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19/05/2024

Here's a link to the latest PinballMagazine Newsletter, covering pinball industry news from mid-April to present

Welcome to Pinball Magazine's monthly recap of the most essential pinball industry news.

14/05/2024

Read all the details about Pedretti Gaming's Funhouse remake today at 11:00 AM CST (18:00 Amsterdam time) on www.pinball-magazine.com

07/05/2024

Stern Pinball just revealed John Wick (NL) and PinballMagazine brings you all the details https://www.pinball-magazine.com/?p=5592

07/05/2024

John Wick pinball trailer

02/05/2024

As we start the month of May it’s time to join Jonathan Joosten from PinballMagazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News for their look back at all the excitement from the pinball industry throughout April in their latest Pinball Industry News PINcast.

The month began with the announcement, reveal and launch party for the new ABBA game from Pinball Brothers. Both Jonathan and Martin travelled to the Swedish city of Örebro to experience both versions of the company’s third game for themselves and to report on the launch event.

Meanwhile, another new game is revealed as Homepin Factory also announce their third title. Following Thunderbirds and This Is Spinal Tap, the new game is another licence, The Blues Brothers. As revealed in last month’s PINcast the new title will feature open source software, but there are many more interesting details about the game to discuss.

If you thought the demise of Deeproot Pinball signalled the end of the line for those games in development at the company, there’s news of the possible revival of titles such as Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland, Magic Girl and more.

Plus, there’s lots more news of pinball companies exhibiting at shows, all the latest code updates, new videos and articles, the potential timescale for upcoming new game announcements, and a novel way to get help building games.

Get all this and much more in this latest edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast. Grab it right now from your favourite podcast supplier or get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don’t forget to subscribe to the PINcast to guarantee you get the freshest episode each month the very moment it is published.

There's so much happening right now and coming up in the pinball world, so join Jonathan and Martin each month to make sure you don’t miss any of it.

Spooky Pinball LLC Barrels of Fun Pinball Stern Pinball Jersey Jack Pinball Chicago Gaming Company Dutch Pinball Haggis Pinball Cardona Pinball Designs Multimorphic, Inc Pedretti Gaming HEXA Pinball American Pinball

As we start the month of May it’s time to join Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News for their look back at all the excitement from the pinball industry throughout April in their latest Pinball Industry News PINcast. The month began with the announcement, reveal ...

20/04/2024

SCOOP! Homepin Factory announces open source Blues Brothers pinball machine!
https://www.pinball-magazine.com/?p=5573

17/04/2024

Here's the latest PinballMagazine Newsletter.
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Welcome to Pinball Magazine's monthly recap of pinball industry news, looking back at the second half of March and the first half of April 2024.

11/04/2024

Special Bonus PINcast!

It's time to join Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News for a special bonus PINcast featuring an extended interview with Pinball Brothers CEO, Daniel Janson. They talk about the latest Pinball Brothers release, ABBA, to find out how the game came to be created, what's in the ga...

08/04/2024

Just added some more content to my ABBA Pinball Brothers reveal party report https://www.pinball-magazine.com/?p=5551

06/04/2024

Reporting (semi) live from the Pinball Brothers ABBA pinball launch event in Orebro, Sweden.
https://www.pinball-magazine.com/?p=5551

06/04/2024

It's here! Pinball Brothers ABBA

05/04/2024

Heads-up: as editor of PinballMagazine, I will be reporting (probably live) from the ABBA pinballmachine launch party, this Saturday in Orebro, Sweden

05/04/2024

This weekend, the party is in Örebro, Sweden!

05/04/2024

Pinball Brothers reveal the first-ever ABBA pinball machine. Updated article including song tracklist and designteam credits.

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) an...

16/03/2024

Today, at 5:00PM CET, Martin Ayub and I will host our So You Think You Know Pinball quiz in the Cypress bar at the Texas Pinball Festival with a boatload of prizes generously donated by American Pinball, Barrels of Fun Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, Multimorphic, Inc, Spooky Pinball LLC, Christopher Franchi, Back Alley Creations, NITRO PINBALL, PinSound, Turner Pinball, Pinball News, PinballMagazine, and Stern Pinball

16/03/2024

It's Texas Pinball Festival weekend and usually I keep a diary of my activities during the show. Sadly, I got I'll and am spending more time in bed than on the showfloor :(
For the best coverage of the event, please visit

14/03/2024

There's a lot of pinball industry news to report, but I summarized it for you in the PinballMagazine Newsletter

Welcome to Pinball Magazine's monthly pinball industry news update.

08/03/2024

New game from American Pinball!

Greetings, Pinball Fans!

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 spirit of neighborhood BBQ Festivals across America.

Available in two delectable editions - Limited and Classic - each game is seasoned to perfection, ready to become the centerpiece of your collection.

Commemorating Barry's legacy, the royalties from 'Barry O's BBQ Challenge' will be directed to his estate, supporting his family and continuing his impactful contribution to the world of pinball.

Crafted with the durability of the finest smokers and featuring vibrant animations, 'Barry O’s BBQ Challenge' promises endless entertainment and joy.

