The podcasters, streamers, YouTubers, and community builders making pinball great, and what they're publishing this week.
Pokemon Pinball sparks historic demand surge; Kaneda dissects secondary market controls and predicts $25-30k valuations.
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Pokemon Pinball media day review highlights accessible design, strict IP control, and strong market potential.
In this episode Foghorn Leghorn and Craft Brew Sally talk about their Stern Media Day event for all things POKEMON. Was it a hit? Tune in and find out. Craft Brew Sally talks about Mikerphone's PB & Jam Juice. FINALLY launched our products on SilverBall Swag - check it out here! Hey, why not drop us a line! email directly to ---> PinballJD@gmail.com
Pokémon's massive IP value positions it as a gateway that could unlock Nintendo licenses and drive industry growth.
Stern Pinball released the biggest IP in Pinball history last week, and it will change the industry. But how? Get your 10K Sub Shirt here:...
Melvin joins American Pinball as Creative Director; Pokemon LE predicted to hit 40K by Christmas.
You heard it here first Orby thinks Pokemon LE could hit 40k usd by Christmas, here's why.... Melvin takes his Back to the Future and goes to American Pinball joining as lead creative designer, Orbs has a plethora of opinions aboot it!
IFPA Massachusetts State Finals 2025 - Part 2 January 17th, 2026 Played at Western Mass Pinball Club Bracket:
IFPA Massachusetts State Finals 2025 - Part 1 January 17th, 2026 Played at Western Mass Pinball Club Bracket:
Dave recounts a Fun House playfield swap using 3D printing for missing parts; discusses flipper mechanism upgrades and maintenance.
The Classic Pinball Podcast welcomes back John Day. Dave takes the helm and interviews John about recent playfield swaps and a wide variety of pinball fixes. John is an electrical engineer with many technical and non technical skills. Please join them for a great exchange on a wide variety of topics between two seasoned pinball technicians.
Pinball mod makers showcase innovative designs; Stella Pinball enters market with motorized King Kong and Star Wars mods.
Rob and Davey, Part 2! • [ ] Stellar - KONG Biplane mod - • [ ] Stellar - SWFOTE Jabba refit - • [ ] Stellar - SWFOTE Falcon - • [ ] Hot Mods - Evil Dead Knobby Cabin - • [ ] Hot Mods - Jaws Hoopers Dynamic Lighting Mod - • [ ] Hot Mods - Pulp Fiction Bad Mother Bumpers - • [ ] TDiddy - Godzilla King Elwin Sushi Bar - • [ ] TDiddy - King Kong Cave - • [ ] TDIddy - METR Hillside Crypt - • [ ] Jazzbouche - Atomic Kong - • [ ] Magicchiz - Evil Dead Car - • [ ] Rocket City - • [ ] Sorokyl - D&D Tinys Teeny Tavern - • [ ] Sorokyl - D&D Dragons Hoard - • [ ] Pino - Jurassic Park Agusta Helicoptor - • [ ] Pino - KK Monkey Head Torches - • [ ] CRCades - Godzilla slingshot and return lanes - • [ ] CRCades - Godzilla Mechagodzilla turret - • [ ] Lior - D&D Red Dragon - • [ ] Back Alley Creations • [ ] Back Alley Creations
Mod Couple discusses 2025 mods, DXP closure, Spooky's cautious growth, and Pokemon's operator-focused appeal.
Join Rob from The Electric Playground and Davey from Stumblor Pinball as they delve into the seedy underbelly of the pinball mod scene on their fortnightly (ish) live stream “In Before the Lock”. Had some technical difficulties, see Part 2 for the mods! See it at
Batcave PinballVideoStern Army Elusive Orbit Replay Amusement Museum Monthly - February 20266mo agoHere's a look at the newest game from Barrels of Fun Pinball, Winchester Mystery House! Designer Karl DeAngelo brings you the original haunted house from California now as an amazing machine with lots to offer! The game has a unique spinning playfield in the top right hand corner of the game that constantly moves and changes paths of the ball. There's also a tower that falls to change ball's direction and the extra screen in the back of the machine makes for an amazing "Pepper's Ghost" effect along with a magnet that looks like a spider web is capturing your ball. Top it off with amazing music and sounds from Dirty Pool Pinball, the game is a lot of fun, even though I played poorly on it!
