I'm guessing they are focused on LE code and there's no reason to release it to the public.

I could point fingers but i wont.

You're kidding right? 2 weeks.....give it a couple months.

People won't be happy with a 'couple of months'...

But Metallica is the #1 pinball machine of all time... even better than MM! Why would it need another code update? Its already the best

Be sure to hit up this thread if you think something is missing:

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/metallica-enhancement-requests

1.06 feels solid to me, but I do hope there's more to come.

totally. If you're backing Stern, you gotta have patience....(I'm a huge Stern supporter, understand that it always take longer for these updates than people would like...)..

Dude, what boat did you just step off of?

You are talking about the STERN Pinball (version of Metallica), right?

Obviously the "weekly updates" was merely a rumor.

No biggie; what did you expect?

they absolutely where not. they are just staying in house now.

The title of this thread stings for all Xmen owners.

wtf is the point of that exactly?
cruel and unusual punishment?

Yup, still waiting for the WOF update.

They are probably programming the features for the LE release

lol yeah i was just joking. But i am sure he has updates on his machine. Since Le's are likely being boxed for the boat ride i assume he is working on getting things functional enough to package and ship.

END OF THE LIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNEEEEEE

Stop buying incomplete games folks!

I won't buy MET until its finished.

The waiting sucks enough as it is (because I want one) but no way I'd want to wait while holding a $4500 depreciating purchase. The X-Men, TF & WOF fiascos are not forgotten.

Incomplete NIB games are hollow victories.

It's funny how this 'incomplete' game is already a lot more fun than the majority of 'complete' games. It will be even more fun when the next code drops!

I'll buy whatever I so choose, thank you very much.

Wow 2 weeks think of the wheel of fortune owners or xmen owners

So what are the big issues right now? When I played Metallica a couple times I rocked it and didn't notice anything that was so major I'd post wanting a code update. So, maybe I missed the big thing or is it minor stuff?

Missing modes is the main thing. Minor bug fixes as well.

Not sure why some people are pertuating the wait of unfinished WOF software. Please move on, the current release is as finished as it is EVER GOING TO GET. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. THERE WILL NEVER BE A WOF UPDATE AGAIN.

Now XMEN is entirely different. We are waiting for another update of the code thats being tested NOW at Stern. And, we should see another update after this one. So hopefully the next 2 updates complete the game functionally and asthetically.

not true at all! There is another version that certain people in the community already have that most do not have. Awaiting Gomez's approval to release to 'Public"

Really!?! That's great news for WOF owners...never too late I guess.

I'm sure that Lyman has unreleased code from all of the games. I will be happy for the WOF owners and retract my statement if we ever see another WOF update.

I hear you man, MET looks great!

Just saying the folks complaining about incomplete code when they knowingly bought a game with incomplete code seems a bit premature to me.

Not saying they/you don't have a point, just saying its par for the course or whatever it is the old folks say.

Hopefully this game is so damn cool I just have to have one... I am selling BW, JP & TFTC over the next 6 weeks so space & money will be mine

When we now live in a world where we can flash code updates to our machines, you'd better start getting used to it.

I would imagine they want the hardware out the door asap so they can begin production on their next project. Code can continue to be written and then released so that owners can upgrade the machines themselves.

That's how I see it anyways...

Need to make so you can super skill all the time by holding a flipper button.

Updates are almost guaranteed before the Stern Launch Parties.I'm betting before Saturday.

Every game, app, or piece of tech released today has incomplete code.
Be it: PS3, XBOX, iOS, PC, Pinball, Arcade, Phones, Laptops etc etc etc

This is a sign of the times.
Nothing ships "finished final" anymore, just "consumer ready"

I'm not complaining, just anxious to reach the end of the liiiiiiiinnneeeeeee

Guys I'm a 34 year old gamer, gadget fanatic & a fellow pinhead...

I understand technology, updates & etc.

My point is Stern doesn't have a solid reputation in the updates department so I don't buy early.

If you do buy early dont gripe about code being incomplete.

No offense to those with a MET as I truly am jealous & I feel your pain

But I'm gonna hold my cash until the game has some meat & taters in the code

2 weeks ? LOL !! I wouldn't expect anything remotely considered "complete" until after the LE's and Premiums that were pre-ordered have shipped out.

I've bought 17 NIB Stern pins over the years. The code was usually 95% complete with only a few things needed afterwards, but then the SAM system came along with the whole we'll ship it like this and update later. I believe it all started with WPT. Since then this whole game with the code has had it's ups and downs. WOF was ridiculous and apparently still is, but I gave up on that dead horse a long time ago.

Correct me if my memory fades me, but I believe SM 2.0 took over a year before it was released. Not that the game was incomplete before that code release, but when it comes to Stern, the code people want or expect could take a year or never be released at all. Stern's history proves that and anyone that buys a pin from them should already know that unless their a newbie. I know the risk involved and I've gotten burned from it, but I have no one to blame but myself. In return, Stern lost my business until now.

It's like if the game sells well and is popular and in demand, Stern spends the time to update the code, but if the game sells poorly, then Stern moves on to the next pin, with only minor, more technical updates coming for previous pins or none at all.

I sold all of the Stern pins I bought in the past. Metallica LE is the first pin i'm buying from them since Batman and if they fail me again, I guarantee it will be the LAST pin I ever buy from them.

Just my two cents.

I would normally disregard a post like this about WOF, but given the source, this is very much worth taking notice of. This could be fantastic. Come on Mr. Gomez!

Dont rush the master. Lyman is obviously focused on the LE/Premium with its extra lighting and features.

Yup!

Moving Cross,Snake animated,Hammer,lights ect....coordination,sounds ect...

Don't forget about the spinners!

This is probably where most of the time is being spent

I see your point, but MET is already better overall than XM or TF IMO. I regularly preach not buying without playing first, but waiting for the software to be complete is a judgement deal. There's enough there already to see the potential. Don't wait too long.

Keith Johnson has posted more than once that he'd like to finish the game. If not here on pinside, definitely on RGP. I can wait.

Yes, I believe Keefer said something to the effect of "if I were a betting man, I'd bet on it being finished one day" before explaining that it could be a long time before he can get to it. Of course that was pre-JJP, so it may be impossible now.

Don't wait too long?

I have a feeling pro MET's will be plentiful.

Stern better not wait too long

I love the Post control on the Start-up skillshot,i love to have control on whatever the ball goes all the way or goes into the bumpers....

would be awsome if the new codes will give us more power on that Orbit Post!

Forget the supply part. Don't wait too long to start having fun. The game is plenty fun already. If you think people are gushing now, just wait for the next update. For the record, I don't own one. There are 2 or 3 on location somewhat nearby.

Go play a few games on your TSPP. Note how close the software is to perfection. Then imagine the guy who wrote that leaving something like WOF hanging out there. You know he wants to see it finished. Like I said, I can wait.

I think after they moved to easier to do USB updates they started to move to the release now update later.

MS did that with vista and windows 8

With that comparison, Microsoft also released a pin with 1 flipper, 6 outlanes, and 3 legs. Has everyone forgotten about Windows ME?! No code updates could save that white elephant.

April 2018

WINME ROFL LMFAO

if you go to the game code updates page and click metallica now, the links for the LE code are 'up' but there is a 404 error; before it was just reloading the same page. So maybe soon!

Maybe we will have a good weekend!!