John Trudeau was only hired by Stern not too long ago. Looking back it was May 2013. His game would be next, but it would be several months still because there hasn't been enough time for him to get it completed.
Post edited by frolic : fixed year
Quoted from beatmaster:oh man, game of thrones, they can take my money now!
Game of Thrones is pretty sweet. I could see a big model of the iron throne with a dragon coiled around it as the main toy. But... Way too much material to work with, they'd have to program in 50 modes just to cover the main characters threads! The rules would make TSPP look shallow.
Quoted from Shoot_Again:MUPPETS
take my money
Not sure why, but if done right this would actually be a fun theme. The key is it has to be a fun game beneath the theme. This one can't rely on the IP alone.
Quoted from frolic:John Trudeau was only hired by Stern not too long ago. Looking back it was May 2012.
Actually it is reported he started in May 2013. I wonder how long it could take before his first game hits the production line. If he had a design in mind before starting with Stern, I imagine we could see something by June 2014.
http://www.pinballnews.com/news/trudeau.html
Quoted from PinballManiac40:Actually it is reported he started in May 2013
yes, you are correct, i had the year wrong. yes to my point, he needs more time.
I think the next one should be resident evil. I will buy a le of one of those right away . Lets all get together and send stern an email to please release a resident evil movie pinball .....that would be awesome .....who is with me ?
Just a reminder (and it doesn't really matter all that much) this thread was intended more towards the: what do you think Stern WILL do next as opposed to what SHOULD or would you LIKE Stern do next.
Anyway, thanks for all the responses and the votes. I'm still amazed no one has any real idea of what Stern has in store for the next game. Usually info is out by now.
Quoted from pinaddict0315:I think the next one should be resident evil. I will buy a le of one of those right away . Lets all get together and send stern an email to please release a resident evil movie pinball .....that would be awesome .....who is with me ?
I'm with you. But I'd like the Resident Evil pin to be the unveiling of the LCD screen. There is a ton of big time special effects they could draw from.
I just don't think Stern is going to release the LCD screen until the last pin in 2014 or first in 2015 . . . could be a long time from now. I think Star Trek's sales will dictate that for them.
It's going to be a whale watching game, where you get better views from harder shots... I think the point is that anyones guess is as good as anothers at this point, because noone has any idea. They can make/are making whatever they want, ST was the only I knew was a real probability. And if there is inside info I would love to hear it to know whether or not to wait on buying ST, as I cannot afford multiple NIB pins.
Quoted from TigerLaw:I'm with you. But I'd like the Resident Evil pin to be the unveiling of the LCD screen. There is a ton of big time special effects they could draw from.
I just don't think Stern is going to release the LCD screen until the last pin in 2014 or first in 2015 . . . could be a long time from now. I think Star Trek's sales will dictate that for them.
My guess is not until The Hobbit if other pins come out like Full Throttle or Captain Nemo. Probably 2015 when technology really advances. Ha ha ala ha! At least they could do it in all color display would be a step up like others have shown can be done.
Quoted from Erik:I think it will be Kiss. I don't have any facts to back this up other than the Kiss rumor was hot and heavy for a time before Metallica was leaked
Ignoring the $3K a machine license Gene ( KISS ) wanted. ( which killed it )
LTG : )
Quoted from Jackontherocks:My guess is not until The Hobbit if other pins come out like Full Throttle or Captain Nemo. Probably 2015 when technology really advances.
I agree with you fully. I would like Stern to do the LCD now but until they feel they are missing out on sales that are going to another company I do not believe they will make the switch. Perhaps I am wrong and the switch is already planned for next release (and that is why everything about the next game is so hush hush), but I just don't think so.
Quoted from tjsynkral:I think Ozzy is next.
Hmm, Black Sabbath would be pretty cool. They don't have as many songs that I like as some of the other bands that have been released but the songs of theirs I like I really like a great deal. Paranoid, War Pigs, Iron Man and a few more . . . not a bad idea.
Quoted from TigerLaw:Hmm, Black Sabbath would be pretty cool. They don't have as many songs that I like as some of the other bands that have been released but the songs of theirs I like I really like a great deal. Paranoid, War Pigs, Iron Man and a few more . . . not a bad idea.
To be a proper Ozzy pin it needs to include Black Sabbath and everything that's come after. And yes, a Crazy Train toy, to finish the train trilogy with CC and ACDC.
i could care less. I realize many of you live or die in this industry and I feel bad for you. The industry leader, Stern, is not really a leader.
you know, i looked back at your poll and honestly, what does it matter? I couldn't pick one to click on...it will be a variation on some pin i already own. What's the point?
Quoted from 35mm:you know, i looked back at your poll and honestly, what does it matter? I couldn't pick one to click on...it will be a variation on some pin i already own. What's the point?
Pinball is ultimately a game of the person against the forces of gravity with some randomization. There are limited playfield layouts and ways for the toys to interact with the ball.
