Let's hope they keep the Carpenter vibe going and tackle The Thing next. Stunning soundtrack by the master of music Ennio Morricone.
Keep the adult themes going... no more kiddie games!! F-U Toy Story.
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Quoted from Zablon:Well I don't know what is happening with Scooby at this point, but this really makes it sound like ED is not the next game
Alrighty....... Let's go The Thing!
Burlington, WI
Quoted from Zablon:Agreed, and in the case of the Medusa...I love that game, but even HEP doesn't make it worth what is being asked.
I'd love that HEP Flash Gordon, though. Just bad timing.
Quoted from Zablon:I still think The Last Starfighter would be a good theme. I already kind of designed it and part of the ruleset years ago. Do we have lifesize holograms in pinball yet?
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What We Do in the Shadows is an awesome show with some fun lines, but not too sure how it would translate into a game.
That said, I think Matt Berry is hilarious and would do a phenomenal job providing callouts/narration for a game.
Quoted from TreyBo69:What We Do in the Shadows is an awesome show with some fun lines, but not too sure how it would translate into a game.
That said, I think Matt Berry is hilarious and would do a phenomenal job providing callouts/narration for a game.
I agree Matt Berry would be great for callouts. I would actually put IT Crowd over What We Do in Shadows as a better pinball theme. No idea if either would actually sell, but it'd be entertaining.
Quoted from Zablon:I agree Matt Berry would be great for callouts. I would actually put IT Crowd over What We Do in Shadows as a better pinball theme. No idea if either would actually sell, but it'd be entertaining.
Now I'm thinking about Stern's Godzilla with Matt Berry as an English tv reporter (I like the dry voice actor for Godzilla a lot too). Or Jurassic Park as a snarky nature documentary narrator.
He reminds me of Phil Hartman's uncanny ability to elevate an average line into comedic gold.
Quoted from Pinstein:Season 4! More great content for pinball. This must happen!
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Vampire orgy multiball?
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:Holy Moses that’s the lowest up down ratio I’ve seen on here LMAO. I’m a lunatic and I still have like 78% ups haha.
You have to intentionally spew shit or have a major personality disorder to have a thumbs ratio that low. I thought Debbie downers ratio was low until you pointed this out.
CF0149F0-B46C-4A9D-B23B-5CCB2958137D (resized).jpegQuoted from TreyBo69:What We Do in the Shadows is an awesome show with some fun lines,
I much prefer the original movie to the TV show.
But hey - it was created and filmed here so I’m probably biased.
Dunno what happened to the planned Swear Wolves follow up movie. I guess Taika is to busy these days!
Fun Fact - one of my good buddies went to school with all those guys down in Wellington. Taika, Jermaine, a bunch of successful creative types were all in the same class at school.
rd
Quoted from trecemaneras:But your suggested improvements *do* take away from what it is. Others have pointed out repeatedly that it’s an early 80’s early SS inspired throwback game. It seems like you’re saying, “but I don’t want an early 80’s early SS throwback game.”
Cool. Don’t buy one?
You’ve suggested putting it in a modern size cabinet, adding toys, and adding ramps, when hallmarks of the games it’s a throwback to are, smaller cabinet, no gimmicky toys, and single levels (which the smaller cabinet is specifically designed to complement) Throw in all your suggestions, and it’s no longer a unique game. You’ve turned it into just one more game just like every single other game made in the last 20+ years.
I think some people are missing the point. I don't recall large LCD screens on 80s games, modern synthwave, or led light shows. SO some modern upgrades you are okay with, some fusion is ok for you. My original point was, how could this be improved in a future 3.0 version, and why is this not sold out for a game so hyped?
From these negative posts no one seems to have a clue other then "priced too high", no ideas good or bad, it's easy to trash ideas when you don't have any, and that is why I guess it wont happen, because from a business standpoint I don't know how you ever consider a 3.0 if 2.0 struggles to sell out of what you might consider the smallest run feasible. I do think that is sad because TNA is far better then a TS4 or whatever heavy plastic decal overloaded pin stern is pushing.
Ok I did think of one fun idea. Collin Robinson mode.
All GI lighting goes gray.
phase one single ball, timed, shoot shots to dim inserts/areas until they are off. Interject random Collinisms as he drains peoples spirits
Phase two multiball battle the emotional vampire collecting jackpots based off performance in phase one. Collect sjp to finish.
Phase three riding the bus victory laps.
Quoted from Tyler_Durden:I think some people are missing the point.
“Inspired”…it’s not an 80s pin, it was inspired by 80s pin. A modern pin, but inspired by an 80s pin. What you are suggesting is a totally different take on “inspired”. It wouldn’t be TNA…2.0, 3.0, whatever…just a totally different pin. So, if you want to keep you point, just say you have an idea for an 80s inspired pin that is not TNA.
