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The New Metallica Pinball Machine is Very Heavy Indeed

Thoughts on the New Machine by Stern Pinball I have been one of Stern’s harshest critics, but I am happy to eat some crow on their upcoming new pinball machine. The pictures of the upcoming Metallica pinball machine are simply stunning. This is probably the best looking pinball machine that Stern has ever...

The Pinball Mecca of the Outer Banks

There no longer are any pinball machines in my hometown. The last one remaining hold out sold its last pinball machine a few months ago. The good news is that I purchased it! My own collection helps feed my pinball thirst, but sometimes one can get tired of your own collection. I have been having that itch to play some new...

Rare Game Room Gems — Return of the Jedi

Well with us covering Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, we really have to conclude the original Star Wars trilogy by Atari with Return of the Jedi. Many people are surprised to know that despite being the third movie, that Return of the Jedi in fact was released before the Empire Strikes Back. This game is unlike the other...

We Know Medieval Madness, But What about Eyeball Madness

Well there is another cool custom pinball machine out there. I just stumbled on to some information about Eyeball Madness. This is a re-skinned JackBot. Take some eyeball pinballs, add an eyeball shooter, a giant video eyeball staring at you, redo the playfield and cabinet art, add some other fine touches and you have a new...

The Top Ten Best Bargains in Pinball Today

Pinball Machines are amazing fun, but they can also do some serious damage to your wallet. With new games selling for $5000 to $7500 and with many used pinball machines selling for that high or even higher — a little bit of bargain shopping can go a long way. Some even say that prices of some used pinball machines are...

The New Metallica Pinball Machine is Very Heavy Indeed

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Apr 06

Rare Game Room Gems — Return of the Jedi

Mar 31

We Know Medieval Madness, But What about Eyeball Madness

Mar 30

The Top Ten Best Bargains in Pinball Today

Mar 30

Transforming Your Game Room with Spray Paint

May 17, 12

Posted in Videos

Check out what the amazing artist HEKStyle did to this game room. Just a little time with a few cans of spray paint and the whole room is transformed. Simply an amazing way to radically make your game room your...

Rare Game Room Gems — Empire Strikes Back

May 09, 12

Posted in Reviews

The original Star Wars arcade machine given to us by Atari in the early 80’s is no doubt one of the all time arcade classics, as well as being a great collectors item. Well one game that trumps it in the collectors market is Empire Strikes Back. The Empire Strikes Back, while it is the second Star Wars movie, for whatever reason...

Driving Simulator That Costs More Than a New Porsche

May 04, 12

Posted in Stuff

Want the ultimate racing action in your game room? Do you have a nearly $45,000 to spare? Roughly $45,000 could get you a new Porsche Boxter, Chevy Corvette, Ford Mustang and many other fast and fun cars. But it could also get you the TL1 Professional Simulator. This thing is just insane. It features the world’s first 180 degree,...

The 12 inch Arcade Classic You Must See to Believe

Apr 27, 12

Posted in Videos

Star Wars arcade by Atari is an all time arcade classic. But you certainly cannot fit one in the palm of your hand. Or can you? Check out the new Star Wars Mini cabinet. This is simply...