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Pinball Magazine is a non-periodical, in-depth, printed, glossy, magazine publication for pinball players, collectors, operators, and other pinball enthusiasts. It largely focuses on people who play, or played, an important role in the development of pinball, their work, the promotion of pinball, and/or other forms of support for pinball.
Pinball Magazine
2w ago
Only three weeks after revealing The Uncanny X-Men, Stern Pinball revealed another ‘new’ game: Metallica Remastered. The game is an upgraded version of the Metallica game from 2013. The new Metallica game is only available in a Premium and Limited Edition (500 units). As the game is revealed in the mids of a very busy Pinball Expo, with no press info available upfront under embargo, here’s the press release that Stern Pinball sent out and some photos. Introducing Stern Pinball x Metallica Remastered – a technologically advanced version of one of Stern Pinball’s greatest hits. A long-awaited fo ..read more
Pinball Magazine
2w ago
The 40th edition of Pinball Expo is upon us and Pinball Magazine will try to report on a daily basis from the event. As Pinball News is reporting from the event as well, including all videos of recorded seminars (in which Pinball Magazine is assisting), this report will be more of a personal diary. Monday, October 14, 2024: Travel day. Flew from Amsterdam to Dublin, and from Dublin to Chicago. Clearing customs in Dublin was surprisingly easy, no lines whatsoever. Arrived in Chicago around 7:00 PM, arrived at the Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel by 8:00 PM. I’m sharing a room with Martin Ayub of Pi ..read more
Pinball Magazine
3w ago
Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX), a joint venture of Dutch Pinball and Melvin Brouwer Williams, just revealed its long-awaited first pinball machine: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The game is based on the 1865 English novel by Lewis Carroll, also known as Alice in Wonderland. The story of the novel centers on Alice, a girl who falls asleep in a meadow. She dreams that she follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole. She has many wondrous, often bizarre adventures with thoroughly illogical and extraordinary creatures. She encounters the hookah-smoking Caterpillar and the Cheshire Cat and atten ..read more
Pinball Magazine
1M ago
With Stern Pinball attending IAAPA Europe 2024 in Amsterdam, the Dutch Pinball Museum jumped on the occasion to host an evening with Gary Stern. Pinball Magazine was present to report on the events. Considering that Amsterdam time is seven hours ahead of Chicago, the Stern Pinball delegation arrived the weekend before IAAPA Europe. The special evening with Gary Stern took place on Monday, September 23rd, 2024. Tickets for this special evening were limited to 100 and cost 30 euros. The doors of the Dutch Pinball Museum opened at 5:30 PM. The first part of the Stern Pinball delegation arrived at ..read more
Pinball Magazine
1M ago
Jersey Jack Pinball just fully revealed its newest pinball game, Avatar The Battle For Pandora.
The post Jersey Jack Pinball reveals Avatar The Battle for Pandora first appeared on Pinball Magazine ..read more
Pinball Magazine
2M ago
Moments ago, Stern Pinball revealed it’s newest cornerstone title: The Uncanny X-Men. Below is Stern Pinball’s press release: CHICAGO, IL – September 4, 2024 – Today, Stern Pinball, Inc. announced its all-new line of pinball games, The Uncanny X-Men. The game features iconic Marvel characters including Wolverine, Professor X, and many more. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, players will step into the lives of their favorite X-Men. To save the world from a future ruled by Sentinels, they must first change the past! The Uncanny X-Men pinball games are availabl ..read more
Pinball Magazine
7M ago
Taiwan-based pinball manufacturer Homepin is working on the world’s first open source commercial pinball machine, which will be themed around the Blues Brothers. Pinball Magazine received a press release from Homepin stating the following:
“Homepin is pleased to announce the release of our new “Blues Brothers” licenced pinball machine. It is a full sized, mechanical machine that runs on open source software that can be played as supplied from the factory or changed at will by the end users. The recommended retail sell price for the incredible Blues Brothers pinball machine is US $4950 (AU $77 ..read more
Pinball Magazine
7M ago
Following the announcement of Pinball Brother’s new ABBA pinball machine, last Thursday, Pinball Magazine is reporting from the ABBA pinball launch event in Orebro, Sweden.
The Clarion hotel in the center of Orebro
The location for this ABBA pinball launch is the Clarion hotel in the center of Orebro, the city which is home to Pinball Brothers CEO Daniel Janson. Four ABBA pinball machines are at the venue. The party will have the band Punsch perform. At the time of writing it is unclear whether they will be performing ABBA music, or their own.
The stage is set…
During setup, I was able to take ..read more
Pinball Magazine
7M ago
The ABBA Arrival LE cabinet
Swedish pinball manufacturer Pinball Brothers just revealed the first images of its ABBA pinball machine, three days before the official launch of the game. According to the press release, the game is available in a Voyage Collector Edition (300 units, MSRP 10,995 USD) and an Arrival Limited Edition (500 units, MSRP 9,995 USD). Oddly enough, the cabinet artwork on the Arrival LE reminds more of the Voulez-Vous album artwork, than the Arrival album.
The ABBA Voyage Collector Edition backglass artwork, which uses artwork from the virtual Voyage show.The ABBA playfield ..read more
Pinball Magazine
8M ago
American Pinball just revealed their newest pinball title: Barry O’s Barbecue Challenge. The game is designed by the late Barry Oursler, who unexpectedly passed away when he alomst finished designing the game. Below are the front and back of the sales brochure and the press release for the game.
American Pinball is proud to announce Barry Oursler’s final all-new design, commemorating his illustrious 46-year career in game design. In honor of Barry, we’re excited to introduce ‘Barry O’s BBQ Challenge’ – a pinball adventure that captures the essence of summer fun and embodies the spir ..read more