The Walking Dead Remastered is a 2025 pinball machine released by Stern Pinball, serving as a complete remake of their original 2014 The Walking Dead pinball game. Built on the Spike 3 platform with redesigned mechanics, updated artwork, new voice acting from TV cast members, and code originally by Lyman Sheets, it was designed by John Borg and released in Premium ($9,699) and Limited Edition ($12,999, 500 units) configurations. The remaster has underperformed commercially relative to initial predictions, with secondary market prices declining significantly and minimal community engagement despite critical acclaim for its design and gameplay improvements.
Walking Dead Remastered is now shipping and entering sales tracking
The Walking Dead Remastered cabinet is extremely durable despite Ikea-style construction
Walking Dead Remastered features a hybrid display strategy with animations in a dot-matrix-sized center strip rather than full-screen due to licensing constraints preventing use of show content
AMC required the Walking Dead Remastered artwork to use bright blues for night scenes and bright orange/red/fire effects for day scenes to match their new promotional direction
Stern Pinball game at code version 0.90, approaching 1.0
Stern remaster title with SPIKE 3 Technology nominated for Webby Award
Newly announced Stern pinball machine on SPIKE 3 platform; remaster of 2014 original; Premium/LE only; 500 LE units at $12,999
Stern remaster of original Walking Dead; improved mechanics (ramps); minimal code updates; animation feature (DMD/CGI toggle) pending licensor approval
Pinball machine being played and analyzed in stream; subject of design feedback and code improvements
Stern game recently arrived at Neil's house; features improved playability and ramp shot, pending licensor approval for DMD/CGI art switching
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The Walking Dead Remastered is a technologically advanced version of the original game
Walking Dead Pro version is superior to Premium/LE for actual gameplay.
The Walking Dead LE ($13,000) offers no meaningful differentiation from Premium ($9,500) to justify $3,500 price gap.
Stern is planning to reveal The Walking Dead Remastered online after Pinball Expo 2025
The Walking Dead Remastered releases next week
The Walking Dead Remastered will release in November
Rumored second in Stern's lineup, coming November; may include show clips or new art package
Stern Pinball title with uncertain fall release timing; subject of betting pool with Jason Knapp
Official November 2025 announcement of Spike 3 remake of original 2014 game
Stern Pinball 2025 remaster, played by Matt, mentioned in list of 2025 releases
Mentioned as topic for episode but not deeply discussed; referenced in trivia context
Stern Pinball 2025 remaster of 2014 Walking Dead game; features updated art package with orange/red/blue color palette criticized by some players; includes LCD clips from show drawn in comic book style; controversial redesign with limited character representation
Upcoming Stern Pinball release; remaster of 2013 original designed by John Borg and Lyman Sheets; based on AMC television series (2010-2021) derived from 2003 comic book franchise with $2 billion in total franchise revenue; available in Premium and LE tiers; LE unit stuck in Belgian customs at time of presentation
Newly announced Stern Pinball remake using Spike 3 platform, second in Remastered series
Stern Pinball latest game reveal
Latest release from Stern Pinball; Jack Danger demonstrated new features at DPO Expo 2025
Technologically advanced remake of original Walking Dead pinball game; announced for pre-order and location rollout
Stern Pinball machine for which accessories are being launched
Stern pinball game receiving new accessories and gameplay content
New Spike 3 platform remake released November 4, 2025; $9,699 (Premium) / $12,999 (LE, 500 units)
Stern, November 2025, second remastered title, revisiting 2014 favorite
Rumored Stern remaster by John Borg (original designer); NAP Arcade reported it would release first; Don criticizes original cabinet/playfield art cohesion
Stern Pinball remaster using Spike 3 platform; criticized for color palette, side art, and animation quality
2025 Stern Pinball remaster of 2014 original designed by John Borg; features LCD screen upgrade, simplified barn door mechanism, upgraded crossbow cannon with encoder, Expression Lighting, enhanced accessibility with ball saves in outlanes
2025 Stern Pinball remake of the original 2014 Walking Dead; built on Spike 3 platform with graphic novel art direction, enhanced mechanical features, and new voice talent.
