The Making of Pokémon Pinball; New Transformers Training Modes; TMNT Table Hockey; Judge Dredd Release Date

By knapparcade

2026-09-18T14:18:08.657Good morning everyone. Happy Friday! Let's start things off with Stern Pinball. Fresh off releasing achievements and the monster collection for its Pokémon pinball machine, Stern has published one of its cool "Making Of" videos for the game. Before Trainers embarked on their journeys, our team embarked on one of its own. Uncover the design, technical and storytelling steps we took in the making of Pokémon by Stern Pinball.

In addition to the "Making Of" video, Stern released gameplay footage of the new Pokémon code in action: Trainers, check out a little sneak peak of the code and make sure you discover for yourself Pokémon by Stern Pinball through the power of Insider Connected! Scan in, start earning Achievements, build your Collection, and play Pokémon by Stern Pinball today!

Speaking of new code, yesterday Stern released new code for Transformers as well. This update, Version 0.92, includes a new "Prime Training Mode," which the company touts as an environment for players to practice their pinball skills. The mode includes three training modules: Training, Mission Prep and Multiball. Through the mode players can practice skillshots, flipper skills, shooting specific targets and more.

Shifting gears to the world of virtual pinball, Zen Studios has finally announced a release date and footage of its anticipated new Judge Dredd table. Priced at $9.99, the virtual table will be released on October 22nd on all Pinball FX platforms.

Moving over to the home arcade side of things, Wonderland Amusements, maker of the Alice Goes to Wonderland and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles home pinball machines, has officially revealed its new TMNT table hockey game, "TMNT Sewer Hockey." With an estimated shop date of this November, the new table hockey game has a pre-sale price of $599, versus its normal $799 MSRP. Features: Real Physical Table Hockey Fast, competitive and hands-on gameplay where every shot, pass and save is controlled by you. Head-to-Head Multiplayer Face off against friends and family in fast-paced two-player action. Fully Molded TMNT Characters Detailed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles heroes and villains bring the battle directly onto the playfield. Dual 4.5" LCD Screens Animated scoring and gameplay feedback keep both players connected to the action. Character Voices & Sound Effects TMNT character voiceovers, sound effects and themed gameplay moments create an immersive sewer showdown. Clear Protective Sidewalls Clear sidewalls keep the action contained while maintaining excellent visibility of the entire playfield. Built for Serious Play Solid plywood and MDF construction with durable internal components designed for smooth, reliable performance. Designed for the Home Big arcade presence in a footprint designed for home game rooms and entertainment spaces.