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The latest Pinball Industry News PINcast packs in a lot of exciting news from the past month, as Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News return to bring you multiple new game launches and interviews, including an exclusive Harry Potter chat with Jack Guarnieri.Multimorphic were first to announce as they revealed Portal, based on the popular video game series, as their latest title for the P3. Their most packed playfield yet contains so much hardware it even comes in a specially extended version.Fellow Texans, Turner Pinball, brought their newly-announced second title, Merlin's Arcade, to the Texas Pinball Festival where Jonathan and Martin got to spend some pre-show time exploring it, both above and below the playfield. After previewing it for months, Chicago Gaming finally announced their re-run of Medieval Madness Remake games. But these Merlin Edition models offer far more than earlier Remakes. Find out what you get and what it costs. Jersey Jack Pinball's seminar at the Texas Pinball Festival was supposed to be all about the making of Avatar. But then Jack Guarnieri confirmed Harry Potter as the company's next title and the internet went crazy.That confirmation raises many more questions, so Jonathan and Martin are joined by Jersey Jack himself, Jack Guarnieri, to talk about that announcement and give many more details on this most hotly-anticipated new game which everyone said could never be done.There's also the latest edition of “What's Cooking With…” as Jack gives us his favourite pasta dish recipes.There's lots more industry news too, with Stern Pinball appointing a new VP of Marketing, Chicago Gaming finally releasing the new code and hardware add-on kit for their Cactus Canyon Remake games, new accessories for Venom, a new loyalty scheme from Barrels of Fun which gives one lucky Labyrinth owner a brand new copy of their next game, a final Wizard mode for ABBA, a full sell-out of Spooky's Evil Dead, and much, much more.Plus, finally, the interview eighteen months in the making. Steve Ritchie and Bill Grupp sit down to talk about the making of their Elton John game, the culture at Jersey Jack Pinball, what they're working on next, and so much more.So, make sure you grab this latest Pinball Industry News PINcast right now from your favourite podcast supplier. You'll also find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, or you can get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don't forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast for free to guarantee you get the freshest episode delivered to you every month, the very moment it is released.With so much happening in the pinball industry right now and so much more excitement coming up, join Jonathan and Martin each month to guarantee you don't miss any of it. After all, it's the podcast the pinball industry listens to.

After last month's mammoth 3-hour special, Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News are back with a more regular-length episode to bring you all the exciting news from the industry through the month of February in their new Pinball Industry News PINcast.The plans by American Pinball's parent company, Aimtron, to change direction were discussed at length last month. This month those plans solidified with the formation of Funsup, a new contract manufacturing company. Hear what that could mean for pinball production in the US with the ever-present threat of import tariffs.Contract manufacturing isn't always a pathway to success, as Dutch Pinball found out. However, more than ten years after they first presented the game, the final The Big Lebowski has rolled off the production line.Dutch Pinball can now focus on their next title, but they aren't the only company building a game based on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland book. Wonderland Amusements launch their Kickstarter campaign this month for Alice Goes To Wonderland with the latest look at the full artwork package. Will their plans disappear down the rabbit hole, or will they be grinning like the Cheshire Cat? Stern Pinball have been busy exhibiting at toy and magic shows, but they also found time to announce a new range of John Wick accessories, launch over a hundred new Insider Connected achievements and release new code, although it wasn't necessarily the big update some game owners were hoping for.There are production updates from Multimorphic, Barrels of Fun, Turner Pinball and Chicago Gaming, as well as all the latest in the Deeproot criminal and civil prosecutions.Johnathan and Martin also look back on the first Pinball at the Beach show and ahead to this month's Texas Pinball Festival where they will be hosting their popular So You Think You Know Pinball? free prize quiz on the Saturday at 5pm.So, come and join them there to walk away with lots of great prizes, and make sure you grab this latest Pinball Industry News PINcast right now from your favourite podcast supplier. You'll also find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, or you can get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don't forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast for free to guarantee you get the freshest episode every month the very moment it is released.With so much happening in the pinball industry right now and lots more excitement coming up, join Jonathan and Martin each month to guarantee you don't miss any of it. After all, it's the podcast the pinball industry listens to.

2025 really started with a bang with a new game reveal by one company and big changes at another, while the show season got off to a flying start in both the US and the UK. So, Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News are back to bring you all the exciting news from the industry throughout the month of January in their Pinball Industry News PINcast. Last month's PINcast anticipated the reveal of Stern Pinball's first new release of the year, and sure enough Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye duly launched, with public premieres soon after at CES in Las Vegas and EAG Expo in London. Jonathan and Martin were at EAG to play it, but they also got to sit down with Gary Stern, John Buscaglia and Doug Skor from Stern Pinball to talk about the new game, the latest news from the company as well as the state of the wider industry, while Gary also shared his cooking tips. Big changes at American Pinball where their EVP David Fix is one of many staff no longer working there as the owners look to transition the company into a contract manufacturer. Whith hardly anyone left, what does are the prospects for their seventh title which is ready to launch? To find out, the duo speak to David Fix about his departure and those of his fellow employees, while exploring the convoluted way American Pinball has been managed in recent years, where the business is now, and which of their many development projects might yet see the light of day. One feature being newly integrated into one American Pinball game is the Scorbit scores and achievements tracking system. But they aren't the only ones adding Scorbit, as Pedretti Pinball announce it will also feature in the next code update to their Funhouse Remake game. Speaking of which, there are lots of new code updates this month, including Jersey Jack Pinball's Avatar: The Battle for Pandora reaching feature-complete v1.00 status and Spooky Pinball's Looney Tunes getting its new wizard mode. Plus, there is news of a Customer Referral Program from Multimorphic which could save $1,000s on a new P3 game, the opportunity to get a Toy Story 4 game with a $2,000 discount, the latest updates on the two Alice in Wonderland titles in development, and a hands-on review of Homepin's The Blues Brothers game. There's also a look at the potential impact of trade tariffs being imposed by the US and the resulting retaliatory action, as well as sad news of the passing of a prolific and popular pinball voice artist whose talents you are almost certain to have enjoyed. So, make sure you grab this latest Pinball Industry News PINcast right now from your favourite podcast supplier, find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, or get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don't forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast for free to guarantee you get the freshest episode every month the very moment it is released. With so much happening in the pinball industry right now, make sure you join Jonathan and Martin each month to guarantee you don't miss any of it. After all, it's the podcast the pinball industry listens to.