Quoted from Zablon:Well I don't know what is happening with Scooby at this point, but this really makes it sound like ED is not the next game
I agree, Scooby Doo but make sure its the movie or modern version. 
Quoted from Tyler_Durden:I think some people are missing the point. I don't recall large LCD screens on 80s games, modern synthwave, or led light shows. SO some modern upgrades you are okay with, some fusion is ok for you. My original point was, how could this be improved in a future 3.0 version, and why is this not sold out for a game so hyped?
From these negative posts no one seems to have a clue other then "priced too high", no ideas good or bad, it's easy to trash ideas when you don't have any, and that is why I guess it wont happen, because from a business standpoint I don't know how you ever consider a 3.0 if 2.0 struggles to sell out of what you might consider the smallest run feasible. I do think that is sad because TNA is far better then a TS4 or whatever heavy plastic decal overloaded pin stern is pushing.
For me it’s a matter of bad timing financially.
I’m fixin to drop 25k on a new tractor and probably another 6-8k on a hydraulic dump trailer and the timing is just off. I’m not really bitching about the price, rather I just have other pressing commitments I need to take care of right now.
I’m going to buy one, just not in the next month or so.
Quoted from rotordave:I much prefer the original movie to the TV show.
But hey - it was created and filmed here so I’m probably biased.
Dunno what happened to the planned Swear Wolves follow up movie. I guess Taika is to busy these days!
Fun Fact - one of my good buddies went to school with all those guys down in Wellington. Taika, Jermaine, a bunch of successful creative types were all in the same class at school.
rd
My wife and I feel the same.
We absolutely adore the movie, but had a hard time with the series.
I know a lot of people really like the series, so maybe we should give it another try.
That said, the movie set the bar so high and was such a perfect flick that it’s really hard to compact the two.
Quoted from dnapac:“Inspired”…it’s not an 80s pin, it was inspired by 80s pin. A modern pin, but inspired by an 80s pin. What you are suggesting is a totally different take on “inspired”. It wouldn’t be TNA…2.0, 3.0, whatever…just a totally different pin. So, if you want to keep you point, just say you have an idea for an 80s inspired pin that is not TNA.
I don't agree, you can't seem to think outside of the box. I think there is a market for this license outside of the limited 80's play field and dwarf cabinet, it can be expanded. It can grow, is can fuse. I understand YOU dont like that idea, but it also does not take away from you owning the original, you have the choice.
Lamborghini makes a very popular SUV now. They realized their license was not limited to only sport cars. Ford has added the Mustang name to an electric SUV, it is also very much in high demand now. The list goes on and on. So your argument about the "original idea" has zero weight. In the real world ideas can expand, evolve, and get better.
Lamborghini Urus Super SUV Leads Record Sales Surge
The models that contributed to breaking the sales record were the Urus Super SUV, with 5,021 units delivered, the V10-powered Huracán, with 2,586 units delivered, and the V12 Aventador, with 798 units delivered.
Quoted from Nazz26:BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE!!!
Jeffrey Jones. Alec Baldwin.
Not happening.
Quoted from benheck:Jeffrey Jones. Alec Baldwin.
Not happening.
Why must you continually ruin everyone's dreams, Ben? I mean, I agree sadly, but man would I love a Beetlejuice pin.
Quoted from rotordave:I much prefer the original movie to the TV show.
Quoted from Coindork:We absolutely adore the movie, but had a hard time with the series.
I resisted the show for quite a while as well, due to how much I loved the movie, but the central 5 characters and how they and their chemistry develop in the show - absolutely golden! Guillermo, to name just one, just keeps getting funnier and funnier!
Quoted from trecemaneras:Guillermo, to name just one, just keeps getting funnier and funnier!
and Nandor, fuckging guy.
Quoted from Tyler_Durden:I don't agree, you can't seem to think outside of the box. I think there is a market for this license outside of the limited 80's play field and dwarf cabinet, it can be expanded. It can grow, is can fuse. I understand YOU dont like that idea, but it also does not take away from you owning the original, you have the choice.
Lamborghini makes a very popular SUV now. They realized their license was not limited to only sport cars. Ford has added the Mustang name to an electric SUV, it is also very much in high demand now. The list goes on and on. So your argument about the "original idea" has zero weight. In the real world ideas can expand, evolve, and get better.
Lamborghini Urus Super SUV Leads Record Sales Surge
The models that contributed to breaking the sales record were the Urus Super SUV, with 5,021 units delivered, the V10-powered Huracán, with 2,586 units delivered, and the V12 Aventador, with 798 units delivered.
