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It\u2019s the battle of the big beasts this month with two mammoth new game launches and a third poised to be revealed.  So, Martin from Pinball News and Jonathan from Pinball Magazine are back to bring you all the details in April\u2019s Pinball Industry News PINcast<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The first beast into the arena was the Sandworm from Barrels of Fun\u2019s new Dune<\/em> game. Based on the 2021 and 2024 Dune<\/em> movies, the second release from the Houston-based manufacturer comes fully loaded with extensive cinematic assets as well as a new Horizon Atmospheric Lighting system, anti-reflective glass, a shaker motor and even a topper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facing off against the Sandworm is the \u2018Eighth Wonder of the World\u2019 in the form of Stern Pinball\u2019s new King Kong: Myth of Terror Island<\/em>.  The story of King Kong has been reimagined for Stern\u2019s latest cornerstone game which features an animated Kong being summoned by a swinging gong.  Kong wreaks havoc, of course, aided by a giant spider as he blocks the balls and smashes a subway car to release the locked balls inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third beast is the elephant-in-the-room that is Jersey Jack Pinball\u2019s upcoming Harry Potter game.  With manufacturing already underway at the company\u2019s Elk Grove Village factory, what will be the impact when we get the official release, expected later this month? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also looming large over the industry is the effect of trade tariffs \u2013 imposed, planned or threatened.  Pinball manufacturers are taking their own approaches to the price increases on buying components and shipping complete games, while others are taking a wait-and-see approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With some cuts in production already announced or anticipated, Jonathan and Martin look at who\u2019s doing what, and what it means for the wider market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also current production updates, along with news of some people leaving their posts and others being appointed to new positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, there are new code updates, of course, as well as some new products and limited-time special offers you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also in this month\u2019s PINcast, Martin and Jonathan swap the pinball table for the dinner table to find out What\u2019s Cooking with\u2026 legendary game designer, Steve Ritchie.  Steve spills the beans on his favourite recipes, so you too can eat like a King.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click below to play this month’s PINcast<\/em>, or visit the PINcast<\/em> library<\/a> for this and all the previous editions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also visit the Pinball Industry News PINcast<\/em> page on Spotify<\/a> to stream or download this and all 94 previous episodes, and subscribe to get automatic notifications of future editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n