CINE STAR RETRO A NEW TABLE ADDED TO THE RETRO PACK IN 2025 The first of thirteen tables added to the infamous Retro pack in the year 2025 is, for all intents and purposes, shooting school. There’s no outlanes or slingshots, and besides a slightly enlarged drain, no antagonistic elements or angles. The only defensive … Continue reading "Cine Star Retro (Zaccaria Pinball Table Review)"
BLACKBELT RETRO When the most satisfying aspect of a table is getting on a lucky bounce parade that no amount of nudging is going to be all that helpful with, it’s probably a bad table. It’s only because there’s no slingshots to block a rebound against the wall that the BAD voters didn’t send Blackbelt … Continue reading "Black Belt Retro (Zaccaria Pinball Table Review)"
Because the full eight-person team is here, we’re using Olympic style scoring. The highest rating and lowest rating are not factored into the Final Rating. AEROBATICS RETRO We’ve already reviewed the AtGames Legend build of Aerobatics Retro. The updated Steam build benefits from having a variety of physics options (not to mention tables like this … Continue reading "Aerobatics Retro (Zaccaria Pinball Table Review)"
Send us Fan Mail Jamie Burchell joins Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez for a wide-ranging, honest discussion about some of the biggest conversations happening in pinball right now. We break down Pokémon pinball and talk about what media day was really like, the vibe at Stern, the energy in the room, and whether this release feels like Stern getting some of their mojo back. Does Pokémon put Stern back on top? Is this the reset moment they needed heading into this year? We also take a hard look a...
Pokémon LE sells out instantly; Don captures emotional rollercoaster and game analysis.
All about Pokemon and MY personal quest for the LE I didn't know I wanted...but everyone else did.This game is special NOT because of mechs and layout but in spite of that and I'll tell you why.Also...when will we see Godzilla on Spike 3? King of the Monsters edition? It's gotta be coming!We are into a great year of pinball everybody! Let's celebrate! You DON'T need an LE to partake either!Let's all hang out in Texas next month!donspinballpodcast@gmail.compatreon.com/donspinballpodcast
Pokemon Pinball LE units selling for $20K+ represent Stern's comeback moment with unprecedented crossover collector demand.
The energy and enthusiasm for this game is unlike anything I've ever witnessed in pinball - and that's an AMAZING THING!
River City Arcade owner Brian Cosner shares his arcade journey and operator perspective on pinball market.
Episode 17 – Brian Cosner - River City Arcade On this week’s episode of The Pinball Studio Podcast, Sterling sits down with Brian Cosner, owner of River City Arcade. We dive into how a simple passion for pinball grew into something much bigger, eventually becoming a arcade. Brian shares his journey, the challenges of making the leap, and what it really takes to turn a hobby into a thriving arcade.
Gameplay footage of Ned Kelly pinball machine by Vector Pinball.
A quick Video taken of some of the initial game play (Version 1 code) of Model number 4 for Vector Pinball, NED KELLY “Very Limited Edition” (only 100 will be produced) Commercial Grade game is available to order now. Checkout:
NYC PinPod recaps winter 2026 tournaments; Dante Oliva dominates; hosts reflect on life balance.
...in which a Panel (BCF, HIP) talk location pinball in NYC. This week... Ball 1: Local competition results since last season and this coming week's schedule including Pinball NYC's Left Flipper action. Ball 2: Venue updates courtesy of pinballmap.com and its users and our weekly bullet journal. Ball 3: Brief updates to the fallout from the IFPA bias incident Please enjoy responsibly. Hit us up via email or leave us a voice message right from your browser. Please enjoy responsibly. Email at nycpinpod@gmail.com or Leave us a voice message at speakpipe.com/nycpinpod.
TiltTrek visits the newest Stern Pinball dealership in the Carolinas, and asks the question what does it take to become a Stern Pinball dealership.
