Stern Accidentally Leaked Transformers Pinball… Autobots, Roll Out!
Summary
Stern accidentally leaks Transformers pinball details before official May 20 launch; Media Day coverage coming.
Retro Ralph discusses Stern's accidental leak of Transformers pinball details via the Insider Connected app, including playfield renders and cabinet artwork for all three trim levels. The game features a Generation 1 Transformers theme designed by Elliot Eismin, with a unique three-flipper layout and iconic characters like Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Starscream. Media Day is scheduled for May 20, 2026, when the game officially launches and content creators will experience it firsthand.
Highlights
- Someone at Stern made a mistake with the Insider Connected app launch date, accidentally publishing Transformers details a week early instead of on the intended May 20 launch day
- Elliot Eismin is the designer of Transformers, his second game after John Wick
- Transformers is a three-flipper game with a unique, non-standard shot layout featuring ramps and toy interactions with Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Starscream
- The game has been in development for a significant period at Stern, suggesting more mature code at launch
- Walking Dead Remastered only received a minor code update (Fish Tank Frenzy topper mode) and has very low location placement (79 Premium units on Pinball Map)
- Jersey Jack Pinball next game (Sonic) is expected to launch very close to Transformers and will feature Steve Ritchie as designer
On this episode of The Flipside, we’re talking about the leak that lit up the pinball community — Stern accidentally showing images of the Transformers playfield and cabinet through the Insider Connected app. We’ll break down what appeared, what it tells us about the game, how this may have slipped through, and what it could mean for Stern’s official reveal. The Autobots may not have rolled out on purpose… but they definitely rolled out. Leaks, speculation, community reactions, and all the usual Flipside chaos.
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