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Pinball Magazine

mediaactive92 mentionsFirst seen Jul 16, 2012Last seen Mar 2, 2026

Profile

Pinball Magazine is a print and digital media publication dedicated to comprehensive coverage of the pinball industry, history, and community. Founded and edited by Jonathan Houston (also referenced as Jonathan Euston, Jonathan Yousson, Jonathan Hewson, and Jonathan Janson in various mentions), the magazine produces in-depth articles, interviews, and industry news, typically released in numbered issues. Since at least 2018, Pinball Magazine has co-produced the monthly PINcast recap podcast with Pinball News, serving as a primary industry media outlet that has won multiple Twippy awards for Best Pinball Publication and maintains a website at pinball-magazine.com.

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Relationships

  • affiliated_withPinball NewsCo-produces monthly PINcast recap podcast and industry coverage with Pinball News; consistent collaborative partnership from 2018-2025medium
  • producesGary SternCo-published 75th birthday celebration podcast and interview contentmedium
  • producesTexas Pinball FestivalPublished festival reports and coveragemedium

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Claims (15)

  • factualhigh

    Pinball Magazine issue #6 is in development

    Source: Jonathan from Pinball MagazineThe 3rd Annual TWIPY Pinball Awards: A Celebration of the Hobby
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Magazine won a Twippe award for Best Pinball Publication at Texas Pinball Festival 2019

    Source: Jonathan Euston (direct statement)Pinball Industry News: March 2019 Re-cap
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Magazine #5 contains 360 pages

    Source: Nicholas BackboneEpisode 432 - Pinball Magazine Number 5 Review, 1952 United Steeple Chase
  • factualhigh

    Amazon fulfillment fees ($15-20 per unit) plus international shipping make direct web distribution more economical than Amazon

Recent Mentions (92)

  • Print and digital publication; Issue #5 features 360 pages with Wayne Nyans retrospective, interviews, and modern pinball coverage; edited by Jonathan Euston; available through Pinball Resource and online

    Episode 432 - Pinball Magazine Number 5 Review, 1952 United Steeple ChaseOct 11, 2018
  • Publication that conducted 2-hour interview with Robert Mueller about Deep Root

    Episode 157 – Celebratory GunfireDec 19, 2020
  • Pinball media outlet; co-produces this recap podcast with Pinball News; edited by Jonathan Euston

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast August 2021 recapSep 2, 2021
  • Pinball media publication; co-hosted podcast with Pinball News featuring Jersey Jack's clear-coating statement

    Episode 68 - Living In The Past? Nope.Sep 3, 2019
  • Industry publication cited alongside Pinball News for Dutch Pinball coverage and licensing information

    The Pinball Show Ep 145 BONUS: Alice In Wonderland Pinball: What You Need To Know About The Upcoming ReleaseJan 16, 2024
  • Publication/online resource that lists pinball venues; used by travelers to discover locations like Maritime Bar.

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Source: JonathanPinball Industry News: September 2018 Re-cap
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Magazine issue 5 is 360 pages and the maximum their printer can handle without reducing paper quality

    Source: Pinball News articlePINBALL MAGAZINE 5
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Magazine No. 5 is substantial (approx. 250 pages) with cover story by Gordon Hesse and Jonathan Houston

    Source: Jonathan HoustonPinball Industry News: July 2018 Re-cap
  • factualhigh

    Pinball Magazine broke the Doug Score story five days before Stern's official press release

    Source: Martin AyubPinball Industry News: May 2018 Re-cap
  • factualhigh

    Issue 2 is 50% larger than Issue 1, containing 188 pages and weighing 850g

    Source: Article contentPinball Magazine Second Issue Ships
  • factualhigh

    Ten month gap occurred between Issue 1 and Issue 2 launches

    Source: Article contentPinball Magazine Second Issue Ships
  • factualhigh

    Magazine is seeking a fulfillment partner in North America to reduce shipping costs

    Source: Article contentPinball Magazine Second Issue Ships
  • factualhigh

    The preview edition uses large, high quality pictures with good use of whitespace and a clean modern layout

    Source: Pinball News articleNew Pinball Magazine Preview Published
  • factualhigh

    Full magazine will officially launch at the UK Pinball Party

    Source: Pinball News articleNew Pinball Magazine Preview Published
  • factualhigh

    Pre-orders available at $15 plus shipping

    Source: Pinball News articleNew Pinball Magazine Preview Published
  • predictionmedium

    Preview will be translated into German, French, and Spanish

    Source: Pinball News articleNew Pinball Magazine Preview Published
  • predictionmedium

    If sufficient demand for translations exists, full magazine may be published in those languages

