18 hours and 57 minutes?
John Trudeau
Rocky (Gottlieb, 1982)
Krull (Gottlieb, 1983; unreleased)
Q*bert's Quest (Gottlieb, 1983)
Jacks To Open (Mylstar, 1984)
Attila the Hun (Game Plan, 1984)
Chicago Cubs 'Triple Play' (Premier, 1985)
Raven (Premier, 1986)
Hollywood Heat (Premier, 1986)
Gold Wings (Premier, 1986)
Monte Carlo (Premier, 1987)
Victory (Premier, 1987)
TX-Sector (Premier, 1988)
Deadly Weapon (Premier, 1990)
Silver Slugger (Premier, 1990)
The Machine: Bride of Pin*Bot (Williams, 1991)
Bugs Bunny's Birthday Ball (Bally, 1991)
Black Rose (Bally, 1992)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (Bally, 1992)
Judge Dredd (Bally, 1993)
The Flintstones (Williams, 1994)
Congo (Williams, 1995)
Vacation America (Chicago Gaming, 2003)
Mustang (Stern, 2014)
Wrestlemania (Stern, 2015)
Does he finally have a title to shine with?
Quoted from mnpinball:It will be days, not hours.
Well, what da hell? This is absurd, these long announcement delays are inexcusable!!!!!
I'm going to eat a whole cheesecake and forget about all of this.
Quoted from iceman44:John Trudeau
Rocky (Gottlieb, 1982)
Krull (Gottlieb, 1983; unreleased)
Q*bert's Quest (Gottlieb, 1983)
Jacks To Open (Mylstar, 1984)
Attila the Hun (Game Plan, 1984)
Chicago Cubs 'Triple Play' (Premier, 1985)
Raven (Premier, 1986)
Hollywood Heat (Premier, 1986)
Gold Wings (Premier, 1986)
Monte Carlo (Premier, 1987)
Victory (Premier, 1987)
TX-Sector (Premier, 1988)
Deadly Weapon (Premier, 1990)
Silver Slugger (Premier, 1990)
The Machine: Bride of Pin*Bot (Williams, 1991)
Bugs Bunny's Birthday Ball (Bally, 1991)
Black Rose (Bally, 1992)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (Bally, 1992)
Judge Dredd (Bally, 1993)
The Flintstones (Williams, 1994)
Congo (Williams, 1995)
Vacation America (Chicago Gaming, 2003)
Mustang (Stern, 2014)
Wrestlemania (Stern, 2015)
Does he finally have a title to shine with?
Forgot Spirit.
Quoted from vdojaq:Correct...... I wonder if it will be a sixx player?
I see what you did there
Quoted from cosmokramer:there are still great alpha numeric games out there...you dont have to dislike a cool pin when something better comes along
Yes there are some cool alpha numeric games I agree.
But I wouldn't want to buy $7000 alpha numeric games right before the DMD was introduced.
That's sorta where pinball is at right now IMO
There's more than one way to innovate a pin and I can tell you that even with the DMD and no LCD, GB will make a believer in a lot of people. This thread is going to blow up so fast once it's revealed, personally I can't wait for you guys on the fence to see it.
I'm with mnpinball (for one, this guy knows what's going on) in the "days, not hours" for reveal. Maybe possibly a 20 second teaser with just the GB logo, but this would be new news.
Saw 40 new posts in a thread that's been really quiet. Thought there was an announcement. Hoping you guys are right about it being soon. I'm going for an LE. So many cool possibilities for this title. I was really hoping for the LCD especially after it was announced that all future games would have it.. Then got rescinded..
Any other hints guys in the know can say? How many LE's? Cabinet art? Color DMD?
Quoted from iceman44:Does he finally have a title to shine with?
one of the best and most prolific designers with ability to last for years and you dont think he has absolutely killed it with some of those titles???
Quoted from iceman44:John Trudeau
Rocky (Gottlieb, 1982)
Krull (Gottlieb, 1983; unreleased)
Q*bert's Quest (Gottlieb, 1983)
Jacks To Open (Mylstar, 1984)
Attila the Hun (Game Plan, 1984)
Chicago Cubs 'Triple Play' (Premier, 1985)
Raven (Premier, 1986)
Hollywood Heat (Premier, 1986)
Gold Wings (Premier, 1986)
Monte Carlo (Premier, 1987)
Victory (Premier, 1987)
TX-Sector (Premier, 1988)
Deadly Weapon (Premier, 1990)
Silver Slugger (Premier, 1990)
The Machine: Bride of Pin*Bot (Williams, 1991)
Bugs Bunny's Birthday Ball (Bally, 1991)
Black Rose (Bally, 1992)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (Bally, 1992)
Judge Dredd (Bally, 1993)
The Flintstones (Williams, 1994)
Congo (Williams, 1995)
Vacation America (Chicago Gaming, 2003)
Mustang (Stern, 2014)
Wrestlemania (Stern, 2015)
Does he finally have a title to shine with?
