Quoted from konghusker:

I would also argue that the age of lcd screens have ruined people’s expectations for a new game. When the idea of lcd in pinball was discussed it was always the excitement of how real footage could now be used instead of dots. Woz set a high bar, hobbit blew it up. Ever since the expectations have probably lead to disappointment for many. JP did an absolute amazing job of recreation with animation and I ended up really appreciating that game even after an initial disappointment of lack of assets. I just think these companies need to fully commit one way or another with each game and not just use a few clips or call outs mixed with in house animation.

Quoted from Hammerhead:

Engineers do the difficult right away, the impossible just takes a bit longer and costs more.
No doubt they could have fixed the issues, but after the game was delayed 3 or 4 months at some point it's time to fish or cut bait. The company doesn't make any sales while the game is in the shop troubleshooting. Certainly those mechs are still in JJPs arsenal and can be introduced into another game, maybe even this one. If Stern can take a spinning disc from an 8-year old game and put it in their latest offering, what's to stop JJP?

Quoted from BC_Gambit:

I think it is hard to go wrong with any JJP game; Hobbit does not do a lot for me, but even I was temped to pick one up when a local one came up for sale. That being said, I would have rather had a Wonka, or Eric's next game even

Quoted from Psw757:

Bose shines at making small speakers sound full and good and pinball Machine would fit the bill.
Can’t believe people are complaining about this, I’ll take it over all the POS pinball speaker options on the market.
I think it’s going to sound remarkably good with plenty of bass, no extra sub needed.
Additionally it could incorporate their SoundTouch wireless technology which would make it a stereo system to play anything through.
We have them all throughout our house and pool area and it came down to bose SoundTouch or Sonos and we thought the bose sounded better.
I’m looking forward to seeing this as long as it doesn’t add 2k to the price

Quoted from Psw757:

That isn’t true, regular speaker wire works.

Quoted from noob-a-tron:

But will it come with a topper?

Quoted from gonzo73:

I'm always amazed at how many people are willing to post about how little the know of music and film history here. 99% of the great art is older than 30 years. Great art is for the ages!
Just because our heroes are getting grey, does not disqualify the WORK!
I still read Sutonius.
I still listen to Mozart.
I still watch The Big Sleep.
Message from the Freek Kingdom.

Quoted from rai:

I will agree with this, I played at a friends house and wasn't really sure what all was going on. I still don't fully know if the 'movie modes' are just shoot yzx characters that were in the scene that's still kind of dumb (IMO). I understand that other games have the same thing ST shoot the lit shot that's a mode any pinball really LotR etc. but still to me that's better than hitting a rando group of heads because they happen to be in the scene.

Quoted from Skyemont:

Looks like Oct 5th is the release date but I’m hoping leaked pics by Friday.

Quoted from Elvishasleft:

Yup.. one of those games you cant just judge by a few games.
Always funny to me when people put two games on something and then say it sucks forever.
I played Wonka a few times and thought it wasnt that great but I had no clue what to shoot or why.
Then had one in the house where I could learn what to do, and it became one of my favorites.

Quoted from thirdedition:

I agree with you that people need to calm down on the superlatives for new designers. There is a ton of talent coming out and their games are great, but I agree people need to pump the brakes a little bit on the "best designer" talk.
That being said I don't think bringing in the number of units sold is justified in a discussion about game design and how good or bad a games is.

Quoted from Yelobird:

Sounds great to me! Really a fun game just need to spend time on it to fully appreciate the depth.

Quoted from romulusx:

I think most people wanted to be a part of walking thru the movie sequences