# HOLY F$%K James Bond 4th Mystery Game Revealed?

**Source:** Kaneda's Pinball Podcast (Patreon feed)  
**Type:** podcast_episode  
**Published:** 2022-09-13  
**Duration:** 2m 44s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.patreon.com/posts/holy-f-k-james-71922761

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## Analysis

Kaneda reports an exclusive rumor that Stern is developing a fourth James Bond pinball machine variant designed by Keith Elwin as a made-to-order special edition with distributor-set pricing, separate from the standard Pro/Premium/LE versions designed by George Gomez. The host frames this as potentially the biggest shockwave in pinball launch history if true, sourced from a claimed reliable insider.

### Key Claims

- [MEDIUM] Keith Elwin is designing a fourth version of James Bond pinball — _Kaneda, reporting from unnamed 'very reliable source'_
- [MEDIUM] The Keith Elwin James Bond game will be made-to-order, not limited production — _Kaneda, claiming this is how Stern plans to distribute the Elwin version_
- [MEDIUM] Distributors will set their own pricing for the Keith Elwin James Bond game — _Kaneda, expressing uncertainty about what this pricing model means_
- [HIGH] George Gomez alluded to a mystery surprise coming when James Bond launches — _Kaneda, referencing prior public statements from Gomez_
- [HIGH] The standard James Bond game (Gomez-designed) will have Pro, Premium, and LE versions — _Kaneda, stating this as established fact about the main game lineup_

### Notable Quotes

> "This is probably, if it's true, the greatest scoop I've ever had on Canada's Pinball Podcast. And this is going to be the biggest shockwave, I think, in the history of pinball launches if this comes true."
> — **Kaneda**, opening
> _Establishes the magnitude of the claimed rumor and Kaneda's confidence in its news value_

> "Keith Elwin is designing a special version of James Bond and here is how it going to work It not going to be limited What Stern is going to do is this It is going to be made to order and they are going to let the distributors set the price of the game."
> — **Kaneda**, mid-content
> _Core claim about the mysterious fourth version's design, production model, and pricing strategy_

> "I don't even know what this means. Like if it's not limited, I don't know what the heck is going on."
> — **Kaneda**, mid-content
> _Reveals Kaneda's own confusion about the business model, suggesting this is genuinely novel territory_

> "I think the art package on these three games might be hideous, but maybe the Keith Elwin game is going to look a lot better. And maybe all three of these are just Trojan horses to get us to buy the Keith Elwin version of the game."
> — **Kaneda**, near-end
> _Speculation that standard versions are intentionally less appealing to drive demand for the Elwin variant_

> "Either Kaneda is crazy and being trolled really hard, or I think this is true. I'm getting this from a very reliable source."
> — **Kaneda**, closing
> _Kaneda acknowledges uncertainty but vouches for source reliability_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Kaneda | person | Host of Kaneda's Pinball Podcast, claims insider access to pinball rumors and leaks |
| Keith Elwin | person | Legendary Stern pinball designer, reportedly designing the mystery fourth James Bond variant according to this rumor |
| George Gomez | person | Designer of the main James Bond pinball game (Pro/Premium/LE versions), publicly alluded to a mystery surprise |
| James Bond 60th | game | Stern pinball game celebrating James Bond 60th anniversary; subject of this rumor. Standard versions designed by George Gomez in Pro/Premium/LE tiers |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer of James Bond pinball machines; alleged to be planning the made-to-order Keith Elwin variant |
| Kaneda's Pinball Podcast | organization | Podcast where this rumor is being reported; host emphasizes it as exclusive member content |

### Topics

- **Primary:** James Bond 60th pinball game variants and product strategy, Keith Elwin as designer and game quality differentiator, Stern's made-to-order and distributor pricing model innovation
- **Secondary:** Exclusive industry rumors and insider information distribution, Art package and aesthetic appeal across game variants

### Sentiment

**Mixed** (0.65) — Kaneda expresses excitement and astonishment at the rumor ('greatest scoop,' 'biggest shockwave') but also genuine confusion and uncertainty about whether it's credible. Skeptical self-awareness ('Either Kaneda is crazy...') tempers the enthusiasm. Mild criticism of the standard game art packages suggests some pessimism about the main Gomez versions.

