I apologize if I made you feel as if I was dragging down Spooky and/or their upcoming Halloween title, because this was not my intentions. The only reason I had my opinions on where the sales would come from is due to the current market on Limited Edition titles in general. The theme doesn't speak to me - at this time. Judging by comments on that video alone - I may have underestimated the popularity of this franchise. Time will tell. On the topic of R&M viewing - it's not like I sat there and did nothing but watch it. It's a rarity that I will be watching content without doing something else simultaneously. I always have something going on the tube while working on machines or other projects. I wanted to understand the reason why people were so excited for it, and have complete context of the game's theme.

Contrary to what others might think:

I do gather data before hitting the record button (most of the time ). I haven't even spoke on camera yet to my feelings on how R&M even shoots - 'spoiler alert' it was clunky. That was even after the owner literally drilled new holes for the rail that feeds the garage in order for the shot to be smoother.

For those that are getting emotional about my thoughts on Halloween. All I have stated is that the theme alone doesn't call to me. The layout looks interesting, and I can't wait to see it shoot. The game will sell out, but hopefully those are legit buyers and not flippers. I haven't commented on anything else but what is known to the public at this time. I feel my initial thoughts and comments are tame compared to a lot of what is spat out here on Pinside.

When a ball hits an angled rail system it should follow the railing system trajectory with a smooth in and out sequence (if that is the designers intentions at least). Whereas with R&M the ball would slam into a rail and rattle around before slowly returning back into play. Even with the amount of times I watched the game on stream with players with skill (Danger and Kerins). The ball more often than not would rattle around in the loop and the shot to the garage. Doesn't mean I think the game is bad - just not a smooth shooter.