THIS WEEK'S ARCADE & PINBALL NEWS - 3/18/2022

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Mar 18, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Weekly arcade/pinball news digest covering new venues, upcoming shows, and pinball 2.0 kit announcements.

Summary

This Week's Arcade & Pinball News roundup from March 18, 2022, covers numerous arcade and pinball industry developments including new arcade venues opening (Glasgow's NQ64, Dallas expansion of Two Bit Circus), upcoming shows (Midwest Gaming Classic, Louisville Arcade Expo), and significant pinball project announcements. Key pinball developments include Pedretti's FunHouse 2.0 topper reveal, Deeproot Pinball prototypes (Merlin's Magic, The Who), Pinball Brothers' Alien LV debut, multiple Williams 2.0 kits in development (Funhouse, Arabian Nights, Whirlwind), Stern's Mandalorian production ramp-up, and Haggis Pinball's Celts manufacturing progress.

Key Claims

Pedretti is launching a secret FunHouse 2.0 topper and additional products
high confidence · Headline announcement: 'Pedretti to Launch Secret FunHouse 2.0 Topper and More'
Deeproot Pinball has prototypes of Merlin's Magic, The Who, and other games
high confidence · Headline: 'Pictures of Merlin's Magic, The Who and more Deeproot Pinball Prototypes'
Pinball Brothers' Alien LV machine is making its public debut
high confidence · Headline: 'Pinball Brothers Alien LV Pinball to Make Public Debut'
Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights 2.0 kits are being announced by Mirco Playfields
high confidence · Headline: 'Mirco Playfields Announces Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights 2.0 Kits'
Williams Whirlwind 2.0 is in development
high confidence · Headline: 'Williams Whirlwind 2.0 Pinball is Being Created'
Stern Pinball is ramping up Mandalorian Pro production
high confidence · Headline: 'Stern Pinball Cranking Out Mandalorian Pros and Joins Tik Tok'
Haggis Pinball is manufacturing Celts machines
high confidence · Headline: 'Haggis Pinball is Hard At Work Cranking Out Celts'
A new video mode for Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights is available
high confidence · Headline: 'New Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights Video Mode'

Notable Quotes

“Another week is in the books and I'm sure that I sound like a broken record when I say that I was surprised by how much cool arcade and pinball news was out there.”
Knapp (author) @ opening — Sets tone for the breadth of industry activity in this period
“The awesome Midwest Gaming Classic arcade and pinball show aka MGC is coming up soon, starting 4/29 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rob Miller and I just booked out flights out there. Can't wait to see everyone and hang out. It's going to be a blast!”
Knapp @ Midwest Gaming Classic section — Personal excitement about major upcoming pinball event and organizer commitment to attendance

Entities

Knapp ArcadeorganizationPedretticompanyDeeproot PinballcompanyPinball BrotherscompanyMirco PlayfieldscompanyStern PinballcompanyHaggis PinballcompanyMidwest Gaming Classic (MGC)eventLouisville Arcade ExpoeventTwo Bit Circusorganization

Signals

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business_signal: Stern Pinball expanding social media presence by joining TikTok
high · Headline: 'Stern Pinball Cranking Out Mandalorian Pros and Joins Tik Tok'
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event_signal: Midwest Gaming Classic major pinball/arcade show confirmed for April 29 in Milwaukee
high · Author's personal attendance commitment and show details provided
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leak_detection: Next three Arcade1Up games leaked; described as heavy hitters
high · Headline: 'Next 3 Arcade1Up Games Leak. Some Heavy Hitters are Coming'
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market_signal: Stern Pinball ramping up Mandalorian Pro production volume
high · Headline: 'Stern Pinball Cranking Out Mandalorian Pros'
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announcement: Cliffy scoop protectors for Stern RUSH pinball in testing phase
high · Headline announcement
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announcement: Haggis Pinball actively manufacturing Celts machines
high · Headline announcement
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announcement: Deeproot Pinball has working prototypes of Merlin's Magic and The Who

Topics

Pinball 2.0 kits and remakesprimaryNew pinball machine announcements and prototypesprimaryArcade venue expansions and openingssecondaryPinball industry manufacturing and productionprimaryUpcoming arcade and pinball showssecondaryArcade cabinet platforms and releases (Arcade1Up)secondaryPinball aftermarket parts and modificationssecondaryPinball media and community contentmentioned

Sentiment

positive(0.78)— Enthusiastic coverage of industry developments with multiple exciting announcements. Author expresses genuine excitement about attending shows and discovering news. No critical commentary or negative sentiment detected.