You left off Spirit! A true masterpiece and a grail pin for a lot of collectors!
http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2292
Quoted from PW79:Yes there are some cool alpha numeric games I agree.
But I wouldn't want to buy $7000 alpha numeric games right before the DMD was introduced.
That's sorta where pinball is at right now IMO
+1
Was all set for a classic Ghostbusters theme, some comedy back in pinball and a color display. Despite my actual hesitation on Game of Thrones with the initial reveal, I played the Pro for the first time yesterday and....loved it.....I could set aside the dodgy translite and cabinet art work, even the playfield was ok, but that red display...so many video clips and they're all red dots when all I could think about was how good they would have looked in color. I know, you don't play the display, but you pay a lot of money for a pinball and expect it to rival every other competitor that has color now.
Quoted from iceman44:John Trudeau
Rocky (Gottlieb, 1982)
Krull (Gottlieb, 1983; unreleased)
Q*bert's Quest (Gottlieb, 1983)
Jacks To Open (Mylstar, 1984)
Attila the Hun (Game Plan, 1984)
Chicago Cubs 'Triple Play' (Premier, 1985)
Raven (Premier, 1986)
Hollywood Heat (Premier, 1986)
Gold Wings (Premier, 1986)
Monte Carlo (Premier, 1987)
Victory (Premier, 1987)
TX-Sector (Premier, 1988)
Deadly Weapon (Premier, 1990)
Silver Slugger (Premier, 1990)
The Machine: Bride of Pin*Bot (Williams, 1991)
Bugs Bunny's Birthday Ball (Bally, 1991)
Black Rose (Bally, 1992)
Creature from the Black Lagoon (Bally, 1992)
Judge Dredd (Bally, 1993)
The Flintstones (Williams, 1994)
Congo (Williams, 1995)
Vacation America (Chicago Gaming, 2003)
Mustang (Stern, 2014)
Wrestlemania (Stern, 2015)
Does he finally have a title to shine with?
Have you not played these games or something? Did I miss the sarcasm? I don't think the industry has a more creative designer out there. Not every game has been a hit, but at least everything has been unique with many of them being great games. Perhaps you need to give them more of a chance.
Quoted from PW79:No LCD?
Weak AF
I don't want to be the asshole who buys the last ever DMD title. I truly believe LCD will make the DMD look like Alpha Numeric.
Couldn't say it any better than that. It's got to be one hell of a game to make me be the asshole that buys the last DMD game.
Quoted from Captain_Kirk:Couldn't say it any better than that. It's got to be one hell of a game to make me be the asshole that buys the last DMD game.
It did give me pause buying GOT... potentially the last dmd game. I'll feel better when colordmd supports Spike, so at least that's an option.
I think it would be cool to own the last dmd game, the end or an era, but I have a love of history so perhaps I'm weird.
Quoted from frolic:It did give me pause buying GOT... potentially the last dmd game. I'll feel better when colordmd supports Spike, so at least that's an option.
True, there's always ColorDMD.....but it's still going to have to be a hell of a game. I wouldn't be buying it right away, so I can wait and see what else Stern churns out this year.
Maybe the issue with buying the last DMD game is not so much that it's the last, but if I buy GB can I also afford to buy the first colour LCD game? (Unless of course it's Aerosmith......but what a waste of a LCD that would be.)
Quoted from Whysnow:one of the best and most prolific designers with ability to last for years and you dont think he has absolutely killed it with some of those titles???
With some, sure. Others are horrible.
I hope he kills GB and it looks like he might have. He's not Ritchie or Borg today or ever so all I'm saying is it's not a slam dunk! And if you think it is just compare the recent and old history of all the designers.
Trudeau takes risks. He is inventive and creative. He's typically been screwed in the past by getting B rate themes and having to make them outstanding. Personally, I think he has a few of the best, most under-rated pins out there, especially if you factor in layout alone (who knows how much influence he really has over rules anyway (Congo, Judge Dredd, CFTBL, Mustang). I appreciate that he's not a cookie cutter designer.
Quoted from Tsskinne:Ok .5 days honestly hope I'm wrong
In .5 days is the much anticipated Rob Zombie stream on Dead Flip. Are you saying something else is happening at the same time?
Quoted from T-800:(Congo, Judge Dredd, CFTBL, Mustang). I appreciate that he's not a cookie cutter designer.
Me too. I'm hoping for more of the above. Creative and different, just not WWE different.
