Quoted from KingBW:No mention of fixing the ACDC oi Mania bugs ... fixing existing bugs should be a high priority.
Haven'y yet updated as waiting for this to be fixed!
Was hoping for a mini-wizard mode as well 
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Quoted from Sinestro:Actually, AC/DC was the first pin with RGB lighting.
Actually, New Canasta was, which was a reason we didn't bother to try and patent it (unlike Stern).
Quoted from pinball_keefer:Actually, New Canasta was, which was a reason we didn't bother to try and patent it (unlike Stern).
**Mic drop**
Quoted from pinball_keefer:Actually, New Canasta was, which was a reason we didn't bother to try and patent it (unlike Stern).
Patenting RGB LEDs (in a pinball machine).
Hahahahaha. Hilarious.
The not so hilarious part is they could have succeeded, given the insanely broken US patent system.
Regina, SK
Quoted from Shapeshifter:Haven'y yet updated as waiting for this to be fixed!
Was hoping for a mini-wizard mode as well
I’ve had my ACDC a few weeks now. I haven’t made it to the broken Oiee mania yet. Updating isn’t for Oi mania, but rather all the other awards associated with the horns as well as all the rules and balance changes. Worth the update IMO.
Quoted from Apollyon:Just for perspective, the last Kiss update was August 2, 2017 - 14 months ago.
Last Ghostbusters update was January 17, 2017 - coming up on 2 years ago.
Just ridiculous for both games, especially Ghostbusters considering it's still in production and has been a very popular title.
I'm just gonna blurt it out. I think Gomez prioritizes all code updates and BM66 is his baby. I've seen 17 BM66 code updates since the last GB code update. In Stern of the Union addresses, under code updates, BM66 is always at the top of the list, followed by other games, with GB at the bottom. The whole thing looks more like first in, last out instead of first in, first out!
Quoted from Paul_from_Gilroy:I'm just gonna blurt it out. I think Gomez prioritizes all code updates and BM66 is his baby. I've seen 17 BM66 code updates since the last GB code update. In Stern of the Union addresses, under code updates, BM66 is always at the top of the list, followed by other games, with GB at the bottom. The whole thing looks more like first in, last out instead of first in, first out!
I don’t think this is so much of Gomez’s doing as TF and AV got shit code support. BM66 is all about ‘In Lyman we trust”.
Email [email protected] and tell them to get their asses in gear on the GB update.
Quoted from Eskaybee:I don’t think this is so much of Gomez’s doing as TF and AV got shit code support. BM66 is all about ‘In Lyman we trust”.
I dunno, B66 seems to be a special case for some reason, whether it is Gomez or Lyman. No game has had two years of dedicated effort like B66 has. Lyman has reportedly done work on his own personal time to polish older games up, but Stern seems to be letting him stay focused on B66 full time. Other devs seem to get moved onto new machines much more quickly.
Quoted from Apollyon:Just for perspective, the last Kiss update was August 2, 2017 - 14 months ago.
Last Ghostbusters update was January 17, 2017 - coming up on 2 years ago.
I just hope GB is more an Aerosmith update and less a Star Trek update.
Quoted from paul_8788:I dunno, B66 seems to be a special case for some reason, whether it is Gomez or Lyman. No game has had two years of dedicated effort like B66 has. Lyman has reportedly done work on his own personal time to polish older games up, but Stern seems to be letting him stay focused on B66 full time. Other devs seem to get moved onto new machines much more quickly.
Make great code with updates.
Sell more pins. Pretty simple
Maybe Stern GB license has expired
Quoted from iceman44:Make great code with updates.
Sell more pins. Pretty simple
Maybe Stern GB license has expired
Doubtful, they did a run of GB pro's around July.
Quoted from JodyG:Doubtful, they did a run of GB pro's around July.
I realize they have staffed up and are doing a much better job but use some of that MASSIVE TAX CUT and hire more people to get it done. 
Right Levi?
New meaningful code sparks more sales
Quoted from rubberducks:Patenting RGB LEDs (in a pinball machine).
Hahahahaha. Hilarious.
The not so hilarious part is they could have succeeded, given the insanely broken US patent system.
Except that there was prior art that would have eventually invalidated it.
Quoted from TheLaw:But it was like the most unfinished piece of hot garbage in years right?
Ever. The most unfinished Stern hot garbage in their modern history.
Quoted from Eskaybee:I don’t think this is so much of Gomez’s doing as TF and AV got shit code support. BM66 is all about ‘In Lyman we trust”.
Poor Lyman had to code Batman TWICE.
Quoted from Guinnesstime:Poor Lyman had to code Batman TWICE.
Second time was more successful than the first...eventually. But to be fair, there was a lot more to work with.
Quoted from iceman44:Maybe Stern GB license has expired
Hopefully they'll release a GB code update before I expire.
Quoted from PinMonk:Except that there was prior art that would have eventually invalidated it.
There's plenty of prior art with plenty of patents. The problem is that patent trolls / big companies hoover them up, then it is financially and logistically very difficult for smaller companies or individuals to successfully challenge it in court ... hence presumably why Stern attempted to patent it.
Also, there is absolutely nothing novel or patent worthy about buying LEDs (rgb or otherwise) from an OEM and putting them in a pinball machine.
