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Here Is JAWS from Stern Pinball

Here Is JAWS from Stern Pinball

arcadehero January 4, 2024 0

As promised the other day, Stern Pinball has unveiled their next pinball machine, JAWS. This is based upon the legendary 1975 film of the same name but also features clips from “all of the

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Stern Pinball To Unveil JAWS On Thursday

Stern Pinball To Unveil JAWS On Thursday

arcadehero January 2, 2024 0

Happy New Year everyone – in what has become something of a tradition, our first piece of news for the year comes from Stern Pinball as they are gearing up to unveil their next

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State of the Industry & Arcade Year-In-Review 2023

State of the Industry & Arcade Year-In-Review 2023

arcadehero December 29, 2023 1

It is time to look back at the year and see where we’re at as an industry, with this Arcade Year-In-Review 2023 and ‘State of the Industry’ report. I’m harkening back to Play Meter

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New Games Aplenty For 2024: Wrapping Up IAAPA 2023

New Games Aplenty For 2024: Wrapping Up IAAPA 2023

arcadehero December 11, 2023 2

It’s been a few weeks since IAAPA 2023 took place and in that time, I’ve slowly been working through the many companies and games that made their grand debut at the show. This post

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Next Up From Spooky Pinball: Looney Tunes & Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Next Up From Spooky Pinball: Looney Tunes & Texas Chainsaw Massacre

arcadehero December 6, 2023 0

Spooky Pinball has announced their next two games which will lead them into 2024: Looney Tunes and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. As pinball companies often do, the information was released in a staggered way, making

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Newsbytes: Nova Blast City; Big Buck Update; Goldstorm Pirates & More

Newsbytes: Nova Blast City; Big Buck Update; Goldstorm Pirates & More

arcadehero December 2, 2023 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, an occasional post that curates quick bytes of news from around the arcade, pinball, and amusement world. Due to the deluge of news coming out of IAAPA 2023, this series has

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IAAPA 2023: Pinball (Stern, Jersey Jack, American, Chicago Gaming)

IAAPA 2023: Pinball (Stern, Jersey Jack, American, Chicago Gaming)

arcadehero November 23, 2023 0

It’s been a week since I left IAAPA 2023 and almost a week since the show closed but don’t worry, I have plenty to cover from the event. It just takes a bit to

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IAAPA 2023 – The Grand Preview

IAAPA 2023 – The Grand Preview

arcadehero November 10, 2023 0

It’s IAAPA season, which means it is time for tons of new games. The sheer size of the show and its amount of exhibitors is a little overwhelming, but hopefully this preview and guide

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Newsbytes: Big Buck Championships XVI; Pinball Expo 2023; Naruto Arcade Footage;+More

Newsbytes: Big Buck Championships XVI; Pinball Expo 2023; Naruto Arcade Footage;+More

arcadehero October 21, 2023 0

Welcome to Newsbytes, a post that curates news from around the world of video arcades, pinball, and maybe something redemption related here and there. Today’s post has a lot to do with tournaments (particularly

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Ritchie Returns With Elton John Pinball

Ritchie Returns With Elton John Pinball

arcadehero October 19, 2023 0

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

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

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

arcadehero October 13, 2023 0

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,

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IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 Preview

IAAPA Expo Europe 2023 Preview

arcadehero September 21, 2023 0

IAAPA is here, although it’s not “the” IAAPA that is implied in most of my posts. IAAPA themselves are an amusement industry related trade organization and they put together various shows throughout each year.

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