    Source: Jonathan Joosten (via Pinball News)New Pinball Magazine Preview Published
  • Episode 72 - Operator Spotlight: Astoria Pinball
    Mar 3, 2025
  • Industry media outlet; published interview with Pinball Brothers regarding Alien Ellen Ripley edition details

    DPP #75 "Elvira's Red Hot Kiss edition! Expo hype!"Oct 13, 2023
  • Print/digital pinball publication edited by Jonathan Houston; co-produces monthly PINcast recap with Pinball News

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2026 recapMar 2, 2026
  • Media outlet that conducted 15-minute interview with American Pinball CFO/marketing lead about company roadmap

    Episode 13 – Sweet Georgia BrownOct 6, 2016
  • Issue #5 recently released; 360 pages; hosts discussed Indy 500 exploit (Turbografx multiball) and disagreed on classic game quality

    Episode 106 – So Stupid It’s GoodSep 6, 2018
  • Organization that produces Pinball Expo panels; runs professional panel setup with video, streaming, and audio

    Let’s Make a Deal: How Dwight Sullivan’s Quirky Gameshow Became the Best Thing at Pinball ExpoNov 4, 2025
  • Pinball media publication; editor Jonathan present at location; produces industry coverage

    Big Bang Bar Pinball Tutorial | Rare Pinball Machine at Main Street AmusementsJan 12, 2018
  • Content creator permanently ineligible for Twippies Awards due to past wins

    The TWIPY Awards Will NEVER Be the Same Now...Dec 15, 2023
  • Publication founded/edited by Jonathan; won Best Pinball Publication for Newsletters; issue #6 in development

    The 3rd Annual TWIPY Pinball Awards: A Celebration of the HobbyMar 29, 2020
  • Pinball industry media outlet; Jonathan Justin covers industry events

    Team Pinball - Pinball Expo 2018 - Pinball NewsOct 18, 2018
  • Print publication; No. 5 features Wayne Nyans coverage; EGP took ad space; shipping $50+; includes bonus postcards

    Episode 70 - Jason Joins the FraySep 9, 2018
  • Publication partnering with Pinball News on monthly recap podcast covering pinball industry news.

    Episode 59 - Put Them in the Iron Maiden... Excellent!Apr 9, 2018
  • Conducted interview with American Pinball principals; represents news-oriented media in pinball industry

    Episode 19 - Winging ItOct 10, 2016
  • Issue #5 features 1,500+ page career retrospective on Gottlieb designer Wayne Nyans; includes small advertisement for Eclectic Gamers on page 151

    Episode 75 - Paper Like a Phone BookNov 19, 2018
  • Published interview with Steve Ritchie discussing Italian bottom design philosophy

    Episode 106 - TWIPY + AGDQ = Long EpisodeJan 13, 2020
  • Publication/newsletter with detailed article on Home Pin Blues Brothers; referenced in show notes

    Episode 218 - Open Source BluesApr 28, 2024
  • Published Wayne as cover story in issue 5 (August 2018)

    WAYNE NEYENS DIES AT 104Jul 31, 2022
  • Print magazine covering pinball industry; second issue ships with 188 pages featuring Dennis Nordman and Greg Freres interview

    Pinball Magazine Second Issue ShipsJul 5, 2013
  • New print magazine launched August 2012 at UK Pinball Party; first issue features Roger Sharpe interview

    Pinball Magazine: After the LaunchSep 12, 2012
  • Ongoing print publication dedicated to pinball history and industry; issue 5 is 360 pages, published after 20-month production cycle

    PINBALL MAGAZINE 5Sep 20, 2018
  • New pinball publication by Jonathan Joosten; preview released July 2012 with official launch planned for UK Pinball Party

    New Pinball Magazine Preview PublishedJul 16, 2012
  • Media organization that co-produced podcast with Pinball News featuring Gerry Stellenberg interview

    MULTIMORPHIC’S NEW FACTORYMar 22, 2019
  • Publication featured in bonus PINcast interview with Gerry Stellenberg discussing Multimorphic's future plans

    MULTIMORPHIC VISIT 2023Apr 10, 2023
  • Publishing partner with Pinball News for PIN*cast podcast series

    LIVE: ABBA PINBALL LAUNCH PARTYApr 6, 2024
  • Pinball media outlet; Jonathan Joosten interviewed Jersey Jack at EAG

    EAG INTERNATIONAL 2019Jan 17, 2019
  • Publication by Jonathan Joosten with vendor stand at DPO Expo

    DUTCH PINBALL OPEN EXPO 2019Nov 14, 2019
  • Pinball publication with vendor booth at DPO 2017

    DPO EXPO 2017Nov 21, 2017
  • Media outlet conducting monthly PINcast interview (63rd consecutive monthly episode)

