# BLACK KNIGHT: SWORD OF RAGE

**Source:** Pinball News Website  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2019-03-25  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2019/03/25/coin-op-carnival-2

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## Analysis

Stern Pinball officially revealed the title of Steve Ritchie's next game as Black Knight: Sword of Rage, ending months of speculation about the working title 'Black Knight 3000'. A teaser video was released alongside leaked presentation imagery showing the game's aesthetic. A full formal announcement is expected.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Steve Ritchie is the designer of Black Knight: Sword of Rage — _Article states 'designer Steve Ritchie's next game' in opening paragraph_
- [HIGH] The game was previously referred to as 'Black Knight 3000' in community speculation — _Article explicitly states: 'Until now universally referred to as Black Knight 3000 as the follow-up to his 1989 title Black Knight 2000'_
- [HIGH] A formal announcement is expected to be made the day after the teaser video release — _Article concludes: 'A formal announcement is expected to be made tomorrow'_
- [MEDIUM] Presentation imagery showing the game circulated on the internet prior to official announcement — _Article notes leaked presentation image: 'While the provenance is unknown, it does appear to be from a presentation'_

### Notable Quotes

> "Until now universally referred to as Black Knight 3000 as the follow-up to his 1989 title Black Knight 2000, the actual name will be Black Knight: Sword of Rage."
> — **Pinball News (article author)**
> _Official clarification of the game's actual title versus working title used by community_

> "A formal announcement is expected to be made tomorrow, and we will bring you full details of the game just as soon as it is confirmed."
> — **Pinball News (article author)**
> _Sets expectation for imminent full reveal and commitment to covering announcement_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Black Knight: Sword of Rage | game | Stern Pinball's newly titled game designed by Steve Ritchie, sequel in the Black Knight franchise |
| Steve Ritchie | person | Legendary pinball designer credited as designer of Black Knight: Sword of Rage |
| Stern Pinball | company | Manufacturer releasing Black Knight: Sword of Rage |
| Black Knight 2000 | game | 1989 Steve Ritchie-designed game that Black Knight: Sword of Rage follows up on |

### Topics

- **Primary:** New game announcement/title reveal, Steve Ritchie design work, Black Knight franchise continuation
- **Secondary:** Pre-announcement leaks and teaser content

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.8) — Announcement is presented matter-of-factly with enthusiasm for the reveal. No criticism or controversy. Community anticipation implied by reference to universal working title usage.

### Signals

- **[design_philosophy]** Steve Ritchie continuing the Black Knight franchise with numbered sequel/continuation pattern (confidence: medium) — Follows Black Knight (1980) and Black Knight 2000 (1989) as third iteration in franchise designed by same legendary designer
- **[leak_detection]** Presentation imagery for Black Knight: Sword of Rage circulated on internet prior to official announcement (confidence: medium) — Article notes: 'While the provenance is unknown, it does appear to be from a presentation' - image appeared in 'various places on the internet'
- **[announcement]** Stern Pinball officially titled and teased Black Knight: Sword of Rage, with formal announcement expected imminently (confidence: high) — Teaser video released, official title announced, formal announcement promised for next day

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## Transcript

Stern Pinball today released a teaser video revealing the title of designer Steve Ritchie’s next game.

Until now universally referred to as Black Knight 3000 as the follow-up to his 1989 title Black Knight 2000, the actual name will be Black Knight: Sword of Rage.

!The title of Stern Pinball's next release

The title of Stern Pinball’s next release

You can watch the short video below:

VIDEO

Hot on the heels of the video’s release, the picture below appeared in various places on the internet. While the provenance is unknown, it does appear to be from a presentation.

!Is this Stern Pinball's new game?

Is this Stern Pinball’s new game?

A formal announcement is expected to be made tomorrow, and we will bring you full details of the game just as soon as it is confirmed.

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