Guardians of the Galaxy is here!

deadflip mentioned in his recent stream that he will be doing it from Stern's factory mid-late November this month and it will be with all of the designers and creators.

I hope clear inserts will not be a repeat of GOT and having to wear sunglasses to play it

Metallica code evolved in the first year 2013-2104.... but the sole of what made the game liked was there after that. All the code changes since 2014 have been very minor. It changed a bit from initial release... but happened quite fast. Not years.

GOTG 1 and 2 look stellar in 3D. You either saw it at a bad theater or your eyes have issues issues with 3D.

We watched the 2nd movie in 3D at home on my projection screen last week. It was amazing. It looked incredible. Way better than most 3D movies ie since it was actually real 3D not processed 3D.

I have a feeling code will be decent out of the gate on this one. My concern is lack of songs. GOTG franchise is what it is because the awesome soundtracks. I am hoping Stern can add more, it would be great to match up a song with each mode- I would be stoked if they could do that. My other concern is animation for LCD. I am leaning towards actual movie footage instead of Scooby doo animation. The art is killer, I think I want to pull the trigger on the Pro just for the art (:

In an ideal world 8 songs for 8 modes plus 2 more for mini wizard and wizard. How many would Stern sell if they had gone all out on this game?!

I think the songs on Mustang helped sales. I also think if they added songs it would really help sales for GOTG. It really would be easy to do code wise, I guess it may just be a cost factor? Not sure how the number of soundtracks and the licensing rights work? I would figure if you buy the rights it would include music, especially with GOTG? The music is part of the storyline, not to have it included is sacrilegious.

Sounds good to me. If not all are linked to modes, maybe incorporate some in another way ?

How about one in attract mode and one for end of game ?

Man does the art on the Pro Pop!

I cant stop starring at it....I love the bright turquoise trim around the backbox.

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can't wait to see some game play video.

Best part of the cabinet....if it was me I'd have that in the center.

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Err... no it wasn't filmed using 3D cameras actually. Why did you think that? The post processing and CGI was done well though I admit.

Not many films using 3D cameras these days...

probably half as many as they would if they kept the "full"version price point at 6k or below.

Yup, but conversions have gotten incredible...older movies like Jurassic Park & Titanic look like they were shot in 3D.

I think the issues with conversion versus native is just setting up the shots for a 3d shoot to hold for longer, and not be so frenetic with the editing so your eye can really sink in what you are looking at. I know Cameron had long sustained tracking shots in Avatar, but perhaps hardly anyone else even bothers.

I've seen a couple 3d movies at the theater but won't bother again. I like them at home in 3d way better. Maybe the theater screen is too big, but the effect isn't as good.
120" at home so not small, seems perfect.

I think it can make a difference how close you sit to the theater screen.

When my boys and I go to see a movie, we sit closer to the screen (because my wife likes to sit in the back row). But I think I've noticed when we sit too close for a 3D film, I tend to have to look around to take in everything that's going on (i.e. on the periphery) which makes it a pain with the 3D effect.

Maybe it's just me, but I've found it more enjoyable to sit a bit further back for movies in 3D. And other than occasional syncing issues with my glasses, I enjoy 3D even more at home (but that could be not having the best theater options within 20-30 mins of my home).

love the way it looks and hope it plays great.

Probably 0 more? I understand the complaining and this sucks and what ifs
and all.. but if you talk about actual buyers with cash in their hands to spend $6-9k who either GOTG appeals to as a theme or the layout/toys look appealing is gonna actually walk (complain, sure).

On the flip side, if you were not interested in GOTG theme, or Stern, or GOTG layout, or didn't have the $$, no amount of full soundtrack changes your mind.

You should watch a 3D Blu-ray in VR. That is something else.

I swore I'd never buy a new stern, but I'm loving this game. The art package is amazing, and they killed it on the theme IMO. I really hope the quality issues where identified on this release as it could really help redeem Stern's credibility.

I'd be totally happy with just 2 songs, more would be a blessing. I'm pretty sure I'm going to bet ordering one, only after I play it.

How do u know they killed it on theme? Are these available to play at the factory or is there a gameplay video i can watch? Sure cant tell by just looking at the art . I like the looks of it but need to see much more to decide.

Wonder if it will carry-over the shared KISS bugs like Aerosmith lol

bigd1979 there are a few videos out yes. What I mean by "they killed the theme" I was not indicating game play. I was speaking specifically to the presentation: Cabinet art, playfield art, backglass, toys.

We have yet to see and hear the sounds and music. That sound &a music will be the defining factor to move me closer to a potential buy.

there is a BIG "D" in every crowd.

I have to agree. It's a great looking game.

SPIKE, Lonnie. I just had to say those to keep my composure.

I could see "cherry bomb" song being dropped when you start one of the multi balls that would be awesome!

Just keeping it real......

Yep looks cool and bright but to me the gameplay, sound, graphis, , lighting and code are most important . I hope it's all a winner so i can purchase it in a few months.

bigd1979 completely agree

I dunno, I keep circling back to "Hooked on a feeling" It's more recognizable from the movie.

Isn't that just the "Painters Tape"?

This game needs way more songs. I,ve bought over a dozen NIB machines and I'd be all over this with 8 or more songs. (After I play it). Live and Learn......where is that Kiss code?

I can't wait to play this deck, er, table, er, machine ...this pinball game thingy at Allentown!

Don't encourage stupid, Ted.

Check!

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Anyone have a guess why so little Drax? He was a big part of both movies and cool character. I note his absence or, at least, his lack of equal presence in all three models.

Alternate back glass.... yes please!

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I wonder if Dead Flip will will play the pro first.....then come back and do the premium a few weeks later?

He is there on the backglass and cabinet art but it appears his coloring sort of blends in with the color scheme of the game a bit.

I think one thing that may bug me a bit would be the constant up and down flexing of the ramps with every shot (per Stern's brief video).

It creates a Zizzle-like aura of "cheapness" where it may or may not be warranted.

It's probably not the thinness of the ramp's plastic... may have more to do with the spring steel ramp "connectors" where it comes out of the backboard. Not sure how you would make these more rigid for a home machine. For a location machine I wouldn't care - I'd enjoy it anyways.

I guess we'll see if this even bothers anybody soon. May be a non-issue.

I think it will be fine. The plastic ramp on my TWD and GOT are smooth as Butter.

And every other stern game with plastic ramps...

I'm very curious to see if the GOTG I just ordered will outperform SW and GB. Being that theme is the #1 driver of earnings I have my doubts. GOTG is a good theme, but it's not as beloved as SW and GB and too new for anyone to feel nostalgic about it. Even if it turns out to be a much, much better pin I still don't think it will catch them. Hopefully I'm wrong.

norcalrealtor where are you located I'm just in Walnut Creek!

Very close. I'll PM you.

Well.

All those 'Stern are listening posts' and it turns out the laser armor is an expensive add on to an already expensive LE...

And are they listening to the lack of songs or is it more the case that initial pre-order sales are pretty poor?

I am guessing based on anecdotal info here and the high prices in Canada, Australia, Europe that games are not shifting like they used to.

This is the factor that has probably led to some songs being added to the game.

Yep. Voice your concern on the Facebook post. It does appear they are listening... hopefullymif enough people respond they will make a change...

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