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The Godfather is the Next Jersey Jack Pinball Machine

Jersey Jack officially confirms a very poorly held secret. Coming March 2023.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 27, 2023

Pinball

From Dragon Ball Z to Attack on Titan: 10 Anime Themes Perfect for Pinball

Anime fans have waited patiently to see anime-inspired pinball machines, and some have grown so impatient, they’ve made their own. The anime market offers huge pieces of IP with built-in fan bases, so what’s the hold-up?

Brad Milison·Feb 27, 2023

The Godfather is the Next Jersey Jack Pinball Machine

Jersey Jack officially confirms a very poorly held secret. Coming March 2023.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 27, 2023

Pinball

From Dragon Ball Z to Attack on Titan: 10 Anime Themes Perfect for Pinball

Brad Milison·Feb 27, 2023

News

First Confirmation of Jersey Jack's The Godfather?

Did Pintastic New England accidentally spill the beans on Jersey Jack's next game (The Godfather)? Check out their post on Facebook, and draw your own conclusions!

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 26, 2023

News

Galactic Tank Force is the Next American Pinball Machine

It wasn't much of a secret before, but it's definitely not a secret now! Galactic Tank Force is American Pinball's next pin.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 25, 2023

Pinball

Foo Fighters Pinball is the Next Stern Cornerstone Release

Surprising very few in the pinball hobby (particularly if you've been paying attention to our Hype Index rankings), Stern Pinball has officially confirmed that The Foo Fighters will be their next cornerstone release.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 24, 2023

Pinball

The Rare Pinball Files: a Deep Dive on Hankin's Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Taking a look at the ultra-rare Empire Strikes Back pinball machine from 1980, plus a chat with a Star Wars super-fan and pinball collector in Australia.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 21, 2023

Travel

Where to Play Pinball in Los Angeles: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

Los Angeles spreads pinball across neighborhoods from the Arts District to Long Beach, with barcades, vintage bars, breweries, and dedicated arcades offering everything from electromechanical classics to the latest releases.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 17, 2023

News

Pinball FX Now Available On Xbox and Playstation Game Consoles

Zen Studios’ digital pinball collection has officially left early access today and is now available on Playstation 4/5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X in addition to the Epic Games Store.

Jose Irizarry·Feb 16, 2023

Pinball

The Undying Charm of The Addams Family

The Addams Family has always been on the radar for pinheads thanks to the 1992 Pat Lawlor classic game. But for the culture at large? Not as much. Until recently, that is, as The Addams Family has risen back to life in the wake of several recent media projects.

Jose Irizarry·Feb 15, 2023

Pinball

Hype Index Updates: February 2023

Recapping the Hype Index updates for February, 2023.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 10, 2023

Pinball

From Game Console to Pinball Machine: 12 Video Game Themes Fans Want to See

HBO is having a moment thanks to the success of their drama The Last of Us, based on the 2013 game. It’s received critical acclaim and a growing fanbase, so it’s only a matter of time before we see other video game adaptations pop up in TV and film and, hey, why not in pinball, too?

Brad Milison·Feb 8, 2023

Tabletop Gaming

Dungeons & Dragons Game Tables: Roll for More Info

Alongside the classic pen-and-paper battles and the virtual game play available through free apps, having the perfect D&D gaming table makes your experience even better. We’ve traversed across the map and have conjured info on how you can get a D&D gaming table to make your gaming campaign complete.

Brian Saa·Feb 8, 2023

Pinball

Recapping the Winners of The 2023 PiNbALL DeGENeRaTE Awards (AKA the DeGENies)

The 2nd annual Pinball Degenerate Awards (aka The Degenies) were pulled off without so much as a hitch.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 5, 2023

Arcade Games

10 Retro Arcades From the 1970s-1990s: Mostly Gone But Not Forgotten!

The 1970s to 1990s was truly the golden era for public arcades. Take a stroll through arcade history with our roundup of 10 arcade chains that people still reminisce about today.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 2, 2023

Pinball

Everything You Need to Know About Pinball Machine Rental

Are you looking to get into pinball but don't want to commit to buying a machine? Then rent a pinball machine! Find out everything you need to know about pinball machine rental - from the benefits of renting versus buying, to how you can find local distributors and operators that offer rentals.

Colin Alsheimer·Feb 2, 2023

This Week in Pinball

Pinflation 2022: Year End Update

The final sales data for used pinball machines are in for 2022 and the Pinflation increase is a little higher than we reported in the November TWIP article.

Ted "Doc" Finlay, Ph.D.·Feb 1, 2023

Pinball

Ten Degenerate Pinball Machines Fans Actually Want to See

Sure, it’s easy to make a pinball machine based on a blockbuster movie, hit TV show, or other successful IP, but what about turning to more niche themes?

Brad Milison·Jan 31, 2023

News

Tackling South Carolina’s Pinball Ban

Learn about the efforts to overturn South Carolina's pinball ban for minors and why it should be removed from the books.

Jose Irizarry·Jan 30, 2023

Pinball

Ten Music Themed Pinball Machines Fans (Under 50) Want to See

Look, we love all pinball, but we're kinda tired of the Grandpa rock bands. Here are 10 (slightly younger) music themes pinball fans actually want to see.

Brad Milison·Jan 26, 2023

Pinball

From Flop to Flip: The Surprising Success of Pinball Machines Inspired by Bad Movies

Discover how some of Hollywood's biggest flops were able to bounce back and become fan-favorites in the world of pinball. From box office bombs to gaming gold, these seven movies will surprise you with their second chance at success.

Brad Milison·Jan 23, 2023

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