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Stern Pinball – by Michael Thomasson

In the early 1930s, Sam Stern sold pinball merchandise, parts, and accessories as an operator and distributor. In 1947, Sam boldly asked pinball mogul Harry Williams, of Williams Manufacturing Company, “Why don’t you sell me your company?”. In the end, Sam Stern...

1978 strategy game Super Star Trek reimagined with Star Trek 25th Anniversary!

It's been some time since we've actually featured a PC remake of a classic space game, so to change all that, here's a rather special heads up for you all it's Super Star Trek 25th Anniversary. As in the words of the creator "This free fan game is a remake/conversion...

Berzerk – by Eugenio Agueira

In 1980, Stern Electronics released a multidirectional shooter game with the title Berzerk. This game was programmed by Alan McNeil and it was among the first games to use voice synthesis. Mr. McNeil stated he came with the idea of the game after having a dream in...
STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – March 2023

STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – March 2023

The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball.  Without further ado my fellow pinheads: James Bond 007: In case you missed it live, make sure you catch the replay of the latest Marco Pinball...

Berzerk – by Eugenio Agueira

Berzerk – by Eugenio Agueira

In 1980, Stern Electronics released a multidirectional shooter game with the title Berzerk. This game was programmed by Alan McNeil and it was among the first games to use voice synthesis. Mr. McNeil stated he came with the idea of the game after having a dream in...

Gary Stern – by Kevin Butler

Gary Stern – by Kevin Butler

Stern is an interesting company. Although it is actually one of the relatively newer companies in  the world of arcade and pinball, Stern has a rich and very colorful history dating back over nine decades before it became Stern. Other companies, such as Atari, Bally...

“More Than A Game”

“More Than A Game”

Chris Williams Games aren’t just games. Sure, they can bring about great pride in gaming achievements, but more importantly, we’ve all had times that games massively affected our lives, whether they connected us with new friends, helped mend old relationships, or...

Made of Stern Stuff – by John Michonski

Made of Stern Stuff – by John Michonski

As you read in our January 2018 issue as addressed by Roger Sharpe, the Stern Family has been part of pinball and thus arcade history through SamStern being president of Williams Electronic Manufacturing Corporation. The Stern Family (Sam and Gary) purchased Chicago...

Price of Persia – by Jarrod Kailef

Price of Persia – by Jarrod Kailef

Prince of Persia is a name well known to both modern and old school gamers, especially after it rose to prominence following the 2010 release of the feature film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, based on the video game of the same name. The mostnsuccessful video...

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