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The Walking Dead Remaster

gameactive12 mentionsFirst seen Aug 26, 2025Last seen Feb 9, 2026

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The Walking Dead Remaster is a 2025 Stern Pinball remake of the original Walking Dead pinball machine, launched in November 2025 on the Spike 3 platform. Designed by John Borg, it features significant upgrades including an LCD display replacing the original DMD, new artwork, cabinet/screen/sound enhancements, improved code with new modes and accessibility features, and rule changes. The remaster launched at a premium price point ($13,000) and received mixed market reception with secondary market units struggling to sell.

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The Walking Dead (remaster)

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  • attributeRemaster of original Walking Dead pinball machine by Stern Pinballhighfrom 2025-11-04
  • attributeIncludes new cabinet, screen, and sound upgradeshighfrom 2025-10-31
  • attributeIncludes new artworkmediumfrom 2025-10-05
  • attributeFeatures rule changes for improved accessibilityhighfrom 2025-12-05
  • attributeIncludes significant code improvements over original releasehighfrom 2026-02-09
  • attributeOriginal release had limited code content, later transformed by updateshigh

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Recent Mentions (12)

  • Stern Pinball remaster with poor art redesign, no gameplay footage, and botched launch communication; changes to visuals, motorized walker, and black inserts criticized

    91: Lets All Have Some PinballNov 22, 2025
  • Stern Pinball remaster using Lyman Sheets code; released in 2025 but did not win Expo; underperformed relative to Metallica Remastered success

    Here's What Happened In 2025 In PinballJan 5, 2026
  • Stern Pinball remaster announced at Expo 2025, launching November 4, 2025 on Spike 3 platform with new artwork and mechanics

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast October 2025 recapNov 3, 2025
  • Stern Pinball remaster of original Walking Dead; designed by John Borg; features LCD display replacing original DMD; includes rule changes for improved accessibility and ongoing code enhancements

    Changing LandscapeDec 5, 2025
  • Stern Pinball remaster of original Walking Dead; Spike 3 platform; revelation scheduled November 4th; opposite hype trajectory to Beetlejuice; receiving full cabinet/screen/sound upgrades

    DPP #215 "Happy Halloween! (and Beetlejuice)"Oct 31, 2025
  • Rumored October/November release by Stern; no clear production justification discussed

Contradictions

  • Existing: Kaneda claims dealer sell-through failed and Stern holding inventory (Feb 2026)vsConflicting: Game launched November 4, 2025 (confirmed in mentions 6, 8); Kaneda's February 2026 assessment occurs only ~3 months post-launch, making inventory claims potentially premature
    Resolved
    accepted_new · Mar 2, 2026
  • Existing: Stern launching November 2025 with price $13,000vsConflicting: Episode 1152 dated 2025-10-27 references 'launching November 2023' which is chronologically impossible and appears to be a date error in the source episode
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 2, 2026

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from 2026-02-09
  • attributeBuilt on Spike 3 platformhighfrom 2025-11-04
  • attributePriced at $13,000mediumfrom 2025-11-04
  • attributeFeatures LCD display replacing original DMDhighfrom 2025-12-05
  • roleDesigned by John Borghighfrom 2025
  • statusDealer sell-through reportedly failed with inventory held by Sternmediumfrom 2026-02-08
  • statusOfficial announcement and revelation scheduled November 4, 2025highfrom 2025-10-31 until 2025-11-04
  • statusLaunch expected November 2025highfrom 2025-10-27
  • statusSecondary market experienced weak demand with units listed $8,000-8,500 unsold for 4+ monthsmediumfrom 2025-10-27
  • The Pinball Show Ep 180: From Birth To RetirementAug 26, 2025
  • Stern remaster with significant code improvements; original release was 'barren wasteland of code'; later updates adding modes transformed game quality; now considered among best coded games

    Episode 434: Raymond Davidson remasteredFeb 9, 2026
  • Stern game under teaser; remake of Walking Dead title; hosts note upcoming announcements

    Pinball Junk Drawer Episode 84 - Expo Recap and all kinds of loveOct 30, 2025
  • Characterized as commercial and critical failure; cited as example of Stern's poor market research and community disconnect

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Jan 24Jan 24, 2026
  • Stern launching November 2023/Q4; priced at $13,000 (double original $6,500); secondary market struggling with units listed $8,000-8,500 for 4+ months unsold

    Episode 1152: "Beetlejuice Buyer #1,000 Just Got F@#KED!"Oct 27, 2025
  • Stern remaster; Kaneda claims dealer sell-through failed and Stern is holding inventory; characterized as 'lame duck launch' with no new content

    Kaneda's Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Feb 7Feb 8, 2026
  • Upcoming Stern release expected to increase prices; Kaneda warns it could be commercial catastrophe; speculated to have new artwork

    Kaneda' Pinball Podcast Saturday Morning Spectacular Oct 4Oct 5, 2025