Desert Thoughts: Zen Studios Breakup

The home arcade landscape just shifted. Let’s break it down.

Taking a hike through the desert today to clear my head and discuss some major ripples in the home arcade community. We are diving deep into the news that Zen Studios is ending its partnership with AtGames. What does this mean for future firmware, table availability, and the ecosystem they’ve been building?

But it’s not all end of an era talk, we’re also looking at the future of ATGames as well. We’ve got the TMNT 4KP, the Sea of Thieves 4KP, and the brand-new Space Invaders 4KP to discuss. Are these the pinball cabinets that will define the next generation of home pinball, or is the loss of Zen Studios too big of a blow?

In This Video:
1. The Zen/AtGames Split: My independent watchdog take on why this happened and what happens to your current tables going forward.
2. TMNT 4KP: Cowabunga or a pass? Looking at the latest specs and art.
3. Sea of Thieves 4KP: Does the pirate life translate to the silver ball?
4. Space Invaders 4KP: A first look at the latest legendary IP joining the 4K lineup.
5. What’s Next: Where does the industry go from here?

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