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I think they have at least 2 licensed themes...this would have to be something relevant to now or the near future (or near past I guess). Queen, Spinal Tap...unless there is something "happening" with those I doubt they would put out a pinball machine. I suppose if there is a new album collection for any of these blasts from the past it's possible but doesn't seem likely.
Quoted from Wickerman2:this would have to be something relevant to now or the near future (or near past I guess). Queen, Spinal Tap...unless there is something "happening" with those I doubt they would put out a pinball machine.
I agree, so out of the pins mentioned we're left with Harry Potter, South Park, Blade Runner next year, Predator in two years.
1 week later
Quoted from schwarz:Has Heighway given any hints as to when they'll announce the future titles they have in the works?
Hopefully when there are ready for shipment 
What's Heighways timing to announce their next title - Expo or something? This year's Expo sounds like another big one like last year.
Quoted from fishbone:Andrew mentioned a "british" theme at DPO 2015.
Thought it could be Monty Python as well. ^^
I'd be down for Monty Pyton for sure.
That and almost anything Terry Gilliam has done.
Interesting. Well I've designed game 3 with Barry Oursler and the real answer will surprise all of you! I like the idea of a Monty Python table though.
Quoted from SLAMT1LT:the real answer will surprise all of you!
shite, it's Upstairs, Downstairs
A Doctor Who from this century would make me very happy.
However, it's probably a vault edition Full Throttle re-themed as Top Gear with the new cast. 
Quoted from SLAMT1LT:Interesting. Well I've designed game 3 with Barry Oursler and the real answer will surprise all of you!
In a good way?
Quoted from HoakyPoaky:James Bond
- Licensed - check
- British theme - check
- Great theme for a pin - check
- Worldwide known theme - check
- Lot of potential customers - check
Yes, this could be it 
Quoted from SLAMT1LT:Interesting. Well I've designed game 3 with Barry Oursler and the real answer will surprise all of you! I like the idea of a Monty Python table though.
Does your profile picture have any connection to Game 3 ?
On a differnet note a Grand Tour pin would be interesting (spiritual successor to Top Gear with the same cast)
Quoted from PinballRulez:- Licensed - check
- British theme - check
- Great theme for a pin - check
- Worldwide known theme - check
- Lot of potential customers - check
Yes, this could be it
24 super long movie modes where you have to beat the villain of each movie to win the mode
5 Bond Character multiballs + 1 Midnight madness multiball with George Lazenby
Wizard mode - Take on Spectre
Mini Wizard Multiball - Collect Bond girls
Mini modes: Make Vodka Martinis and shake the machine without tilting 
Aston Martin ride
Collect gadgets from Q
The possibilities are endless. Does Keefer do freelance work? 
Quoted from SLAMT1LT:Interesting. Well I've designed game 3 with Barry Oursler and the real answer will surprise all of you! I like the idea of a Monty Python table though.
Has it been mentioned in this thread? Hint, Hint
Quoted from karl:First music pin from Heighway should be Spinal Tap. Man, that would be great
YES. Complete with exploding drummers and scoring based on increments of 11.
A company cannot produce a third game unless a second game is manufactured and sells exceptionally.
Highway is having difficulties.
Speculation has its own share of problems.
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:A company cannot produce a third game unless a second game is manufactured and sells exceptionally.
Highway is having difficulties.
Speculation has its own share of problems.
What is your source of information on the "Heighway having difficulties" statement? Because That's a pretty crappy thing to just put out there if you do not have any special info and are just guessing. Please back it up if you are gonna put out statements like this.
The funny thing is that you end with
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:Speculation has its own share of problems.
and that is certainly true for the sentence right above it, with Heighway having difficulties
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:A company cannot produce a third game unless a second game is manufactured and sells exceptionally.
Highway is having difficulties.
Speculation has its own share of problems.
every thread, the same total horseshit...... 
Quoted from karl:What is your source of information on the "Heighway having difficulties" statement?
Don't bother asking...100% fabricated but attempts to write in verbose fashion to lend said horseshit some air of legitimacy. Does it all over pinside.
Quoted from busa32927:i am holding off all bets until they produce a second game.
You're smart to Not be betting against them! 