    AP: Galactic Tank Force Outearns Foo Fighters on Location; Game Fixes; Production UpdateJun 2, 2023
  • Publication covering pinball news, published Pro Pinball Arcade and Silver Castle Pinball information

    Chalk up, Lion ManMar 6, 2017
  • Pinball industry publication; editor Jonathan Euston co-hosts this recap podcast with Pinball News

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2022 recapJun 3, 2022
  • Publication edited by Jonathan Euston; produced as co-host of this recap podcast

    Pinball Industry News: October 2019 Re-capNov 1, 2019
  • Industry publication; Johnson Euston associated; has published #3 with Jim Petler interview

    Pinball Industry News: July 2020 Re-capAug 1, 2020
  • Pinball media publication edited by Jonathan Houston; produces PINcast

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast January 2022 recapFeb 3, 2022
  • Pinball publication; co-hosted this May 2020 recap podcast

    Pinball Industry News: May 2020 Re-capJun 1, 2020
  • Publication edited by Jonathan Euston

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News December 2020 recap PINcastJan 5, 2021
  • Pinball media outlet; Jonathan Jostin serves as editor; co-hosts monthly Pinball Industry News Pincast

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast July 2024 recapAug 2, 2024
  • Pinball news/media outlet; Jonathan Justin is editor; hosting podcast with Pinball News

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2024 recapJun 5, 2024
  • Publication represented by Jonathan Houston conducting this interview

    Bonus PINcast: In-depth interview with Robert Mueller of Deeproot PinballDec 10, 2020
  • Pinball publication edited by Jonathan Houston; produces Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast with Pinball News

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast December 2023 recapJan 5, 2024
  • Pinball media publication represented by Jonathan Houston in this podcast; collaborating on monthly industry recap coverage

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast March 2024 recapApr 2, 2024
  • Pinball lifestyle print magazine; Jonathan Euston is editor; covers industry and community topics

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast October 2025 recapNov 3, 2025
  • Pinball publication edited by Jonathan Houston

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast September 2025 recapOct 2, 2025
  • Publication that won Twippies publication award over Coin-Op Carnival.

    The Pinball Show Ep 7: TWIPY Reactions & The Battle Of Pinball PrognosticationMar 30, 2020
  • Publication source for Blues Brothers announcement information

    Episode 227 – Better Late Than NeverApr 23, 2024
  • Print magazine project by Martin Ayub; issue #5 in development with cover story featuring Wayne Nyen; 250+ page preview copy created for Wayne's birthday celebration; includes articles by Gordon Hesse and Martin

    Pinball Industry News: July 2018 Re-capAug 2, 2018
  • Pinball media publication; co-hosted by Jonathan Euston

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast April 2023 recapMay 2, 2023
  • Pinball lifestyle publication; Jonathan Houston editor; published diary-style Expo report on website

    Pinball Magazine Pinball News Pincast October 2023 recapNov 2, 2023
  • Publication edited by Jonathan Euston; published launch event report

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News Bonus PINcast: Interview with Daniel Janson about ABBA pinballApr 11, 2024
  • Publication with Editor Jonathan Euston; covers industry news and conducts in-depth interviews (bonus interview with Daniel Jensen about ABBA)

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast April 2024 recapMay 2, 2024
  • Pinball media outlet; edited by Jonathan Houston; part of PINcast podcast

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast August 2024 recapSep 5, 2024
  • Pinball media outlet; Jonathan Houston is editor; published full setlist for Metallica Remastered songs

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast October 2024 recapNov 4, 2024
  • Pinball industry publication; covered Harry Potter reveal with photo essays and articles

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast May 2025 recapJun 6, 2025
  • Publication edited by Jonathan Houston; published Martin's Ligabua scoop first

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast June 2025 recapJul 1, 2025
  • Publication edited by Jonathan Houston; covers pinball industry news and reviews

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast December 2021 recapJan 6, 2022
  • Pinball print publication; editor Jonathan Yousson; co-hosts monthly recap podcast with Pinball News.

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News May 2021 recap PINcastJun 3, 2021
  • Pinball media publication; co-hosts podcast with Pinball News; Jonathan Euston is editor

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast March 2021Apr 1, 2021
  • Print/digital pinball publication; Jonathan Houston is editor; website at pinball-magazine.com

    Pinball Industry News: April 2020 Re-capMay 2, 2020
  • Pinball lifestyle publication; represented by Jonathan Yousson as editor; provides newsletter with curated article links

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast October 2020 recapNov 4, 2020
  • Print pinball magazine edited by Jonathan Euston, published Gary Stern 75th birthday interview alongside Pinball News.