Pokemon Pinball revealed with strong sales; DPX ends as Melvin Brouwer exits Dutch Pinball over new investor direction.
Pinball: We discuss Stern Pinball finally revealing Pokémon Pinball, and the announced end of DPX (Dutch Pinball Exclusive). Kineticist article on Stern's Pokemon Pinball: Knapp Arcade article on the end of DPX: Website: EGP T-shirts: iTunes: SoundCloud: Facebook: YouTube: Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
What happens when a grown man with responsibilities starts thinking about Pokémon again? In this video, Enzo dives into Pokémon the nostalgia, the hype, the madness, and whether we’re all secretly still trying to catch ’em all. Is it just childhood memories? Is it genius branding? Or are we all one booster pack away from financial ruin? 👀 Expect strong opinions, random tangents, and questionable logic.
Retro Ralph previews Pokémon Pinball at Stern launch event, calling it accessible yet deep with strong location and collector potential.
Pokémon Pinball by Stern Pinball is officially here, and I attended Stern’s Media Day at the factory to get hands-on with the machine. This brand-new Stern Pinball release, co-designed by Jack Danger and George Gomez, brings the biggest entertainment IP in the world to modern pinball, and expectations could not be higher. In this video, I break down my full experience playing Pokémon Pinball at Stern HQ, including my first impressions of the layout, shot flow, gameplay speed, and overall design philosophy. Is this Stern Pinball’s next massive hit? Did they build something special here? • Gameplay, flow, and shot layout • Pro vs Premium vs LE differences • Accessibility for new players vs depth for enthusiasts • Theme integration and use of the Pokémon license • Early code impressions and replay value • How it compares to recent Stern releases If you’re interested in Pokémon Pinball, Stern Pinball news, new pinball machine reviews, or the latest Pro / Premium / LE breakdowns, this video is for you. Let me know in the comments — is Pokémon Pinball going to be a huge success? Special thanks to @erikaspinballjourney, she nailed it in the intro! Go check out her content, she's a positive force in pinball! 🕹️ LOOKING TO BUY A PINBALL MACHINE? Visit Flip N’ Out Pinball for new and used machines: 👉 🎯 WANT TO COMPETE? Find a tournament near you on the official IFPA calendar: 👉 📣 LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL I might play it on the show! 🎙️ 🎙️ CHECK OUT MY PINBALL PODCAST – “The Flipside” 👉 • Spotify: • Apple Podcasts: 👉
Pokémon Pinball is officially here, and this is my full breakdown after attending Stern Pinball’s Media Day at the factory. This new Stern Pinball release is co-designed by Jack Danger and George Gomez and brings the largest entertainment IP in the world to modern pinball. That’s a big swing. In this video, I’m sharing my firsthand experience playing Pokémon Pinball at Stern HQ, my initial impressions of the layout, shots, and overall gameplay, and my honest thoughts after having time to reflect on the flight home. Sometimes your opinion changes once the hype settles. Did that happen here? Let’s talk about it. • Gameplay and shot layout • Accessibility for new players vs depth for enthusiasts • Theme integration and use of the Pokémon license • Early code impressions • How this compares to other recent Stern releases Designing a game around Pokémon is no small task. It’s the biggest IP in the world, which means expectations are sky high. The question is: did Stern Pinball deliver a machine that satisfies longtime pinball fans while also bringing in a whole new audience? If you’re into pinball machine reviews, Stern Pinball news, new pinball releases, or you’re just curious how Pokémon translates to a modern pinball machine, this one’s for you. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Is Pokémon Pinball going to be a massive hit? Did Stern get it right? 🕹️ LOOKING TO BUY A PINBALL MACHINE? Visit Flip N’ Out Pinball for new and used machines: 👉 🎯 WANT TO COMPETE? Find a tournament near you on the official IFPA calendar: 👉 📣 LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL I might play it on the show! 🎙️ 🎙️ CHECK OUT MY PINBALL PODCAST – “The Flipside” 👉 / @theflipsideretroralph • Spotify: • Apple Podcasts: 👉
