In a previous life, James Austin was a Porsche-racing electrical engineer who worked on classified military projects and, in retirement, settled down to become a pinball and video game technician.

WEST GREENWICH — Pinball may seem more a game of chance than a game of skill. But to watch Ed Giardina caress a ball up a loop and down a ramp, then trap it with one flipper and pass it to the other ...

It’s unlikely that anyone would mistake Bowen Kerins' hobby for a sport, though it does have a few whiffs of athleticism. For starters, it requires agility, quickness and coordination. Plus, there are ...

Photos of the books brought by pinball player Tyler White, showcasing the history of pinball in the Games Room on November 26, 2024. (Nyan Gavino) The University Student Union Games Room hosts a ...