The Capcom Debacle Part 1

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Topic starts at 8:27

 

Episode Summary:

Capcom was a video game company that wanted to get into the pinball industry and ride a wave of popularity, just like Data East! Sadly, they were a victim of the wrong place, wrong time. Add to that a bunch of mismanagement, Python Angelo, various lawsuits, and well... you end up like Capcom Pinball. 

Even after Capcom disappeared, the lure of what could have been remained, especially as we stumble upon a crazy collector and dreamer who ruined himself… but we will get into that in Part 2. 

Join us this month while we discover why Capcom wanted to join pinball, who they bought to table to build machines, poaching talent from Williams, the lawsuits, and ultimately, the crash and burn. 

 

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   Episode 52 – Stan Fukuoka
   Episode 49 – Mark Ritchie
   Episode 47 – Chris Granner
   Episode 43 – Jeff Powell

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Flower, G. Pinball: The Lure of the Silver Ball Hardcover. Here.

Internet Pinball Database. IPDB.org  The Capcom Game List. Here.