Transcript

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Another week is in the books and I'm sure that I sound like a broken record when I say that I was surprised by how much cool arcade and pinball news was out there. Maybe we're getting good at finding stuff like this. It certainly doesn't hurt to have a background in competitive intelligence. From new arcade openings to the Louisville Arcade expo to a new Bally Williams 2.0 and information about Haggis Pinball there's lots to talk about. Enjoy! Have a great weekend and thanks for reading :) There’s a new arcade in Glasgow, Scotland… First look at NQ64 new retro arcade bar to open in Glasgow's Merchant City https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/19993371.first-look-nq64-new-retro-arcade-bar-open-glasgows-merchant-city/ Georgia's amazing Pinball Palace is the Marco Specialties location of the month. https://www.facebook.com/marcospec/posts/10159100683408423 Video of the recent FunHouse 2.0 stream... L.A.’s Two Bit Circus Expands to Dallas with Arcade Games, VR and AR Experiences, Robot Bartenders, and More With investors including Capital Factory and TopGolf's executive chairman, the venue will feature 35,000 square feet of tech-enhanced entertainment. Attractions will include arcade games; VR, AR, and "extended reality" experiences; "story (escape) rooms"; reimagined carnival games, and more. https://dallasinnovates.com/l-a-s-two-bit-circus-expands-to-dallas-with-arcade-games-vr-and-ar-experiences-escape-rooms-and-more/?fbclid=IwAR0Jd2TjMjQabPZODAos9aAqmiLpUp_LTGASgmBQlt9aiZkRt-9EJK3u_PE RAW: Behind the scenes at Arcade Expo Louisville https://www.whas11.com/video/news/local/raw-behind-the-scenes-at-arcade-expo-louisville/417-b3609089-8238-4ab0-90dc-e4f775e163d0?fbclid=IwAR209ZYxP5vfVz25Ko9vooZdojtDkDI3XpkwSm4n2K5IJ76HsV7agIMg0Uc Louisville Arcade Expo offers nostalgia for the serious -- or casual -- gamer https://www.wdrb.com/news/wdrb-video/louisville-arcade-expo-offers-nostalgia-for-the-serious----or-casual--/video_6835884e-1d4a-5030-9a94-3562cf81aff6.html?fbclid=IwAR2zxoF2s4hKIKeG-JOkc1A_54Kt4wZmXaVMRvV_yW8kaPxo9Wzso33MQvE Ed Boon shares historic footage of the creation of Mortal Kombat's most famous characters before they even had names https://www.eventhubs.com/news/2022/mar/10/ed-boon-historic-footage-mk/?fbclid=IwAR3kDS-cST-Lw2ktELbtEMT6ERsbvoSnJs0GU3-83gYUKsP_2B0EFM1bL5Y Now this is some fancy flying… FPV | Flying into a pinball machine The awesome Midwest Gaming Classic arcade and pinball show aka MGC is coming up soon, starting 4/29 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rob Miller and I just booked out flights out there. Can’t wait to see everyone and hang out. It’s going to be a blast! Midwest Gaming Classic https://fb.watch/bJQM3F8Mrr/ Oh wow, cool. Pre-orders have started for the remake for the 1996 classic arcade shooter The House of the Dead for the Nintendo Switch. I can’t wait to be able to play two of the best OG arcade shooters on my 65” TV. Sick. There will be a Limited Edition physical release and downloadable versions. The House of the Dead 1 and 2 remakes for Nintendo Switch keep the camp https://www.polygon.com/22962028/the-house-of-the-dead-remakes-nintendo-switch-forever-entertainment-release-date?fbclid=IwAR0axdgItSp3wRdYzNFufdzjs6kSWEB18sCG-IGr9ym21OWSylsvEXHyyGs Limidead Edition Includes Exclusive lenticular box, 2 Character Stands and a Sticker sheet The complete remake (visual, audio, mechanics and new game modes) of the iconic shooter game released in Arcade in 1996 Play alone or with a friend, using joy-cons or a gun A frenetic action that never stops An entire bestiary of creatures to unlock and learn more of their weaknesses Here's A First Look At The House Of The Dead: Remake Physical Switch Release