The changing TNA to something with ramps, plastic gadgets, etc would be a convergence to what is on trend that moves the most units rather than an evolution. This is similar to your analogy with Lamborghini and their SUV. While moving units is a business success it doesn't make the product sold more interesting or better.
The car analogy is also a good fit for my personal perspective, in that I'd rather have the V12 Aventador that is an evolution of the Countache than an Urus, which is assimilation to the prevailing trends already well served by other makes and models.
Quoted from benheck:Jeffrey Jones. Alec Baldwin.
Not happening.
Why not base it off the cartoon? I know it’s not a good but we can still have The theme.
1D4E56E9-DA5B-400A-A341-45E8AA7F70DA (resized).pngQuoted from jjga:The changing TNA to something with ramps, plastic gadgets, etc would be …
Changing anything on TNA would make it no longer …. a TNA.
It is what it is. People wishing it should be something it isn’t should move along and buy something else …
rd
Quoted from Zablon:I agree Matt Berry would be great for callouts. I would actually put IT Crowd over What We Do in Shadows as a better pinball theme. No idea if either would actually sell, but it'd be entertaining.
Quoted from rotordave:Changing anything on TNA would make it no longer …. a TNA.
It is what it is. People wishing it should be something it isn’t should move along and buy something else …
rd
Quoted from rotordave:People wishing it should be something it isn’t should move along and buy something else..
EXACTLY
This is the point we’ve been making over and over, but Ed Norton is determined to miss it!
He is equally determined to miss the point that putting fucking ramps and toys on TNA just turns it into every game from the last 2+ decades.
Like BRUH, your fucking avatar comes from a story written by a gay man bemoaning the dehumanizing evils of capitalism, and here you are advocating for reducing the unique, idiosyncratic, artistic vision of a gifted designer to homogenize it into just another 2010's game rolling off the factory line in the name of SELLING MORE UNITS. Lmfaoooooooooooo my guy I could never make this shit up!
Quoted from rotordave:I wish TNA was …. T n’ A !!
Ha!
rd
Haha, so that's actually a little part of the name of the game!
It's about 30 seconds from the point I time stamped the video at 2m25s
Quoted from Zablon:I still think The Last Starfighter would be a good theme. I already kind of designed it and part of the ruleset years ago. Do we have lifesize holograms in pinball yet?
+1 for The Last Starfighter.
While we are dreaming, please add KRULL and Clash Of The Titans to the list (the original, not the remake).
Quoted from benheck:AFAIK just AoD. Once Amazon finishes swallowing MGM it might be in the cards again. Same with Fox. Everything's on hold while the rat devours it.
Ben what about Ash Vs Evil dead?
Quoted from ultimategameroom:Ben what about Ash Vs Evil dead?
Shhhhh Ben is busy coding guys. He shouldn't be in here crushing everyone's licensing dreams!
Quoted from SpookyBug:Shhhhh Ben is busy coding guys. He shouldn't be in here crushing everyone's licensing dreams!
Bossman done found out. Don't believe Ben when he minimizes his current window when you storm in
time-theif-fire-him.gifBible Adventures may be under rated. Shoot a ball in Goliath’s mouth, part the Red Sea mech. Don’t get me started on the Revelations mini mode!
Quoted from mpdpvdpin:Yeah, there’s gonna be a ton of coding hours for Bible Adventures.
BIBLES A HUGE BOOK.
Warrington
Quoted from SpookyBug:Shhhhh Ben is busy coding guys. He shouldn't be in here crushing everyone's licensing dreams!
SCREAM
SAW
Freddy
Jason
Conjuring/Annabelle
Would love a line of horror themed pins from the kings of spook 
Quoted from SpookyBug:Shhhhh Ben is busy coding guys. He shouldn't be in here crushing everyone's licensing dreams!
Bug is there a chance that there will be another John Carpenter movie as a future release?
Hopefully Ben was trolling us when he said that there will not.
For almost 20 years my wife said that there should be a Halloween pinball machine. I always told her that it would NEVER happen. Now we own AMH, RZ and Halloween! It’s so exciting knowing that what was once a dream as far as title releases go is now very Possible!
Our new wish list of titles:
Scooby Doo
Ash Vs Evil Dead
The Thing
Escape from New York
Scream
Quoted from ultimategameroom:Bug is there a chance that there will be another John Carpenter movie as a future release?
Hopefully Ben was trolling us when he said that there will not.
Considering several of the Spooky crew were calling one of their puppies Snake Plisskin, I’m crossing my fingers that there’s a chance.
Quoted from ataritoday:Go family friendly and license
Luigi’s mansion from Nintendo.
I'm not sure what the license would run, but that's a day 1 buy for me. Nintendo is such a HUGE draw. A theme like that could really catapult them into stardom.
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