He was talking about the future 2023 run of Medieval Madness

K says there will be a press release by Monday about who is joining the team. Looks like no game reveal. I think we would all rather hear about the game itself instead of who they are hiring. My guess is game reveal by expo.

2022

Yes. Or order it in.

LTG : )

Well shit….

I can’t wait to get this game !

I just want to know the timing and pricing. I really like my 2 games and am adding one more but the wait is getting painful!

Correct, because I remember selling mine for $500 less than I paid. Oh how times have changed. Could have gotten double if I waited 3 years.

Copy and paste from MrPinballAU.

Robert

Full Details Below.

We have Started an Order Interest List Now.

Games available in Three distinct models:

- Classic Edition: Faithful to the original.

Standard sized score Color LCD score display, that can be set to any single color, can be upgraded to Full Color High Resolution Graphics for additional cost.

All LED lighting throughout machine.

Enhanced sound system.

Stainless steel cabinet trim.

Shaker motor can be added at additional cost

Priced at TBA New In Box

- Special Edition:

Extra Large Color LCD Display including Full Color High Resolution Graphics,

Stainless steel cabinet trim.

Multicolored backbox speakers.

Shaker motor can be added at additional cost

Priced at TBA New In Box

- Limited Edition:

Extra Large Color LCD Display including Full Color High Resolution Graphics,

Special cabinet trim.

Multicolored backbox speakers.

Shaker Motor included.

1st Interactive Custom topper with a Mini-game attached to it, and the topper will only be available with the Limited Edition.

Priced at TBA New In Box

Please note: Allocation and pricing to be confirmed and is subject to Change, We are not taking Deposits YET.

I can't remember if this was pasted prior, but MrPinballAU sez it has all new code...

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Just announced at Chicago Gaming

For Immediate Release:
Chicago Gaming Company is Continuing to Enhance Upcoming Pinball Releases
Lyman Sheats and Josh Sharpe partnering with Chicago Gaming Company.
Chicago, October 1, 2021 – Chicago Gaming Company is pleased to announce that Lyman Sheats and Josh Sharpe have been contracted to develop new and enhanced software for Cactus Canyon Remake.
Lyman Sheats is a pinball software engineer whose accomplishments span nearly three decades. Lyman brings a wealth of knowledge in software design as well as gameplay. His visions of gameplay and rules are a result of his many years as an avid pinball tournament player and enthusiast, and many of his rulesets serve as the backbone for modern pinball rules design.
Josh Sharpe is a passionate pinball enthusiast who is the current president of the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA). Josh has been a competitive pinball player since 1993 and created the World Pinball Player Rankings in 2006. The son of industry legend Roger Sharpe, Josh also extended his love of pinball by writing game reviews for Play Meter Magazine for 18 years.
“We are pleased to be working with Lyman and Josh on this project. Their knowledge, enthusiasm and excitement have been instrumental in taking this game to a level above and beyond our expectations,” said Doug Duba, President of Chicago Gaming Company.
Chicago Gaming Company is a high-quality pinball manufacturer based out of Chicago, IL. Known for its attention to detail and the highest level of craftsmanship, Chicago Gaming Company has remade some of the all-time most sought-after pinball machines. Chicago Gaming Company uses modern electronics to deliver a familiar game with modern reliability.
Please contact Ryan White ([email protected]) with any questions you may have.

Sorry if it's already been discussed, but just came across this posted on Reddit:

https://www.ifpapinball.com/lyman-sheats-and-josh-sharpe-partnering-with-chicago-gaming-company/

"Chicago, October 1, 2021 – Chicago Gaming Company is pleased to announce that Lyman Sheats and Josh Sharpe have been contracted to develop new and enhanced software for Cactus Canyon Remake."

Really excited to see what they do with this!

edit: ha, timing AND I missed the whole other thread discussing this

Super stoked, Mr. Sheats has an impressive resume of games I enjoy playing. It also puts to bed any lingering questions about "if". Now it's just about what it's going to look like.

Exciting times for sure.

if they were contracted today by this announcement, guessing nothing done to code ?
but will be ? seems strange as this should have been done long ago if there is a release coming?

Cool!

Yes, I was also wondering if he has started the code. I assume yes as Ryan said “it has new code, and it’s fun”. I think he said that anyway.

