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Tentative Stern Pinball Production Schedule for the Second Half of 2023

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jan 3, 2023
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TL;DR

Stern H2 2023 production schedule: Avengers (7), Star Wars (8), Jurassic Park (10), Godzilla/Mandalorian (11), Deadpool (12).

Summary

Knapp Arcade reports Stern Pinball's tentative production schedule for H2 2023 based on The Pinball Show podcast (Ep 120), detailing game releases from July through December. The article also references upcoming cornerstone games from designers Brian Eddy (rumored Venom) and Jack Danger (rumored Foo Fighters or He-Man), plus a new 60th Anniversary Edition James Bond. Rush pinball is notably absent from the 2023 schedule.

Key Claims

  • Stern's production schedule for H2 2023 includes Avengers Infinity Quest (7/2023), Star Wars (8/2023), Jurassic Park (10/2023), Godzilla Premium (11/2023), Mandalorian Pro & Premium (11/2023), and Deadpool Pro & Premium (12/2023)

    high confidence · Sourced from The Pinball Show podcast Ep 120 Part 1, reported by Knapp Arcade

  • September 2023 is blank on Stern's schedule, possibly for a new Cornerstone game

    medium confidence · Article states '9/2023: Blank (New Cornerstone Perhaps?)' with speculation marker

  • Two new Stern cornerstone games are planned: one from Brian Eddy (rumored to be Venom) and one from Jack Danger (rumored to be Foo Fighters or He-Man)

    medium confidence · Based on recent George Gomez interview mentioned in article; rumors indicated by 'rumored to be' language

  • Stern does not currently have planned runs of Rush pinball machines in 2023, though subject to change

    high confidence · Explicitly stated in article based on schedule data

  • James Bond Pros and Premiums should be on Stern's production line after Winter Break, with possibility of new 60th Anniversary Edition in January or February

    medium confidence · Article notes 60th Anniversary Edition 'officially revealed this morning in January' suggesting forward-looking production planning

Notable Quotes

  • “Man, those folks at The Pinball Show podcast sure take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. Fresh on the heels of back surgery, Zach Meny was back at it with his co-host Dennis Kriesel, recording a new episode on New Year's Day.”

    Knapp Arcade author @ article opening — Context about The Pinball Show podcast hosts and source credibility

  • “As George Gomez mentioned in a recent interview, add to the above schedule two new Stern cornerstone games...one from Brian Eddy (rumored to be Venom) and one from Jack Danger (rumored to be Foo Fighters or He-Man).”

    Knapp Arcade author (reporting Gomez) @ mid-article — Announcement of upcoming cornerstone games and designer assignments

Entities

The Pinball ShoworganizationZach MenypersonDennis KrieselpersonGeorge GomezpersonBrian EddypersonJack DangerpersonStern PinballcompanyAvengers Infinity Questgame

Signals

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    business_signal: Rush pinball notably absent from 2023 production schedule despite previous releases; uncertain status

    high · Explicit statement: 'Stern does not currently have any planned runs of Rush pinball machines yet in 2023. Of course, that is subject to change.'

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    event_signal: 60th Anniversary Edition James Bond officially revealed; production planned for early 2023

    high · Article states: 'officially revealed this morning in January' with new 60th Anniversary Edition variant planned

  • ?

    personnel_signal: Designer role assignments documented: Brian Eddy and Jack Danger each assigned to new cornerstone games under George Gomez oversight

    high · George Gomez confirmed in recent interview that two cornerstone games exist; designer names and rumored IP provided

  • ?

    product_strategy: Stern Pinball's H2 2023 production schedule documented with specific months and game titles; September appears reserved for new content (possibly cornerstone)

    high · Detailed monthly breakdown from July-December 2023 sourced from The Pinball Show podcast Ep 120

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    rumor_hype: Two unannounced cornerstone games rumored: Venom (Brian Eddy designer) and Foo Fighters or He-Man (Jack Danger designer)

    medium · Article uses 'rumored to be' language; George Gomez interview mentioned as confirming two new cornerstone games exist but IP not officially announced

Topics

Stern Pinball production schedule and roadmapprimaryUpcoming cornerstone game announcements (Venom, Foo Fighters, He-Man)primaryPinball game releases and IP licensingprimaryDesigner assignments and creative leadershipsecondaryProduction capacity and schedulingsecondaryThe Pinball Show podcast as industry intelligence sourcementioned

Sentiment

neutral(0.5)— Article is factual reporting of production schedule with a warm opening about podcast hosts' resilience. No strong positive or negative sentiment expressed about the games or schedule itself.

Transcript

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Man, those folks at The Pinball Show podcast sure take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. Fresh on the heels of back surgery, Zach Meny was back at it with his co-host Dennis Kriesel, recording a new episode on New Year's Day. Hitting the virtual airwaves last night, the show contained great information on Stern Pinball's production schedule for the second half of 2023. In case you missed it, here's my previous article on Stern's production for 1H 2023: Stern Pinball to Run James Bond & Godzilla Premiums in Early 2023; Announces Elvira Premium Pricing https://www.knapparcade.org/post/stern-pinball-to-run-james-bond-godzilla-premiums-in-early-2023-announces-elvira-premium-pricing Now onto the second half of the year: 7/2023: Avengers Infinity Quest Pro & Premium 8/2023: Star Wars Pro & Premium 9/2023: Blank (New Cornerstone Perhaps?) 10/2023: Jurassic Park Pro 11/2023: Godzilla Premium Mandalorian Pro & Premium 12/2023: Deadpool Pro & Premium Interestingly, Stern does not currently have any planned runs of Rush pinball machines yet in 2023. Of course, that is subject to change. As George Gomez mentioned in a recent interview, add to the above schedule two new Stern cornerstone games...one from Brian Eddy (rumored to be Venom) and one from Jack Danger (rumored to be Foo Fighters or He-Man). Also of note, James Bond Pros and Premiums should be on the Stern production line as soon as they get back from Winter Break. It is possible that Stern produces the new 60th Anniversary Edition James Bond that was officially revealed this morning in January or February. I have included a link to this week's Pinball Show podcast below for anyone who wants to check it out: The Pinball Show Ep 120 Part 1: The Meat https://www.thepinballnetwork.net/e/the-pinball-show-ep-120-part-1-the-meat/ Feel better Zach!
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