Steve Ritchie (pinball designer)
Steve Ritchie | |
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Steve Ritchie speaks during the Atari panel at California Extreme 2009 | |
| Born | February 13, 1950 |
| Occupation(s) | Pinball designer, video game designer, voice actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Employer(s) | Jersey Jack Pinball, Inc., Steve Ritchie Productions |
| Known for | Black Knight, Black Knight 2000, Flash, Firepower, High Speed |
| Relatives | Mark Ritchie (brother) |
| Website | Steve Ritchie Productions (no longer active) |
Steven Scott Ritchie (born February 13, 1950) is an American pinball and video game designer. His career began in the 1970s. Ritchie holds the record for best-selling pinball designer in history. He has been called "The Master of Flow" due to the emphasis in his designs on ball speed, loops, and long smooth shots. Ritchie was also the original voice of Shao Kahn in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series, serving as the announcer of Mortal Kombat II (1993), Mortal Kombat 3 (1995), and the updates to Mortal Kombat 3. He is the older brother of fellow pinball designer Mark Ritchie.