The arcade and pinball worlds are abuzz today with a crosscurrent of big business moves and community energy. AtGames' cancellation of the ALU 4K is stirring up strong reactions across creators and fans, while product launches—like Stern’s King Kong—have excitement on the rise. There’s also a spotlight on operators, with milestone anniversaries and insightful interviews, plus a fresh batch of video streams and championship recaps to keep enthusiasts entertained. Whether you follow the market, tune in for gameplay, or celebrate industry milestones, today's news has plenty of lanes to explore.
Industry News
Replay Magazine: TrainerTainment’s 20th Anniversary – May 2025
2025-05-01
TrainerTainment Turns Twenty! Beth Standlee’s Biz Expanding in 2025 with New CEO, Branding From humble beginnings to being the FEC and amusement industry’s go-to for training, coaching and sales services, TrainerTainment founder Beth Standlee is celebrating 20 years of success stories this month.
Replay Magazine: The Gateway from S&B/St. Louis Game Co.
2025-05-01
S&B/STL Game Co.’s Innovative New Machine Combines Two Game Styles S&B Candy and Toy, and its sister company St. Louis Game Co., have a real winner on their hands – actually a two-time winner – with The Gateway. The patent-pending crane and cutter combo was honored with an AMOA Innovator Award and the association’s Operators’ Choice Award […]
Replay Magazine: Urban Air Celebrates 200th Location
2025-05-01
Urban Air Adventure Park opened its 200th location recently in Lawrence Township, N.J. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting event was April 26 and offered chances to win one-of-a-kind giveaways, prizes and birthday parties.
Replay Magazine: Scott Avery Receives AMOA-NY Man of the Year
2025-05-01
Apple Industries is celebrating that their president and COO Scott Avery was recognized as AMOA-NY’s Man of the Year in a gathering April 28 at Club 101 in Manhattan.
Video Content & Podcasts
The Spinner is Lit Podcast: The Spinner Is Lit - Episode 74 Joe Abate Operator
2025-05-01
Operator Joe Abate shares his journey to becoming a location owner.
LoserKid Pinball: This Month's Pinball Market May 2025
2025-05-01
EnterYourInitials: Episode 414 - Stern Pinball's Foo Fighters - Jackpots are lighting up the night sky
2025-05-01
MichaelBtheGameGenie: Theatre of Magic AtGames Legends Pinball 4K Live Gameplay & First Impressions!
2025-05-01
Fox Cities Pinball: Phone a Friend | #foxcitiespinball on #Twitch
2025-05-01
dirtypoolpinball: Tyler White has a plan, talks about it and executes. Pinball perfection.
2025-05-01
dirtypoolpinball: Scoleri Foam Bros.
2025-05-01
Bug's Scream N' Stream: WHERE'S CHARLIE!? Right here come hang out!
2025-05-01
The JBS Show with Jamie Burchell: Pinball Roundtable Part 2 with Retro Ralph and Cale Hernandez - Episode 61
2025-05-02
Pinball Shenanigans: 2025 Manitoba Pinball Championships tour and recap!
2025-05-02
Quarter Drop Arcade: The Top 5 Arcade Games from 2001
2025-05-02
PDubs Arcade Loft: AtGames Cancels ALU 4K & Price Increases Reaction!
2025-05-02
MichaelBtheGameGenie: AtGames Legends Ultimate 4KP Cancelled?
2025-05-01
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