The start of 2025 sees the Pinball Industry News PINcast embark on its eighth year of bringing you all the exciting news from across the wonderful world of pinball. In this latest episode, Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News look back at the events throughout December as well as the first couple of days of January. Stern Pinball launch their latest cornerstone game, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye, while at the same time locking away a bunch of their popular titles in the vault for a minimum of two years. There's also news on the Stern Pinball Cup race series as well as a fix kit for one of their recent releases. Jersey Jack Pinball have been teasing their much-anticipated Harry Potter game, but there is a big price cut available on one of their previous titles, although only for a limited time. Meanwhile, owners of another JJP title finally gets their wizard mode added after years of waiting. There's more teasing over at Pedretti Pinball where there might be clues to be found about their next remake title. Buyers of the earlier Funhouse 2.0 kit haven't been forgotten about either, with a new kit available to add a much-requested feature. There are sales and production updates from Spooky Pinball, Chicago Gaming, Multimorphic and Turner Pinball, while over at American Pinball there's much uncertainty about future plans for the company with several key employees having been laid-off. No such worries at Vector Pinball as a new machine in their Aussie Icons series is launched, while Barrels of Fun's Barrel Ball gameplay mode gains a new (although somewhat familiar) voice. There's much more news from Homepin, Pinball Adventures, Pinball Brothers, Dutch Pinball Exclusive, Hexa Pinball, Wonderland Amusements and TiltBob Pinball, along with the latest developments in the ongoing Deeproot civil and criminal prosecutions and also a look ahead to January's EAG Expo show in London. So, make sure you grab this latest Pinball Industry News PINcast right now from your favourite podcast supplier, find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, or get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don't forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast for free to guarantee you get the freshest episode every month the very moment it is released into the wild. As you'll hear, there is so much happening in the pinball industry right now, so make sure you join Jonathan and Martin each month to make sure you don't miss any of it. After all, it's the podcast the pinball industry listens to.

It's the final show of 2024 and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News have a lot of exciting news to bring you from the right across the pinball world throughout November in the latest edition of their Pinball Industry News PINcast. There's a new game launch as Spooky Pinball announce their latest title, Evil Dead, which boasts assets from both the first two movies as well as custom speech from the lead actor, all crammed into a widebody, multi-mech, richly-artworked cabinet. If the prospect of getting one of the 888 Collector's Edition machines not enough to rattle your chains, you can also get a striking animated topper. After dipping their toe in the redemption pool ten years ago, Jersey Jack Pinball have made a big splash with their new Pinball XP redemption pinball system for larger family entertainment centres (FECs). It's an impressive-looking showcase for JJP's games and an excellent way to boost your redemption card's value while having fun playing pinball. To find out more, Jonathan and Martin call up Jersey Jack himself, Jack Guarnieri, who is in Australia for the Melbourne Pinball Expo from where he explains how Pinball XP works and what those at the company are hoping to achieve with it. November means Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and this year there were loads of exciting deals on entire games, pinball parts and company merchandise. American Pinball had the greatest discounts with up to $3,000 off their top-end titles. There were plenty of savings on other models too, swiftly followed by 30% off parts and merchandise. Jersey Jack Pinball were in on the Black Friday fun too, with $1,000 off some of their titles, while Hexa Pinball in France took €500 off both models of their Space Hunt game. Hexa Pinball also announced a significant investment in their company from a very different games company. Who are they and what might that mean for future sales and future titles? Not wanting to miss out, Stern Pinball offered free domestic shipping on their parts and merchandise, while announcing a whole bunch of new merch and add-ons for their most recent titles. The PINcast duo also looks back on the events before, during and after the Dutch Pinball Open Expo which took place at the start of the month, and also look ahead to Stern's upcoming Insider Connected Pinball Cup season of races which where the starting gun is about to be fired. There's much more news from all the pinball companies in November's PINcast, as well as the latest update on the Deeproot saga as the accusations swing from civil to criminal. You can grab November's PINcast right now from your favourite podcast supplier, find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, or get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don't forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast for free to guarantee you get the freshest episode every month the very moment it is released into the wild. As you can see, there is so much happening in the pinball industry right now and coming up very soon, so make sure you join Jonathan and Martin each month to ensure you don't miss any of it.

This month's PINcast comes from the Dutch Pinball Open Expo and marks a unique moment as, for the first time ever, Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News present their monthly Pinball Industry News PINcast while actually together at the same desk. Plus, they bring in two special guests, with David van Es from Barrels of Fun and Daniel Janson from Pinball Brothers, both of whom have some exciting news to share. However, as you'll hear, not everything went entirely to plan. October's Pinball Industry News largely revolved around the 40th anniversary Pinball Expo, the manufacturers stands, their seminar presentations and their factory tours. Dutch Pinball Exclusive, having revealed their Alice's Adventures in Wonderland title earlier in the month, premiered the now sold-out game at Pinball Expo with three machines on their stand for guests to play, and also held a seminar about the making of the game. Meanwhile, Stern Pinball, off the back of announcing their The Uncanny X-Men brought out another new title with Metallica Remastered – an updated and enhanced version of their 2013 Metallica game. They premiered this on their Pinball Expo factory tour and then brought it to their stand at the show, along with a seminar by the game's designer John Borg. There were multiple talks at Pinball Expo from the pinball makers explaining how they created their latest releases, including Avatar: The Battle for Pandora, The Uncanny X-Men, John Wick and Jaws, along with tours of Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, American Pinball and Chicago Gaming. Naturally, Jonathan and Martin were both there to report on the excitement and bring you video recordings of the key seminars. Then, a fortnight later, they reunited in Veldhoven in the Netherlands for the 25th anniversary Dutch Pinball Open Expo from where they recorded this latest October 2024 edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast – the podcast the pinball industry listens to. Unfortunately, without access to their normal recording equipment, the quality of the sound isn't up to their usual standard, but they hope you can bear with them for this one-off special recording. You can grab it right now from your favourite podcast supplier, find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, or get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don't forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast to guarantee you get the freshest episode every month the very moment it is published. As you'll hear, there is so much happening in the pinball industry right now and coming up very soon, so make sure you join Jonathan and Martin each month to ensure you don't miss any of it.

Can you believe it's already the start of another new month? The good news is that a new month means a new Pinball Industry News PINcast with Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News. Having covered the first few days of the month in the previous PINcast, the duo look back on all the excitement from the pinball world throughout the remainder of September. After numerous teases, Jersey Jack Pinball finally announced their tenth game with the launch of Avatar: The Battle for Pandora. Featuring six flippers, three under-playfield areas and numerous wireforms criss-crossing the playfield, perhaps the greatest innovation is the use of UV-reactive ink across the playfield, plastics, inserts and sculpts. There's also a first-time pinball artist who created the playfield, cabinet and backbox art package, as well as a musician who composed the music for his first ever production pinball. To find out much more about them and the rest of the game, Jonathan and Martin are joined by the game's designer, Mark Seiden. Having launched their latest title just a few days earlier, Stern Pinball have been busy building and promoting their The Uncanny X-Men with video streams of gameplay along with a number of changes based on audience feedback. The company has been busy in Europe too, attending the IAAPA Europe event en masse, as well as hosting an evening with Gary Stern at the Dutch Pinball Museum. October is Pinball Expo month, so this latest PINcast looks ahead at what we can expect from all the major players at the show. There's also full details of the extensive seminar schedule and how you can get to enjoy all the main talks even if you can't be there in person. There's news about the debut of Homepin's new The Blues Brothers game, who has signed an exclusivity agreement with Spooky Pinball, when you can see and play DPX's new Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, who is manufacturing what, and why it looks like your final chance to get one of these titles before it is discontinued. Get all this and so very much more in this latest September 2024 edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast – the podcast the pinball industry listens to. Grab it right now from your favourite podcast supplier, find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, 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 every month, the very moment it is published. There is just so much happening in the exciting world of pinball, so make sure you join Jonathan and Martin every month to keep up-to-date and also get advance notice of what's coming up.