https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/03/heres-a-first-look-at-the-house-of-the-dead-remake-physical-switch-release?fbclid=IwAR31j4_QFZINNjdOx39zzSsSlh1phU6R7DnNlyY4fCuU6bs7Rq3x2ugRgkc Here’s a new trailer for an interesting looking Australian documentary about classic arcade and pinball collecting… See the Only Two of This Rare Game Ever Produced at the Louisville Arcade Expo https://www.knapparcade.org/post/see-the-only-two-of-this-rare-game-ever-produced-at-the-louisville-arcade-expo?fbclid=IwAR3x7pQ6IFneydVH5UcP6Z71DRXrB7s49W4apT0YV1qWpnVM2xr8EUlyCsY Pedretti to Launch Secret FunHouse 2.0 Topper and More https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pedretti-to-launch-secret-funhouse-2-0-topper-and-more?fbclid=IwAR2M3A_h0wy_cdJvoZJVaKx6FNpOlp1Op1ojKhhB6LFO2baXcHcv3YeZ9-o Pictures of Merlin's Magic, The Who and more Deeproot Pinball Prototypes https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pictures-of-merlin-s-magic-the-who-and-more-deeproot-pinball-prototypes?fbclid=IwAR1tsxWuK0KvtKrpQ7G28Z6Taqpqy8kqtHF2vtH4cEOkFi3BGBu690E20uM Here it is! The single greatest episode in the history of The Pinball Show podcast! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll hear hot takes on all of the latest pinball news and rumors. I had a great time hanging out with Dennis on this week’s episode. Check it out on Apple iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Thanks! https://www.thepinballnetwork.net/e/the-pinball-show-episode-94-pinball-wishes-and-arcade-dreams/?fbclid=IwAR3x7pQ6IFneydVH5UcP6Z71DRXrB7s49W4apT0YV1qWpnVM2xr8EUlyCsY OK, maybe not the greatest…Top 10 perhaps? Pinball Brothers Alien LV Pinball to Make Public Debut https://www.knapparcade.org/post/pinball-brothers-alien-lv-pinball-to-make-public-debut?fbclid=IwAR3kDS-cST-Lw2ktELbtEMT6ERsbvoSnJs0GU3-83gYUKsP_2B0EFM1bL5Y Mirco Playfields Announces Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights 2.0 Kits https://www.knapparcade.org/post/mirco-playfields-unveils-williams-tales-of-the-arabian-nights-2-0?fbclid=IwAR3kDS-cST-Lw2ktELbtEMT6ERsbvoSnJs0GU3-83gYUKsP_2B0EFM1bL5Y Stern Pinball Cranking Out Mandalorian Pros and Joins Tik Tok https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-cranking-out-mandalorians-and-joins-tik-tok?fbclid=IwAR31j4_QFZINNjdOx39zzSsSlh1phU6R7DnNlyY4fCuU6bs7Rq3x2ugRgkc New Williams Tales of the Arabian Nights Video Mode https://www.knapparcade.org/post/new-williams-tales-of-the-arabian-nights-video-mode?fbclid=IwAR2tahF3tdDWtS_CFv--w0UcP40ENKx8qK55QPW-jjVWN17KroQmtyVjJWA The Making of The Mandalorian Pinball by Stern https://www.knapparcade.org/post/the-making-of-the-mandalorian-pinball-by-stern?fbclid=IwAR0CdpG4F_QrVvRhPpRIY5bBzhGiYk5GVTDYi5V9TgScizcejnoBANV22gM Williams Whirlwind 2.0 Pinball is Being Created https://www.knapparcade.org/post/williams-whirlwind-2-0-pinball-is-being-created?fbclid=IwAR1JxgT_L0k2Uq4otuez1Suacq4m4Os_76-Ie_bNErtQkAQ4r8ulUheEpB8 Haggis Pinball is Hard At Work Cranking Out Celts https://www.knapparcade.org/post/haggis-pinball-is-hard-at-work-cranking-out-celts?fbclid=IwAR3kDS-cST-Lw2ktELbtEMT6ERsbvoSnJs0GU3-83gYUKsP_2B0EFM1bL5Y Next 3 Arcade1Up Games Leak. Some Heavy Hitters are Coming https://www.knapparcade.org/post/next-3-arcade1up-games-leak-some-heavy-hitters-are-coming?fbclid=IwAR2l0Bx3DKGzP6Xx4Tg2f95llQ7v4QaStS5uyhBf_14w8Xl1Vadu7bMrOKg Cliffy Scoop Protectors for Stern Pinball's RUSH are In Testing https://www.knapparcade.org/post/cliffy-scoop-protectors-for-stern-pinball-s-rush-are-in-testing?fbclid=IwAR0CdpG4F_QrVvRhPpRIY5bBzhGiYk5GVTDYi5V9TgScizcejnoBANV22gM Sneak Peek at Cactus Canyon Alternate Translite https://www.knapparcade.org/post/sneak-peek-at-cactus-canyon-alternate-translite?fbclid=IwAR2hFWarlSxMJ_IpNkVt7xqytItpi01RHCvfjk2v1qZS987uAZf62qHH-oM