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What's next? Chicago Gaming Company...

By playtwowin

1 year ago


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    “What classics should be made next? Multiple selections allowed”

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    • Addams Family 112 votes
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    • White Water 137 votes
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    • Theater of Magic 165 votes
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    • Star Trek 21 votes
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    • Fish Tales 42 votes
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    • Fun House 43 votes
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    • Circus Voltaire 94 votes
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    • Champions Pub 27 votes
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    • Tales of the Arabian Nights 216 votes
      20%
    • Twilight Zone 106 votes
      10%

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    #1 1 year ago

    Cactus Canyon Remake looks great. Hopefully in the near future mine will be placed next to the other remakes from CGC. What game will they do next? Original IP, New Licensed, or another classic remake? What game do you want them to do next? New designers, New coders, Incredible manufacturing capabilities, Access to a huge catalog of iconic games, Competitive pricing and more. This company has ALL of the characteristics to take a big chunk of pinball market share. Congratulations to CGC and thank you for your contribution in keeping pinball exciting.

    #2 1 year ago

    TOM is on their radar and an original theme game. My wish is for IJ TPA. Lots of threads already on this subject too.

    #3 1 year ago

    Man any of the above sounds awesome, especially with their amazing topper designs. Makes me wish I was a pinball engineer .

    #4 1 year ago

    Any and all of above but especially IJ, TZ and WH2O for me.

    I’d put CFTBL on the list as well.

    #5 1 year ago

    I think IJ has a license issue dont anticipate that happening.

    #6 1 year ago

    I just hope we see games on a regular schedule now. CGC builds a beautiful machine.

    #7 1 year ago

    I know we’re discussing the classics, totan then Tom for me, but the pulp fiction rumor sounds good to me and I’ll be happy
    For that to be next in line

    #8 1 year ago

    TOTAN would be cool. I’d probably be in on one

    #10 1 year ago
    Quoted from greeneye:

    TOTAN would be cool. I’d probably be in on one

    TOTAN would be great but it needs much deeper code. I hope that future remakes get the ability to had enhanced code like Lyman is working on for CCr. I also hope they add this ability to the first 3 remakes. Definitely great things happening at CGC!

    One other thought, I hope they keep the same display they use on the remakes (the xl one) on the original games they are developing.

    #11 1 year ago

    They are doing an amazing job with the remakes. Crazy how these pins from decades ago are still fresh and relevant in today's line ups.

    #12 1 year ago
    Quoted from playtwowin:

    They are doing an amazing job with the remakes. Crazy how these pins from decades ago are still fresh and relevant in today's line ups.

    That's why they are considered classics

    These 90s games will always stand out and have a large fanbase, compared to the soulless Stern movie/music license pins that fade in popularity immediately when the next pin releases.

    #13 1 year ago

    I feel like Indiana Jones, Twilight Zone and Addams Family are less likely because of licensing. CCR proves they don’t need to pay for an IP to move pins. Hoping for whitewater.

    #14 1 year ago
    Quoted from Jj557:

    I feel like Indiana Jones, Twilight Zone and Addams Family are less likely because of licensing

    Unfortunately these are probably impossible.

    #15 1 year ago

    I played Arabian Nights on a Virtual pin and I really liked it, the rule set was great and I kept coming back to it. I would take a chance on that purchase.

    #17 1 year ago

    I’d love to see an updated and more reliable TZ. There’s so much they could do with that pin. Topper options would be great as well.

    #18 1 year ago
    Quoted from Jj557:

    I feel like Indiana Jones, Twilight Zone and Addams Family are less likely because of licensing. CCR proves they don’t need to pay for an IP to move pins. Hoping for whitewater.

    IJ and TZ also have the complicating factor that they are wide bodies.

    #19 1 year ago

    Based on previous experience, ask again in late 2023.

    #20 1 year ago
    Quoted from Lhyrgoif:

    These 90s games will always stand out and have a large fanbase, compared to the soulless Stern movie/music license pins that fade in popularity immediately when the next pin releases.

    If Sterns fade in popularity, why are Sterns from the past 5 years going for crazy money? Deadpool hasn’t faded. Jurassic Park hasn’t faded. Maiden hasn’t faded. Even the horrible Goatf***ers hasn’t faded.

    #21 1 year ago

    Of those listed, I think the only ones likely are TOTAN, TOM and WW. They might consider BBB, but kinda doubtful. I expect the three I just listed to be made alternating with a new IP. They dont want to do just remakes, but they would be stupid to not remake games people want from the 90s. Im hoping for TOTAN first.

    #22 1 year ago

    IJ and AF seem super intimidating due to license issues but if they could produce them they'd sell like hotcakes

    #23 1 year ago
    Quoted from cait001:

    IJ and AF seem super intimidating due to license issues but if they could produce them they'd sell like hotcakes

    For sure. I would take an IJ.

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    #24 1 year ago

    That would surprise me... that game changes hands all the time because its just not that good.

    Nice looking but a pretty mediocre pin ( cue the downvotes from owners)

    I dont know that the market is clamoring for that one, they can be hard to sell.

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    #25 1 year ago
    Quoted from Elvishasleft:

    That would surprise me... that game changes hands all the time because its just not that good.
    Nice looking but a pretty mediocre pin ( cue the downvotes from owners)
    I dont know that the market is clamoring for that one, they can be hard to sell.

    You have a really odd read on TOM. When people casually tell me they wanted to buy one of my games, it was ALWAYS TOM. I never even listed mine for sale - people would randomly PM me to buy it. Eventually I did sell it…not remotely hard to sell at all. It’s a game most regular players love. Only hardcore tournament guys think it’s bad. It’s fast, it’s smooth, it has magic tricks under the glass. People love it. A remake with enhanced rules would sell great.

