Stern has been trying cheaper versions for years so they must either sell more then pinside thinks or they think they are on to something and just have to get the formula right. More pinball is always a good thing. The game actually doesn't look horrible to me. Also these releases never have anything to do with sterns cornerstone game releases. So no clue why anyone would be disappointed or worked up about it, wait a few weeks and everyone will have something new to bitch and moan about.

There has been almost no hype other then KE insinuating that his game is coming soon. Do you want stern not to tell people they will be at a show with a new release just because it's not what you wanted? That makes zero sense. Right the wrong, lol what are you talking about?

Apparently people cannot wait 2 more weeks to see the next cornerstone game so temper tantrums will be thrown. And once the next game is released more temper tantrums will be thrown because its not perfect for them either.

Actually looks decent enough gameplay wise. It's not like the pro provides more mechs or anything. A decent option for a SW fan that wants to play pinball and save $1400 compared to the pro.

You must really dislike Willy Wonka then as the LE has a very similar special to the LE feature. Lots of older games had similar lock stealing or locks waiting for the next person. It's actually really fun with multiplayer or was a great way to get the player to drop another quarter or for the next person that walks by to quickly drop a quarter in.

What is not standard or regular about it?

Looks pretty real to me. Maybe I'm not real though and this is all a dream.