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From Stern’s John Wick pinball teaser to Omen of Sorrow, location tests and Starcade episodes, here are the latest arcade industry updates.
Stern Pinball’s John Wick machine combines film-inspired locations, tactical enemy lighting, three cabinet editions and a new AI combat system.
Bowl Expo 2024 brings cranes, redemption games, VR attractions, pinball and arcade releases from Raw Thrills, Sega, TouchMagix and more.
Stern’s Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium pinball machine adds metallic black, white and red artwork while retaining the acclaimed original game’s Premium pricing.
Stern’s new X-Men pinball machine and Jersey Jack’s Avatar project revive familiar licences while raising important questions about design, testing and venue performance.
Stern Pinball’s new Uncanny X-Men machine combines time-travel storylines with an unusual lower playfield, three flippers and distinct Pro, Premium and LE editions.
Big Buck Hunter crowns a new champion, Dutch Pinball unveils Alice, and arcade preservation, rhythm games and Stern Pinball updates lead the latest roundup.
Stern Pinball’s Metallica Remastered updates the 2013 machine with new artwork, toys, electronics, an LCD display and Insider Connected features.
IAAPA 2024’s pinball showcase featured Stern’s Metallica Remastered, Jersey Jack’s Pinball XP system and American Pinball’s latest line-up.
Virtua Fighter returns, Stern starts a new pinball competition, Wahlap celebrates 35 years and GoldStorm Pirates expands across Japan.
Stern Pinball begins 2025 with Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye, a campaign-driven table featuring Tiamat, character progression and a changing dungeon.
Amusement Expo 2025 brings major arcade, pinball, redemption and immersive-entertainment launches to Las Vegas on 19 and 20 March.
Stern Pinball’s King Kong: Myth of Terror Island brings the 1932 film to life with three cabinet editions, interactive toys and connected scoring.
Stern Pinball returns to Star Wars with Fall of the Empire, a Return of the Jedi-inspired machine featuring new toys, magnets and three cabinet editions.
Stern Pinball brings its 2014 zombie-themed machine back with The Walking Dead Remastered, featuring revised rules, new displays, lighting and audio.
Our IAAPA 2025 Part 4 report covers Andamiro USA, Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball and UNIS, including new racers, shooters, redemption games and pinball.
Stern Pinball has revealed Pokémon Pinball in Pro, Premium and Limited Edition models, with shared layouts, expanded features and a broad audience appeal.
Stern’s new Transformers pinball machine brings the 1980s cartoon and toys to a fresh layout, with split-flipper competition and Insider Connected features.
PlayX4 2026 reveals new rhythm-game hardware, while Pump It Up Phoenix 2, Dance Dance Revolution Stomp and major pinball releases lead the latest arcade news.
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