Quoted from KingBW:No mention of fixing the ACDC oi Mania bugs ...
Quoted from Shapeshifter:Haven'y yet updated as waiting for this to be fixed!
I don't understand your reasoning for waiting to update. Oi mania didn't exist in prior versions, right? It wasn't broken by the update. What do you gain by not installing the latest code?
Quoted from Paul_from_Gilroy:I'm just gonna blurt it out. I think Gomez prioritizes all code updates and BM66 is his baby. I've seen 17 BM66 code updates since the last GB code update. In Stern of the Union addresses, under code updates, BM66 is always at the top of the list, followed by other games, with GB at the bottom. The whole thing looks more like first in, last out instead of first in, first out!
This has everything to do with Lyman being promised to work on BM66 until HE thinks it is done. It's game specific.
For some of the other titles, the teams are on other games, so they need to be put back on the other titles again.
4 weeks later
Let's warm this thread back up for Tuesday's address. Hopefully, they will announce when they expect Kiss and the last of BM66 to be completed.
Quoted from PinballManiac40:Let's warm this thread back up for Tuesday's address. Hopefully, they will announce when they expect Kiss and the last of BM66 to be completed.
Forget all that, what about Bill and Ted's?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/bill-and-ted-s-excellent-adventure/page/2#post-4668182
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Here's my predictions
1. Batman 66 just had another update released, the team will be finishing the games code soon.
2. The KISS update is now in testing and is scheduled to be released by the end of the year
3. The Star Wars topper is in its final stages of the final approval stages and will be released once the final final approval is recieved
4. A final Ghostbusters update will come following updates to KISS, Dead Pool, Guardians of the Galaxy, Batman 66, Iron Maiden, and Beatles.
Lol 
Quoted from PanzerFreak:Here's my predictions
1. Batman 66 just had another update released, the team will be finishing the games code soon.
2. The KISS update is now in testing and is scheduled to be released by the end of the year
3. The Star Wars topper is in its final stages of the final approval stages and will be released once the final final approval is recieved
4. A final Ghostbusters update will come following updates to KISS, Dead Pool, Guardians of the Galaxy, Batman 66, Iron Maiden, and Beatles.
Lol
5. Stern has aquired JJP.....for a steal!
Quoted from Sinestro:5. Stern has aquired JJP.....for a steal!
Lol! Yes. I can read the headlines now "Stern Aquires JJP, Stops Production Of All JJP Games To Make Theirs Look Better".
Quoted from PanzerFreak:Lol! Yes. I can read the headlines now "Stern Aquires JJP, Stops Production Of All JJP Games To Make Theirs Look Better".
Nah, just Dialed In.
Quoted from PanzerFreak:4. A final Ghostbusters update will come following updates to KISS, Dead Pool, Guardians of the Galaxy, Batman 66, Iron Maiden, and Beatles.
Lol
Let's just hope it comes before that Wheel of Fortune update.
Quoted from PinMonk:Let's just hope it comes before that Wheel of Fortune update.
Well ... Wheel of fortune HAS been waiting the longest for "complete code" 
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November 2018 - Status of Code:
We are continuously working to update and improve software for our machines. There are always code updates and bug fixes in various stages of development; we will release them upon update completion. Here are some of the latest updates and the status of things in the works. As always, if you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to [email protected]:
Deadpool – Work continues on this month’s release.
Batman ’66 – v0.99.0 code was released last week. Look for the next update soon.
KISS code update is currently in final testing and tweaking. We will release this update as soon as it’s ready.
Ghostbusters code update is delayed, but remains a priority in our schedule after the KISS release.
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November 2018 - Status of Code:
We are continuously working to update and improve software for our machines. There are always code updates and bug fixes in various stages of development; we will release them upon update completion. Here are some of the latest updates and the status of things in the works. As always, if you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to [email protected]:
Deadpool – Work continues on this month’s release.
Batman ’66 – v0.99.0 code was released last week. Look for the next update soon.
KISS code update is currently in final testing and tweaking. This is a truly massive update and you will all be super happy.
Ghostbusters code update is delayed, but remains a priority in our schedule after the KISS release.
Just because a game isn’t listed on here doesn’t mean there can’t be surprises from time to time.
If you would like to join our mailing list for all code updates for any of our games, please send an e-mail to [email protected] to sign up.
Quoted from GrandFireball1:Wow Ghostbusters code is even more delayed? It better be a substantial update...
Sounds more like they haven't even started on it.
Hoping this means oi mania gets fixed soon plus a few extras on the AC/DC code. Last run of AC/DC.
Final Encore:
The final encore is here for this legendary trio of rock and roll games from Stern Pinball. To help celebrate this milestone, all final production games of AC/DC Pro, Aerosmith Pro and Metallica Pro will include a commemorative collectible flyer signed by the lead designer (Steve Ritchie and John Borg) and programmer (Lyman Sheats and Lonnie Ropp)!
Quoted from GrandFireball1:Wow Ghostbusters code is even more delayed? It better be a substantial update...
Gomez mentioned at Expo about the library insert needing to do something, the need for another wizard mode alluded to on the game card (Are you a God) and a good amount of polish needed. I would expect at least those items when the update finally comes.
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