2025 Stern Pinball remaster of 2014 original; enhanced mechanics, LCD screen with full-screen rendering, increased ball saves, mini-wizard modes, new voice work from cast
Stern remaster announced for November 4 launch; follows Metallica Remaster model; uses Spike 3 system
Stern Pinball title released November 4, 2025; runs on Spike 3; features redesigned bright artwork reflecting AMC's new promotional strategy; Premium $9,699, LE (500 units) $12,999
Stern's fourth 2025 release; criticized for rushed launch, placeholder code, old theme relevance, unclear AI-drawn screen assets
Recent Stern remaster criticized as commercial failure; poor choice by Stern; only five Pinside pages of discussion vs. expected community demand
Stern Pinball release launching same day as Beetlejuice code update; 500 LE units not selling out; recolored/darkened artwork; streaming code reveal on same day as Beetlejuice release viewed as poor strategy
Upcoming Stern title using Spike 3; Kaneda predicts it will not add mechanical improvements, only cosmetic updates
Stern Pinball anticipated release; Kaneda predicts $13,000-$13,600 LE pricing; expected to debut at Stern Army Party at Pinball Expo
Stern game announced for online reveal post-Expo instead of at show, Kaneda criticizes timing and strategy
Stern's recent release framed as market flop; new-in-box units selling for $11,500-$12,000 vs. $13,000 MSRP, instant $1,500-$2,000 depreciation. Cited as evidence of failed design/marketing strategy.
Stern Pinball game; launched without final asset approvals; animation clips over show footage status unclear; criticized as rushed to maintain revenue
Stern Pinball 2025; no secondary LE pricing data available yet; some dealers reporting $11,500 transactions; John Borg design of 2014 original
Rumored late October/November release; both hosts question strategic value given show cancellation and IP age
Spike 3 platform remaster of 2014 original; 500 LE units, Premium variant, November 4 launch. Originally ranked ~30s, now 57th on Pinside Top 100 despite being critically acclaimed Lyman Sheets/John Borg design. Code/art teams unknown; expected mechanical improvements (Well Walker magnet, barn door). No Pro model. Teaser animation underwhelming
Remastered version of the classic Walking Dead pinball machine being announced via teaser trailer
Spike 3 platform remaster of 2014 original; announced October 2025; Premium $9,699, LE $12,999 (500 units); features redesigned mechanics, new voice acting, updated art by Robert Laskey
Stern Pinball's 2025 remaster of original 2014 Walking Dead machine, released on Spike 3 platform with numerous production and rollout issues
New Stern Pinball release tracked in sales update with shipping status caveats
Stern Pinball's second remastered release in Premium and LE trim levels, featuring Lyman Sheats code base and John Borg layout design
2025 Stern release; experienced licensing approval issues due to rotoscoped DMD animations on LCD display; complicated approvals with multiple AMC licensing entities
Stern Pinball release from October 2025; newest Stern release available at EAG Expo 2026; Premium model displayed
Central topic; criticized for lacking foil accents, premium finishes, complete asset packages despite $13,000 LE price; positioned as struggling against Spooky releases
Stern Pinball's remaster of the original 2014 Walking Dead pinball game, featuring Spike 3 platform, updated artwork, and mechanical enhancements
Stern Pinball remaster designed by John Borg; released three weeks before podcast; 500 LE units, unsold at distributor level; competitive focus with elite rule set; art direction set by licensor
Stern's remastered version of 2014 original, featuring Spike 3 platform, solenoid zombie mech, character call-outs, 500 LE units, $9,699 Premium MSRP
Primary subject of review; Stern's remaster of original Walking Dead pinball with updated art, lighting, and mechanical features
Stern Pinball's remastered version of the original Walking Dead game, featuring new artwork, Spike 3 audio, animations, and call-outs from TV cast
Stern Pinball remaster releasing the week following Hardy's video; Hardy plans to prioritize playing this at Expo over Star Wars
Stern's remaster of original Walking Dead with improved mechanics, animations, and code but criticized for bright color palette misaligned with show's dark aesthetic
Remastered version of original Walking Dead game; featured on Expo floor; discussed as upcoming release with updated animations
Recently released Stern Pinball game receiving new accessory line
Stern game receiving official gameplay premiere video and community streams from Frisco Pinball
