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Foo Fighters is the newest creation from Stern Pinball! Below is an in-depth overview of the machine, and a dive into the features and rules – check it out!

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

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?

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! 

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.

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.

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.

To those who dream of finding a good place to play pinball in LA, here are 11 spots in La-La-Land for you to find some pin fulfillment. 

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.

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. 

Recapping the Hype Index updates for February, 2023.

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? 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

A new entertainment center is coming to Lapeer Michigan in Spring 2023. “Axecadia” will feature pinball machines, arcade games, drinks, board games and of course axe-throwing.

Steve Ritchie has made some epic games. He's often in the running for best pinball designer of all time, alongside other industry greats like Pat Lawlor, Keith Elwin, Barry Oursler, and others. But which ones stand out as the best of the best? Let's find out.

Jake Danzig writes about building the custom Dukes of Hazzard pinball machine.

At Kineticist, we track the hottest in pinball IP demand over at our Hype Index, and these are the top 10 horror themed pinball machines that fans are absolutely dying to see.