02/04/25

STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – FEBRUARY 2025

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:

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye:

We scored a critical hit at this year’s CES show with the debut of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye! We landed on numerous “Best of” lists including a special shout out from Linus Tech Tips! In addition check out some great coverage and content highlighting our latest adventure and stay tuned for more to come!

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2571925/best-of-ces-2025-16-products-that-have-us-pumped.html

https://www.shacknews.com/article/142731/shacknews-best-of-ces-2025

https://www.kineticist.com/post/hands-on-dungeons-dragons

https://www.nudgepinball.com/articles/sternfluencers-2-the-dndndnding-dungeons-n-dragons-n-dudes-n-drugs

And if that is not enough D&D content for you, make sure to listen to a special episode of the Stern Insider Pinball Podcast featuring lead game designer Brian Eddy, lead software engineer Dwight Sullivan, and lead sound engineer Jerry Thompson as they discuss their collaborative approach on bringing the iconic D&D theme to life with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye.

https://insider.sternpinball.com/ic/announcements/485

Stern Pinball Cup:

Congrats to everyone who competed in this year’s #SternPinballCup24! We’re always looking on ways to improve on not only these fun competitive initiatives, but the entire Insider Connected experience. If you have any feedback, issues or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to icfeedback@sternpinball.com

Metallica Remastered:

Check out a behind the scenes look at the making of Metallica Remastered Pinball!

Official Metallica Remastered launch parties continue rolling all over world, make sure to find one near you here and even check out this recap video from the launch party at Mikerphone Brewery including guest appearances from Stern product development! There’s no shortage of tips and tricks on how to tackle this new game with the official rulesheet.

The Uncanny X-Men:

Check out this behind the scenes look at the making of The Uncanny X-Men Pinball!

Insider Connected:

For all of February, log in and play any Insider Connected Foo Fighters pinball machine to see where your score stands amongst the rest of the world on this special month-long Global Leaderboard.

Play at home or on location anywhere in the world to climb the ranks, follow the action, and see who’ll emerge victorious.

Courtesy of the IFPA and Stern Army, (4) random participants of this Global Leaderboard will win prizes!

Follow the leaderboard action on the Insider Connected App!

James Bond 007:

Strap in for a full tour of James Bond 007 pinball with world class player and Stern software engineer, Raymond Davidson.

The Beatles:

All you need is love and a little bit of Beatles Pinball in your life. Check out this fun Flip N Out stream of this classic game as well as a quick tutorial video!

Gameroom of the Month:

Congrats to Brian Brzezicki for winning Gameroom of the Month! Do you have a special home gameroom you want to share with the world? Submit your incredible gameroom directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to be featured as our next winner!

Stern Army Updates:

The Stern Army continues to grow with troops spreading the gospel of pinball across the globe. Stern Army locations receive first priority shipment of new Stern games for hosting official Launch Parties in addition to supporting events with prizes, giveaways, promotional materials, and tools for hosting recurring tournaments and leagues. Engage and expand your local pinball community and to join the Stern Army, please reach out to SternArmy@sternpinball.com

Official The Uncanny X-Men Launch Parties are happening right now with Metallica Remastered Launch Parties right around the corner! Come join the fun and become part of the biggest community of pinball players worldwide!

Brewcade Hopping with Two Brothers Brewing Company:

The worries of your day are left at the door when you walk into Two Brothers Brewing Co. in Warrenville, Illinois. They’ve been brewing with a conscience since 1996 using the highest quality ingredients and with six new Stern machines on location, including some of 2024’s biggest releases, you’re in for a great time at Two Brothers Brewing Co. We stopped in for the latest episode of Brewcade Hopping!

Brewery of the Month:

Congrats to Bangor Beer Company of Bangor, Maine for winning Brewery of the Month! Everyone knows that there’s no better combo than pinball and beer! Do you have a special brewery you want to share with the world? Submit your brewery pictures directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to be featured as our next winner!

Stern Pro Circuit:

Congrats to all competitors at this year’s first Stern Pro Circuit event of the season, The Open IFPA World Championship held at INDISC. In the end, Zach McCarthy impressively won his second consecutive championship! For full details on the Stern Pro Circuit and to keep up with the current standings and schedule, please visit – https://sternpinball.com/stern-pro-circuit/

2024 Stern Pro Circuit Rankings – Top 10
1st	Zach McCarthy	Conifer, CO
2nd	Jason Zahler	NJ
3rd	Escher Lefkoff	CO
4th	Steven Bowden	Palatine, IL
5th	Raymond Davidson	Elk Grove Village, IL
6th	Luke Nahorniak	Lonsdale, MN
7th	Carlos Delaserda	Columbus, OH
8th	Arvid Flygare	Lund, Skå
9th	Eric Stone	Fort Myers, FL
10th	Viggo Löwgren	Furulund, Skå

Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events:

Stern Pro Circuit Event	Date	Tournament Details
Starfighters SPF	2/21-23	https://www.starfightersarcade.com/SPF
IFPA Pin-Masters	3/7-9	https://www.ifpapinball.com/tournament_pages/pinmasters/

Stern Pro Circuit 2025 Schedule:

Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2025 season of the Stern Pro Circuit!

Stern Rewards Program:

In partnership with the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA), the Stern Rewards Program annually provides IFPA players who qualify the chance to purchase a new Stern Pinball machine at a special IFPA price plus the opportunity for additional Stern merchandise discounts. Detailed rules for the Stern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers and updated list of rewards available can be found HERE, including the newly added The Uncanny X-Men!

Status of Code:

We are continuously working to update and improve software for our machines. There are always code updates and bug fixes in various stages of development; we will release them upon update completion. If you would like to join our mailing list for code updates, please send an e-mail to Code.Updates@sternpinball.com. If you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to bug.report@sternpinball.com. Get Connected and play! https://insider.sternpinball.com/

Code updates and read me files are available at https://sternpinball.com/support/game-code/

Merch and Accessories:

Check out our Stern Shop for all accessories, collectibles, clothing and more!

Stern Pinball accessories are also available to purchase from your local authorized dealer – https://sternpinball.com/find-a-dealer/

Fred Young:

The world lost an icon with the recent passing of Fred Young. You might not know it, but you’ve probably heard Fred speaking to you through many classic Stern Pinball machines as he was one of the most talented voice and character artists in pinball history. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who were touched by his kindness and creativity. Check out this great recap of Fred’s legacy in this Pinball News article highlighting Fred’s career in pinball – https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2025/01/29/fred-young-dies/

LoserKid Pinball Podcast – Lyman’s Legacy:

It’s been 3 years since we lost Lyman F. Sheats, Jr, but his legacy remains.

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