Latest Stern release using new SPIKE 3 cabinet design; launched without significant fanfare
Stern Pinball remaster; on production line; appearing at IAAPA trade show and Dutch Pinball Open; available for viewing at Free Play Florida arcade convention
New Stern Pinball release; designed by John Borg; featured in multiple media pieces and at Pincinnati convention
First Stern game without public media day; Don has not seen it in circulation despite being Chicago-based; gameplay viewed positively on Jack Danger livestream
Stern remaster with new large screen, improved brightness/lighting, vibrant art versus brown original; Don played at The Kickback and found it engaging; not brutally difficult; remaster benefits from full code at launch
Rumored for late October into November production schedule
Stern recent release; host owns and enjoying; originally coded by Lyman Sheets; community streaming coverage by Surge
Stern Pinball remaster of original Walking Dead with mechanical, audio, and visual upgrades
Recently acquired by Punk Rock Pinball HQ; hosts praise improved cabinet rigidity and manufacturing quality; awaiting code updates; replaced X-Men 2012
Recent Stern release; cited as 'not approachable' with many drain paths; compared unfavorably to Pokémon's friendly difficulty curve
Stern Pinball game; rumored to underperform based on internal feedback; perceived as insufficient response to competition
Stern Pinball's remastered version of the original Walking Dead pinball game
New Stern release announced/revealed; 500 LE units at $13,000; porting of original Lyman Sheets code by Wyson; criticized as lacking innovation and LE value justification
Stern release positioned as inferior to Beetlejuice; stream featured X-Men topper error; LE model priced higher than Beetlejuice Premium
Stern's remake of 2013 game on new platform. 500 LE units, no Pro model. Price: $10,000-$13,000. Announcement November 4th. Lyman Sheets on code. Expected week-one sellout despite mediocre community sentiment.
Announced Stern remake with LE and Premium versions; expected to make original Walking Dead LE depreciate significantly
Stern Pinball; underperforming sales; already plummeting in price; unexpected commercial failure
Upcoming Stern release; expected price increase that Kaneda predicts will fail in market
Stern remaster coming to Expo; uses Spike 3 platform; only LE and Premium trims; pricing criticism due to original $6,500 LE vs new $13,000 LE
Stern release; rumored only 200 units sold; $13K LE pricing; criticized for poor development timeline
Licensed pinball game based on The Walking Dead TV series, appears to be a remaster of an earlier Stern title
Stern Pinball 2025 release
Speculated upcoming Stern release; Kaneda predicts Expo announcement unlikely due to Star Wars sales
Referenced as game Martin would love to own despite not wanting it displayed in home
Stern's remaster of their original 2014 Walking Dead pinball machine with significant mechanical and code upgrades
Stern LE with 500 unit production limit, $13,000 MSRP, Spike 3 platform, new art, coded by Lyman Sheets; reveals tomorrow; predicted instant sellout
Stern Pinball upcoming release; expected to be unveiled at Chicago Pinball Expo
Stern release; LE priced at $13,000; criticized for overcolorization; Kaneda predicted it would sell out but reports low LE sales; features Wison artwork
Stern title; designed by John Borg; LE version expected to be shown at IAAPA; described by Gomez as looking good in person
Stern remaster with minimal community engagement (5 pages Pinside discussion); cited as example of failed remaster strategy
Stern title underperforming in sales; LE units selling $3k below MSRP; John Borg was lead designer
Criticized as poor strategic decision by Seth Davis; used as example of ignoring secondary market data and over-releasing existing IPs
Stern remaster underperforming in market; LE units dropped from $13k to ~$10k within short timeframe; lack of enthusiasm before Pokémon release
Stern title not appearing at Pinball Expo 2025; Kaneda predicts pre-Halloween fall release after show
Upcoming Stern release mentioned; John Borg is designer; positioned as coming after Star Wars
Stern Pinball remaster with 500 LE units, releasing Tuesday, improved art package vs original
Pinball machine title receiving accessory line support; remaster of 2014 original
Stern remaster; John Borg as lead designer; expected pricing increase; sales uncertainty
Stern remaster. Kaneda questions why Stern 'got it so wrong' with this remake.
Expert: LE MSRP around 13k. Different prices reflect Premium vs LE models.