# Details on Stern Pinball’s Two 2023 Cornerstone Games **Source:** Knapp Arcade **Type:** article **Published:** 2022-12-23 **Beat:** Pinball **URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/details-on-stern-pinball-s-two-2023-cornerstone-games --- ## Analysis George Gomez revealed that Stern Pinball will release only two cornerstone games in 2023. The first is designed by Brian Eddy with Dwight Sullivan on code and Zombie Yeti on art. The second, designed by Jack Danger with Tanio Klyce on code and Zombie Yeti on art, is described as thematically different and exciting. George also mentioned potential future Stranger Things Premium production and Insider Connected Home Leaderboards coming in 2023. ### Key Claims - [HIGH] Stern will release only two cornerstone games in 2023 — _George Gomez stated this directly in interview with Joel Engelberth_ - [HIGH] First 2023 cornerstone designed by Brian Eddy, Dwight Sullivan on code, Zombie Yeti on art — _George Gomez provided these specific team assignments_ - [HIGH] Second 2023 cornerstone designed by Jack Danger, Tanio Klyce on code, Zombie Yeti on art — _George Gomez provided these specific team assignments_ - [HIGH] Jack Danger's game is thematically a move in a different direction and will 'knock your socks off' — _Direct quote from George Gomez about the second cornerstone_ - [MEDIUM] Stern may produce Stranger Things Premium again in the future — _George Gomez stated possibility during interview; non-committal language ('may', 'probably')_ - [MEDIUM] Insider Connected Home Leaderboards will probably be available in 2023 — _George Gomez used non-committal language ('probably') suggesting this is planned but not guaranteed_ ### Notable Quotes > "Jack's game is thematically a move in a different direction for us" > — **George Gomez** > _Indicates second cornerstone represents a thematic departure from typical Stern offerings_ > "it's going to knock your socks off" > — **George Gomez** > _Strong endorsement of the second cornerstone game's appeal and impact_ ### Entities | Name | Type | Context | |------|------|---------| | George Gomez | person | Stern Pinball Chief Creative Officer; provided details on 2023 cornerstone games in interview | | Brian Eddy | person | Pinball designer at Stern; designer of first 2023 cornerstone game | | Dwight Sullivan | person | Pinball code designer and programmer at Stern; code for first 2023 cornerstone | | Zombie Yeti | person | Head of Stern Pinball art department; art lead on both 2023 cornerstone games | | Jack Danger | person | Pinball designer at Stern; designer of second 2023 cornerstone game | | Tanio Klyce | person | Code programmer at Stern; code for second 2023 cornerstone game | | Joel Engelberth | person | Host of The Pinball Network and Just Another Pinball Podcast; conducted interview with George Gomez | | Stern Pinball | company | Major pinball manufacturer announcing 2023 product roadmap | | The Pinball Network | organization | Podcast hosted by Joel Engelberth where interview was conducted | | Just Another Pinball Podcast | organization | Podcast hosted by Joel Engelberth where interview was conducted | | Stranger Things Premium | product | Existing Stern pinball game; George mentioned potential future re-production | | Insider Connected Home Leaderboards | product | Upcoming IC app feature planned for 2023 release | | Knapp Arcade | organization | Source publication covering pinball industry news | ### Topics - **Primary:** 2023 Product Roadmap, Cornerstone Games, Design Team Assignments - **Secondary:** Thematic Direction, Connected Home Features, Re-release Potential ### Sentiment **Positive** (0.75) — George Gomez expresses enthusiasm about the second cornerstone ('knock your socks off') and reveals structured product roadmap. The tone is optimistic about Stern's 2023 offerings, though the constraint to only two cornerstone games could be viewed as limiting by some market observers. ### Signals - **[design_philosophy]** Second cornerstone represents thematic departure from typical Stern offerings (confidence: high) — George Gomez explicitly stated Jack Danger's game is 'thematically a move in a different direction for us' - **[personnel_signal]** Zombie Yeti confirmed as head of Stern Pinball art department with primary responsibility for both cornerstone games (confidence: high) — Zombie Yeti listed as art lead on both 2023 cornerstone games in George Gomez's statements - **[product_strategy]** Insider Connected Home Leaderboards planned for 2023 release as part of IC app roadmap (confidence: medium) — George Gomez stated 'we will probably see Insider Connected Home Leaderboards in 2023' with non-committal language - **[product_strategy]** Stern announcing explicit 2023 product pipeline with only two cornerstone games and defined design teams (confidence: high) — George Gomez directly stated two cornerstone games in 2023 with specific designer/code/art assignments --- ## Transcript Joel Engelberth of The Pinball Network and Just Another Pinball Podcast conducted a great interview with Stern Pinball's George Gomez yesterday. During the chat, George provided some details on Stern's 2023 cornerstone pinball machines. First and foremost, Stern will only release two cornerstones next year. The first game was designed by Brian Eddy with Dwight Sullivan on code and Zombie Yeti on art. The second 2023 cornerstone game was designed by Jack Danger with Tanio Klyce on code and once again Zombie Yeti on art. George stated that Jack's game is "thematically a move in a different direction for us" and that "it's going to knock your socks off." Also of note from the interview, George said that Stern may produce Stranger Things Premium again at some point in the future. And that we will probably see Insider Connected Home Leaderboards in 2023. I have embedded the interview below. Kudos to Joel for the great questions and information. _(Acquisition: raw_text, Enrichment: v1)_ --- *Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: f4e163a1-9897-491a-8607-7c014c2376fc*