This game is a tribute not just to Barry's legacy in pinball design but also to the rich culture of barbecue, making it an essential addition for pinball enthusiasts and barbecue aficionados alike.

The development of 'Barry O’s BBQ Challenge' represents a collaborative effort that merges the expertise of seasoned professionals and innovative talents.

Steven Bowden spearheaded the creation of the game's complex rules, while Joe Schober and Casey Butler were instrumental in software, engineering, and guaranteeing a responsive and engaging gameplay.

David Thiel elevated the game's auditory landscape through meticulous sound engineering and the composition of a festive theme soundtrack, complemented by Matt Kern's authentic voice production and his skill at finding amazing voice talent.

Contributions from Steve Bowden, Dennis Nordman and Ryan McQuaid in design assistance played a vital role in refining the game's playfield, creating a compelling and immersive experience.

The visual and interactive elements of the game were brought to life under the art direction of Jack Haeger, with Dan Hughes providing the artwork, and animations crafted by Jessica Durbala and Bobby Llereza.

The mechanical integrity and design, managed by Zofia Ryan and Mitesh Pithva, along with Benjamin Kibler's project management, ensured the game's seamless operation from the get-go.

Through this collective expertise, 'Barry O’s BBQ Challenge' not only pays homage to Barry Oursler's remarkable legacy but also captures the essence of pinball.

We invite you to check out 'Barry O’s BBQ Challenge' at the following launch locations
(most in place by 3/9 with a couple in transit)

19/02/2024

New game alert!

15/02/2024

Here's the latest pinball industry news

Welcome to Pinball Magazine's monthly recap of pinball industry news, looking back at the news from mid-January up to now.

03/02/2024

New PINcast, including two interviews and 'Dinner with Jack'
Hours of fun :)

It’s time to talk pinball, and who better to talk about the industry, the hobby, the rumours and the latest developments than the heads of three of the biggest pinball companies? Join Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News in this latest edition of their Pinball Industry News ...

22/01/2024

Welcome To Pinball Magazine's monthly recap of pinball industry news, looking back at December 2023 and the first three weeks of January 2024

22/01/2024

Here's the latest Pinball Magazine newsletter, summarizing the pinball industry news from mid-December up to now

Welcome To Pinball Magazine's monthly recap of pinball industry news, looking back at December 2023 and the first three weeks of January 2024

16/01/2024

Just as a heads-up: The monthly free PinballMagazine Newsletter, recapping the pinball industry news from mid-December to mid-January, will go out later this week to include coverage from EAG Expo 2024. Want to subscribe? Register for free on

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05/01/2024

Out with the old, in with the new. Yes, it’s a new year and that means new games to bring you in a brand new edition of the PinballMagazine and Pinball News Pinball Industry News PINcast looking back at the month of December 2023 and the first week of January 2024.

The launch of new games was trailed in last month’s PINcast and, sure enough, both Stern Pinball and Spooky Pinball LLC fulfilled our expectations.

So, join Jonathan and Martin as they report on the launch of Stern’s own Shark Week, leading to the reveal of the company’s latest new cornerstone title, Jaws, inviting you to jump aboard the Orca to battle the infamous Great White. Of course, no ocean voyage would be complete with a leak or two.

The reveal of Jaws followed hot on the heels of Spooky Pinball’s announcement of their next two titles. Yes, not just one but two new games, with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Looney Tunes announced simultaneously. There’s also news of a new interactive topper for their Scooby-Doo Where Are You! game complete with its own video mode.

There’s much more industry news to report as Pedretti Gaming jump aboard the remake train following a new deal with Planetary Pinball Supply Inc. to remake classic Williams/Bally titles in addition to their 2.0 upgrade kits for existing games.

Meanwhile, Dutch Pinball are expanding into a second building. Find out what that means for current and future projects, including the potential end of The Big Lebowski manufacturing.

There are also production updates from Multimorphic, Inc, Pinball Adventures, HEXA Pinball and others, with lots of new code updates from Stern and Pinball Brothers.

Plus, there’s news of the return of a classic major tournament this summer, a new world record attempt, the opening of a new production of The Who’s Tommy, and plenty of pinball awards shenanigans.

It’s all packed into first new PINcast of 2024. So, make sure you haven’t missed out on any of the excitement from the pinball world by streaming or downloading the podcast the pinball industry listens to.

Grab the latest edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast from your favourite podcast supplier or direct from Spotify on the link above, and don’t forget to subscribe to guarantee you get all the freshest episodes the moment they are published.

2024 promises to be another excellent year in pinball, so join Jonathan and Martin each month to make sure you don’t miss any of it.

Out with the old, in with the new. Yes, it’s a new year and that means new games to bring you in a brand new edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News Pinball Industry News PINcast looking back at the month of December 2023 and the first week of January 2024. The launch of new games was tra...

04/01/2024

Stern Pinball announces Jaws!

02/01/2024

Best wishes
and happy 2024!

25/12/2023

Pinball Magazine
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a wonderful
Christmas