It may have been delayed by a few days to include the latest game launches and teases, but Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News are back with the latest edition of their Pinball Industry News PINcast covering the month of August and the start of September. Stern Pinball got their new game launch in first with The Uncanny X-Men featuring some innovative shots in a truly ‘uncanny' playfield design from Jack Danger. But that's not the only new release from Jack, as his Jurassic Park Home Edition design is relaunched as a ‘Plus' model, featuring a plywood playfield and a coin door, with the Inside Connected system also included. Find out where you can get it at a big discount to Stern's own pricing. In a busy month for the company, Stern also launched a new machine rental programme for corporate customers, while also releasing a new speaker lighting system to bring Limited Edition-style lighting effects to Pro and Premium models. Jersey Jack Pinball also have a new game to launch. The reveal of Avatar: The Battle for Pandora will be on the 12th September, but the company has been busy running a series of teases. Find out more exclusive details about the game direct from Jersey Jack himself in this month's PINcast. Meanwhile, American Pinball's EVP, David Fix, has been in the UK and was the guest at the UK Pinfest show where he gave an extended talk to show guests. Find out how you can watch it too, and get more details of their new Aura backbox lighting system. There's news about the production of The Princess Bride kits and machines, Spooky Pinball's factory expansion, teases for DPX's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the first public showing of Homepin's The Blues Brothers game, Turner Pinball's Ninja Eclipse production progress, the latest in the Haggis Pinball saga, plus all the latest code updates. Get all this and much, much more in this latest August 2024 edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast – the podcast the pinball industry listens to. Grab it right now from your favourite podcast supplier, find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, 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 every month the very moment it is published. It's a genuinely exciting time in pinball right now with so much going on, so make sure you join Jonathan and Martin each month to make sure you don't miss any of it.

The summer months are traditionally a quiet time for news in the pinball industry. Not so this year, so join Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News as they bring you all the excitement from the pinball world in the latest edition of their Pinball Industry News PINcast. July's news is dominated by the collapse of Haggis Pinball and the disappearance of the company's head Damian Hartin along with any remaining stock and machines. With no assets left and millions of Australian dollars in debts, anyone who paid Haggis directly for a Fathom or Centaur remake is left at the back of a long line of creditors. Happier news from Stern Pinball, as they both announce a new black-and-white anniversary edition of their Godzilla title and also celebrate the well-deserved retirement of Art Director, Greg Freres. Meanwhile a famous face pays a visit to the Stern Pinball stand at the San Diego ComiCon to play the game in which he stars. Who could that be? That's not the only time that happens this month though, as down in Austin a certain “Weird Al” pops up at the Multimorphic stand to visit his Museum of Natural Hilarity game. There's news of two pinball machine giveaways – one from Stern and one from American Pinball. Get all the details and find out how you can be in with a chance of winning either or both. Pedretti Pinball are shipping both models of their Funhouse remake, while Pinball Brothers are shipping both versions of their ABBA game - all from the same factory - while in Topperland Pinball Brothers have shipped all their pre-order Alien toppers and Spooky Pinball has done the same with their Scooby-Doo toppers. Both now have extra stock for immediate delivery if you'd still like one. Pinball Adventures are taking a step back as they look to bring the fun back to pinball making and make it less of a chore. Find out what that means for production of their upcoming Elements and Sushi Mania titles. It's also peak show season, so there's news of who has been exhibiting what and where, what's coming up, plus details of all the latest code updates. Get all this and much, much more in this latest July 2024 edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast – the podcast the pinball industry listens to. Grab it right now from your favourite podcast supplier, find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, 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 every month the very moment it is published. There's so much happening right now with masses of excitement coming up in the pinball world, so join Jonathan and Martin each month to make sure you don't miss any of it.

Here we are at the half-way point of 2024, so that means it's time to join Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News for their regular monthly look back at all the excitement from the pinball world in the latest June edition of their Pinball Industry News PINcast. The flurry of new game announcements has slowed as manufacturers get around to actually building and shipping their latest titles. Pedretti Pinball are first with their Funhouse Remake games, while Pinball Brothers and Multimorphic are also poised to start their own deliveries. In addition, Pinball Brothers announced several new modes and two new songs have been added to their ABBA pinball. Elsewhere, there are Fourth-of-July-related announcements from American Pinball and Stern Pinball, while Stern have also launched a new John Wick ‘contracts' feature as part of their Insider Connected system. They also have a new range of accessories for their Jaws title, including a topper. There are production and timeline updates from Barrels of Fun, Spooky Pinball, Chicago Gaming and Multimorphic with details of what their plans are for the rest of the year and into early 2025. There is more news and code updates from all the major pinball makers, while the Securities and Exchange Commission's civil case against Deeproot founder Robert Mueller is finally settled. Find out what was agreed and what it might mean for any potential criminal prosecution. Get all this and much more in this latest June 2024 edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast – the podcast the pinball industry listens to. Grab it right now from your favourite podcast supplier, find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, 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 every 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.

It's a new month, so time to join Jonathan and Martin for a brand new edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News joint Pinball Industry News PINcast looking back on May and the first few days of June. This month's PINcast is just slightly later than usual to make sure it can include the latest breaking news on the announcement by Dutch Pinball Exclusive about their first title. Jonathan and Martin discuss what it means, the history of the title and when you can expect to see it. There were also three new game titles launched in May. John Wick from Stern Pinball caused plenty of controversy, as much for the lack of visible weaponry as for the game itself. With several podcasters taking issue with the company and their products, Stern invited a bunch of them over to get a better understanding of how pinball is made and the challenges faced. Meanwhile Pedretti Gaming released full details of their first remake game, Funhouse, together with the differences between the two new versions and the all-important pricing. Finally, a new game for Multimorphic's P3 was released by Ian Harrower with his Blood Bank Billiards add-on title. Although not announcing a new title, there was much speculation around American Pinball this month. So, to get to the bottom of things, Jonathan and Martin interview American's Vice President, David Fix. In an extended in-depth discussion they find out about sales for current titles, details and the timing of upcoming releases, what the floatation of their parent company means for the pinball operation, who has left the company, the pinball market in general, and much, much more. Plus there's all the news from the many companies designing and manufacturing pinball machines right around the world. Get all this and much more in this latest edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast. It's the best way to keep up-to-date on what's happening across the industry, so it's really no surprise it's the podcast the pinball industry listens to. 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 and much more coming up in the pinball world, so join Jonathan and Martin each month to make sure you don't miss any of it.

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 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 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.

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 game right now, what's going to be in it eventually, what changes they have made, and Pinball Brothers' plans for production of this and future titles. They discuss the recent ABBA pinball launch party, the multiple elements which go to make up the game, who was involved in creating all the assets, and the possibility of a third, unlimited version of the game. There's so much to discuss, so join Daniel as he explains the rules and how it all ties-in so closely to the ABBA Voyage holographic stage show. It's all in this special Pinball Industry News PINcast - the pinball podcast the industry listens to.

