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Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake Reveal is Monday, Beastie Boys Pinball & More

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jun 12, 2026
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TL;DR

Pedretti Gaming to reveal TOTAN remake June 15; Stern & homebrew updates from Northwest show.

Summary

Pedretti Gaming announced a reveal of its Tales of the Arabian Night remake for Monday, June 15th, 2026. The article also covers Stern Pinball show recap and Transformers seminar, a Beastie Boys homebrew pinball featured at the show, and a historical piece about sci-fi artist Michael Whelan discovering his likeness on a 1979 Time Warp machine.

Key Claims

  • 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

Notable Quotes

  • “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

Entities

Pedretti GamingcompanyTales of the Arabian NightsgameStern PinballcompanyTRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the EyegameNorthwest Pinball and Arcade ShoweventBeastie Boys HomebrewgameGrownup Adjacent Daily Pinball & Arcade MediaorganizationGeekGamer.tvorganization

Signals

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    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

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    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)

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    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

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    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

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    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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Transcript

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News Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake Reveal is Monday, Beastie Boys Pinball & More k knapparcade June 12, 2026 After confirming that its next game is a remake of the 1996 Williams pinball machine Tales of the Arabian Nights exactly one month ago today, this afternoon Pedretti Gaming announced that they will reveal the game this Monday, June 15th. Below is their message: ✨ 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. 🧞‍♂️ Monday, June 15th ✨ Tales of the Arabian Nights ✨ The lamp has been found. The wish is about to be granted. #TOTAN #TalesOfTheArabianNights #PinballRemakes #PedrettiGaming #PinballPassion #YourWishIsGranted Yesterday, Stern Pinball released a highlight video of its visit to the recent Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show. On a related note, GeekGamerTV uploaded the presentation that Stern's design team for its latest game, TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye, made about its development to YouTube. I have embedded both videos below: 2026 Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show Recap - YouTube Tap to unmute 2026 Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show Recap Stern Pinball Stern Pinball !Advertisement Ad 1 of 3 The Transformers Pinball Seminar by Stern Pinball - 2026 Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show - YouTube Tap to unmute GeekGamerTV GeekGamerTV While we are on the subject of pinball shows, the YouTube channel "Grownup Adjacent Pinball" just shared a video of an amazing Beastie Boys homebrew pin that showed up in the homebrew section of the show: 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.From custom art and licensed-inspired themes to the technical wizardry behind the playfield, this is a must-watch for pinball enthusiasts, Beastie Boys fans, and homebrew builders alike. Whether you're into modern pinball tech or just love the energy of "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" on a pinball table, this video has it all. Beastie Boys Pinball Homebrew Edition: Exclusive Interview, Gameplay & Full Design Process \| 4K - YouTube Tap to unmute Grownup Adjacent Daily Pinball & Arcade Media Grownup Adjacent Daily Pinball & Arcade Media New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement. Contact knapparcade@gmail.com today Last up, I have some interesting pool-side pinball reading for everyone's weekend. It's a cool article by the well-known sci-fi artist Michael Whelan. While he was on vacation in Monterey, CA in 1980, he and his wife visited an arcade and found a pinball machine whose backglass and playfield art bore a striking likeness of his own face — a "Time Wizard" figure with his blonde hair, green hood, and 70s mustache. He describes the shock of seeing himself staring out from under the glass on a commercial product he had no part in. The machine was the 1979 Williams game "Time Warp," which is known for its wild art and for being one of two pins that originally came with "Banana Flippers." How Michael Whelan discovered himself in a California arcade Posted 27 minutes ago k About knapparcade Site administrator Comments (0) Please sign in to join the conversation. No comments yet Be the first to share your thoughts on this post! Related Articles Tales of the Arabian Nights Remake Reveal is Monday, Beastie Boys Pinball & More 27 minutes ago Rumor: Barrels of Fun has GI Joe License...For Now; Jersey Jack Sonic Release Date & More 2 days ago New Multimorphic Pinball Module "Coming Soon"; New 24-Hour Pinball Tournament; Crazy Taxi is Back & More 3 days ago Subscribe to Updates Get the latest pinball news, blog posts, and event announcements delivered to your inbox Subscribe !Advertisement Ad 2 of 2 New sponsor slot Your sponsored ad here Be the first to claim this placement.
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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

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    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'

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    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