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Universal Classics Pinball brings E.T., Jaws, and Back to the Future tables into virtual reality

Zen Studios announced that its Universal Classics Pinball expansion pack for Pinball FX2 is now available in virtual reality on Oculus Rift, Oculus Go and Gear VR. Universal Classics Pinball includes new VR features for video pinball tables inspired by E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws and Back to the Future.

Casual Corner: PinOut

PinOut isn’t your run of the mill pinball game. After all, it’s in the digital space so why conform to the constraints of a normal machine. PinOut is set up to have you traverse a winding layout in a limited amount of time. You go from stage to stage with new twists, turns and blockades that you’ll have to finesse your way on to. At your disposal will be flippers placed throughout that will allow you to get onto different ramps. The ramps are your only way of really progressing and will allow you to add time to your ever decreasing timebank by allowing you to access the time beads on them. Each bead adds a second to your timer and they’re incredibly prevalent throughout the game as you’ll be faced with more tough tasks to progress.

Friendship and Pinball meet at annual Fixathon

Fifteen years ago Matt Christiano, co-owner of Paicines Ranch, invited his friend Tim Meighan to his home. When he asked Meighan what he would like to do for the day, Meighan said he wanted to work on repairing pinball machines from Christiano’s collection. What started out as an event of a shared passion and hobby for two friends has turned into an annual event over multiple days fondly called the “fixathon” by all who attend.