The start of another new month means it's time to join Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News for their look back at all the exciting news from the pinball world throughout March in their Pinball Industry News PINcast. There are two new games to discuss this month – one already launched and one about to be revealed – plus a radical update to another new title. American Pinball released their latest title with a tribute to legendary pinball designer, Barry Oursler, in their Barry O's Barbecue Challenge game. A dozen models were shipped to locations across the US for public play the day following the reveal, after which it became the star of American Pinball's stand at the Texas Pinball Festival. Just as this month's PINcast was being recorded, Pinball Brothers confirmed that their third game title would be based on the hugely-popular Swedish band ABBA. A full reveal is coming shortly, while there will be a launch party to mark exactly 50 years to the day since the group was launched onto the global stage by winning the Eurovision Song Contest. There's also much more news from Pinball Brothers with some personnel changes at the very top of the company. While not announcing their next game just yet, Dutch Pinball celebrate a milestone by launching a new offshoot called Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX) to produce short-run titles of 500 or fewer units. It hasn't been officially confirmed, but the likely first DPX title is discussed along with potential timescales for production. Last month there was news of a record-breaking auction price for a Jersey Jack Pinball Elton John Collector's Edition machine, but this month that record was itself smashed. Get all the details. Turner Pinball returned to the Texas Pinball Festival with a very different look to their Ninja Eclipse game, taking onboard much of the feedback from their appearance at Pinball Expo last October. Find out what's new and how the game plays as part of the extensive TPF 2024 show coverage. All this and much, much more is packed into this latest edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. Ensure you haven't missed out on any of the excitement 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 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 just as soon as it is published. There's so much more of excitement coming up in the pinball world, so join Jonathan and Martin each month to make sure you don't miss any of it.

As we leap into March it's time to join Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News as they look back on all the excitement from the pinball world throughout February. There's a new game launch as the mystery makers of The Princess Bride pinball reveal themselves as Multimorphic and introduce us to the three versions of their ground-breaking latest release. After a long silence, Haggis Pinball communicates with pre-order buyers of their upcoming Centaur Revisited game. There are changes afoot at the company, with the trickle of games coming from the factory expected to slow even more. This month sees the 20th anniversary edition of the Texas Pinball Festival. Jonathan and Martin will be there of course, reporting and hosting their popular 'So You Think You Know Pinball?' free prize quiz on Saturday. They look ahead to who will be exhibiting their latest games at the show, who's speaking in the seminar sessions, and why you need to be there. Plus, there are the latest updates from all the pinball manufacturers, including a 'making of' video for Venom, a charity auction of Elton John Collector's Edition game #002 at Christie's, new translites available for all their titles from Spooky Pinball, expected announcements of the next games from Dutch Pinball and Homepin and why one of them will be open-sourced, along with the free download of the manual for Pulp Fiction available right now. All this and much more is packed into this latest edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. Ensure you haven't missed out on any of the excitement 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 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 just as soon as it is published. There's much more of this excitement coming up, so join Jonathan and Martin each month to make sure you don't miss any of it.

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 PINcast looking back at all the exciting news from the pinball world throughout the month of January 2024. The duo got together for the EAG International Expo coin-op trade show in London to play the latest titles from seven different manufacturers, including two models of Stern Pinball's newest game, Jaws. To find out more about how that game was created and the latest developments at Stern Pinball, they sat down with company Chairman, Gary Stern. You can hear their interview with Gary exclusively in this month's PINcast. American Pinball has been the subject of plenty of rumourmongering of late, much of it unfounded. To get at the facts, Jonathan and Martin talk to the company's Executive Vice President, David Fix, to find out the steps being taken to bolster their customer support, how they are introducing a new board system into their future and previous games, when their next game might be announced, why the company definitely isn't for sale, and much more. While at the EAG International Expo, your PINcast hosts also got to sit down for dinner with head of Jersey Jack Pinball, Jack Guarnieri. Jack was there to promote his company's Elton John and The Godfather games which were being exhibited and earning very favourable reactions from those who got to play them. You can hear that ‘Dinner with Jack' exclusively in this month's edition of the PINcast. Plus, there is news from all the manufacturers exhibiting at the EAG show, including details of how pinball is re-joining the line-up of games at one large coin-op distributor and operator, and who might be behind a mysterious new upcoming game launch. Meanwhile, there is news of a new appointment at Spooky Pinball, expected changes to This Is Spinal Tap, lots of new game add-ons now available and shipping to customers, and news of the first in a series of new miniature pinballs. All this and much more is packed into the latest edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. So, make sure you haven't missed out on any of this excitement 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 each month just as soon as they are published. As predicted, 2024 is turning out to be another fascinating 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 trailed in last month's PINcast and, sure enough, both Stern Pinball and Spooky Pinball 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 without 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 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, 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.

It's the final PINcast of 2023 and it's a whopper, as Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News are joined by David Fix, Executive Vice President of American Pinball. David discusses the state of the company as they move towards year end, the big push to get Galactic Tank Force Signature Editions in front of buyers in time for the holidays, the next four games they have in development, both licensed and original-themed, including one with a special place in the team's hearts, a special company discount only available for the next ten days, while also addressing some of the more wild speculation on social media. While there weren't any new physical games launched this month, there was a brand new title for Multimorphic's P3 system, plus a huge number of software updates for existing games, adding new wizard modes, new challenges, new achievement badges to collect, lots of rule enhancements and many more improvements. It's Back-to-the-Future as older titles get re-run, while it's also ‘Topper Time' with original manufacturer and third-party toppers launched for many different titles. With some games slated to have unique toppers from up to three different companies, it seems no pinball is complete without an interactive contraption sitting on the backbox. Martin and Jonathan were also at the Dutch Pinball Open Expo in Veldhoven near Eindhoven, reporting and hosting two editions of their So You Think You Know Pinball? prize quiz. Dutch Pinball also had a big presence there with The Big Lebowski, but were there also some clues about their upcoming second game announcement? There's also all the latest news, production updates and announcements from every current or wannabe pinball manufacturer, including the possibility of a new title being announced within the next few weeks. It's all packed into this month's brand new, extended PINcast. So, make sure you haven't missed out on any of the excitement from the pinball world by listening to 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 the freshest episodes just as soon as they are published. In the meantime, have a wonderful Christmas, New Year, and holiday season, and watch out for the first Pinball Industry News PINcast of 2024 being available to stream or download at the start of January.

What a month! There was a ton of news from the pinball world throughout October, so join Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News as they bring you bang up-to-date with all the new games, companies, products, code, and much more. Of course, October's pinball news was dominated by the events in and around Pinball Expo. An evening of food, drinks and gameplay followed by the first tour of Stern Pinball's new factory kicked off the show in style. The huge show hall featured just about all the main players in the pinball business with their latest offerings, while upstairs guests could enjoy an exhausting forty-seven seminars and two movie screenings stretching over three days. There were several stars of the show, but only one true superstar – Elton John. Jersey Jack Pinball launched their spectacular ninth title at Pinball Expo, with three Elton John machines available to play, first at their seminar reveal and then on their stand. Talking of reveals, the ‘Mystery Pinball Company' revealed themselves as Barrels of Fun, and they revealed their first game as Labyrinth, based on the David Bowie fantasy movie of the same name. Looking to all the world as though they've been building pinballs for years, this start-up put on a very professional launch for their new company and new game. There were also soft launches for the Ninja Eclipse game from Turner Pinball which featured a number of innovative (and sometimes controversial) design elements, and the game Elements from Pinball Adventures, with further development expected on both these titles before they go into production. Meanwhile, Pinball Brothers were showing their new Ellen Ripley version of Alien, a new animated topper for the game and new backglass artwork for their Queen game. American Pinball brought together the four main cast members from their Galactic Tank Force game, first for a seminar and then – in full costume – for an autograph session in the main hall. There's also a report from a visit to the American Pinball factory with a behind-the-scenes preview what's coming up from the company. There was much more to report from the show, but it's not all Pinball Expo this month. There's also news of new game price cuts, charitable donations, upcoming show appearances, upcoming court appearances, new game teases, a new book, new pinball artwork, plus all the latest code updates. It's all packed into this month's brand new, extended PINcast, so make sure you haven't missed out on any of the excitement from the pinball world by listening to 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 the freshest episodes just as soon as they are published.

Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News are joined in this special Bonus PINcast by Pinball Brothers' CEO, Daniel Janson, and Head of Marketing & Communications, Rüdiger Beckmann, to talk about the company's latest release, Alien Pinball: Ripley Version. Daniel and Rüdiger describe how the Ripley Version was developed, the new Alien movie assets added, the new playfield sculpts, the new translite, the new cabinet and interior artwork, the new topper, the new apron, who has been working on it, when it will go into production, when it will ship, and perhaps most importantly, when and where you'll be able to play it. In addition, there is good news for existing Alien Pinball owners, plus good reason for excitement if you're a lucky owner of Pinball Brothers' second title, Queen. It's all crammed into this special Bonus PINcast, so make sure you don't miss out on the latest news by listening to this brand new edition of the podcast the pinball industry listens to. Grab this Bonus PINcast as well as the latest monthly 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 monthly and Bonus PINcast episodes, totally free, just as soon as they are published.

Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News are back with their review of all the exciting events in the pinball industry during the month of September (plus a few bonus days from October). The versatility of Multimorphic's P3 pinball platform is demonstrated as two new mini- or ‘add-on' games are released for the Heist! and Drained playfields. Both Dungeon Door Defender and Drained: Bite-Sized provide a whole new, low-cost way to play their respective playfield modules. Starting a new pinball company and producing your first game without details leaking is a tough challenge, but one start-up seems to have achieved just that. All is about to be revealed though. Find out what's known so far, and when we will get to see who they are and what they've been working on. Plus, with Pinball Expo coming up this month, show founder Rob Berk tells us what he and his team have planned for this year's celebration of all things pinball and why you need to be there. He also talks about the founding of his Past Times arcade in Girard, Ohio, which features more than 300 pinballs and 150 arcade games ranging from the 1930s to the present day. In addition, there are all the regular updates from all the main players, including new appointments, production plans, sponsorship deals, new gameroom products, expected new game announcements, appearances at shows around the world, tons of new game code releases, along with the latest developments in the ongoing Deeproot saga. It's all crammed into this month's brand new PINcast, so make sure you haven't missed out on what's been happening in the pinball world by listening to 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 the freshest episodes just as soon as they are published.

You might think August would be a time when everyone's taking a summer break, but the pinball world keeps spinning with plenty of news to report. So, join Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News as they bring you right up-to-date with all the month's key news in another brand new edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. As they begin their move to a larger facility, Stern Pinball release a new Limited Edition of one of their popular titles from four years ago. Previous LE buyers may not be happy, but they do get a little sweetener to ease their pain. Six months after the game was first announced, Multimorphic has finally begun shipping the title previously known as ‘Project Carbon'. Find out what that is and when you might get to play it. The steady trickle of new industry appointments continues with new hires at Jersey Jack Pinball, Stern Pinball and American Pinball. Find out who's in, and who's out. Then there are the regular production updates, details of new code releases, the latest on the long-running Deeproot saga, a hands-on with Spinal Tap, plus news from the latest pinball makers to throw their hat into an increasingly crowded ring. It's all crammed into another packed pinball industry news PINcast, so make sure you haven't missed out on what's been happening in the pinball world by listening to the podcast the 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 the newest episodes the moment they are published.

Two new games, a raft of new appointments and lots of production updates made July a really busy month in the pinball world. So, join Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News as they bring you up-to-date with all the month's key news in another brand new edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. Stern Pinball finally unleashed the Venom game we've all be waiting for, incorporating innovative new rules and new Insider Connected features which change the game and put the final wizard mode within everyone's reach. Meanwhile, Haggis Pinball unveiled their much anticipated second Bally remake, with Centaur Revisited. Limited to just 300 machines, this updated classic features a whole new ruleset to complement the original rules, RGB LED lighting and displays, lavish cosmetic enhancements and much more. It's the hiring season, as many new positions have been created. Find out who's now working where, what they're doing and what it might mean. Plus, there's a well-earned retirement and the very sad passing of an industry stalwart. There are also production updates, new code details, the latest on Deeproot, and news of yet another new entrant into the world of pinball design and manufacturing. It's all crammed into another packed PINcast, so ensure you haven't missed out on what's been happening in the pinball world by listening to 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 the freshest episodes just as soon as they are published.

June was an exciting time in the pinball world, so join Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News as they bring you up-to-date with all the month's key news in another brand new edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. Two recently released titles make their premieres at pinball shows on opposite sides of the Atlantic, while a third new title is teased on the opposite side of the globe. Meanwhile there are several new industry appointments, while the licensing show in Las Vegas sees some familiar and some surprising visitors to explore potential future pinball themes. It's been an especially busy month for new game code as several manufacturers enhance the software in their current and recent releases with new features, new sounds, new music and new game rules. There is also late-breaking news from Taiwan and the Netherlands, along with discussion of who's making what now, and what we can expect to see over the coming months and years. It's all crammed into another packed PINcast, so make sure you listen to the podcast the pinball industry listens to, and ensure you haven't missed out on what's been happening in the pinball world. 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 the freshest episodes just as soon as they are published.

As we head into June, it's time for Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News to look back at all the excitement in the month of May together with the first day of the new month in the latest edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. They begin with the latest news of a new game launch by a brand new pinball manufacturer in France, Hexa Pinball, and the addition of an iconic song and multiball mode to the Queen game from Pinball Brothers. There's also news of the ramping-up of production of Queen games following the creation of their Euro Pinball Corp. manufacturing business with Pedretti Gaming. They check in with David Fix, Executive Vice President at American Pinball, to find out the latest on the Galactic Tank Force game and what's currently happening at their factory in Palatine, Illinois. There's lots more news including new appointments and new products from Stern Pinball, while a battle-for-the-backbox develops as two new toppers emerge for the popular Godzilla game. There are also production updates from Jersey Jack Pinball, Multimorphic, Dutch Pinball and Pinball Adventures amongst others, along with lots of factory tour videos to enjoy. Of course, there are plenty of code updates to include too, while the duo also discuss the more controversial developments such as the upgrade kit for Fathom Revisited, the potential Harry Potter licence and what's been happening with the Deeproot case. It's another packed PINcast, so make sure you listen to ensure you haven't missed out on what's been happening in the pinball world. Get 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 ensure you get the freshest episodes just as soon as they are published.

