Category Archives: Video Games

Atari hits the skids

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Steve

The news has been making the rounds about their recent bankruptcy. I caught a couple days ago from NPR’s Marketplace and now there’s an editorial in the Guardian. With all their ups and downs alongside the video-game industry, I could’ve … Continue reading →

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Pinballz celebrates two years with two tournaments!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Steve

Technically the place’s anniversary is around Thanksgiving but the owners delayed it to the first weekend of December, worked for us! Last year there was a tournament featuring Pinballz’s new Transformers game, based upon those dreadful films. This year the … Continue reading →

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AC/DC Match Screen inspired by Paul Silder!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Steve

This pinball machine was the first model Stern rolled out for 2012. The band hasn’t really done anything relevant musically but I feel they were a great choice because AC/DC is a living cartoon. Their songs do loan themselves to little … Continue reading →

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Got the ball to die right on the post

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Steve

That’s no photographic trick nor a frame pulled from a movie. While practicing this weekend at Pinballz, I managed to get the ball to land and stop on the safety post. Once again I proved my reputation of being the … Continue reading →

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Pinballz novice league kickoff

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Steve

Last month I finally signed up to participate in a league at Pinballz! Originally, I was in the regular group but shifted to the novice level because it was my first time; I need to see if I like it … Continue reading →

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Things at work are a little too nerdy

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Steve

Some prankster with the ProApps team posted this near the break room. It’s somewhat an inside joke, namely people who grew up playing the NES in the Eighties.

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Pinballz made the cover of the Austin Chronicle!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Steve

Huzzah! One of my favorite Austin hangouts got a write-up in the real paper, not the dying mouthpiece for developers/cancers paving over the city. I too need to read the article. Should be quick and easy, it’s only a page. … Continue reading →

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RIP Steve Kordek

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Steve

Stern brought his passing to everyone’s attention last week. Arcades, video games, geeks, nerds, bowling alleys (or bowling centers according Chris Hardwick’s dad), convenience stores, airports, general stores and The Who all debt of gratitude to the man. I have … Continue reading →

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Not as gross as the source

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Steve

I’ve never seen the original, only references and second-hand accounts. Contrary to other experiences, I think I can do without catching something I cannot “unwatch” like the ongoing Futurama joke goes.

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The Stern Pinball Factory!

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Steve

Here’s a quick virtual side trek around the half-way point of my recent Chicago trip, the Stern factory. It was a major goal since the other one (seeing Brian and his kids) fell through by the time I landed. As … Continue reading →

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