    #26 1 year ago

    I know everyone in this thread is focusing on remakes, but the next release may be a traditional licensed pin, such a Pulp Fiction.

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    #27 1 year ago
    Quoted from Rarehero:

    You have a really odd read on TOM. When people casually tell me they wanted to buy one of my games, it was ALWAYS TOM. I never even listed mine for sale - people would randomly PM me to buy it. Eventually I did sell it…not remotely hard to sell at all. It’s a game most regular players love. Only hardcore tournament guys think it’s bad. It’s fast, it’s smooth, it has magic tricks under the glass. People love it. A remake with enhanced rules would sell great.

    Thats not an odd read. Ive been offered one in trade probably 50 times over the years and said no.

    All I know is I see it for sale or trade often and have since the dawn of time and it can be harder to move.

    Its one of those games people think they have to get (especially new to the hobby) and then barely play it because its just not that good..

    Monster Bash is another one.... great looking but a dud for home play.

    As you said though if they gave it better rules then I could see a point.

    #28 1 year ago
    Quoted from Krupps4:

    I know everyone in this thread is focusing on remakes, but the next release may be a traditional licensed pin, such a Pulp Fiction.

    Man, spoiler alerts all around.
    Next thing your going to tell me there is no Santa Claus.
    My vote is CV.

    #29 1 year ago

    WW, SS, or IJ are the only ones I care about

    #30 1 year ago

    calling distro now to secure LE spot for 2023-2024 !

    #31 1 year ago
    Quoted from Krupps4:

    I know everyone in this thread is focusing on remakes, but the next release may be a traditional licensed pin, such a Pulp Fiction.

    That’s my wager.

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    #32 1 year ago
    Quoted from Elvishasleft:

    Monster Bash is another one.... great looking but a dud for home play.

    Ive played my MB at home for a decade, but OK. You have specific tastes. Don’t project your POV onto others as an absolute.

    #33 1 year ago
    Quoted from Elvishasleft:

    That would surprise me... that game changes hands all the time because its just not that good.
    Nice looking but a pretty mediocre pin ( cue the downvotes from owners)
    I dont know that the market is clamoring for that one, they can be hard to sell.

    Due to the poor code, no? Well guess who is updating code at Chicago Gaming?

    #34 1 year ago
    Quoted from Rarehero:

    Ive played my MB at home for a decade, but OK. You have specific tastes. Don’t project your POV onto others as an absolute.

    I have all 3 remakes and MB is actually my favorite (as well as the rest of the family). Love the theme and easy to understand rules.

    #35 1 year ago

    Big Bang Bar...

    #36 1 year ago

    WH2O would be my #1 most wanted.

    Can CGC do SS? Does Stern own the Elvira license or anything with that property?

    #37 1 year ago
    Quoted from chaz009:

    WH2O would be my #1 most wanted.
    Can CGC do SS? Does Stern own the Elvira license or anything with that property?

    Elvira owns the Elvira license.

    #38 1 year ago
    Quoted from playtwowin:

    Cactus Canyon Remake looks great. Hopefully in the near future mine will be placed next to the other remakes from CGC. What game will they do next? Original IP, New Licensed, or another classic remake? What game do you want them to do next? New designers, New coders, Incredible manufacturing capabilities, Access to a huge catalog of iconic games, Competitive pricing and more. This company has ALL of the characteristics to take a big chunk of pinball market share. Congratulations to CGC and thank you for your contribution in keeping pinball exciting.

    Didn’t they already confirm there will be no more remakes?

    Remaking a Jpop design would probably go over badly right now. Hopefully he doesn’t get any royalties, but hard to say with how the licensing may work.

    Local Pinhead buddy just picked up up TOM and ToTAN. Great game, remake? Unlikely.

    #39 1 year ago

    Wasn't benheck saying his unnamed game was coming up next?

    #40 1 year ago

    Next one isn’t a remake

    #41 1 year ago

    Is Ben Heck on the rumored Pulp Fiction?

    #42 1 year ago

    Strange Science 2.0

    #43 1 year ago
    Quoted from Only_Pinball:

    Is Ben Heck on the rumored Pulp Fiction?

    No he said he’s after the next original

    #44 1 year ago
    Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:

    Didn’t they already confirm there will be no more remakes?

    Not that I have seen. There are still several left from the original list that was put out there not counting anything else that the might have added/removed from the possible pool. Honestly with the work of engineering, design, code, etc. already done and with as many as they seem to sell, I wouldn't stop. I don't know where there ROI calculation is set to return what they want but there are at least a few titles left worth the squeeze I would think.

    #45 1 year ago

    It's a sad day for pinball then PTC doesn't make the list.

    Mirror blades, shaker motor, custom Fred Young call outs. Huge interactive topper. CGC is leaving money on the table if they don't do PTC next.

    LTG : )

    #47 1 year ago
    Quoted from woody76:

    why did you do 2 threads?

    Why do you have Mike Pillow as an avatar? The world is full of mysteries.

    #48 1 year ago
    Quoted from Rarehero:

    Why do you have Mike Pillow as an avatar? The world is full of mysteries.

    He is a giant pinhead. He has purchases several games from me and I have helped him secure a few others. Not much of a mystery at all.

    Just weird he started 2 threads with the exact same title.

    #49 1 year ago

    Can we wait more than 5 seconds after announcing a new game to ask what is next ?

    #50 1 year ago
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