# More Smoke from the Stern Pinball - Ozzy Osbourne Rumor Fire

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2022-07-13  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/more-smoke-from-the-stern-pinball-ozzy-osbourne-rumor-fire

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## Analysis

Knapp Arcade speculates that Ozzy Osbourne's recent follow of Stern Pinball's Instagram account signals involvement in an upcoming game, possibly connected to Venom or featuring his music from 'Patient Number 9' album. The author expresses excitement about potential Ozzy-related announcements at San Diego Comic Con.

### Key Claims

- [MEDIUM] Stern Pinball rumored to be showing off an upcoming game at San Diego Comic Con — _Author references 'the upcoming Stern pinball machine that it is rumored to be showing off next week at San Diego Comic Con' but provides no specific source for this rumor._
- [HIGH] Ozzy Osbourne followed Stern Pinball's Instagram account — _Author states 'Stern shared a post on Instagram showing that the famous rocker that we've been talking so much about lately just followed the company's account' as direct observation._
- [HIGH] Stern Pinball uses social media to hide Easter eggs and drop hints about potential games — _Author characterizes this as known behavior: 'The fine folks at Stern Pinball have been known to pull shenanigans with their social media accounts from time to time, hiding Easter eggs, dropping hints about potential games, etc…'_

### Notable Quotes

> "Is Ozzy Osbourne doing callouts for the game as a known character in the Venom universe? Will music from his brand new album, Patient Number 9, in the game? Or is it just a plain autograph signing with Ozzy at the Stern booth at the show?"
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, N/A
> _Outlines three possible scenarios for Ozzy's involvement in the rumored game._

> "when I get excited about a topic in pinball I like to talk about it…a lot LOL"
> — **Knapp Arcade (author)**, N/A
> _Author self-awareness about their enthusiastic speculation style._

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Stern Pinball | company | Major pinball manufacturer; subject of speculation about upcoming game announcement. |
| Ozzy Osbourne | person | Famous rock musician; recently followed Stern Pinball's Instagram account, fueling speculation about pinball game involvement. |
| San Diego Comic Con | event | Rumored venue for upcoming Stern Pinball game announcement. |
| Venom | game | Stern pinball title; speculation about whether Ozzy involvement relates to this game. |
| Patient Number 9 | product | Ozzy Osbourne's new album; author speculates whether music might be included in the rumored pinball game. |
| Knapp Arcade | company | Content creator and arcade operator publishing this speculation. |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Upcoming Stern Pinball game announcements, Celebrity involvement in pinball IP
- **Secondary:** Social media marketing and Easter eggs, San Diego Comic Con pinball news

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.75) — Author expresses enthusiasm and excitement about the rumor; tone is light-hearted and speculative rather than critical.

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** San Diego Comic Con anticipated as venue for Stern Pinball announcement. (confidence: medium) — Author states game 'is rumored to be showing off next week at San Diego Comic Con.'
- **[leak_detection]** Stern Pinball's Instagram activity (Ozzy follow) being interpreted as intentional Easter egg/hint about upcoming game. (confidence: medium) — Author notes Stern's pattern of using social media to drop hints: 'Stern shared a post on Instagram showing that the famous rocker...just followed the company's account' as evidence of deliberate teasing.
- **[rumor_hype]** Ozzy Osbourne involvement in an upcoming Stern pinball game rumored for San Diego Comic Con announcement. (confidence: medium) — Author cites Instagram follow as fuel for existing rumors: 'Stern shared a post on Instagram showing that the famous rocker that we've been talking so much about lately just followed the company's account. This certainly is going to add more fuel to the fire that Ozzy Osbourne is somehow involved in the upcoming Stern pinball machine that it is rumored to be showing off next week at San Diego Comic Con.'

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## Transcript

The fine folks at Stern Pinball have been known to pull shenanigans with their social media accounts from time to time, hiding Easter eggs, dropping hints about potential games, etc… A little while ago Stern shared a post on Instagram showing that the famous rocker that we’ve been talking so much about lately just followed the company’s account. This certainly is going to add more fuel to the fire that Ozzy Osbourne is somehow involved in the upcoming Stern pinball machine that it is rumored to be showing off next week at San Diego Comic Con.

Is Ozzy Osbourne doing callouts for the game as a known character in the Venom universe? Will music from his brand new album, Patient Number 9, in the game? Or is it just a plain autograph signing with Ozzy at the Stern booth at the show? I know that this is my third post on this subject now, but when I get excited about a topic in pinball I like to talk about it…a lot LOL. That’s why I always end up publishing posts that have a typo or two that I have to go back in and fix. I get so excited to share news that I just let it fly ASAP :)

Speaking about Stern Pinball, there is a very good chance that a New In Box Stern will be arriving at the Knapp Arcade tomorrow. It’s one of my family’s current favorite games right now stay tuned for more info!

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