Chicago Gaming Company Medieval Madness Production Update; A Pabst Blue Ribbon Arcade Game?; Will We See Walking Dead This Week?
By knapparcade
Earlier today, Chicago Gaming Company announced that it is exactly halfway through its first 1,000 unit run of its Medieval Madness Remake Merlin Edition. They have 500 machines to go in the initial run with another unquantified production run yet to come in 2026. These should to keep the company busy for a while. Once Medieval is done, my money is on the rumored Raw Thrills, Mark Ritchie-designed Halo pin for later on in 2026 with the other possibility being the even longer-rumored remake of the 1993 Bally pin Twilight Zone. "Medieval Madness Merlin #500 rolled off the line this week! We’re now halfway through this production run. 🎉#"
Also this afternoon, DSM Arcade - Makers of the new "Perfect Pour" arcade game announced a branding partnership with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. For an upcharge of only $300, purchasers of the game can get PBR branding on their machine. This seems like a cool game to throw in a bar or an arcade bar. The new PBR cabinets are on sale now and are expected to begin shipping "This Winter." The award-winning Perfect Pour is back with a whole new look! Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition combines the gameplay you love with the iconic branding of your favorite beer. Its refreshed look makes it right at home in any neighborhood bar. What's New With PBR Edition? New vintage-style cabinet art featuring iconic PBR branding. All new HD graphics and effects. Redesigned cabinet profile for a classic arcade feel. Please Note: This product is only available to 21+ establishments. So get ready, these customers are thirsty! You'll need to rapidly pour beers all while dealing with blown kegs, pitchers, half pours, and perfectionist customers. The bar gets busier as you go, so multitasking is a must! Do your best and rake in those tips! Perfect Pour: Pabst Blue Ribbon Edition
This morning the publication Business Insider shared a cool video on the history and resurgence of pinball. Once banned as a form of gambling and later nearly wiped out by video games, pinball has survived nearly a century of moral panic, cultural change, and technological upheaval. Now, in the era of arcade bars and basements, the classic game has earned an extra life. New technology, digital integration, and motivated collectors are fueling a pinball renaissance. But not everyone prefers the new evolution of the game. We explored the past and present of the industry to find out why pinball is still standing.
Stern Pinball also shared highlights of the recent 2025 Stern Pro Circuit Championship:
While we're on the subject of Stern Pinball, I've been talking quite a bit lately about its upcoming remake of its 2014 John Borg / Lyman Sheats game The Walking Dead. The new TWD is rumored to have had its original tentative launch date pushed back by the delayed launch and slow sales of Stern's last cornerstone game, Star Wars: Fall of the Empire. I have spoken with some knowledgeable people who think that there is a good chance that we get a short teaser trailer for the game from Stern on Halloween, this Friday. I have not personally heard anything concrete about this, but it's definitely something to keep an eye on.