After the craziness of last month, things are a little calmer for the April edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News Pinball Industry News PINcast. But there's still plenty for Jonathan and Martin to discuss as they bring you the latest updates from an amazing nineteen different pinball companies. A new game finally goes on sale more than three years after it was first announced, while there is news about another new game where the full reveal is imminent along with a new version of an game currently in production which is available to order now for a limited time. Plus, there are all the regular industry updates detailing the newest code features available or coming soon for a whole raft of games, a job opportunity in the pinball business, pinball featured in mainstream media, live streams of gameplay from new titles, along with news from pinball companies around the world you may not have even known existed. Get all this and much more in the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast, available now from your favourite podcast supplier. Just search for ‘Pinball Industry News' and make sure you're not missing out on the podcast the pinball industry listens to.

It's a special bonus PINcast from Pinball Magazine and Pinball News as Jonathan and Martin interview leading luminaries from the pinball industry. They travel to Multimorphic's HQ to find out from head Gerry Stellenberg about their latest game, the growth of the company and their future plans. Then they interview Pinball Brothers' head Daniel Jansen about their collaboration with Pedretti Gaming, the ongoing development of their Queen game, and what exciting products they have coming up. Their third interview is with the head of the new startup company Turner Pinball, Chris Turner. He's just revealed his launch title and talks about its creation and his plans for how the company will produce it and future titles. Finally, good friend of the PINcast, Jack Guarnieri, joins the duo to bring them the latest from Jersey Jack Pinball and talk about their latest release, The Godfather, from the original idea through the licensing to the game design and public reveal. Plus, much more about JJP and the wider pinball industry. Get all these exclusive interviews only from Jonathan and Martin's Pinball Industry News PINcast special bonus edition.

It's March Madness as Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine look back on the crazy rush of new game launches and the insane three days of the Texas Pinball Festival in the latest edition of their Pinball Industry News PINcast. They check out the newest games from Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, American Pinball, Spooky Pinball, Multimorphic, Turner Pinball and bring you the latest news from all the pinball companies, including Pinball Brothers, Haggis Pinball, Cardona Pinball, Pedretti Gaming, Homepin, Dutch Pinball and more. Get all the information from the podcast the pinball industry listens to – the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News Pinball Industry News PINcast - and make sure you subscribe to ensure you never miss out.

Join Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine as they look back on all the excitement from the pinball world throughout February 2023 and into the first few days of March in this special 60th edition of their Pinball Industry News PINcast. After a series of extended teases, the new games for Spring are starting to be made public. Foo Fighters has already been revealed, but there are plenty more to come over the next couple of weeks to join those already in production. So, Jonathan and Martin critique those already known and look forward to those yet to come, with their unique experience and inside knowledge. Plus, there are production updates from all the major manufacturers and details of upcoming events, including their ‘So You Think You Know Pinball?' free pinball trivia quiz held at the Texas Pinball Festival on 26th March at 6pm. There's been a lot happening and there's much more coming up, so make sure you're up-to-date with all the latest, in the only podcast the industry listens to; the Pinball Industry News PINcast from Pinball Magazine and Pinball News.

After the new year break, the first month of 2023 brought plenty of news from the pinball industry so Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News are here to bring you up-to-date in the latest edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. They previewed the launch of the 60th anniversary 007 James Bond game in their previous PINcast and review the reveal and the reaction in this January 2023 edition. They also reveal the reason for delays in production of This Is Spinal Tap, talk about the delayed gameplay video of Spooky Pinball's Scooby-Doo: Where Are You! and discuss the pinball presence at two trade shows in Las Vegas and London. There is also news about industry appointments, game and accessory production updates, new and upcoming product releases, and details of the latest software updates. Catch all this and much more in the January 2023 edition of the Pinball News and Pinball Magazine Pinball Industry News PINcast. Available right now from your favourite podcast supplier. #SternPinball, #JerseyJackPinball, #AmericanPinball, #PinballBrothers, #SpookyPinball #Multimorphic #ChicagoGaming #HaggisPinball, #Homepin #DutchPinball, #QuetzalPinball, #Bitronic, #PinballMagazine, #PinballNews, #CircusMaximus, #PedrettiGaming, #PinballAdventures

It's a new month, a new year, and, best of all, a new PINcast. Yes, join Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News as they return to bring you all the exciting news from the pinball world, discussing the final month of 2022 in the latest edition of their regular Pinball Industry News PINcast. With the start of a new year the duo discuss new game reveals, new management appointments, new pinball products, a new pinball company, new job opportunities, new game code features, and much, much more. Get the latest production updates from each company as well as insights into the upcoming CES and EAG Expo shows in Las Vegas and London in the pinball podcast the industry listens to. Stream or download the December 2022 edition of the PINcast from your favorite podcast provider. Search ‘Pinball Industry News' and subscribe to make sure you're always up-to-date on all the latest news.

It's the final Pinball Magazine and Pinball News Pinball Industry News PINcast of 2022, as Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News look back on all the excitement from the pinball world throughout November. There was a new game launched by a new manufacturing company, while there were lots of updates from other companies developing and building their latest titles, including many new software releases and even a complete factory move. Meanwhile, the lawyers have been busy as a series of court hearings has resulted in numerous assets from former pinball companies finding new owners. Major pinball shows have been taking place in Florida and Rotterdam, with manufacturers old and new showing their latest releases, while the PINcast hosts have been giving away dozens of great prizes in the latest editions of their free prize quiz. Check out the podcast the industry listens to, with the November edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast. Stream or download it now - and subscribe to get future PINcast editions - at your favorite podcast supplier, including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Podbean, Google, and AnchorFM. Just search for ‘Pinball Industry News'. #SternPinball, #JerseyJackPinball, #AmericanPinball, #Pinball Brothers, @Spooky Pinball LLC, @Multimorphic, Inc, @Chicago Gaming Company, @Haggis Pinball, @Homepin Factory, @Dutch Pinball, #QuetzalPinball, @Bitronic, @PinballMagazine, @Pinball News, #CircusMaximus, @Pedretti Gaming, #PinballAdventures

It's another packed edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast brought to you by Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News. October was Pinball Expo month, and so, with Jonathan and Martin both in Chicago for the show, there's a ton of news to report from the capital of pinball. Seminars from Stern, Jersey Jack, American, and many more brought lots of announcements, including a pinball factory move, the retirement of a famous designer, the first public showing several new games, new features added to games, plus behind-the-scenes tours of several pinball factories. To get the latest on this year's show and plans for the future, there's an interview with Pinball Expo organizers Rob Berk and David Fix. David also updates us on developments at American Pinball, where he is Executive Vice President. Apart from Expo, there is news from all the major manufacturers, including updates on games still in development, plus a preview of the upcoming Dutch Pinball Expo and the first international screening of a new pinball movie. There's just so much crammed into this month's PINcast, so make sure you don't miss any of it by subscribing through your favorite podcast supplier. Just search for ‘Pinball Industry News' and make sure you're fully up-to-date.

What an exciting month September was for pinball, so Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News are back with their regular Pinball Industry News PINcast to review all the important news from the industry. They talk about Stern Pinball's new 007 James Bond game finally being revealed, together with all the controversial events surrounding that announcement. Then there's Homepin's first showing of their new This Is Spinal Tap game and a new trailer video for the upcoming Queen game, while they also reveal another new title in the works. There are the regular updates from all the pinball manufacturers, while they also look ahead to this month's Pinball Expo show and what we might hope to see there. It's a packed, waffle-free show with all the inside news you need to know. No wonder it's the podcast the industry listens to. Get it now from your favorite podcast provider by searching ‘Pinball Industry News' or visit the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News websites, where this and previous episodes can be enjoyed.

