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Stern Venom pinball rumored for Comic Con 2023 reveal after 2022 cancellation
Stern Pinball had planned a Venom launch at San Diego Comic Con in July 2022 with Todd MacFarlane and Ozzy Osbourne autograph sessions scheduled
high confidence · Direct reporting of past event; publicly observable fact
Stern postponed Venom launch in July 2022 to prioritize James Bond for the franchise's anniversary
high confidence · Author states this as the documented reason for the cancellation
Stern's next cornerstone game is conventionally slotted for September production
medium confidence · Author references 'conventional wisdom about Stern's schedule' without attribution
There are rumors Stern Pinball may be discontinuing Rush production
low confidence · Author explicitly states 'I have no idea' about validity; presents as unverified chatter
“A year ago last July there was tons of smoke that Stern Pinball was going to launch a Marvel Venom-themed pinball machine at San Diego's Comic Con. They had a big booth and autograph sessions set up with Todd MacFarlane and Ozzy Osbourbe scheduled. Then...poof nothing happened.”
Knapp Arcade (author) @ opening — Establishes the failed 2022 Venom launch attempt as context for current rumors
“Stern moved the launch of Venom back to get James Bond out in time for the franchise's anniversary.”
Knapp Arcade (author) @ early section — Explains the business rationale for the 2022 delay
“While we're on the subject of Stern Pinball rumors, there's chatter that they may be done manufacturing Rush. Is this true? I have no idea, but it's out there.”
Knapp Arcade (author) @ closing section — Author explicitly disclaims knowledge of Rush discontinuation rumors while reporting them
business_signal: Unverified chatter about Stern potentially discontinuing Rush pinball production
low · Author explicitly states 'I have no idea' about validity while reporting chatter in circulation
event_signal: San Diego Comic Con 2023 positioned as potential venue for major Stern Pinball announcement
low · Author expresses hope: 'Fingers crossed that we see a cool new game from Stern by then'
announcement: Potential official reveal of Venom pinball at Comic Con 2023 (July 20-23) with production slot conventionally expected for September
low · Rumor reported but explicitly unconfirmed; author notes uncertainty about whether timing would allow July reveal + September production
rumor_hype: Renewed rumors of Stern Venom pinball reveal at San Diego Comic Con 2023, following failed 2022 launch attempt
low · Author states 'I'm hearing a lot of rumblings' without specific sourcing; positions this as current rumor mill activity
neutral(0)— Author maintains speculative tone, explicitly disclaiming certainty on key claims. Tone is reportorial and cautious rather than enthusiastic or critical.
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