# Details on Stern Pinball’s Upcoming Games **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2025-12-24 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/blog/details-on-stern-pinballs-upcoming-games --- ## Analysis Knapp Arcade reports rumors about Stern Pinball's 2026 game pipeline: Pokemon is expected first (debuting at CES 2026), designed by Jack Danger and finished by George Gomez with code by Tanio Klyce. Transformers (cartoon) is rumored as the second 2026 release, designed by Elliot Eisman with code by Elisabeth Geiske and Hasbro artist involvement. Later in 2026, Fallout (by Keith Elwin) and a remastered AC/DC are anticipated. ### Key Claims - [MEDIUM] Pokemon is Stern's next pinball machine, coming before Transformers — _George Gomez interviews reportedly indicate this; author cites 'recent interviews'_ - [MEDIUM] Pokemon will make its first public appearance at CES 2026 (January 6-8, Las Vegas) — _Rumor attributed to Gomez interviews; specific event and dates provided_ - [MEDIUM] Pokemon designed by Jack Danger, finished by George Gomez, code by Tanio Klyce — _Credited to George Gomez interviews_ - [MEDIUM] Transformers (cartoon) is Stern's second 2026 game — _Rumor; described as 'aforementioned' but author presents as likely outcome_ - [LOW] Transformers designed by Elliot Eisman with code by Elisabeth Geiske — _Rumored; author attributes to unspecified word-of-mouth_ - [LOW] Transformers license includes all Autobots and Decepticons — _Rumored; no specific source cited_ - [LOW] Fallout pinball coming later in 2026 designed by Keith Elwin — _Rumor; author states 'look for'_ - [LOW] AC/DC Remastered is strongly rumored for 2026 — _Rumor; described as 'strongly rumored'_ ### Notable Quotes > "Recent interviews either Stern's George Gomes seem to indicate that Pokemon is coming first." > — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, n/a > _Primary sourcing for Pokemon-first rumor; note: 'Gomes' likely refers to George Gomez (spelling inconsistency in original)_ > "Word is that the game is really good and contains cool mechs." > — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, n/a > _Positive sentiment about Transformers design; vague sourcing ('word is')_ > "For a while, there was some debate about whether Stern's next pinball machine would be based on Pokemon or Transformers the cartoon." > — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, n/a > _Establishes the either/or scenario that the article resolves in favor of Pokemon_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | Stern Pinball | company | Pinball manufacturer; subject of 2026 game pipeline rumors | | George Gomez | person | Pinball designer; attributed as source for Pokemon rumors; finishing designer on Pokemon; also spelled 'Gomes' in article (likely typo) | | Jack Danger | person | Pinball designer; rumored designer of Pokemon | | Tanio Klyce | person | Pinball programmer; rumored coder for Pokemon | | Elliot Eisman | person | Pinball designer; rumored designer of Transformers | | Elisabeth Geiske | person | Pinball programmer; rumored coder for Transformers | | Keith Elwin | person | Pinball designer; rumored designer of Fallout | | Pokemon | game | Upcoming Stern pinball machine; rumored as first 2026 release | | Transformers | game | Upcoming Stern pinball machine (cartoon license); rumored as second 2026 release | | Fallout | game | Upcoming Stern pinball machine; rumored for later 2026 | | AC/DC | game | Remastered Stern pinball; rumored for 2026 | | CES 2026 | event | Consumer Electronics Show; January 6-8, 2026, Las Vegas; rumored venue for Pokemon public debut | | Hasbro | company | Toy/entertainment company; artist supposedly contributing to Transformers art | ### Topics - **Primary:** Stern Pinball 2026 game pipeline and releases, Licensed IP announcements and rumors (Pokemon, Transformers, Fallout, AC/DC), Designer and programmer assignments for upcoming titles - **Secondary:** CES 2026 as announcement venue, Remastered/legacy game updates ### Sentiment **Neutral** (0.5) — Article presents rumors matter-of-factly without editorial commentary. Positive descriptor ('really good') applied to Transformers, but overall tone is informational. ### Signals - **[licensing_signal]** Transformers license scope includes all Autobots and Decepticons from cartoon version (confidence: low) — The license is said to include all of the Autobots and Decepticons - **[market_signal]** Stern's 2026 product roadmap includes legacy IP and remastered content (AC/DC) alongside new licenses (confidence: low) — look for a Fallout pin later in 2026 by Keith Elwin and another Remastered game, strongly rumored to be AC/DC - **[personnel_signal]** Designer and programmer teams assigned to upcoming Stern titles: Pokemon (Jack Danger/George Gomez/Tanio Klyce), Transformers (Elliot Eisman/Elisabeth Geiske), Fallout (Keith Elwin) (confidence: low) — Game's design was started by Jack Danger and finished by George Gomez with code by Tanio Klyce; Transformers rumored to be designed by Elliot Eisman with code by Elisabeth Geiske - **[announcement]** Pokemon pinball anticipated for public debut at CES 2026 (January 6-8, Las Vegas) (confidence: medium) — If Pokemon is indeed next, look for it to make its first public appearance at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show - **[product_concern]** Positive early impressions of Transformers design and mechanics (confidence: low) — Word is that the game is really good and contains cool mechs - **[rumor_hype]** Pokemon vs. Transformers licensing priority for Stern 2026; author reports George Gomez interviews indicate Pokemon is coming first (confidence: medium) — Recent interviews either Stern's George Gomes seem to indicate that Pokemon is coming first --- ## Transcript News Details on Stern Pinball’s Upcoming Games k knapparcade December 24, 2025 Good morning everyone. Happy Christmas Eve. I’m going to be going with even more short-form articles than normal this week as I juggle family holiday fun and the website. Today I bring you rumors about Stern Pinball. For a while, there was some debate about whether Stern’s next pinball machine would be based on Pokemon or Transformers the cartoon. Recent interviews either Stern’s George Gomes seem to indicate that Pokemon is coming first. If Pokemon is indeed next, look for it to make its first public appearance at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 6th through the 8th. The game’s design was started by Jack Danger and finished by George Gomez with code by Tanio Klyce. Stern’s second game of 2026 will likely be the aforementioned Transformers the cartoon. Transformers rumored to be designed by Elliot Elliot Eismin with code by Elisabeth Geiske. a Hasbro artist is supposedly doing the art for the game. The license is said to include all of the Autobots and Decepticons. Word is that the game is really good and contains cool mechs. Beyond that, look for a Fallout pin later in 2026 by Keith Elwin and another Remastered game, strongly rumored to be AC/DC. CES 2025 Posted about 2 months ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (0) Please sign in to join the conversation. No comments yet Be the first to share your thoughts on this post! Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe StripeM-Inner _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 560e16e0-e754-4fee-ad36-f67428b57d66*