Quoted from Hazoff:James Bond would be cool.
JJP are definitely doing James Bond.
Unless it changes, Heighway games 3 & 4 have already been guessed / stated on this thread ....
For those pinball enthusiasts that believe I am advertly negative, Alien fanboys, or are not involved or have contacts in the industry, I will provide one simple direct final level of assistance regarding this subject.
1) The Aliens license remains in final negotiations from 20th Century Fox and Fox Interactive. (From the standpoint of final production, not concept approval or the trademark license). I should have been more clear from than explanation beyond the initial legal agreement. This very recent, so if this has been worked out fantastic. Any further delays up to the point of production will result in lost sales. The reveal at Expo is the linkpin.
2) Heighway underestimated their budget requirements for this title.
3) Full throttle as a title sold initially mediocreally and has not improved. Being that it is no longer a "hot" title, does not allow this to be a rejuvenating factor for increased company profit.
4) Market price testing is causing offsets regarding of machine construction regardless of manufacturer wilingess to maintain certain price levels. This is independent of Stern's home model marketing pattern. It is negatively influencing boutique manufacturers to build machines such as materials.
If you do not understand or believe me, ask Andrew yourself. If he is truthful and wants to talk to you, he will give you honesty.
Creating a pinball machine is an incredibly complicated and expensive process. This is on top of the factor there a various levels of non-defined levels of quality (not game design), just basic electronic regulations, which can even vary from country to country.
The comments list above are indications of an unhealthy organization, and something I would not invest my money, from the standpoint of speculation of others. I don't gamble in the pure sense of things like the stock market.
I am not trying to undercut Heighway, but there needs to be INCREDIBLE sales of Alien. Not only sales but delivery in a timely manner. A long delivery time is devastating to a company if construction cannot meet demand. All boutique pinball manufacturers even in the best of times can be tenuous in the fickle home market of today. JJP learned this lesson. Hopefully, all the others are better prepared.
I am entitled to present my informed opinion, but this is a forum full of trolls and the reason why most knowledgeable people left.
Arguments and fights are constant here.
People will always say "prove it" endlessly, regardless what you tell them.
Counterarguments reveal nothing.
Mostly out of boredom, I would suppose. I am tired again of trying to explain things to people.
In this respect many are right, it is always the same thing here.
I would be extremely careful to invest time on thoughts on future titles of machines from any boutique pinball companies in this period of the market. This is exactly how people lose money. Not everything is a harvest of bounty.
Learn the lessons of the past regarding the coin operated world. There are reason why for example BLY/WMS/GTB/STN survived rougher times dependent on the period if history. If you want to understand or know more PM.
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:1) The Aliens license remains in final negotiations from Fox Intetactive.
This statement alone shows that you haven't a clue what you are talking about. This issue was raised years ago - and a member of this forum was shown the signed contract and verified it. Fox Intetactive? I think you mean Fox Interactive - and they aren't our licensor in any case.
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:2) Heighway fully underestimated their required budget for the title.
Really? I'm the only one who knows what the expected budget was and what the cost of the game is. So unless you have perfected telepathy, then you don't have a clue.
I'm not going to address your other points.
This is just stupid.
Quoted from karl:What is your source of information on the "Heighway having difficulties" statement? Because That's a pretty crappy thing to just put out there if you do not have any special info and are just guessing. Please back it up if you are gonna put out statements like this.
The funny thing is that you end withand that is certainly true for the sentence right about it with Heighway having difficulties
Answered.
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:For those pinball enthusiasts that believe I am advertly negative, Alien fanboys, or are not involved or have contacts in the industry, I will provide one simple direct final level of assistance regarding this subject.
1) The Aliens license remains in final negotiations from Fox Interactive. (From the standpoint of final production, not concept approval or the trademark license). I should have been more clear from than explanation beyond the initial legal agreement.
2) Heighway underestimated their budget requirements for this title.
3) Full throttle as a title sold initially mediocreally and has not improved. Being that it is no longer a "hot" title, does not allow this to be a rejuvenating factor for increased company profit.
4) Market price testing is causing offsets regarding of machine construction regardless of manufacturer wilingess to maintain certain price levels. This is independent of Stern's home model marketing pattern. It is negatively influencing boutique manufacturers to build machines such as materials.
