

Jon's work is amazing and this book is fun for all ages.

To order "Pinball", please visit either:

https://www.fountainbookstore.com/book/9781250249210

or

https://store.capitalbooksonk.com/item/pAG4rDFNcoxGgjbGbDL-8w 

You can also order from your local comics or book store.

To see some of Jon's other work, please visit http://www.jonchad.com/ 

 

 

You can reach me at foramusementonlypodcast@gmail.com or via the bingos line at 724-BINGOS-1

You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me on Instagram (also bingopodcast).

The show's website is https://foramusementonly.libsyn.com 

If you like video games (and some limited pinball talk), you might enjoy Gaming on Ten at http://gamingonten.com 

Thank you very much for listening, and we'll talk to you next time.

Aug 14, 2021

We're back!  Ava and I wish Wayne Neyens a Happy 103rd Birthday!

Ryan Claytor's new watch design is called "Ricochet" and was available in a limited run from Mr. Jones Watches.  If you would like a copy, add your name to the interested list https://mrjones.activehosted.com/f/35 

Check out Silver Falls at https://silverfallsforever.com - available now for the Heist playfield on the Multimorphic store.

You can sign up for the quarterly For Amusement Only newsletter at http://eepurl.com/hFW5aX 

The For Amusement Only Discord server is at https://discord.gg/a3krnde 

Thank you for listening, and for your support of indie pinball!

 

You can reach me at foramusementonlypodcast@gmail.com or via the bingos line at 724-BINGOS-1

You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me on Instagram (also bingopodcast).

The show's website is https://foramusementonly.libsyn.com 

If you like video games (and some limited pinball talk), you might enjoy Gaming on Ten at http://gamingonten.com 

Thank you very much for listening, and we'll talk to you next time.

Dec 1, 2020

Ava and I talk about a few different games, first up - Williams' Hi-Hand:  https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=1179

As part of that conversation, we talk about Williams' Yukon: https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=6197

More work on QFG and some neat stuff ahead!

 

Check out Ranger In The Ruins at: https://rangerintheruins.com

 

Thank you for listening, and for your support of indie pinball!

 

You can reach me at foramusementonlypodcast@gmail.com or via the bingos line at 724-BINGOS-1

You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me on Instagram (also bingopodcast).

The show's website is foramusementonly.libsyn.com

If you like video games, you might enjoy Gaming on Ten Minutes a Week at http://gamingonten.com

Thank you very much for listening, and I'll talk to you next time.

Sep 7, 2020

Ranger In The Ruins has been released!

My first commercial pinball game is $150, and available through the Multimorphic online store: https://www.multimorphic.com/store/p3-game-kits/3rd-party-game-kits/ranger-in-the-ruins/

Ava and I discuss a bit about the game, and some streams available (warning: spoilers!)

Buffalo Pinball Reveal Stream - https://youtu.be/M8g07kfWMto


Gammagoat -- https://www.twitch.tv/videos/732267659

 

I also note that the game is part of the Pinside database - if you would be so kind, please rate/review the game, which will help with visibility for other P3 owners.

https://pinside.com/pinball/machine/ranger-in-the-ruins/ratings

 

Thank you for listening, and for your support of indie pinball!

 

You can reach me at foramusementonlypodcast@gmail.com or via the bingos line at 724-BINGOS-1

You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me on Instagram (also bingopodcast).

The show's website is foramusementonly.libsyn.com

If you like video games, you might enjoy Gaming on Ten Minutes a Week at http://gamingonten.com

Thank you very much for listening, and I'll talk to you next time.

Jun 1, 2020

Welcome back!

- Ava new cohost

- Cosmic Cart Racing 2.0 and Internet play

- QFG development diary - last stream available at https://youtu.be/WuEurYFnIrU

- Check out my other podcast Gamingonten for weekly updates of the process (and lots of video game talk). http://gamingonten.com

- A little about my next P3 game.

- Robo-Frenzy artwork is in process.  Ryan and I are working on it several times a week!

- Multi-Races backglass artwork is in process from Joel de Guzman - can't wait to see it!

- New segment: what we've been working on.

- E.M Online Repair Clinic (pinside) https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/an-em-pinball-online-repair-clinic

(funwithpinball sign up page) https://www.funwithpinball.com/learn/EM-pinball-online-repair-clinic

 

- Today's featured game is Bally Ballerina - 1959 - https://www.ipdb.org/showpic.pl?id=140&picno=64099

Mar 27, 2020

Ava joins me to talk about the newest P3 game, Heist!

This Week In Pinball had a writeup on the release day here:

https://www.thisweekinpinball.com/heist-revealed-deep-dive-in-depth-overview-of-the-machine-features-rules-and-more/

We are having a blast with the game, and we talk about the artwork, design, software, audio and how I can't get more than 5,000 points. ;-) 

For those interested, you can order from Multimorphic at https://www.multimorphic.com/store/p3-game-kits/heist/

Thanks to Ava for joining me and talking about her new favorite game!

Mar 11, 2020

Welcome back!  I have decided to slightly retool the show as most of my free time is being spent on developing a modern game for the P3 platform.

Build Thread: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/p3-game-so-you-want-to-be-a-hero-quest-for-glory-pinball

Multimorphic announcement of CCR update and new Director of Sales and Marketing, Patrick Patla: https://www.multimorphic.com/news/patrick-patla-joins-as-director-of-sales-and-marketing/

New game speculation: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/multimorphic-new-game-speculation-thread

 

Today's featured game is Allied Amusement Company of Los Angeles' Barrel Roll - what a cool game!

https://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=179

 

You can reach me at foramusementonlypodcast@gmail.com or via the bingos line at 724-BINGOS-1

You can listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play Music, Spotify, Facebook, Twitter (bingopodcast) or follow me on Instagram (also bingopodcast).

The show's website is foramusementonly.libsyn.com

If you like video games, you might enjoy Gaming on Ten Minutes a Week at http://gamingonten.com

Thank you very much for listening, and I'll talk to you next time.

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