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Joe Camico

personactive9 mentionsFirst seen Feb 20, 2008Last seen Feb 17, 2026

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Joe Camico is a pinball designer and producer who worked at Data East and later at Stern during the 1990s-2000s. He is known for designing Space Jam (1996) for Sega/Stern and for his significant role in securing the Beatles license for a pinball machine after approximately 10 years of efforts, collaborating closely with Christopher Franchi. As a Data East supervisor, he was involved in creative direction and mechanic development, including requesting dinosaur-themed gameplay concepts that influenced later projects.

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Claims (3)

  • announcementlow

    Jersey Jack Pinball has the Harry Potter license

    Source: Deleted Facebook post (now deleted, but screenshotted by community)Ep 109: Jersey Jack has Harry Potter?!
  • factualhigh

    Joe Camico was pursuing the Harry Potter license

    Source: Prior guest appearance on Loser Kid Pinball PodcastEp 109: Jersey Jack has Harry Potter?!
  • factualhigh

    Joe Camico developed a Harry Potter mobile game

    Source: Episode 109 guest confirmationEp 109: Jersey Jack has Harry Potter?!

Recent Mentions (9)

  • Offered Sheets job at Data East; involved in Guns N' Roses licensing and collaboration with Slash

    Episode 100 – Lyman LamentsJul 18, 2018
  • Posted and deleted a Facebook announcement about JJP having Harry Potter license; pursues IP licenses for pinball; developed Harry Potter mobile game; guest on prior Loser Kid episode

    Ep 109: Jersey Jack has Harry Potter?!May 17, 2023
  • Aristocrat gaming designer who works with Franchi on game artwork. Announced as first guest for new 'Pinball Dinner Party' podcast but recording delayed due to scheduling and audio equipment issues.

    PNP 581- Bday Brunch With Franchi: Chris Tells ALL....Jul 30, 2024
  • Spike Founders owner; previously pursued Harry Potter IP license; lost out to JJP; expressed frustration

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast December 2024 recapJan 3, 2025
  • Data East supervisor who requested Borg create dinosaur-themed pinball mechanic, initially intended for dinosaur-themed game that was later pivoted to Star Wars

    Ep 153: Rock On with John BorgNov 17, 2024
  • Data East leadership; maintained famous tin of colored insert templates for playfield design

Contradictions

  • Existing: Joe Camico worked at Data East (mentions 2, 3, 4)vsConflicting: Joe Camico designed Space Jam for Sega/Stern (mention 1)
    Resolved
    kept_existing · Mar 3, 2026

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TOPCast 53: Orin Day
Feb 20, 2008
  • Data East employee; flew Sheets to Chicago for interview; pursued Tommy license; known for ambitious project goals

    TOPCast 50: Lyman SheatsSep 12, 2007
  • Designer of Space Jam pinball (1996, Sega/Stern); Stern designer

    #011 Sincere Engineer is Here!Aug 29, 2025
  • Designer/producer involved in securing Beatles license after ~10 years of attempts; primary collaborator with Christopher Franchi on Beatles project

    Episode 69 – Christopher Franchi on Beatles ArtNov 12, 2018