If you do not understand or believe me, ask Andrew yourself. If he is truthful and wants to talk to you, he will give you honesty.
Creating a pinball machine is an incredibly complicated and expensive process.
These are indications of an unhealthy organization, and something I would not invest my money.
I am not trying to undercut Heighway, but there needs to be incredible sales of Alien. All boutique pinball manufacturers even in the best of times can be tenuous in the fickle home market of today. JJP learned this lesson. Hopefully, others are better prepared.
I am entitled to present my informed opinion, but this is a forum full of trolls and the reason why most knowledgeable people left.
Arguments and fights are constant.
People will always say "prove it" endlessly, regardless what you tell them.
Mostly out of boredom, I would suppose. I am tired again of trying to explain things to people.
In this respect many are right, it is always the same thing here.
I would be extremely careful to speculate on future titles of machines from boutique pinball companies in this period of the market. This is exactly how people lose money. Not everything is a harvest of bounty.
Learn the lessons of the past regarding the coin operated world. If you want to understand or know more PM.
Thanks Obi Wan.
Think we are all adults here, no need to educate people in a prediction thread.
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:For those pinball enthusiasts that believe I am advertly negative, Alien fanboys, or are not involved or have contacts in the industry, I will provide one simple direct final level of assistance regarding this subject.
1) The Aliens license remains in final negotiations from 20th Century Fox and Fox Interactive. (From the standpoint of final production, not concept approval or the trademark license). I should have been more clear from than explanation beyond the initial legal agreement. This very recent, so if this has been worked out fantastic. Any further delays up to the point of production will result in lost sales. The reveal at Expo is the linkpin.
2) Heighway underestimated their budget requirements for this title.
3) Full throttle as a title sold initially mediocreally and has not improved. Being that it is no longer a "hot" title, does not allow this to be a rejuvenating factor for increased company profit.
4) Market price testing is causing offsets regarding of machine construction regardless of manufacturer wilingess to maintain certain price levels. This is independent of Stern's home model marketing pattern. It is negatively influencing boutique manufacturers to build machines such as materials.
If you do not understand or believe me, ask Andrew yourself. If he is truthful and wants to talk to you, he will give you honesty.
Creating a pinball machine is an incredibly complicated and expensive process. This is on top of the factor there a various levels of non-defined levels of quality (not game design), just basic electronic regulations, which can even vary from country to country.
The comments list above are indications of an unhealthy organization, and something I would not invest my money, from the standpoint of speculation of others. I don't gamble in the pure sense of things like the stock market.
I am not trying to undercut Heighway, but there needs to be INCREDIBLE sales of Alien. Not only sales but delivery in a timely manner. A long delivery time is devastating to a company if construction cannot meet demand. All boutique pinball manufacturers even in the best of times can be tenuous in the fickle home market of today. JJP learned this lesson. Hopefully, all the others are better prepared.
I am entitled to present my informed opinion, but this is a forum full of trolls and the reason why most knowledgeable people left.
Arguments and fights are constant here.
People will always say "prove it" endlessly, regardless what you tell them.
Counterarguments reveal nothing.
Mostly out of boredom, I would suppose. I am tired again of trying to explain things to people.
In this respect many are right, it is always the same thing here.
I would be extremely careful to invest time on thoughts on future titles of machines from any boutique pinball companies in this period of the market. This is exactly how people lose money. Not everything is a harvest of bounty.
Learn the lessons of the past regarding the coin operated world. There are reason why for example BLY/WMS/GTB/STN survived rougher times dependent on the period if history. If you want to understand or know more PM.
Well I only have one thing to say, why do you care? If its a gamble and a grown up person decides to take a shot then thats my business and its no different to me than betting on a sporting event or playing blackjack, also no one is forcing you to bet, I just don't understand where ur getting the passion to try and save us from a possible failure? If you have real inside info that theres a scam going on or something thats one thing but otherwise why speculate in a negative way? I'm curious to hear ur response sir.
Toronto, ON
Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:If you do not understand or believe me, ask Andrew yourself.
Well, Andrew answered and was the complete opposite. Curious where you're getting this info when the guy who runs the place himself denies it all.
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