As we welcome in September, it's time join Jonathan and Martin as they look back at all the excitement from the pinball world throughout August in the latest edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News Pinball Industry News PINcast. There was a new game announcement, lots of new game features, the latest from the manufacturers' production lines, price changes – both up and down - news from the shows, potential upcoming titles, and plenty of new pinball media from movies to books. Plus, there is news of factory moves, new pinball websites, new pinball videos and much, much more in the latest edition of the podcast the industry listens to, the Pinball Industry News PINcast. #SternPinball, #JerseyJackPinball, #AmericanPinball, #Pinball Brothers, @Spooky Pinball LLC, @Multimorphic, Inc, @Chicago Gaming Company, @Haggis Pinball, @Homepin Factory, @Dutch Pinball, #QuetzalPinball, @Bitronic, @PinballMagazine, @Pinball News, #CircusMaximus, @Pedretti Gaming, #PinballAdventures

It's another new month and that can only mean one thing – it's time for Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News to bring you the latest episode of their Pinball Industry News PINcast. July was a busy and exciting month but also a sad one, as we bid farewell to two famous names from the pinball world. But there is happier news as Pinball Brothers launch their Queen pinball game, while a new pinball company and a new pinball movie are both announced. Along with the latest from all the pinball manufacturers, the pair are joined by Jersey Jack himself, Jack Guarnieri, to talk about Toy Story 4, future editions, what's happening at the Jersey Jack Pinball factory, upcoming titles, potential licences, staffing at the company and much more. Make sure you're up-to-date with all the important news from the podcast the pinball industry listens to – the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast. #SternPinball, #JerseyJackPinball, #AmericanPinball, #Pinball Brothers, @Spooky Pinball LLC, @Multimorphic, Inc, @Chicago Gaming Company, @Haggis Pinball, @Homepin Factory, @Dutch Pinball, #QuetzalPinball, @Bitronic, @PinballMagazine, @Pinball News, #CircusMaximus, @Pedretti Gaming, #PinballAdventures

June might be over, but there was plenty of exciting news from the pinball world last month to relive in the latest edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News Pinball Industry News PINcast. So, join Jonathan Joosten and Martin Ayub as they look back on the new game launches and reveals with Toy Story 4, Escape from the Megaverse and This is Spinal Tap, together with production updates, new game code bringing additional features, new industry appointments and vacancies, news from current and upcoming pinball shows, and much, much more. Make sure you didn't miss a thing by streaming or downloading the latest edition of the podcast the industry listens to - the Pinball Industry News PINcast. #SternPinball, #JerseyJackPinball, #AmericanPinball, #PinballBrothers, #SpookyPinballLLC, #Multimorphic, Inc, #ChicagoGamingCompany, #HaggisPinball, #Homepin, #DutchPinball, #QuetzalPinball, #Bitronic, #PinballMagazine, #PinballNews, #CircusMaximus, #PedrettiGaming, #PinballAdventures,

There might not have been any new games launched in May, but Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine still have plenty of exciting news from the pinball industry to bring you in their regular monthly PINcast. Plus they are joined by special guests David Fix, Executive Vice-President of American Pinball, and Pinball Expo organizer, Rob Berk. David tells us about his staffing changes, license negotiations, upcoming production plans, the next game launch, the American Pinball American Dreams competition, and much more from the heart of the company. Meanwhile, Rob gives more details of the forthcoming opening of his new Past Times arcade, his recent trip to Europe visiting pinball collectors and locations, and his plans for this year's even bigger Pinball Expo show. Don't risk missing out on all the exciting news from the pinball industry by subscribing to the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast. Available now from Spotify, Anchor, Apple, Google, and many other providers. Just search for ‘Pinball Industry News PINcast'. #SternPinball, #JerseyJackPinball, #AmericanPinball, #PinballBrothers, #SpookyPinballLLC, #Multimorphic, Inc, #ChicagoGamingCompany, #HaggisPinball, #Homepin, #DutchPinball, #QuetzalPinball, #Bitronic, #PinballMagazine, #PinballNews, #CircusMaximus, #ColorDMD, #PedrettiGaming, #TeamPinball

New month, new PINcast, as Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine review all the exciting events from the pinball world throughout April. There's news of new appointments and job opportunities, updates on manufacturers' production plans, news from the shows in the US and Europe, new pinball add-ons, code updates, upcoming events, and a double serving of the classic pairing of pinball and craft beer. Make sure you're up-to-speed with everything happening in the pinball industry with the latest edition of the Pinball Magazine and Pinball News PINcast. Available now from Spotify, Anchor, Apple, Google, and many other providers. Just search for ‘Pinball Industry News PINcast'. #MidwestGamingClassic, #FlipExpo, #SternPinball, #JerseyJackPinball, #AmericanPinball, #PinballBrothers, #SpookyPinball, #Multimorphic, #ChicagoGamingCompany, #HaggisPinball, #Homepin, #DutchPinball, #QuetzalPinball, #Bitronic, #PinballMagazine, #PinballNews, #CircusMaximus, #ColorDMD, #PedrettiGaming, #TeamPinball, #PinballAdventures,

In this special bonus PINcast, Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News are joined by their special guest, pinball design legend Steve Ritchie. Having settled into his new position at Jersey Jack Pinball, Steve talks about the reasons behind his decision to leave Stern Pinball, his role and objectives at JJP, how his new game is progressing, the game he left behind at Stern, how working at Williams, Stern, and JJP compares, licensed vs unlicensed themes, dealing with difficult licenses, how the pinball business has changed over his forty-five years of designing games, and much, much more. #jerseyjackpinball #pinball #steveritchie #sternpinball #jjp #pinballnews #pinballmagazine

Another exciting and dramatic month in the pinball world gives Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News plenty to talk about in the latest edition of their joint Pinball Industry News PINcast. They travel to the Texas Pinball Festival in Frisco to report on all the news, talk and reveals from one of the biggest pinball shows in the World, while also bringing you right up-to-date with all the latest developments from every pinball manufacturer. From news on upcoming titles to trade show reports, from new appointments and job vacancies to the latest award winners, you'll find it all in the one podcast the industry listens to. #Stern Pinball #Jersey Jack Pinball #Multimorphic, Inc #Spooky Pinball #Dutch Pinball #Homepin #Haggis Pinball #Pinball Brothers #Chicago Gaming Company #pinball #pinball news #pinball magazine

February was another packed month in the world of pinball, so Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from PinballMagazine are back to bring you everything you need to know in their regular Pinball Industry News PINcast. As we mourn the loss of another giant of the industry, there's also much brighter news as ‘Weird Al' Yankovic gets his own pinball courtesy of Multimorphic. The duo talk to the Creative Director, Stephen Silver, and Lead Developer, Michael Ocean, to learn all about the game's development. Plus, there's a look ahead to the upcoming Texas Pinball Festival with co-organizer Edward VanderVeen to find out what the show's team have planned for later this month. In addition, there's all the latest news on current and upcoming releases from every pinball manufacturer, new opportunities to work in the industry, some newly-released products, and Gary is scheduled to call with his latest hot news before it all goes viral. #Stern Pinball #Jersey Jack Pinball #Multimorphic, Inc #Spooky Pinball #Dutch Pinball #Homepin #Haggis Pinball #Pinball Brothers #Chicago Gaming Company #Marco Specialties #"Weird Al" Yankovic #pinball #pinball news #pinball magazine