I wonder if Lyman will also be update the code to other remakes? Or just CCr as it was not complete.

It is possible for him to update code on the first 3 remakes? I know it has the old system.

Thanks!
Richard

He (Jack danger) posted yesterday that something is in 2 weeks….

It was done long ago. They only announced it today.

Ah, Lyman on code
Looks like im back in on CCr

Godzilla due in Australia January next year.
A month ago I thought CCr may hit Australia by Christmas, Now I think that we won't see CCr down under until the new year as well.

Will CCr be worth the wait ?
I think so

I just hope they release the game very soon. I don't want to have to wait until next year for Lyman to code the game, then release it. Just release it now, and I'll be happy with a code update next year sometime.

Lymans back.
I really like the sound of that.

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Lyman was contracted awhile ago to help with CCR code. He’s also working on his own CCR code that will be released later.

Hopefully I'm not lynched for saying this. I'm not opposed to the idea of new code. (I wish it would've been CCC.) But I would also like the option to play the original version as well. Could that be possible?

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Agreed…first thought that came to my mind.

Robert

Lyman on code. This game could become something really cool!

Rumor is Lyman will also be updating code on PPS list of pinball licenses.

Yes. B/W IJ, TZ, CV, FT, etc etc etc, with larger screen kits and new boards? ColorDmd is great and all, but enhanced rules, deeper code all with high Rez displays.

If he's working for CGC, I seriously doubt he'd be working on anything other than what they build in the coming future.

LTG : )

And…don’t you ever sleep?

I think that to be a very far fetched rumor
We have to understand that Lyman has to not only get his head around an entirely new operating system. He or someone has to develop framework , story, ideas to expand on original code. The undertaking would be mammoth.
If he hasn't been working on the code for at least 6 months now there's going to be a long wait for a polished product.
Might be like Stern wher we got to wait a year or 2, ouch !
We can only hope that he has a great team around him. I think Josh will be a great asset to the team to assist develop rules and enhancements.

Usually.

LTG : )

I don’t believe Lyman is working for CGC. The announcement said “contracted”. Also when Kaneda said Lyman went to CGC they made a statement saying he wasn’t employed by them. It makes sense because Lyman is the best and he’s been making pinball companies rich all these years with his talent. Maybe he’s doing his own entity now because he can

I’m assuming you’ll be able to select to play either original or new code.

That's just what companies do now. Nobody hires anyone direct anymore, they contract them out as an employee instead to avoid paying health insurance and benefits. Then when they are done with him they just tell him his contract is up and let him go. So while he does work for CGC he technically is not a employee for CGC. Just my take on the whole situation.

Lyman, oh damn!!! That is a game changer folks. Hell yes ccg damn good move gents!!!! Can't wait to hear people continue to try and bitch about the code. It will have code now

It might become an instant classic if the code is good

How are owners of the original CC going to argue that it's better than the remake when the remake has finished code? Bad news for owners of the original.

They will use its the original card !

That will be the only argument. But I would bet pricing will drop pretty significant (or be unsold) for originals. But we will see.

I only hope you guys enjoy your cactus as much as I have for the last 20 years, new code old code or otherwise!
My daughters and friends grew up playing cactus and theY would always say together in unsion.......GOLD MINE MULTI BALL. Ive always enjoyed the urgency to shoot the bad guy while playing.

Not necessarily. There are a significant number of collectors that prefer the Williams originals.

CCr won’t necessarily be better than the original; just different. And most CC owners got their game at far less than a CCr will cost so they would certainly argue that’s “better”.

No one who has a CC, original or remake, is going to be disappointed.

Ideas ? - thats the josh part of the announcement
Framework? Thats the joe schober part of their prior announcement. He can add tools and platform in addition to his contributions as rules and implementation.

Lyman does not have to be a one man band

I am one of those that would prefer a HUO or high quality restored MM, AFM or MB over the remakes.

But new code (*SIGNIFICANT* new code), would change my preference to a CCr over an original.

anyone know any distros that might have an LE left?

I believe we still have some slots left ... email [email protected] ... but we are close to being out of what we expect to have available as far as LE's go.

I don’t think my distributor has received his final allocation numbers yet.

Have they even announced how many LEs they are making?