Fallout is an upcoming pinball game by Stern Pinball designed by Keith Elwin, based on the hugely popular Fallout video game franchise and Amazon series. Expected for release in Q2 2026 (April/May timeframe), the game features a Western theme with anticipated Walter Goggins likeness and callouts, and is designed with complex layouts targeting enthusiast and tournament players. The title has generated significant community discussion regarding IP choice viability and appeal, with industry observers expressing mixed predictions about its market performance.
Fallout pinball is coming later in 2026, designed by Keith Elwin.
Fallout pinball by Keith Elwin is likely based on the Fallout TV show, not the video game.
Fallout TV show will be as commercially unsuccessful in pinball as John Wick or Venom machines
Fallout pinball is rumored as Stern's strategy to reach younger/modern audience
Upcoming Stern Pinball designed by Keith Elwin; Kaneda expresses high hopes it will be a masterpiece; criticizes Stern for not including exclusive Vault-Tec topper on 750-unit LE run
Upcoming Stern pinball game designed by Keith Elwin; rumored to feature lower playfield innovation
Unspecified upcoming pinball game that Kaneda predicts will outplay Bon Jovi mechanically but be less scarce; implies multiple units planned versus Bon Jovi's 700-unit limit
Upcoming pinball game; Kaneda speculates about its features as example of unreleased title capturing buyer imagination
Stern Pinball by Keith Elwin; Kaneda expresses skepticism about theme despite Elwin's pedigree; allocation target
Stern Pinball game designed by Keith Elwin; based on Amazon Fallout TV show; Kaneda predicts weak LE sales due to lack of nostalgia
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Fallout TV series better captures the spirit of the source games compared to other gaming IP TV adaptations like Yakuza and Halo
Fallout has an extremely successful streaming TV series
Fallout's post-apocalyptic 1950s aesthetic makes it more suitable for pinball collectibility than Call of Duty or Halo
Confirmed upcoming Stern Pinball game
Upcoming Stern pinball game; Mike predicts September 2027 release; possibly alongside AC/DC remaster
Stern Pinball's upcoming machine based on Fallout video game franchise and Amazon Prime TV series
Upcoming Stern release by Keith Elwin, based on Amazon TV series, featuring lower playfield, magnets, cannon mechanics; expected August/September 2026
Upcoming Stern game by Keith Elwin; high industry excitement but theme predicted to be polarizing unlike Godzilla
Upcoming Stern Pinball game mentioned as part of November release pipeline; Kaneda challenges players to wait to play this before buying
Upcoming Keith Elwin-designed pinball game for Stern; cited as major competitor title that may cause consumer wait-and-see behavior
Upcoming Stern game; Kaneda indicates it's coming out this year after Sonic reveal
Upcoming Stern Pinball game; criticized as mismatched theme for Keith Elwin (Stern's 'greatest pinball designer') due to weak IP
Upcoming Stern title by Keith Elwin; mentioned as potential 'banger' despite recent Stern sales challenges
Upcoming pinball title; mentioned as competition for Barrels' release timing
Upcoming Stern game designed by Keith Elwin based on Amazon Fallout series; Ko plans to purchase LE version; sight-unseen commitment indicates high confidence
Upcoming pinball machine (manufacturer not specified in conversation but context suggests Stern or similar). Mentioned as imminent release alongside Sonic.
Upcoming Stern Pinball game designed by Keith Elwin; competitor to Transformers in buyers' minds; highly anticipated by collectors
Upcoming Stern game designed by Keith Elwin; mentioned in pipeline discussion
Stern game scheduled for March release; positioned as major title before Keith Elwin's 2027 game
Recently released Stern game, predecessor to Star Trek in Keith Elwin's design pipeline
Upcoming Keith Elwin-designed Stern game; based on Fallout video game/Amazon series; releasing ~August 2024 per Kaneda's estimate
Stern Pinball title designed by Keith Elwin; recently completed; next Keith Elwin project announced via Kaneda fundraiser
Upcoming Stern title mentioned in rapid-release pipeline; part of upcoming launch sequence criticized by Kaneda
Keith Elwin-designed Stern game; timing uncertain but expected before Expo launch window
Rumored Keith Elwin-designed cornerstone game for Stern
Unreleased Stern Pinball game; Kaneda speculates Keith Elwin design will launch in 2024 as potential cornerstone title alongside Pokémon and Transformers.
