It’s Predator launch time, so for this special bonus PINcastJonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News are joined by Pinball Brothers’ CEO, Daniel Janson, to describe the Predator journey, right from the initial concept all the way through to today’s reveal.

Daniel gives full details of the team who created the game, the features they wanted incorporated, how the mechanical toys work, the enhancements available in the Trophy Package, plus all the movie and actor assets they have now, along with what else might be coming.

Predator breaks new ground in several other ways too, including a new electronics boardset and new key mech designs. Daniel explains why they moved away from their previous designs and the advantages of their new systems or players and owners.

Jonathan and Martin also talk to Daniel about pricing, the impact of tariffs, production plans and when you will be able to play the Predator pinball for yourself.

So, make sure you download or stream this new bonus Pinball Industry News PINcast interview right now from your favourite podcast supplier. You’ll also find it on YouTubeand YouTube Music, or you can get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don’t forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast for free to guarantee you get the freshest regular episodes and bonus PINcasts delivered to you every month, the very moment it is released.

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This month’s PINcast was held back for a few days to bring you the very latest news and an exclusive interview. So, join Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News as they bring you all the excitement from the pinball industry throughout May and the first few days of June in the latest Pinball Industry News PINcast.

It’s taken ten years to come to fruition, but finally Jersey Jack Pinball were able to release their Harry Potter game. The reaction has been hugely positive, but there are still many unknowns about just what’s in the game and the story of its creation.

So, Jonathan and Martin interview Jersey Jack Pinball’s founder, and the man who secured the licence widely thought to be unobtainable, Jack Guarnieri. Jack explains the steps he had to take to get all the assets for all the movies, what the game means to Jersey Jack Pinball, the reason for the delayed reveal, what’s in the game, how it is going to be built, why they chose to offer three different models, and much more about this new Harry Potter game, including where you can play it.

One game due to launch soon is Predator from Pinball Brothers. A slow drip of information from the company means we already know a few details, but this month’s PINcast includes an update directly from the company’s CEO about when we might expect more information.

Last weekend saw the European Pinball Championship in Austria. Alongside complete line-ups of games from Spooky Pinball, American Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball, Chicago Gaming, Dutch Pinball and all three models of Stern’s King Kong, Barrels of Fun Pinball had their new Dune game there alongside their Labyrinth.

Barrels of Fun’s David Van Es was attending the show, so Martin took the opportunity to sit down at the dining table with David for the latest edition of What’s Cooking With… Find out what they enjoy eating at the Barrels of Fun factory when celebrating birthdays.

The imposition or threat of tariffs still looms large over the industry, threatening delays in shipping product into the US, with the potential for retaliatory tariffs pushing up prices for non-US buyers too. Two companies have already responded, so find out what they had to say.

There’s an update from Pinball Adventures about their Elements game, news on some great deals on new-in-box machines, and chances to win prizes ranging from merchandise and anti-reflective glass to an entire machine.

So, make sure you download or stream this latest edition of the Pinball Industry News PINcast right now from your favourite podcast supplier. You’ll also find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, or you can get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don’t forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast for free to guarantee you get the freshest episode delivered to you every month, the very moment it is released.

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It’s the battle of the big beasts this month with two mammoth new game launches and a third poised to be revealed. So, Jonathan from Pinball Magazine and Martin from Pinball News are back to bring you all the details in April’s Pinball Industry News PINcast.

The first beast into the arena was the Sandworm from Barrels of Fun’s new Dune game. Based on the 2021 and 2024 Dune movies, the second release from the Houston-based manufacturer comes fully loaded with extensive cinematic assets as well as a new Horizon Atmospheric Lighting system, anti-reflective glass, a shaker motor and even a topper.

Facing off against the Sandworm is the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ in the form of Stern Pinball’s new King Kong: Myth of Terror Island. The story of King Kong has been reimagined for Stern’s latest cornerstone game which features an animated Kong being summoned by a swinging gong. Kong wreaks havoc, of course, aided by a giant spider as he blocks the balls and smashes a subway car to release the locked balls inside.

The third beast is the elephant-in-the-room that is Jersey Jack Pinball’s upcoming Harry Potter game. With manufacturing already underway at the company’s Elk Grove Village factory, what will be the impact when we get the official release, expected later this month?

Also looming large over the industry is the effect of trade tariffs – imposed, planned or threatened. Pinball manufacturers are taking their own approaches to the price increases on buying components and shipping complete games, while others are taking a wait-and-see approach. With some cuts in production already announced or anticipated, Jonathan and Martin look at who’s doing what, and what it means for the wider market.

There are also current production updates, along with news of some people leaving their posts and others being appointed to new positions.

Plus, there are new code updates, of course, as well as some new products and limited-time special offers you won’t want to miss.

Also in this month’s PINcast, Jonathan and Martin swap the pinball table for the dinner table to find out What’s Cooking with… legendary game designer, Steve Ritchie. Steve spills the beans on his favourite recipes, so you too can eat like a King.

So, make sure you download or stream this latest Pinball Industry News PINcast right now from your favourite podcast supplier. You’ll also find it on YouTube and YouTube Music, or you can get it direct from Spotify on the link above, and don’t forget you can also subscribe to the PINcast for free to guarantee you get the freshest episode delivered to you every month, the very moment it is released.

With so much happening in the pinball industry right now and so much more excitement coming up, join Jonathan and Martin each month to guarantee you don’t miss any of it.

After all, it’s the podcast the pinball industry listens to.