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Ritchie Returns With Elton John Pinball

Ritchie Returns With Elton John Pinball

October 19, 2023, No Comments on Ritchie Returns With Elton John Pinball

Jersey Jack Pinball has announced the availability of their latest title, Elton John, and this brings another heavy hitter name with it – Steve Ritchie. If you’re new to pinball, Mr. Ritchie is known as “the King of Pinball” thanks to his many popular and famous designs, from the Black Knight series to High »

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Pinball Announced By Newcomer Barrels Of Fun

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Pinball Announced By Newcomer Barrels Of Fun

October 13, 2023, No Comments on Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Pinball Announced By Newcomer Barrels Of Fun

A new pinball company is joining the fray and they’ve popped up by announcing their first game, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, based upon the 1986 movie of the same name. If this news is surprise, no worries – Barrels Of Fun appears to be focused on the collector scene, as indicated by their slogan “Collectible »

Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

September 17, 2023, No Comments on Newsbytes: AAMA Gala; T-Rex Adventure Sighting; QBIX Update; Pinball & More

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post for the weekend that curates news from around the arcade & pinball world to for your reading pleasure. For today’s episode: The AAMA Holds Their Annual Gala The AAMA (American Amusement Machine Association) has held the annual Gala but unlike some previous years, I have little info on what »

This Is Spinal Tap Pinball Begins Shipping

This Is Spinal Tap Pinball Begins Shipping

September 2, 2023, 2 Comments on This Is Spinal Tap Pinball Begins Shipping

The world’s first and only pinball machine based upon the irreverent rockumentary This is Spinal Tap has begun shipping to customers, as announced on Twitter by one of their distributors. Designed by Australia/Taiwan-based Homepin Factory, this is their second licensed pin, but it is one that, in a way, follows the path of Weird »

Stern Pinball Launches VENOM For Collectors & Arcades

Stern Pinball Launches VENOM For Collectors & Arcades

July 18, 2023, 1 Comment on Stern Pinball Launches VENOM For Collectors & Arcades

Stern Pinball is doing a slow-cook rollout of info on their newest game VENOM, although today brings a bit more info to chew on, including a quick game trailer. Designed by Brian Eddy with Zombie Yeti producing the artwork, my general feeling from this trailer is that the game captures a great feel for »

Newsbytes: Maximum Tune 20th; Space Hunt Pinball; Big Shot Flyer; Tons Of Headlines

Newsbytes: Maximum Tune 20th; Space Hunt Pinball; Big Shot Flyer; Tons Of Headlines

July 16, 2023, 1 Comment on Newsbytes: Maximum Tune 20th; Space Hunt Pinball; Big Shot Flyer; Tons Of Headlines

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates arcade & pinball news from around the web (that may not work for a full post of its own) and posts it on a weekend – not every weekend these days. BTW, For anyone who noticed that the Arcade Heroes Twitter account had a Gold badge next »

Next Up From Stern Pinball: Venom

Next Up From Stern Pinball: Venom

July 11, 2023, 1 Comment on Next Up From Stern Pinball: Venom

Stern Pinball released their latest “Stern of the Union” address, and right at the top was a teaser for their next game release: Venom. This is the same Vemon from the Spider-Man comic books by Marvel: Designed by Brian Eddy & Dwight Sullivan, with Zombie Yeti art, the address notes that “a very limited »

Andamiro Launches Pump It Up Phoenix 2023 In Korea; Haggis Pinball Announces Centaur Revisited

Andamiro Launches Pump It Up Phoenix 2023 In Korea; Haggis Pinball Announces Centaur Revisited

July 6, 2023, No Comments on Andamiro Launches Pump It Up Phoenix 2023 In Korea; Haggis Pinball Announces Centaur Revisited

We have a few bits of game news to share today, but I am splitting it up into two posts. Let’s start with the highly anticipated rhythm game release: Pump It Up Phoenix 2023 (Andamiro USA) That’s right, the latest iteration of Pump It Up, Phoenix 2023, is now live…in South Korea. While this »

Pinball Updates: Punny Factory Now Available; Haggis Pinball News

Pinball Updates: Punny Factory Now Available; Haggis Pinball News

May 1, 2023, No Comments on Pinball Updates: Punny Factory Now Available; Haggis Pinball News

I mentioned on the last newsbytes that there was some stuff to discuss about a boutique pinball maker by the name of Pinball Adventures, but on top of that there was someinth Punny Factory 2520 Now Available For Order Way back in 2021 I heard (and mentioned) about another newcomer into the pinball space, »

American Pinball’s Galactic Tank Force Unveiled, Channels 90s FMV Game Energy

American Pinball’s Galactic Tank Force Unveiled, Channels 90s FMV Game Energy

March 22, 2023, No Comments on American Pinball’s Galactic Tank Force Unveiled, Channels 90s FMV Game Energy

American Pinball has finally given a full unveil of their 5th game, titled Galactic Tank Force and the initial teases that it would be a little quirky are certainly backed up here. The website doesn’t have the game page up for it yet but here’s a quote from the front page, then the trailer: »

The Curtain Pulls Back On Pulp Fiction Pinball

The Curtain Pulls Back On Pulp Fiction Pinball

March 13, 2023, No Comments on The Curtain Pulls Back On Pulp Fiction Pinball

3/14 – Updated with a game features trailer As mentioned the other day, Play Mechanix surprised us by getting into pinball with Pulp Fiction. That teaser racked up a ton of views in a short time, and for those eager to see more, we have a roll out of the game info with distributors »

Play Mechanix & Chicago Gaming Company Team Up For Pulp Fiction Pinball

Play Mechanix & Chicago Gaming Company Team Up For Pulp Fiction Pinball

March 9, 2023, No Comments on Play Mechanix & Chicago Gaming Company Team Up For Pulp Fiction Pinball

UPDATE: Full game reveal is found here No, it’s not April Fools (yet) and in case you are not content as a pinball fan to have the Foo Fighters (Stern), The Godfather (Jersey Jack), and Galactic Tank Force (American), video arcade game developer Play Mechanix and pinball producer Chicago Gaming Company have teamed up »