Quoted from mbeardsley:The real question is CAN JJP make more POTC machines?
Undoubtedly their license with Disney was for some limited time (which has likely already expired). Sure, they can try to re-negotiate an extension or something, but Disney licensing is a complicated (and expensive) thing. Disney will want either big$ up-front or a large cut of each machine (perhaps both), and may even require a guaranteed minimum number of units. If so, that minimum number could easily be larger than what JJP could reasonably sell as a re-release.
I'm sure that JJP is considering a re-release, it just may not be possible or economically reasonable.
I agree. In addition to it possibly (probably) not being an economically sound move to make, I would add that churning out more versions of POTC the way they did with WOZ will only diminish the stature of the game...rather like whoring it out. Given all the headaches they had with this game in rolling it out, it was a long road to get POTC to this point where it is both desired and well-respected. Pumping out more re-issues would only decrease its esteemed reputation. Plus, I'd hate to see JJP go backwards, constantly churning out re-issues, etc. They make great games and are developing a great reputation. I'd like to see them focus on putting out new, fresh product. Lord knows there are enough cool titles out there that have yet to be tapped. Don't go backward, JJP. Go forward - always forward to new and even better innovations and themes. That's the way to keep people excited about your company.