PINBALL NEWS & PINBALL MAGAZINE PINCAST

What a month!  There was a ton of news from the pinball world throughout October, so join Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine 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.

Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine 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.

Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine are back with their review of all the exciting events in the pinball world 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.

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 Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine 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.

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 Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine 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 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.

June was an exciting time in the pinball world, so join Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine 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.

As we head into June, it’s time for Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine 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.

After the craziness of last month, things are a little calmer for the April edition of the Pinball News and Pinball Magazine Pinball Industry News PINcast. But there’s still plenty for Martin and Jonathan 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.

In this special bonus PINcast, Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine talk to the heads of four pinball companies, each with their latest game title on display at the Texas Pinball Festival 2023.

First, they visit Multimorphic in Round Rock, Texas to talk to company head Gerry Stellenberg about their latest release, Final Resistance and how the company has grown over the years.

Then they are joined by Daniel Jansen, head of Pinball Brothers to talk Queen pinball, as well as they history and future of the company as well as their recent tie-up with Pedretti Gaming to form Euro Pinball Corp.

Then, new entrant into the pinball business, Chris Turner of Turner Pinball tells Jonathan about his launch title, Ninja Eclipse, and what his plans are for his company.

Finally, good friend of the PINcasts, Jack Gaurnieri of Jersey Jack Pinball talks The Godfather, licensing, and the state of the wider pinball business.

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.

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.

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 News and Pinball Magazine Pinball Industry News PINcast of 2022, as Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine 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. 

It’s another packed edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast brought to you by Martin Ayub from Pinball News and Jonathan Joosten from Pinball Magazine.

October was Pinball Expo month and so, with Martin and Jonathan 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 organisers Rob Berk and David Fix, while David also gives us an update 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.

What an exciting month September was for pinball, so Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine 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.

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.

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.  

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.

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’.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.