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

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Mar 18, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Weekly pinball/arcade roundup: remasters, new venues, Midwest Gaming Classic preview, manufacturer updates.

Summary

This weekly arcade and pinball news roundup from March 18, 2022, covers multiple industry developments including new arcade openings (NQ64 in Glasgow, Two Bit Circus expansion to Dallas), convention coverage (Louisville Arcade Expo, upcoming Midwest Gaming Classic), and significant pinball news including remasters (Tales of the Arabian Night 2.0, Whirlwind 2.0, FunHouse 2.0), new manufacturer debuts (Pinball Brothers' Alien LV), production updates (The Mandalorian (Pro) output, Haggis Pinball's Celts), and aftermarket innovations.

Key Claims

Mirco Playfields is creating a Tales of the Arabian Nights of the Arabian Night 2.0 kit
high confidence · Knapp Arcade news article, official announcement reference
Williams Whirlwind 2.0 is being created
high confidence · Knapp Arcade news article, official announcement reference
Haggis Pinball is producing Celts machines
high confidence · Knapp Arcade news article, production update
Pedretti is launching a secret FunHouse 2.0 topper
high confidence · Knapp Arcade news article
Stern Pinball is cranking out The Mandalorian (Pro) machines
high confidence · Knapp Arcade news article
Pinball Brothers' Alien LV will make its public debut
high confidence · Knapp Arcade news article
Midwest Gaming Classic arcade and pinball show is starting 4/29 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
high confidence · Knapp Arcade news article, event announcement
The House of the Dead remakes for Nintendo Switch are available for pre-order
high confidence · Knapp Arcade news article citing Polygon and Nintendo Life

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 Arcade author @ n/a — Opening commentary establishing the volume and frequency of industry news during 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.”
Knapp Arcade author @ n/a — Personal confirmation of attendance at major industry event, indicates importance of networking at shows

Entities

Knapp ArcadeorganizationStern PinballcompanyPinball Brotherscompany Haggis PinballcompanyMirco PlayfieldscompanyDeep Root PinballcompanyTwo Bit CircusorganizationNQ64organizationLouisville Arcade ExpoeventMidwest Gaming Classic

Signals

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product_launch: Multiple Williams pinball remasters announced: Tales of the Arabian Nights 2.0 (Mirco Playfields), Whirlwind 2.0, and FunHouse 2.0 topper (Pedretti)
high · Multiple article headlines confirming announcement of Williams 2.0 remasters
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product_launch: Pinball Brothers' Alien LV making public debut and Deeproot Pinball prototypes (Merlin's Magic, The Who) shown at Louisville Arcade Expo
high · Article headlines and Louisville Arcade Expo coverage
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manufacturing_signal: Stern Pinball ramping up production of Mandalorian Pro machines; Haggis Pinball actively producing Celts
high · 'Stern Pinball Cranking Out Mandalorian Pros' and 'Haggis Pinball is Hard At Work Cranking Out Celts' article headlines
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event_signal: Louisville Arcade Expo and Midwest Gaming Classic (starting 4/29) generating significant community engagement and media coverage
high · Multiple event articles and author's personal confirmation of MGC attendance
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venue_signal: Two Bit Circus expanding from LA to Dallas with 35,000 sq ft tech-enhanced entertainment venue; NQ64 opening new retro arcade bar in Glasgow
high · Dallas Innovates article on Two Bit Circus expansion; Glasgow Times article on NQ64 opening
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technology_signal: Aftermarket accessory manufacturers active: Pedretti launching FunHouse 2.0 topper, Cliffy producing scoop protectors for Stern RUSH

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