The Steam Machine PC Gaming Podcast · Dalton Suter, Willie Eaton, TeamRetrogue

Trek to Yomi

July 18, 2025·37 min·3 clips

Dalton and Willie kick off the Steam Machine Podcast with a lively intro and sword-slashing banter.

This episode of The Steam Machine PC Gaming Podcast features hosts Dalton and guest Willie from the Destructor Brothers discussing the game Trek to Yomi. Dalton shares his recent experience participating in a pinball tournament organized within the Tadpog Discord community. The tournament featured the virtual pinball table Theater of Magic on Pinball FX. The hosts mention that community member Paul Korn, also known as Waybird Cross, organized the tournament after being inspired by the game. Dalton reveals he won the tournament, with other participants Dave and Nate also scoring over one billion points. Community member Kana is credited for initially introducing Dalton to Theater of Magic, which led to him playing it extensively at a real location called Wreck Bar. Dalton's renewed interest in the game is what ultimately prompted Paul to create the tournament. An interesting insight is how a casual recommendation from one community member can cascade into organizing a full tournament. The episode highlights the active and interconnected nature of their gaming community, where online and real-life play influence each other. It is memorable that Dalton proudly declares his victory with enthusiastic language. The discussion shows how niche interests like specific pinball tables can foster community events. The tone is casual, celebratory, and filled with inside jokes and camaraderie between the hosts. The style is conversational, focusing on personal anecdotes and community shout-outs rather than formal critique. Listeners who enjoy hearing about tight-knit gaming community stories and casual behind-the-scenes banter would love this episode. Those seeking a deep, critical review or discussion of the Trek to Yomi game might want to skip it.

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