I can’t wait to hear that same joke for another 40yrs

It comes and goes in cycles doesn't it?

Significant details that the two Elwin games have in common:
3+ flippers.
No scoops. (not counting the underworld under the center ramp in the premium model of Iron Maiden)
Up posts.
No backhandable ramps, unless you count the jump ramp on Iron Maiden.
The pro model has little in the way of toys. (probably due to the fact that more-than-2-flipper-games have a higher bill of materials)
More than two ramps. (counting the jump ramp on Iron Maiden)
Neither have the typical "plunge to the top" skillshot.
A shot through the pop bumpers.
A captive ball.

You can backhand the T-rex ramp but certainly not easily.

Could be!

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I'm not sure Black Panther is as timeless as some of the other Marvel characters. Prior to the MCU movies, not many people knew much about Black Panther. There was a readers poll done by CBR in 2006, where Black Panther rated 44 on the list of most popular Marvel Characters. In terms of popularity, he was behind Shadowcat, Multiple Man, White Queen, Iron Fist, She-Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Nova, Power Man, and Princess Powerful.

No one knew who the Guardians of the Galaxy were before 2014. Doesn't seem to matter.

I think they are just trolling the crap out of the hobby with Jaws, like with the new shirt.

I heard godzilla....but movie was pushed to May 2021, so I would think a different game would release before or on CES 2021.

Does anyone else think Keith’s comment was short for “Keith ,Your kicking ass now we’re going to cut your budget because it will sell reguardless”

Black Panther could be interesting as a theme, bringing in some diversity while staying safe with a comic book theme of a blockbuster movie. At the same time, I watch that movie and I don't really know what about it would translate well to a pinball machine. I've never read the comics, so maybe there is a ton more to him that could translate to a pinball machine.

I wonder how Elwin would feel about creating a new Archer. If it's even possible for him to start fresh considering Iron Maiden. It's a theme he was passionate enough to homebrew a game around. I think it's still a great theme potential.

Sorta similar, I'd love to see him make a good South Park game if he's interested in that. The SEGA SP blows but still kills on location. What if it was a good game?

I would think with how many episodes, there could be a plethora of call outs to rotate. I think Spooky was doing that with RnM?

Beavis and butthead would be decent timing with the show coming back. and with Elwin's game of Archer, he knows a thing or two about lewd humor

Spooky also got Justin Roiland to read their script and improv a lot of lines.

Idk how busy they are or what they would charge, but Trey Parker and Matt Stone seem like they would love a pinball machine. It would just be nice to get some of their involvement in a hypothetical pin. But even without it, there are nearly 300 episodes of South Park to cull from. That's 100 hours of content for them to get callouts, mode ideas, and video content for the LCD.

I get how South Park might be annoying to some. But if you don't like a theme then wait 3-4 months and Stern will have something else. I just think South Park would be a good option for location play, has a ton of content to pull from, and Stern hasn't had an "adult" game in a while.

To be clear I think the current show is pretty bad/pointless/meh. But I do think there is still a ton of great material that could be covered since the Sega game only does the first season or two.

I wonder how many times a day Stern's marketing folks double over in laughter at what some pinsiders think is a plausible theme.

Likewise, I see people saying that themes like TMNT are not good theme choices.
(TMNT is a bankable pinball license because a lot of older folk still like it but it still has modern brand-recognition and wide appeal)

It just depends on the humor if you mean on some sort of backlash to the content in the game. (Remember when some people thought Elvira could cause some sort of sexist scandal? Yet no one gave a shit because the average person gets what Elvira's shtick is)

There's lots of South Park content that isn't worth touching with a ten foot pole, but there are still plenty of great jokes both dumb and smart to pull from.

As for demand of adult games, let me go find the Deadpool reveal thread where people were livid that there was no PG-13 or R setting...

I heard it was Ren and Stempy , to coincide with it being redone for comedy central

Yeah, I can only blame them so much for going for market share. But what happened to the Stern that made games like The Sopranos?

Rick and Morty is a good data point that there is demand for adult themes (I'd love it if Spooky could audit what people set their swearing percentages at)

AHHHH, didn't realize you meant it that way. Yeah, I can totally see that. Like trailer park boys is kind of annoying to watch now...I used to find it freaking hilarious in collage, but ya, tastes change and sometimes you grow, also with a family I'd rather have things I can play when my kids are around.

Anyone else hearing Avengers?

I'd have to assume they take the comic book route like they did on Deadpool, but with Zombi Yeti on art it could be cool.

But they already did Avengers! Why repeat that over again?

Maybe Vault?

It seems like a very odd choice for a vault edition

Good to know.

Completely agree, but it makes more sense than a brand new Avengers machine (to me anyway...for the record neither make sense).

There are rumours going around about Godzilla. I think maybe Godzilla is a code name for Keiths next game? Same as Jaws was the codename for Jurassic Park. Kaneda was saying Queen a few weeks ago. Now Kaneda is saying announcement this Friday from Stern.

Maybe Keith is next?

As we speculate I’m guessing Godzilla might reference the biggest theme out there, Harry Potter

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Where is Kaneda saying this?

Keith Elwin design with Zombie Yetti art please! I hear it is one of Keith's dream themes too. Custom Bruce Campbell call outs, and this would be a must own title!

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Upper play failed that converts from a tool shed to a cemetery

With A THREE flipper main. Modded out car escort escape mission.
Could have been the best ever.

His Facebook page

Where is Kaneda saying this? He better not be stealing my Friday stern announcement tidbit. That's all me

Can you tell us what you think the next Stern game will be?

Check out Kaneda's Facebook page. He has been putting posts up and then talking them down!

What's his facebook page? what do I search for?

I've also heard this Friday

But would think post Labor Day makes more sense. Either way it appears its coming very soon.

We are hoping for Elwin!

Definitely the code name for a Blue Öyster Cult game.

That would great but which Bond?
I would like to see a Sean Connery based Bond pin.

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I keep hearing its My Little Pony by a 7th grader