What's next? Chicago Gaming Company...

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

#7 2 years ago

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PinballGalore

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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 2 years ago

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

#9 2 years ago

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TOM for sure

#10 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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

Unfortunately these are probably impossible.

#15 2 years ago

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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.

#16 2 years ago

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It's TOM

#17 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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Quoted from JSC:
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 2 years ago

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Based on previous experience, ask again in late 2023.

#20 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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

#23 2 years ago

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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.

#24 2 years ago

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Quoted from jsyjay:
It's TOM

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.

#25 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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

-10

#27 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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Quoted from jsyjay:
It's TOM

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 2 years ago

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

#30 2 years ago

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

#31 2 years ago

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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.

#32 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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Big Bang Bar...

#36 2 years ago

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WH2O would be my #1 most wanted.

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

#37 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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

#40 2 years ago

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Next one isn’t a remake

#41 2 years ago

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Is Ben Heck on the rumored Pulp Fiction?

#42 2 years ago

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Strange Science 2.0

#43 2 years ago

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Quoted from Only_Pinball:
Is Ben Heck on the rumored Pulp Fiction?

No he said he’s after the next original

#44 2 years ago

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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 2 years ago

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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 : )

#46 2 years ago

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why did you do 2 threads?

#47 2 years ago

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