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Ray Davidson

person4 mentionsFirst seen Jul 19, 2022Last seen Jan 30, 2026

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Ray Davidson is a prominent figure in the pinball industry with dual expertise in game development and competitive play. He serves as a lead coder and software/rules designer for Stern Pinball, contributing to major titles including Star Wars Pinball and Walking Dead Remaster. Davidson is recognized both as a technical expert who collaborates closely with Stern's development team and as a benchmark-level competitive pinball player, demonstrating mastery across multiple game platforms.

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  • factualhigh

    Metallica Remastered includes new RGB lighting on mystery lamp and slingshot skulls

    Source: Official Stern Pinball demonstration videoMetallica Remastered Gameplay Overview
  • factualhigh

    Sparky throw switch lamps in Remastered are RGB, unlike the 2013 original

    Source: Official Stern Pinball demonstration videoMetallica Remastered Gameplay Overview
  • factualhigh

    Electric Chair Multiball is the main multiball mode activated by charging Sparky

    Source: Official Stern Pinball demonstration videoMetallica Remastered Gameplay Overview
  • factualhigh

    Coffin Multiball uniquely allows working toward other multiballs simultaneously

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Source: Official Stern Pinball demonstration videoMetallica Remastered Gameplay Overview
  • factualhigh

    Blackened wizard mode requires completion of all four multiballs in same game

    Source: Official Stern Pinball demonstration videoMetallica Remastered Gameplay Overview
  • factualhigh

    72 Seasons mode includes items from the 72 Seasons album cover artwork on LCD display

    Source: Official Stern Pinball demonstration videoMetallica Remastered Gameplay Overview
  • factualhigh

    Hardwired mode features white circular inserts at bottom playfield that must all be hit

    Source: Official Stern Pinball demonstration videoMetallica Remastered Gameplay Overview
  • factualmedium

    No more Rush pinball machines will be manufactured

    Source: Conversation with Dave at Allentown#104 Allentown Pinfest 2023 - The Classic Pinball Podcast
  • factualhigh

    Iron Maiden has 12 songs with each having an associated mode

    Source: Ray Davidson discussing game modes; Tim confirmed Keith Elwin posted this on FacebookEpisode 88 – Cluster VUK, The Guests Take Over
  • opinionhigh

    Iron Maiden is like a Williams game from the 1990s in design and feel

    Source: Ray Davidson's gameplay assessmentEpisode 88 – Cluster VUK, The Guests Take Over
  • opinionmedium

    Stars secondary market prices have increased from ~$50 to $500+ due to NYCPC inclusion

    Source: Ray Davidson discussing collector impactEpisode 88 – Cluster VUK, The Guests Take Over