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Pinball was a real hit in Gorham this weekend. It was Pin-Maine-ia 4, the New England Pinball Championship. John Reuter held the event in his basement. He owns more than 100 pinball machines. About half of them are at his home. The rest are at friends’ houses. More than 50 people took part in this event, where the top prize was $375. The champion, Steven Bowden, says his real prize is the camaraderie of meeting fellow pinball players.

                          

The IFPA 7 World Pinball Championship Competitors

Yes, the word “THE” is in all caps on purpose because this photo set of the event by Mark Teskey is the only one that you really need to see.

Also, check out Jason “Crazy J” Rufer’s detailed analysis of the event posted on Pinball News. He gives his perspective on what it was like to host the IFPA 7 World Pinball Championship. Once again, I would like to thank Jason for all of his hard work, and for inviting us into his home for some world class pinball.

                          

Is she gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay?

                          

DenverPost.com writes about Lyons Classic Pinball and pinball’s resurgence.

                          

Hey, I'm looking at YOU! I dare you to hit me!

Pinball News has completed Part 2 of its detailed review of Big Buck Hunter. This time they take you through just about all of the games features and modes including the wizard mode (* SPOILERS*). How about that? A STERN game was released with a wizard mode ready for players to try to achieve. That’s right, I’m talking to you, Wheel of Fortune and Batman: Dark Knight.

This game is starting to grow on me. I’m already far away from hating it, as this game is nowhere near the atrociousness of Indiana Jones IV. However, it will certainly not replace Spider-Man as my favorite STERN game.

                          

Pinball News provides coverage of the new Big Buck Hunter Pro pinball game from STERN, Inc. So far there are high res pictures of the playfield along with an introduction on the rules and features of the game. Keep this page on Pinball News bookmarked. As with previous Pinball News reviews, I expect that this initial coverage will soon be accompanied by recordings of the game’s sounds as well as a more detailed description of the game’s scoring features and modes. This game looks promising so far. Plus, this new pinball game is a natural compliment for any bar/amusement area that already has a Big Buck Hunter light gun arcade game.

                          

Kirby Mario?

Mario image parodies!

Bowser’s Inside Story

Zero Punctuation reviews the newest Mario and Luigi RPG saga.
JPA Gauntlet news

The JPA Gauntlet Jackpot increases again!

Also, thanks to KOI for his sponsorship.
R. I. P. Captain Lou Albano

“Captain Lou Albano, the WWE Hall of Fame inductee who parlayed his wrestling career into becoming the live-action face of Mario in “The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!” died Wednesday at age of 76.”
The but satisfier

Satisfying all your buts!
MaRiO’s WoRsT NiGhTmAreS

Dude… that’s messed up!
Sonic has Pink eye?

You cannot un-see it now!

                          

Bowen Kerins interviewed by Fox 25 News Boston

Bowen Kerins dominated the World Pinball Championship in London two weeks ago. It was his second straight championship. His winnings: $1,100 in cash and a new pinball machine for his Salem condo.

It’s time for PAPA 12!

“Each year, PAPA operates the largest, most competitive pinball tournament held anywhere in the world, bringing approximately five hundred players and spectators from around the world to enjoy four solid days of brutal pinball battles. And, of course, to have a flipping good time!”

Bowen wins again!

“(Bowen Kerins) still one of the greatest pinball wizards in the world, and he proved that last weekend in England by winning the World Pinball Championship for the second year in a row.”

Tips for better pinball play

Multiple time world pinball champion, Bowen K. was clearly misquoted here in this article. Tilting the machine can be part of pinball play, if by tilting you mean shaking it in ways that fall short of actually tilting the machine.

I suck at games: PEW PEW LASERS

nekobun @ the Destructoid C-blogs provides a great analysis of shoot-em-up games that are fun even though he sucks at them.

                          

AutoTune the News #5!

                          

STERN, Inc. owner Gary Stern and pinball historian Roger Sharpe are interviewed on NBC Nightly News on the game of pinball. They talk about the STERN factory, what goes into making a pinball machine and a little bit on pinball’s past (and hopefully, future).