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Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast July 2021 recap

PodcastAnalysis updated 2mo ago3 hr 4 min listenBy Martin Ayub, Jonathan Joosten
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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. Then there's a call with Gary to get all the latest news... or is there?

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TL;DR

Steve Ritchie joins Jersey Jack Pinball from Stern; JJP accelerates production plans.

Synopsis

In July 2021, legendary pinball designer Steve Ritchie departed Stern Pinball to join Jersey Jack Pinball as a third designer alongside Pat Lawlor and Eric Meunier. Jack Raniéri confirmed the move was driven by longstanding friendship and opportunity timing, with Ritchie finishing his final Stern project (Whitewoods) before transitioning. JJP plans to accelerate production with multiple assembly lines and increase game release frequency beyond one per year. The episode also covers PinFest attendance, playfield quality issues with Guns N' Roses, and industry rumors about facility relocations.

Entities

  • Jersey Jack Pinball· company
  • Raw Thrills· company
  • Stern Pinball· company
  • Pinball Expo· event
  • PinFest· event
  • Guns N' Roses· game
  • Whitewoods· game
  • Wizard of Oz· game
  • Eric Meunier· person
  • Jack Raniéri· person
  • Jonathan Euston· person
  • Ken Cromwell· person
  • Lucas· person
  • Martin Lamb· person
  • Pat Lawlor· person
  • Rob Burke· person
  • Roger Sharp· person
  • Steve Ritchie· person
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