# Tentative Stern Pinball Production Schedule for the Second Half of 2023 **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2023-01-03 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/tentative-stern-pinball-production-schedule-for-the-second-half-of-2023 --- ## Analysis Knapp Arcade reports Stern Pinball's tentative production schedule for H2 2023 based on The Pinball Show podcast (Ep 120), detailing game releases from July through December. The article also references upcoming cornerstone games from designers Brian Eddy (rumored Venom) and Jack Danger (rumored Foo Fighters or He-Man), plus a new 60th Anniversary Edition James Bond. Rush pinball is notably absent from the 2023 schedule. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Stern's production schedule for H2 2023 includes Avengers Infinity Quest (7/2023), Star Wars (8/2023), Jurassic Park (10/2023), Godzilla Premium (11/2023), Mandalorian Pro & Premium (11/2023), and Deadpool Pro & Premium (12/2023) — _Sourced from The Pinball Show podcast Ep 120 Part 1, reported by Knapp Arcade_ - [MEDIUM] September 2023 is blank on Stern's schedule, possibly for a new Cornerstone game — _Article states '9/2023: Blank (New Cornerstone Perhaps?)' with speculation marker_ - [MEDIUM] Two new Stern cornerstone games are planned: one from Brian Eddy (rumored to be Venom) and one from Jack Danger (rumored to be Foo Fighters or He-Man) — _Based on recent George Gomez interview mentioned in article; rumors indicated by 'rumored to be' language_ - [HIGH] Stern does not currently have planned runs of Rush pinball machines in 2023, though subject to change — _Explicitly stated in article based on schedule data_ - [MEDIUM] James Bond Pros and Premiums should be on Stern's production line after Winter Break, with possibility of new 60th Anniversary Edition in January or February — _Article notes 60th Anniversary Edition 'officially revealed this morning in January' suggesting forward-looking production planning_ ### Notable Quotes > "Man, those folks at The Pinball Show podcast sure take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. Fresh on the heels of back surgery, Zach Meny was back at it with his co-host Dennis Kriesel, recording a new episode on New Year's Day." > — **Knapp Arcade author**, article opening > _Context about The Pinball Show podcast hosts and source credibility_ > "As George Gomez mentioned in a recent interview, add to the above schedule two new Stern cornerstone games...one from Brian Eddy (rumored to be Venom) and one from Jack Danger (rumored to be Foo Fighters or He-Man)." > — **Knapp Arcade author (reporting Gomez)**, mid-article > _Announcement of upcoming cornerstone games and designer assignments_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | The Pinball Show | organization | Podcast hosted by Zach Meny and Dennis Kriesel; source of Stern production schedule intel | | Zach Meny | person | Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast; recovered from back surgery to record Ep 120 on New Year's Day | | Dennis Kriesel | person | Co-host of The Pinball Show podcast | | George Gomez | person | Stern Pinball designer/executive; mentioned recent interview discussing cornerstone games | | Brian Eddy | person | Stern Pinball designer assigned to upcoming cornerstone game (rumored Venom) | | Jack Danger | person | Stern Pinball designer assigned to upcoming cornerstone game (rumored Foo Fighters or He-Man) | | Stern Pinball | company | Major pinball manufacturer; subject of production schedule reporting | | Avengers Infinity Quest | game | Scheduled for 7/2023 production (Pro & Premium versions) | | Star Wars | game | Scheduled for 8/2023 production (Pro & Premium versions) | | Jurassic Park | game | Scheduled for 10/2023 production (Pro version) | | Godzilla | game | Premium version scheduled for 11/2023; also mentioned in 1H 2023 schedule | | Mandalorian | game | Scheduled for 11/2023 production (Pro & Premium versions) | | Deadpool | game | Scheduled for 12/2023 production (Pro & Premium versions) | | James Bond | game | 60th Anniversary Edition officially revealed; Pro and Premium versions scheduled for early 2023 production post-Winter Break | | Rush | game | No planned production runs in 2023 as of article date, subject to change | | Venom | game | Rumored cornerstone