As long as game 2 wasn't something I already have I was gonna get it, Was just hoping that something else didn't pop up before that.
after seeing alien, I jumped on the pre-order list. to nice of a game to pass up.
...still gonna get AFMR though

I'm not familiar with the term "cheese factor".
I think cheese can be good or bad maybe even somewhere in the middle.

I agree the Alien announcement has to be a major blow to AFM remake sales. Anyone that likes this type of theme would be hard pressed not to really consider Alien 1st. Unless AFM rolls out with something totally revamped as rumors have touched on, Alien will surpass AFM sales in my opinion.

Afm and alien are 2 totally different themes and are way different in the gameplay department.

I'll get an AFM at some point, I doubt I'll even look at Alien. That's just me.

With a confirmed manufacturing run # for AFM, we can even verify if this happens. Well, Andrew would have to be willing to share production numbers, but we have half the info.

"Cheese factor" = Cheesy, like a of the old alien/monster movies. BM66 is Cheesy......I'm not saying that is a bad thing, I grew up through that era, and that is the big reason I was considering AFM. But given I only have room for one more pin in my game room, I want best bang for the buck. We haven't seen pricing for AFM yet, but I don't think anyone here is going to put money down that it will be the same or cheaper than MMr....so assuming the cost stays up there, Alien is the obvious choice.

I disagree that simply because the themes are sci-fi related that alone will make a difference. The themes are barely related - Alien is serious, almost horror sci-fi where AFMr is campy B-movie funny comic sci-fi.

Alien may still win on a value and code depth front, but theme "similarities" isn't going to be a significant issue for sales of either.

All bally games can be remade using the bally trademark

That is a fact

Same as when bally remade Addams in 1994

Would they just announce it already this is getting a little ridiculous

It is announced. Do you mean you want all of the details, pricing, etc?

Yeah it's like all the details are some big secret just realease them already

Cool! I'd like to see Bally logos on the CCR art like on the regular production CC.

Texas - only one more week!

Kaneda offered some exclusive details on his new podcast -

3 versions - classic edition / limited edition / collectors.

Limited and collectors editions will have a larger LCD screen and scaled up DMD color dots (original dots) classic edition will have standard trim (stainless) and the other 2 will have some version of colored trim. Sounds like they will all come with some version of the LED mods for the ships and the mothership (bill ung mod and GOZMOD style I assume?)

He indicated he got this info from a distributor who wishes to remain anonymous.

Will the aliens eyes light up on the new version ?

Interactive topper is what I am most looking forward to see.

Not sure about the green trim yet.

I think it's smart to offer a jazzed up version to offer an incentive to buy the remake as opposed to the original.

Let's just hope pricing, supply and build quality at CGC are decent.

Assume the new LCD will be similar to Stern's in size and location. Not a bad thing at all.

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Pics are out. Green trim is an abomination. Large screen looks strange....

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Screen isn't bad, but I think I would opt for the steel trim.

Yah, not awful but strange. That trim though is absurd.

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I don't see that this has been posted yet. If it has My apologies

JJ

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(Feeling really glad I "remade" my own last summer...)

The only one that should be apologizing is the person who made the decision to go with that lime green!

If they went with the dark green that the martian has on the topper, that would be cool.

Seems like red or black would be bigger sellers but guys do some crazy stuff with their games so who knows?

I'm in for a "Pro" at around $5500

Bizarre decision to go with that colour.

Possibility it's an issue with the photo, but if it's representative, then it clashes horribly.

Then you woke up...

Anyone who thinks these games will undercut Stern Pro/Premium pricing are high

These guys are building with 'proven' titles.. and offering a NIB experience for the new buyers. They know they can charge a premium and will..

Doesn't look good at all. I'll be sticking with older pins thankyou very much

I think if the standard is priced right and the color is upgraded like mmr when u purchase that package ..it will sell nicely for around 7500-8k ....

I am not so sure of that.

If a Stern NIB pro is 5100 to your door (some have said they are still getting old prices so possibly more like 4800).
If nicely restored originals are under 7800.
Then I dont see even reproduction standards selling well unless they are competitive. I dont think there is a premium to be had on AFM. I actually think they are much better off pricing agressively and making more sales, esp if CGC really did build a line specifically for this.

Keep in mind the other issue and thing buyers will factor in it that this is not a Stern build and could take over 2 years from deposit to delivery. Compared to a NIB Stern which is under 6 months and in many cases under 2 months.

This is the market where people will buy NIB titles unproven for 2x-3x the cost of proven used titles because they think they need new. The NIB buyers are cash rich, not penny wise.

They loaded the games up with mods for a reason.. to justify higher price points. They didn't need to preload mods to sell AFM. They aren't going to be giving those mods away in a price point to try to compare to some used AFM for 6500.

Chance of them selling under used AFM prices? Zero. They know the market is full of 'but I need NIB....' buyers
Chances of them selling at a comparable price to unproven stripped down pros? Zero. They know they have a proven title and they loaded them up with 'improvements' to justify a price.

I think they'll be slightly cheaper than the MMR at the entry point (to make the point they are cheaper) and then blow way past it with the add-ons and higher tiers.

The green is not my thing. But that 'premium' with the wilde dmd looks really good.

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Slimer green left over from GB LE sales.
Powder coat Black would look much nicer.
Love the wide speaker to speaker screen, at least that's the way it looks.

ha, you're right! slimer green.

I don't care for the wide screen or the topper.

In that picture, are those the various AFMR models, or? Ie limited vs standard and such?

Have you guys seen the topper in action, it looks terrible! The Green is absurd. If that classic version is 6k it will sell like hot cakes!

Prepare for an 8K waffle

Yes, three models.

LTG : )

does the base one have bally on it?

Am I the only one that isn't keen on the super wide lcd/dmd? I prefer the classic (original) look out of the 3 available, although the led saucer lighting is pretty cool.

I like the base/classic look also

Just appears to be the LE and Premium that have the cut out for the Bally LCD signage.

I'm sure that option will be available for a nominal fee.

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Absolutely true. AFM is the better overall game, especially in tournaments. I love MM, but when I was choosing between AFM and MM, the better strategy balance in AFM won me over.

My guess for pricing will be...

- $7,500
- $8,500
- $10,000

...and I think they'll sell a ton. I'm happy with my original, but there's going to be a healthy demand here.