Silverball Chronicles Ep 35: The Capcom Debacle Part 2: Illinois PinBall Inc.

Silverball Chronicles with David and Ron

Episode 35 – The Capcom Debacle Part 2: Illinois PinBall Inc.

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Episode Summary 

Last month we learned about Capcom, the video game company who wanted to get into the pinball industry and ride wave of popularity, just like Data East! It didn’t go well. 

Even after Capcom disappeared, the lure of what could have been remained. That’s when we stumble upon a crazy collector and dreamer who ruined himself. Join us this month while we discover what happened to Capcom’s assets, tooling and making new parts vs. selling existing parts, more lawsuits, being a terrible business person or being a great guy, and a second crash and burn. 

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TopCast

Episode 42 – Python Angelo 

Episode 56 – Ward Pemberton 

Episode 52 – Stan Fukuoka 

Episode 49 – Mark Ritchie 

Episode 47 – Chris Granner 

Episode 43 – Jeff Powell 

Episode 11 – Gene Cunningham 

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