While I like pinballs of all eras (though admittedly I can't say that I have played many from the 50's or earlier), there are almost no "new" games that I would even consider purchasing (except for the CGC remakes).

Maybe if I had room for 20 or more machines, I'd be willing to consider a DP or BM66, but as I can only fit a few games, that's not going to happen.

My favorites are the 90's B/W, but I also love a lot of SS machines (like EBD and Centaur) and EM machines (like Atlantis and El Dorado).

I'm not missing out on anything. I said that I wouldn't purchase them, I didn't say that I haven't played them.

And yes, there are some that I like (JP3, DP, BM66, GOTG to name a few), but I only buy machines that I love - and these don't qualify (even if they fix the inconsistent quality issues).

Like I said, if I had room for lots of games, maybe some of these would make the cut, but even then...maybe not.

I don't see what's so confusing or contradictory. I was accused of "missing out" on the "new, great" games. I said that I wasn't missing out on them, I have played them, and while there are a few that I do like, there aren't any of them that I love.

And since I only have room for a few games, I have to reserve that space for games that I love. That means that unless some future new game arrives that I do love, I won't be buying any new games. (with the possible exception of another CGC remake of an older game)

Still don't see how you think I'm "missing out". Except for the absolute newest machines (TMNT, Rick&Morty, and Hot Wheels), I've played virtually all of them.

And no, I don't love any of them, though there are a few that I do like.

Interesting. For me it's about 80% game play and 10% sound and 10% theme.

For me, the theme just has to "not suck". My 3 machines are MBr, EBD, and WH20. And I am not a fan of Movie Monsters, or Billiards, and I have never been whitewater rafting (though I'd kind of like to try some day). These machines all have great gameplay, but are not known for their great sound.

I am however, a huge Star Trek / Star Wars fan, but those machines don't get the gameplay nod from me (though ST:TNG and the Bally Star Trek are at least decent).

I agree. For example, Iron Maiden is a theme that "sucks". Even though the gameplay is quite good, the sucky theme prevents me from considering a purchase. As another example, BKSOR is an OK theme, but the gameplay isn't there.

If they would re-theme Iron Maiden as Black Knight, it would have purchase potential. For me, the theme just has to be OK, if the gameplay is worthy. But if the theme sucks...well, the rest of it won't matter.