    Pinball Industry News: June 2020 Re-capJul 2, 2020
  • Publication edited by Jonathan Houston; Issue No. 2 was reprinted; featured Dave Peterson interview from 2013

    Pinball Industry News: January 2020 Re-capJan 30, 2020
  • Pinball media publication; Jonathan Euston is editor

    Pinball Industry News: December 2019 Re-capDec 31, 2019
  • Pinball media outlet; co-host of monthly news podcast with Pinball News

    Pinball Industry News: September 2019 Re-capOct 1, 2019
  • Co-publisher of monthly industry news podcast with Jonathan Houston and Pinball News

    Pinball Industry News: August 2019 Re-capAug 31, 2019
  • Pinball publication; Jonathan Houston is from this outlet; covers behind-the-scenes design process details.

    Pinball Industry News: February 2019 Re-capMar 2, 2019
  • Pinball lifestyle publication; Jonathan Euston is editor

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast March 2022 recapApr 3, 2022
  • Pinball publication; Jonathan Euston is editor; co-producing this interview content

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News Bonus PINcast Predator RevealJun 18, 2025
  • Print/digital pinball publication; co-host of podcast with Pinball News

    Bonus Podcast: Flip Expo 2018 - Jack Guarnieri - Olympic GoblinApr 17, 2018
  • Publication edited by Jonathan Hewson; producing this pincast series

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast January 2024 recap + Gary Stern, David Fix and Dinner with Jack GuarnieriFeb 4, 2024
  • Industry publication; co-host Jonathan Houston serves as editor; published Texas Pinball Festival report on pinball-magazine.com

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast March 2023 recapApr 4, 2023
  • Print magazine (issue #5 shipping); available at Vancouver Flipout Nitro Pinball stand; producers of this audio podcast alongside Pinball News.

    Pinball Industry News: August 2018 Re-capSep 2, 2018
  • Pinball media publication; editor Jonathan Euston co-hosting this April 2021 podcast

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast April 2021May 2, 2021
  • Pinball publication with Jonathan Euston as editor

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News pinball industry news recap August 2020Sep 4, 2020
  • Print magazine edited by Jonathan Houston; published Wayne Nines interview in issue 5; featured Paris Pinball Museum games

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast July 2022 recapAug 2, 2022
  • Publication with newsletter; co-hosting this April recap Pincast with Pinball News

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast April 2022 recapMay 3, 2022
  • Won second Twippy award in 2020; did not publish in 2019

    Pinball Industry News: March 2020 Re-capApr 1, 2020
  • Industry media outlet; Jonathan Houston contributor; publishes newsletter with industry observations.

    Pinball Industry News: June 2019 Re-capJul 1, 2019
  • Issue #5 published August 2018; next issue #6 planned with Python Pinball focus; also advertised Wedge's Super Pong Pong Bar

    Pinball Industry News: December 2018 Re-capJan 2, 2019
  • Independent publication by Jonathan; Issue No. 5 recently released; struggled with Amazon fulfillment model; promotion of magazine by Jersey Jack's Jack Guarnieri at Vancouver Flipout

    Pinball Industry News: September 2018 Re-capOct 2, 2018
  • Pinball industry magazine edited by Jonathan Hewson; co-producing this recap podcast

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast February 2022 recapMar 1, 2022
  • Media outlet; Jonathan Houston is editor; co-hosting October 2021 recap podcast with Pinball News

    Pinball Magazine & Pinball News PINcast October 2021 recapNov 2, 2021
  • Co-publisher of monthly recap podcast with Pinball News

    Pinball Industry News: July 2019 Re-capAug 1, 2019
  • Pinball media publication; co-hosted this podcast with Pinball News; Jonathan Euston is editor; received early Willy Wonka access for coordinated reveal

    Pinball Industry News: April 2019 Re-capMay 1, 2019
  • Pinball publication; won Twippy award for Best Pinball Publication at Texas show; co-hosted by Jonathan Euston; sponsored quiz at Texas event

    Pinball Industry News: March 2019 Re-capApr 2, 2019
  • Co-hosted by Martin Ayub; reported Doug Score hiring to Stern five days before official press release.

    Pinball Industry News: May 2018 Re-capJun 2, 2018
  • Comprehensive pinball history and industry publication edited by Jonathan Joosten; Issue #5 features Wayne Nuns and Scott Denisey

    Episode 168: Pinball Magazine #5 with Jonathan JoostenDec 18, 2018
  • Magazine outlet mentioned; Franchi jabs at editor Chip about publication frequency ('It's been two years')

    Episode 130: Christopher FranchiMay 17, 2018
  • Pinball media publication; co-published Gary Stern 75th birthday celebration podcast with Pinball News

    Data East – Fake It Til Ya Make ItJun 19, 2022