The Next American Pinball

Quoted from musketd:
No news on the new tank game?

If they showed or announced the next game I think it would be all over Pinside and the Facebook groups, looks like we're still waiting!

#1705 1 year ago

BBJ

blueberryjohnson

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#1706 1 year ago

JAY

jaytrem

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Seems like the sound is super low on all their videos.

I wonder if my Oktobefest made it into the video???

#1707 1 year ago

BOB

bobukcat

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Quoted from jaytrem:
Seems like the sound is super low on all their videos.
I wonder if my Oktobefest made it into the video???

I don't hear any audio at all, did you have to change a setting in Youtube or anything?

#1708 1 year ago

JAY

jaytrem

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Quoted from bobukcat:
I don't hear any audio at all, did you have to change a setting in Youtube or anything?

Sound is so low I can't make anything out in any of the videos. It makes just enough noise that I can tell it's playing something that matches the lip movement. Bit of a bummer, hopefully they can fix it.

#1709 1 year ago

FPG

luvthatapex2

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I could hear it by using the youtube link and cranking up the sound.

Quoted from jaytrem:
Sound is so low I can't make anything out in any of the videos. It makes just enough noise that I can tell it's playing something that matches the lip movement. Bit of a bummer, hopefully they can fix it.

#1710 1 year ago

BOB

bobukcat

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We need a quick re-cap from someone who was there but from skimming through it progress on Scorbit integration looks like the only real news.

#1711 1 year ago

BOB

bobukcat

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Quoted from luvthatapex2:
I could hear it by using the youtube link and cranking up the sound.

I did that as loud as my PC will go and still can't hear anything.

#1712 1 year ago

MAT

Xdetroit

Slipstream Mod Shop

8y 76,400 701

The big announcement was that they are adding Score Bit to all their games and the gave new art blades for LOV.

#1713 1 year ago

JAY

jaytrem

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I can get it loud enough if I use external speakers and crank everything up. My built in speaker is useless.

#1714 1 year ago

MRG

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Naperville, IL

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Other News is Nordman designed a new pinball cabinet for their future games. Here are some of his past designs.

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#1715 1 year ago

BOB

bobukcat

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Was finally able to listen to the video, speakerphone was insufficient but headphones did the trick. I found it odd that Joe Schober aka Ferret is missing from their "insider" video, maybe he's just shy?

#1716 1 year ago

MBW

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Quoted from bobukcat:
Was finally able to listen to the video, speakerphone was insufficient but headphones did the trick. I found it odd that Joe Schober aka Ferret is missing from their "insider" video, maybe he's just shy?

I was wondering that too.

#1717 1 year ago

JAY

jaytrem

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Quoted from bobukcat:
Was finally able to listen to the video, speakerphone was insufficient but headphones did the trick. I found it odd that Joe Schober aka Ferret is missing from their "insider" video, maybe he's just shy?

I always assumed he works remotely. If he does, that could be the reason.

#1718 1 year ago

JOE

Ferret

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Great Falls, VA

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Yes, I’m based in Virginia, and they filmed that in the Chicago office. Nothing insidious going on… at least, not that I know of.

#1719 1 year ago

APO

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Quoted from Ferret:
Yes, I’m based in Virginia, and they filmed that in the Chicago office. Nothing insidious going on… at least, not that I know of.

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#1720 1 year ago

VIC

PinMonk

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Quoted from bobukcat:
I don't hear any audio at all, did you have to change a setting in Youtube or anything?

Try changing the panning on your playback device. Might be panned hard right.

Pretty dull video. Was hoping for more - like some actual info of their next game, not watching someone calibrate a 3D printer to make Oktoberfest barrels. Boo.

#1721 1 year ago

DAN

Wizkid93

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I swear it looks like the same factory video I saw that was played at this years pintastic.

I wish there was a better update besides just scorebit.

I love these guys but dang it's tough.

#1722 1 year ago

SKL

Scoot

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#1723 1 year ago

JDB

Ballderdash

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Tanks for nothing

#1724 1 year ago

DJB

brenna98

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This is my last day as American Pinball’s tech service manager.
Thank you to all the AP staff and game owners; it was great working with you!

To game owners, please still send all your service inquiries to
[email protected]
833-API-HELP

(Pinside admins, please change me back to Pinside member)

#1725 1 year ago

TMB

Roostking

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Quoted from brenna98:
This is my last day as American Pinball’s tech service manager.
Thank you to all the AP staff and game owners; it was great working with you!
To game owners, please still send all your service inquiries to
[email protected]
833-API-HELP
(Pinside admins, please change me back to Pinside member)

Thanks for all your help!!

#1726 1 year ago

EDE

Ericpinballfan

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Quoted from brenna98:
This is my last day as American Pinball’s tech service manager.
Thank you to all the AP staff and game owners; it was great working with you!
To game owners, please still send all your service inquiries to
[email protected]
833-API-HELP
(Pinside admins, please change me back to Pinside member)

You did a Great Job at AP and where very helpful to all owners. Thank You Dave for everything!

