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Top 5 Greatest Pinball Machines From Data East (SDTM, 2025)

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Hosts rank top 5 Data East pinball machines, celebrating nostalgic 90s arcade classics.

Two hosts discuss their top five greatest Data East pinball machines of all time, ranking them as: #5 Last Action Hero, #4 The Who's Tommy Pinball Wizard, #3 Lethal Weapon 3, #2 Jurassic Park, and #1 Tales from the Crypt. The discussion emphasizes Data East's importance to late 80s/early 90s arcade players, compares the manufacturer favorably to Bally/Williams and Sega, and highlights each game's mechanical features, rule complexity, and nostalgic value.

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THE TOP 5 GREATEST PINBALL MACHINES FROM DATA EAST SDTM lists the best of the best from Data East. COMMENT on your favorite pinball game from Data East. Do you agree with the SDTM Top 5?

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