# Stern 40th: Laser War (1987)

**Source:** Stern Pinball  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2026-06-25  
**Duration:** 0m 56s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbLYUP6SgYo

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## Analysis

A brief Stern Pinball promotional video marking their 40th anniversary by featuring Laser War, a 1987 game title. The content is minimal, containing only a welcome greeting and no substantive information about the game, industry, or Stern's operations.

### Notable Quotes

> "Welcome, warriors! Thank you for watching."
> — **Stern Pinball Inc.**, 0:00
> _Thematic greeting addressing pinball enthusiasts; 'warriors' references the Laser War game theme._

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Stern Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer celebrating 40th anniversary; releasing commemorative content about classic titles. |
| Laser War | game | 1987 Stern Pinball game featured in 40th anniversary retrospective series. |

### Signals

- **[content_signal]** Stern Pinball is producing a series of retrospective videos celebrating their 40th anniversary by highlighting classic games from their catalog. (confidence: high) — Video title explicitly states 'Stern 40th: Laser War (1987)' and promotional framing.
- **[historical_signal]** Stern is curating and showcasing their historical game library, particularly titles from the 1980s era. (confidence: high) — Laser War (1987) selected as part of 40th anniversary content series.

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## Transcript

Welcome, warriors! Thank you for watching.

_(Acquisition: youtube_groq_whisper, Enrichment: v5)_

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-08-04 | Item ID: 29bbd1a7-6078-462b-bb11-4b7ddb4e61ed*