He's got a great theme to work with.
Quoted from ChadH:In .5 days is the much anticipated Rob Zombie stream on Dead Flip. Are you saying something else is happening at the same time?
There's no evidence that GOT's development was affected by The Hobbit AT ALL. If Stern is going to ignore a major factory with ability to produce 1000's of games, with a similar theme even, I think people are reading too much into Stern reacting to an actual boutique run of 300 games.
Quoted from iceman44:Creative and different, just not WWE different.
Lol, well yeah, every artist has their turd that helps make their masterpieces shine. (Even then WWE could be ALOT more fun if the rules were better).
Quoted from frolic:There's no evidence that GOT's development was affected by The Hobbit AT ALL. If Stern is going to ignore a major factory with ability to produce 1000's of games, with a similar theme even, I think people are reading too much into Stern reacting to an actual boutique run of 300 games.
I agree but it does feel a little fishy when Heighway has just gotten a lot of buzz with the playfield reveal of Alien. I thought GB wasn't gonna be announced til Feb. I'm gonna be skeptical till it actually happens.
Quoted from T-800:Lol, well yeah, every artist has their turd that helps make their masterpieces shine. (Even then WWE could be ALOT more fun if the rules were better).
ALL WWE needs is good coding to go along with it. The ring is actually pretty fun as a concept, but the rules absolutely stink and sad that it is still sitting how it is.
All that I have seen and heard has been amazing....I hope it all comes true....Ill reserve my comments on the LCD, as what I heard has been already discredited on the thread.
Will everything I heard happen? Lasers, Upper Playfield, Stay Puff Figure, Subways, dont know, dont work there, but Ill hope....
Very Excited, though.
I'm really hoping for a Premium. LE is a bit too rich for my blood, so it really depends on the delta between the Pro and Premium.
Either way, it's exciting to see a GB game.
Quoted from Mudflaps:I'm really hoping for a Premium. LE is a bit too rich for my blood, so it really depends on the delta between the Pro and Premium.
Either way, it's exciting to see a GB game.
I'm with you!
Quoted from northvibe:I'm with you!
I've purchased 3 NIB Pro games, but GB may boot me from the 'Pro Whore Club' to 'Premium Snob Club.'
Please no red dots......
If Stern really can't innovate at least show some gumption and use GREEN dots to match the theme!
They can keep their goofy painted side rails, tiny Brother P-touch printed plaque, and autographed playfields. Just give me a full featured game.
Quoted from Mudflaps:I'm really hoping for a Premium. LE is a bit too rich for my blood, so it really depends on the delta between the Pro and Premium.
Either way, it's exciting to see a GB game.
I really hope that they don't initially announce a Pro and LE, and then announce a Premium several weeks later. I would have to put down a sizeable non-refundable deposit to secure an LE if no premium is initially announced to ensure I get a full featured game, and I'll be very frustrated if a Premium is subsequently revealed - especially as I sometimes prefer the art-package on the Premium.
Quoted from JustLikeMe:I really hope that they don't initially announce a Pro and LE, and then announce a Premium several weeks later. I would have to put down a sizeable non-refundable deposit to secure an LE if no premium is initially announced to ensure I get a full featured game, and I'll be very frustrated if a Premium is subsequently revealed - especially as I sometimes prefer the art-package on the Premium!
lol, they are counting on this mentality. I can wait. If they don't make a premium, or a fully featured pro, they can shove off.
Quoted from catboxer:lol, they are counting on this mentality. I can wait. If they don't make a premium, or a fully featured pro, they can shove off.
I know they are, and I hate myself for succumbing to this behaviour - unfortunately though I'm a sucker, Ghostbusters is a dream theme, and I live in England. Not many machines are imported, and if I don't go for an LE initially its likely they'll all be taken by the time a Premium is announced, and new Sterns don't come up for sale on the second hand market very often. Frustrating, but what can you do.
As an aside these are the prices for GoT Pro/Premium/LE over here:
Pro - $7,140
Premium - $9,715
LE - $11,140
Makes the prices you guys in the States pay seem like a bargain!
Anybody betting that they wait till 4:45PM to do the announcement to pull the thunder out of Spooky's sails? If there is even an announcement to be made today.
Quoted from ChrisS:Anybody betting that they wait till 4:45PM to do the announcement to pull the thunder out of Spooky's sails? If there is even an announcement to be made today.
Still seems too close to Spidey vault.
Why is there so much activity? Is a reveal happening soon? Can't seem to find any confirmation on that.
Quoted from ChrisS:Anybody betting that they wait till 4:45PM to do the announcement to pull the thunder out of Spooky's sails? If there is even an announcement to be made today.
Great my romantic weekend get away will be kicking off with pinball
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