#1727 1 year ago

DPM

musketd

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Quoted from brenna98:
This is my last day as American Pinball’s tech service manager.
Thank you to all the AP staff and game owners; it was great working with you!
To game owners, please still send all your service inquiries to
[email protected]
833-API-HELP
(Pinside admins, please change me back to Pinside member)

I am deeply saddened by this you always provided amazing customer service for them and your leaving the company that’s not good

#1728 1 year ago

BOB

bobukcat

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Quoted from brenna98:
This is my last day as American Pinball’s tech service manager.
Thank you to all the AP staff and game owners; it was great working with you!
To game owners, please still send all your service inquiries to
[email protected]
833-API-HELP
(Pinside admins, please change me back to Pinside member)

Another huge loss for AP!

You did a great job there Dave, your videos and participation here helping owners and perspective owners were much appreciated!

#1729 1 year ago

JAY

jaytrem

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Good luck with your future endeavors! Thanks again for your help with my Oktoberfest! Sad to hear you're leaving.

#1730 1 year ago

BIL

billsgto

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Quoted from brenna98:
This is my last day as American Pinball’s tech service manager.
Thank you to all the AP staff and game owners; it was great working with you!
To game owners, please still send all your service inquiries to
[email protected]
833-API-HELP
(Pinside admins, please change me back to Pinside member)

Thanks for all the help you've provided and I wish you luck in your future endeavors!

#1731 1 year ago

LTG

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Quoted from brenna98:
This is my last day as American Pinball’s tech service manager.

You had a good run.

Best wishes on what is next.

LTG : )

#1732 1 year ago

ROK

Bagittagit603

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Hopkinton, NH

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Big loss for API. Dave helped me troubleshoot and resolve an issue with my Houdini with communication and expertise way beyond what I ever would have expected from with any company. He’ll find success wherever he’s headed and I hope American sticks with the example he established - it’s a huge part of what makes API the greatest.

#1733 1 year ago

LTG

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Quoted from Bagittagit603:
Big loss for API.

Barry Engler is back with AP. He's a top notch tech too.

Not to take away from all brenna98 all did for AP.

LTG : )

#1734 1 year ago

MJH

Markharris2000

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Fremont, CA

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Dave will be missed for sure! Barry has been around API for a long time (minus a 'short' JJP walkbout) which will help with support consistency (which keeps me from cancelling my Houdini pre-order).

Good luck Dave!

#1735 1 year ago

MJH

Markharris2000

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Anyone know what's on the production line at API these days? Is it still LOValhalla?

#1736 1 year ago

PGR

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Quoted from brenna98:
This is my last day as American Pinball’s tech service manager.
Thank you to all the AP staff and game owners; it was great working with you!
To game owners, please still send all your service inquiries to
[email protected]
833-API-HELP
(Pinside admins, please change me back to Pinside member)

Aw shoot. All the tech support staffs out there do the best they can under varying conditions and workloads, but AP's has always been the best in my experience. Thanks for that!

#1737 1 year ago

BOB

bobukcat

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https://www.pinball-magazine.com/?p=4395

Quoted from LTG:
Barry Engler is back with AP. He's a top notch tech too.
Not to take away from all brenna98 all did for AP.
LTG : )

He is and is but according to the Pinball Magazine article when Barry rejoined it was in a completely different role of Sr. Production Manager which is not the same thing at all as you, better than most, already know.

#1738 1 year ago

LTG

Pinside member

Quoted from bobukcat:
He is and is but according to the Pinball Magazine article when Barry rejoined it was in a completely different role of Sr. Production Manager which is not the same thing at all as you, better than most, already know.

Thank you for clarifying his position.

LTG : )

#1739 1 year ago

SKL

Scoot

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Highgate, VT

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Dave you are an awesome guy. Good luck to you.

#1740 1 year ago

JEP

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Quoted from Markharris2000:
Anyone know what's on the production line at API these days? Is it still LOValhalla?

My understanding is there are two lines running. LOV and OKT

#1741 1 year ago

TKM

Daditude

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Scorbit is just ok for me, but what I really want to know is:

What is going to be the next American pinball?

#1742 1 year ago

GRC

Charlemagne1987

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Quoted from Daditude:
Scorbit is just ok for me, but what I really want to know is:
What is going to be the next American pinball?

Yup. That’s what we’re all waiting for. Until then I’ll continue to play the hell out of my Valhalla. Damn, it’s a great game!

#1743 1 year ago

BDR

Riefepeters

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Quoted from Daditude:
What is going to be the next American pinball?

I think it’s more like “when”! Yet at the same time I’m pretty sure Fix stated “2022” on the super awesome pinball show.

I’m also pretty sure we know it’s:
Galactic tank force, an Unlicensed sci fi theme
Nordman designed
Franchi artwork

The artwork is going to make the theme sweet. The designer is going to make the shots sweet. AP is likely going to build a tank quality sweet cabinet. Hopefully support is still as awesome as it was with Dave.

#1744 1 year ago

PUN

punkin

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It's even more awesome, cause they have Lloyd.

#1745 1 year ago

???

PinStalker

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What happened to the rumor of AP doing another run of everything but with a traditional head? Was that real or nonsense?
On Todd Tuckey's video from Expo he said something about AP reworking Houdini and Oct (reworking shots it sounded like)..... is that real?

Sure hope we get some AP stuff before the end of the year (and I don't mean a price hike).

#1746 1 year ago

LTG

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