You have a Stern heavy collection and a lot of the really new ones to boot. Consider moving to some of the more off the wall games like RFM and Safe Cracker or maybe some of the 80's game . . . they had a lot of good games. Doing this may increase your interest in the hobby some if you are facing burnout. Just a respectful and friendly suggestion.
I see a 'Castle Crazyness' pin coming. It's absolutely nothing like a pinball that was once out called Medieval something or other. Honest.
OK, the layout looks very much like it, the ramps look to be almost identically placed, and there are toys in roughly the same places with similar rules, but that's just completely coincidental.
Plus Castle Crazyness does't have any of the way cool moving bits and pieces so it's certainly not the same.
Also, this one will be cutting edge with a new shade of red for the display and no nice picture around the speakers giving it a 'cleaner' look. It will also have a MUCH bigger price tag to prove how much better it is and they'll make two versions. One without anything you saw in the teaser ads making you feel cheap even though you spent all your savings on it, and one that's a teeny tiny bit more (or there about's) that has all the stuff you thought you would get on the one you could afford.
I for one can barely contain my excitement and see this being a real seller!
Quoted from thepinballworks:Haunted Mansion
No! Gary please, no. I want the "other major manufacturer of real pinball machines" to do that theme.
Walking Dead next.
Then KISS or Iron Maiden.
Iron Maiden would be cool. KISS fans would buy a ton of the LE. Easy sell for Stern.
Quoted from underlord:TWD is coming. Gonna be television show based license.
Quoted from Shapeshifter:Walking Dead next.
I think you guys are correct, and with a dominating 38% of the vote for zombie theme'd pin I think most people here agree. Totally just a guess on our part though, so far no inside source has indicated they have the license.
If it is based on the tv show they will only have three (maybe three and half tops) seasons to work with. I bet AMC is more liberal with the license than Disney and Paramount though and allow more hand drawn art . . . I hope so. (Really wish they would do it based on the comics and not the show, but I'd be happy with any zombie pin.)
Quoted from kwiKimart:Highly unlikely on Kiss
Wasn't it the licensing fees that has done this title in with Stern in the past? They have a rabid fan base and this machine would sell. Also, their main dude has a Kiss pinball machine in his basement that was always on his TV show so perhaps he has a soft spot for pinball and wants a new machine.
Quoted from kwiKimart:Pearl Jam
Also has a rabid fan base but a bit younger fan base. Pearl Jam has had their own station on XM/Serious radio for what seems like forever and still actively tours and puts out music. They would be the first band best known for their 90's work (I know an argument can be made that GNR is best known for their 90's work).
Quoted from beatmaster:damn i hope i won't be the only who voted for a R rated adult themed pin.
You're not!
Somebody, please license Python to make his Zingy Bingy pinball a reality! 
Quoted from TigerLaw:Just a reminder (and it doesn't really matter all that much) this thread was intended more towards the: what do you think Stern WILL do next as opposed to what SHOULD or would you LIKE Stern do next.
Well then, the answer is clear! They'll read my open letter and do Rob Zombie's Spookhouse.
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/an-open-letter-to-stern-this-should-be-your-next-license
I am not sure why so many people think the walking dead will happen. It would be totally awesome and it is totally the one I want, I just don't think it would ever happen. I didnt know if there was some kind of teased announcement or something saying this might happen?
Quoted from Amarillopinball:I didnt know if there was some kind of teased announcement or something saying this might happen?
There have been no teases for TWD that I have seen. They've teased super man, hot wheels, Angry Birds, and Iron Maiden in the recent past as I recall.
Speaking of hot wheels, I guess I forgot to include "sports related themes" like BBH, NBA, NFL, etc. That is also possible for a change of pace style game.
I agree Tigerlaw, no indication of any credible rumors regarding what Stern's next pin will be, and nobody has come forth in this thread with any info either. Which makes the poll more of a "I HOPE that Sterns next title is..." (despite your request to make it what you intended).
It sure is fun to speculate, but it is interesting that we have no credible rumors from any of the typical sources. Star Trek was the worst kept secret ever, especially when we saw that Stern was listed as a licensee on Paramount's website.
hopefully they dont do superman within the next 2 years, then we could possibly have a batman vs superman from the new movie
Quoted from Amarillopinball:then we could possibly have a batman vs superman from the new movie
With Affleck on the translite? No thanks.
Quoted from RobT:I agree Tigerlaw, no indication of any credible rumors regarding what Stern's next pin will be, and nobody has come forth in this thread with any info either. Which makes the poll more of a "I HOPE that Sterns next title is..." (despite your request to make it what you intended).
It sure is fun to speculate, but it is interesting that we have no credible rumors from any of the typical sources. Star Trek was the worst kept secret ever, especially when we saw that Stern was listed as a licensee on Paramount's website.
I keep hearing "Angry Birds" through the gossip mill. I would guess it would be redemption oriented, and targeting kids. I hope Stern is doing well enough to risk a clunker like this. All I can think about it Episode I and Williams...
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