### Signals

- **[machine_intel]** Keith Elwin reportedly designing a fourth, separate James Bond pinball machine as made-to-order variant with distributor-set pricing (confidence: medium) — Kaneda's exclusive report citing unnamed 'very reliable source'
- **[product_strategy]** Stern allegedly introducing made-to-order production and distributor-controlled pricing for the Elwin James Bond variant, departing from standard limited-edition model (confidence: medium) — Kaneda claims this is how the fourth version will be distributed and priced
- **[design_innovation]** James Bond project allegedly featuring parallel designs by George Gomez (standard versions) and Keith Elwin (special variant), suggesting deliberate differentiation strategy (confidence: medium) — Kaneda's speculation that standard games might be 'Trojan horses' to drive demand for Elwin version
- **[rumor_hype]** Kaneda positioning this as exclusive Patreon member content and biggest pinball launch rumor, leveraging scarcity and insider status (confidence: high) — Opening framing: 'This is why you sign up for the Kaneda Club'; emphasis on telling PinSide this is 'Canada is reporting'
- **[sentiment_shift]** Implicit elevation of Keith Elwin's design prestige relative to George Gomez's standard James Bond versions through speculation about art quality and appeal (confidence: medium) — Kaneda suggests Elwin game might have better art package than the three Gomez versions
- **[industry_signal]** Potential shift in Stern's distribution and pricing strategy, moving beyond fixed manufacturer pricing to distributor-set pricing for special variants (confidence: low) — Kaneda expresses confusion ('I don't even know how you begin to price this thing') about unprecedented nature of the model

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## Transcript

All right, club members, if you've ever wondered why you're a member of the Canada Club, because I will give you the scoops. I will give you the rumors. Just put the six twippy in the bag, people. This is probably, if it's true, the greatest scoop I've ever had on Canada's Pinball Podcast. And this is going to be the biggest shockwave, I think, in the history of pinball launches if this comes true. So here's what I'm hearing. Are you sitting down, ladies and gentlemen? as we know James Bond pinball is going to have a pro a premium and an le and George Gomez has alluded to a mystery surprise that is going to come out when this game launches are you sitting down are you ready now make sure when you take this information to pin side you say Canada is reporting and he is asking for your twippy vote are you ready for it so the mystery version of James Bond is going to be a pinball machine based on the 60th anniversary of James Bond. And it is a completely different game from the George Gomez game. And it is being designed by Keith Elwin Let me repeat that Keith Elwin is designing a special version of James Bond and here is how it going to work It not going to be limited What Stern is going to do is this It is going to be made to order and they are going to let the distributors set the price of the game. I don't even know how you begin to price this thing. I don't even know what this means. Like if it's not limited, I don't know what the heck is going on. But you are hearing this first from Kaneda that Keith Elwin is designing a fourth version of James Bond. Go take it to the interwebs. This is why you sign up for the Kaneda Club. And you go tell those pin side babies that even though it just says Dr. No on the translate, that people can just walk up and realize it's James Bond. I think the art package on these three games might be hideous, but maybe the Keith Elwin game is going to look a lot better. And maybe all three of these are just Trojan horses to get us to buy the Keith Elwin version of the game. Everybody, I don't even know what to make of this. I've never seen this before. This is absolutely crazy. Either Kaneda is crazy and being trolled really hard, or I think this is true. I'm getting this from a very reliable source. Keith Elwin, James Bond, run with it. Thank you for your support. I love each and every one of you. Later. Thank you.

_(Acquisition: groq_whisper, Enrichment: v3)_

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 8017025c-879b-4e5a-9120-b7d5e4ae1dd5*