World-ranked pinball champion Robert Gagno, the subject of new documentary Wizard Mode, talks about what it’s like to come of age with autism. World-ranked pinball champion Robert Gagno is the subject ...

Robert Emilio Gagno struggles with balancing his real-world responsibilities and his competitive spirit. For many, the game of pinball is just another distraction, but for some, it’s a way of life.

Though pinball probably was at its biggest in the 70s and 80s, it still boasts a large following of fans and players and a busy competitive scene with tournaments like Pinburgh in Pittsburgh, Penn.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Gary Stern, CEO of Chicago-based Stern ...

Gary Stern, Founder and Chairman of Stern Pinball, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the expansion of his gaming business, his latest pinball games including Venom and updates for Foo ...

In celebration of 50 years of the world’s most iconic roleplaying game, Stern Pinball has revealed its brand-new creation-Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye pinball. This release is steeped in the ...

Editor's note: This story originally ran in the March 5, 2015 issue of the Daily Herald Business Ledger. When Stern Pinball Inc. moves from Melrose Park to Elk Grove Village next month, it will make ...

Wizard Mode is filled with flashing lights and bright colours, but the documentary's affable, shaggy-haired protagonist is its most dazzling feature. Robert Gagno is a young man with autism and a ...

LAS VEGAS — The future of tech often highlights the International CES. But among all the latest tech toys is a revival of a pastime from the days before video games. And that’s a good thing for Gary ...