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Pedretti Gaming to reveal TOTAN remake June 15; Stern & homebrew updates from Northwest show.
Pedretti Gaming will reveal its Tales of the Arabian Night remake on Monday, June 15th, 2026
high confidence · Official announcement from Pedretti Gaming, reported by Knapp Arcade on June 12, 2026
Pedretti Gaming confirmed one month prior (May 12, 2026) that its next game is a remake of the 1996 Tales of the Arabian Nights of the Arabian Night
high confidence · Article states 'After confirming that its next game is a remake of the 1996 Williams pinball machine Tales of the Arabian Night exactly one month ago today'
Stern Pinball released a highlight video of its visit to the recent Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show
high confidence · Reported by Knapp Arcade; video embedded in article
Stern Pinball design team presented development details about TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye at the Northwest show
high confidence · GeekGamerTV uploaded the presentation to YouTube; referenced by Knapp Arcade
A Beastie Boys homebrew pinball machine was featured in the homebrew section of the Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show
high confidence · Grownup Adjacent uploaded exclusive video coverage and interview
Michael Whelan's face appeared as artwork on the 1979 Williams pinball machine 'Time Warp' without his knowledge or permission
medium confidence · Article cites Michael Whelan's account of discovering the machine during a 1980 vacation in Monterey, CA; the 'Time Warp' game is confirmed as 1979 Williams release
“You have waited for it... now the time has come. For months, rumors, speculation, wishes, and dreams have filled the pinball community. Now, the magic is about to begin.”
Pedretti Gaming @ June 12, 2026 announcement — Official teaser message for Tales of the Arabian Nights remake reveal, building community anticipation
“The lamp has been found. The wish is about to be granted.”
Pedretti Gaming @ June 12, 2026 announcement — Thematic callback to Tales of the Arabian Nights (genie/wishes) in promotional messaging
“Dive into the ultimate Beastie Boys-inspired homebrew pinball machine! In this exclusive Grownup Adjacent deep dive, we sit down with the creators for an in-depth interview, showcase stunning 4K gameplay, and break down the entire design and build process from concept to flipper action.”
Grownup Adjacent Daily Pinball & Arcade Media @ June 2026 (Northwest show coverage) — Description of comprehensive homebrew coverage highlighting design process and community interest in Beastie Boys theme
announcement: Pedretti Gaming officially scheduled Tales of the Arabian Nights remake reveal for June 15, 2026, three days after this article
high · Official announcement from Pedretti Gaming with specific date and promotional messaging
product_launch: Tales of the Arabian Nights remake in final stages before reveal; Pedretti Gaming building community anticipation with teaser messaging
high · Official reveal announcement and prior confirmation one month earlier (May 12, 2026)
event_signal: 2026 Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show generated significant media coverage including Stern Pinball recap, Transformers seminar, and homebrew coverage
high · Multiple video releases from Stern Pinball, GeekGamerTV, and Grownup Adjacent covering the show
content_signal: Growing media attention to homebrew pinball, with Grownup Adjacent producing high-quality 4K coverage and creator interviews of fan-built Beastie Boys machine
high · Detailed video production of homebrew machine including interviews, 4K gameplay, and design process breakdown
community_signal: Beastie Boys homebrew machine demonstrates fan creativity in adapting music/entertainment IP into pinball mechanics outside official manufacturer channels
high · Grownup Adjacent description mentions 'licensed-inspired themes' and homebrew builder expertise
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historical_signal: Discovery of Michael Whelan's unsanctioned likeness on 1979 Williams Time Warp highlights historical practices in pinball artwork attribution and artist rights in the arcade era
high · Michael Whelan account of finding himself depicted on Time Warp machine; Time Warp confirmed as 1979 Williams release with notable 'wild art' and 'Banana Flippers' innovation
design_innovation: Time Warp (1979) noted as one of two original pinball machines with 'Banana Flippers,' indicating early mechanical innovation experiments
medium · Article states Time Warp is 'known for its wild art and for being one of two pins that originally came with Banana Flippers'
industry_signal: Stern Pinball actively producing and distributing behind-the-scenes content (show recap, design seminar) to media partners, indicating strategic content marketing approach
high · Stern released official show recap video and design team presented formal seminar uploaded to YouTube partner channels