game from designer Brian Eddy | | Foo Fighters | game | One of two rumored cornerstone games from designer Jack Danger | | He-Man | game | One of two rumored cornerstone games from designer Jack Danger | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Source publication reporting on Stern production schedule | ### Topics - **Primary:** Stern Pinball production schedule and roadmap, Upcoming cornerstone game announcements (Venom, Foo Fighters, He-Man), Pinball game releases and IP licensing - **Secondary:** Designer assignments and creative leadership, Production capacity and scheduling - **Mentioned:** The Pinball Show podcast as industry intelligence source ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0.5) — Article is factual reporting of production schedule with a warm opening about podcast hosts' resilience. No strong positive or negative sentiment expressed about the games or schedule itself. ### Signals - **[business_signal]** Rush pinball notably absent from 2023 production schedule despite previous releases; uncertain status (confidence: high) — Explicit statement: 'Stern does not currently have any planned runs of Rush pinball machines yet in 2023. Of course, that is subject to change.' - **[event_signal]** 60th Anniversary Edition James Bond officially revealed; production planned for early 2023 (confidence: high) — Article states: 'officially revealed this morning in January' with new 60th Anniversary Edition variant planned - **[personnel_signal]** Designer role assignments documented: Brian Eddy and Jack Danger each assigned to new cornerstone games under George Gomez oversight (confidence: high) — George Gomez confirmed in recent interview that two cornerstone games exist; designer names and rumored IP provided - **[product_strategy]** Stern Pinball's H2 2023 production schedule documented with specific months and game titles; September appears reserved for new content (possibly cornerstone) (confidence: high) — Detailed monthly breakdown from July-December 2023 sourced from The Pinball Show podcast Ep 120 - **[rumor_hype]** Two unannounced cornerstone games rumored: Venom (Brian Eddy designer) and Foo Fighters or He-Man (Jack Danger designer) (confidence: medium) — Article uses 'rumored to be' language; George Gomez interview mentioned as confirming two new cornerstone games exist but IP not officially announced --- ## Transcript Man, those folks at The Pinball Show podcast sure take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. Fresh on the heels of back surgery, Zach Meny was back at it with his co-host Dennis Kriesel, recording a new episode on New Year's Day. Hitting the virtual airwaves last night, the show contained great information on Stern Pinball's production schedule for the second half of 2023. In case you missed it, here's my previous article on Stern's production for 1H 2023: Stern Pinball to Run James Bond & Godzilla Premiums in Early 2023; Announces Elvira Premium Pricing https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-to-run-james-bond-godzilla-premiums-in-early-2023-announces-elvira-premium-pricing Now onto the second half of the year: 7/2023: Avengers Infinity Quest Pro & Premium 8/2023: Star Wars Pro & Premium 9/2023: Blank (New Cornerstone Perhaps?) 10/2023: Jurassic Park Pro 11/2023: Godzilla Premium Mandalorian Pro & Premium 12/2023: Deadpool Pro & Premium Interestingly, Stern does not currently have any planned runs of Rush pinball machines yet in 2023. Of course, that is subject to change. As George Gomez mentioned in a recent interview, add to the above schedule two new Stern cornerstone games...one from Brian Eddy (rumored to be Venom) and one from Jack Danger (rumored to be Foo Fighters or He-Man). Also of note, James Bond Pros and Premiums should be on the Stern production line as soon as they get back from Winter Break. It is possible that Stern produces the new 60th Anniversary Edition James Bond that was officially revealed this morning in January or February. I have included a link to this week's Pinball Show podcast below for anyone who wants to check it out: The Pinball Show Ep 120 Part 1: The Meat https://www.thepinballnetwork.net/e/the-pinball-show-ep-120-part-1-the-meat/ Feel better Zach! _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 149568e6-5489-4864-9d58-992c5b7a257f*