Can you believe the first month of the new year is already over? Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News certainly can as they revisit all the key events in the pinball industry throughout January 2022. From the latest tragic loss to the release of new games, from production updates to the latest software features, all the news you need to know from across the industry and around the globe comes under the duo's microscope to be examined, analysed, and contextualised. Don't risk missing out. Catch the latest Pinball Industry News PINcast along with all the previous editions on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, PodBean and many others. Just click the link above or search for “Pinball Industry News”. #Americanpinball #chicagogaming #deeprootpinball #Dutchpinball #haggispinball #Homepin #jerseyjackpinball #JJP #Multimorphic #pinball #pinballnews #spookypinball #sternpinball #Rushtheband #rush #pinballmagazine

A new year and a new PINcast as Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News review all the news from the pinball world throughout December 2021 and the first few days of January 2022. There's the latest new game news as Stern Pinball reveal their latest title, lots of new appointments in the industry, tons of new code and features for existing games, the continuing saga of Deeproot Pinball's collapse, details of current production and upcoming machines, and news of those sadly lost to the pinball world over the holiday season. Plus, exciting news as regular caller Gary also gets a code update, with unexpected results. #Americanpinball #chicagogaming #deeprootpinball #Dutchpinball #haggispinball #Homepin #jerseyjackpinball #JJP #Multimorphic #pinball #pinballnews #spookypinball #sternpinball #Rushtheband #rush #pinballmagazine

A new month means a brand new Pinball Industry News PINcast from Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News, covering the events throughout November in the amazing world of pinball. They bring you all the latest news from a dozen pinball companies around the globe, including a new kit for Funhouse to give Rudy nightmares, a new edition of the Cactus Canyon remake, and a Chinese mini-pinball which is a whole new ball game. Plus, there's news from the big pinball shows, staffing changes, and new jobs opportunities in the industry, the latest details of upcoming titles, extra game features in the newest software updates, a new pinball publication, multiple seminars to watch, and Martin's exhausting travels across the USA in an attempt to visit three pinball shows in just one week. Lots of pinball happened in November. Make sure you don't miss any of it. #sternpinball #pinball #jerseyjackpinball #spookypinball #chicagogaming #haggispinball #homepin #Americanpinball #Dutchpinball #deeprootpinball #pinballmagazine #pinballnews

What an action-packed month October was in the pinball world, and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine & Martin Ayub from Pinball News are back with their regular Pinball Industry News PINcast to bring you all the excitement. New game launches from three different companies, new appointments, updates on upcoming titles, show reports, the expansion of connected pinball, new game features, a pinball design contest and possible criminal charges - October had it all. Plus, exclusive interviews with Gary Stern and Seth Davis from Stern Pinball along with the Scorbit team's explanation of their system and their plans to get you connected make this one of the most packed PINcast ever. Don't miss a minute of it. #sternpinball #pinball #jerseyjackpinball #spookypinball #chicagogaming #haggispinball #garystern #homepin #Americanpinball #Dutchpinball #deeprootpinball #pinballmagazine #pinballnews

As we wave a sad farewell to September, it's time to look back at all that month's exciting news from the pinball world. New game launches (Godzilla, Alien LV), an unexpected preview of an upcoming title (Queen), famed pinball people working together on new features, a way to add additional features to older games (Scorbit), the latest on the Deeproot Pinball saga, lots of new game code, progress reports from throughout the industry, the sale of a Museum of Pinball's entire collection and much, much more. It really was a packed thirty days. Plus, we talk to Rob Berk about what to expect from this month's Pinball Expo as the world's longest-running pinball show moves to a new, larger venue. #pinball #pinballmagazine #pinballnews #sternpinball #jerseyjackpinball #spookypinball #chicagogamingcompany #dutchpinball #haggispinball #pinballadventures #pinballbrothers #deeprootpinball #pinballexpo

August might mean the end of summer but things are just starting to heat up in the pinball world, with fraud accusations, a whole new way to play the game and lots of new titles to enjoy. So, Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News are back with their monthly PINcast to bring you up-to-date with all the month's key industry news from all the big players. They are joined by four special guests to talk about the latest game releases and upcoming titles. Gerry Stellenberg and Rory Cernuda led the team behind Multimorphic's new Sorcerer's Apprentice, and they explain the concept, planning and development process of the game. Mike Kalinowski is the owner of Homepin and he reveals exclusive details about his company's second pinball title, including how the licence was acquired, which assets they landed, and some of the features we will see when the game is officially unveiled. David Fix from American Pinball gives an update on the launch of the company's fourth title and what's currently underway at the factory. Plus, with his other hat on, looks forward to all the excitement at this year's Pinball Expo show in its brand new home. There's much more news from those involved in all aspects of pinball and another caller who might – or might not – make it into this bumper August PINcast.

It's time for another packed PINcast from Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News. This time they look back at all the key events in pinball from July and the start of August along with, not one... not two... but three special pinball legend guests. Jersey Jack himself tells us about how he brought Steve Ritchie to the company he founded and discusses many other recent events at the business. Roger Sharpe reveals details of the upcoming movie about his life in pinball and that historic moment in 1976 where he helped ensure the game's survival. The third legend has designed more than 180 pinballs and as he celebrates his birthday, Wayne Neyens still has dreams about the game at the ripe old age of 103. Plus, there are full details of Spooky Pinball's launch of their latest titles, the auction of the Museum of Pinball's huge collection, the most recent update from Deeproot Pinball, pinball's appearance on TV, more pinball collectibles you can purchase, teases of more upcoming titles, how the Magic Girl game has finally been finished, a scam warning, code updates and much, much more. Then there's a call with Gary to get all the latest news... or is there?

It's only thirty days long but plenty of news happened in the pinball world during June 2021. So, Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub from Pinball News bring you all the latest updates in their new monthly PINcast. There are new titles announced, new positions vaccant and filled, new game code features, new merchandise available, news from trade shows, museums opening and closing, tournaments resuming and much, much more. Plus, we get Gary live on-air and mark the passing of a pinball legend. It's all pinball talk with no distractions or waffle, so download or stream the latest PINcast now and check out the large archive of previous PINcasts and exclusive in-depth interviews.

The start of the month means another PINcast looking at all the latest excitement from the pinball world. In their latest PINcast, Jonathan Joosten of Pinball Magazine and Martin Ayub of Pinball News are joined by Mukesh Vasani, Nirmal Vasani and David Fix from American Pinball and their parent company Aimtron to discuss how both companies began, what the new ownership of AP means for their future, and talk about their upcoming fourth title which is due to be announced shortly. Jonathan and Martin also examine Stern Pinball's new Star Wars: The Mandalorian, how Haggis Pinball sold out all their Fathom Revisited Mermaid Editions, who will be announcing their next games in June and who won't, Jersey Jack Pinball's new code updates bringing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth not only to the latest titles but to older ones too, and all the latest news from every pinball manufacturer.