Stern upcoming title designed by Keith Elwin; predicted #2 game of year behind Sonic; releases before Back to the Future
Keith Elwin design; upcoming Stern release; compared unfavorably to Jaws in predicted secondary market retention
Referenced upcoming game; Kaneda predicts it will exceed Back to the Future mechanically
Upcoming pinball title Kaneda is excited about; represents new IP direction he prefers
Upcoming Stern Pinball machine (Keith Elwin designer); predicted to be a strong release following King Kong's underperformance
Rumored Stern game for fall 2025 (unclear if based on game or TV show)
Stern Pinball machine; predicted third best game of 2025 by Kaneda; coming after Transformers and Pokemon in pipeline
Upcoming game predicted to compete with Sonic for game of the year recognition
Upcoming Stern release by Keith Elwin; Fallout Boy LE variant possibility mentioned; predicted not to hold value despite designer pedigree if produced in 750+ units
Upcoming pinball machine mentioned as part of 2025 release slate
Rumored upcoming Stern pinball machine; speculation about advanced IC features (saved progress, etc.)
Upcoming Stern pinball based on Amazon TV show, featuring Walter Goggins voiceover, different art packages by tier
Rumored fifth release; designed by Keith Elwin; based on TV show; Kaneda predicts failure
Rumored Stern Pinball title; Kaneda's rumor sourcing unspecified; predicted as 2026 release if true; not confirmed for 2025
Rumored Stern title by Keith Elwin based on Fallout TV show; possible 2026 cornerstone.
Bethesda post-apocalyptic RPG franchise with recent Amazon TV series; rumored as potential Stern studio title
Video game IP discussed as potential pinball machine; hosts debate whether it would work as pinball
Stern's fall 2026 release; based on Amazon Fallout series; designed by Keith Elwin; Western theme; discussed as license choice surprise.
Rumored Stern title based on video game and Amazon TV show; Kaneda's exclusive club rumor; questioned as licensing choice vs. Wednesday or Great British Bake Off
Referenced as weaker IP tier compared to Pokémon and Star Wars; will have moderate but not exceptional performance
Upcoming title; included in 2025 release hype cycle
Upcoming Keith Elwin-designed pinball game; Gonzo hasn't played Fallout games but heard it 'slaps'
Rumored Stern Pinball machine for summer 2026; Cary's personal favorite from list; speculated video game vs TV show adaptation
Potential Stern pinball game based on Fallout video game franchise; listed on debunked rumor list; 'more than likely' still in consideration
Third title in Zen's Bethesda Pack; details not extensively discussed in this episode
Rumored Stern release to reach younger/modern audience; RPG-based leveling system expected
Video game IP visible at licensing expo; hosts discuss potential pinball adaptation with post-apocalyptic 50s aesthetic
Kaneda predicts Fallout pinball (possibly by Keith Elwin at Stern) has more potential than John Wick/Venom; currently in Kaneda's consideration as potential future Stern title
Upcoming Stern game; Kaneda criticizes allocation of Keith Elwin's talents to this instead of Pokemon
Bethesda property; rumored as potential future Stern Pinball studio title; exclusive club content promises analysis of fit as pinball license
Predicted Stern game following Pokémon; Keith Elwin design; Western-themed; anticipated to have Walter Goggins likeness/callouts; based on hugely popular video game and Amazon series
Upcoming Stern Pinball game by Keith Elwin; designed for enthusiast/tournament players with complex layouts; expected to appeal to hardcore players only
Bethesda digital pinball table being re-released on updated Pinball FX platform
Rumored Stern pinball game planned for later in 2026, designed by Keith Elwin
Rumored Stern 2026 cornerstone designed by Keith Owen
Rumored Stern title; video game IP; question about show vs game adaptation
Stern Q2 2026 (inferred); based on games and TV series; host hasn't engaged deeply with modern Fallout content
Elwin release mentioned as 'insane'; cited as part of positive trend alongside Stern's recent quality improvements.
Upcoming Stern game assigned to Keith Elwin per Kaneda; contrasted with Transformers assignment as poor strategic allocation
Stern upcoming title; Kaneda predicts it will surprise people positively
Stern unreleased/upcoming game; Kaneda questions cross-over appeal to pinball collectors despite popularity as video game and TV show
Upcoming pinball title predicted by Kaneda to be 'really cool'
Upcoming Stern title; Kaneda evaluating theme viability after watching Fallout TV show; cautiously optimistic on pinball potential.
Hypothetical Keith Elwin design option; Kaneda questions how Stern would design Fallout without also listening to community who prefers Superman 78
Stern game expected April/May 2026; Kaneda skeptical it will perform as 'statement game'
Stern's rumored next Keith Elwin design; criticized as poor IP choice lacking nostalgia appeal; predicted to be 'dead on arrival'
Potential upcoming Stern title; not directly discussed with Gomez but implied as possible in pipeline
Forum speculation for potential next Stern release; implied as potential assignment for Keith Elwin
Keith Elwin design; rumored to be in Stern's pipeline for 2026
Speculated in Stern release pipeline after Transformers
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