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Well, I just bought Pack 4 for Pinball Arcade. Creature is a cool looking table that surprisingly is more a tribute to the Drive In than to the movie. It's off the charts for nostalgia-cool and bleeds points like no table since Theater of Magic, but unfortunately its play-appeal is severely diminished by what has to be the biggest "dead space" between the flippers of any table I've ever seen. This table was designed to eat quarters and eat them quickly.
I'll agree that Black Knight was the inspiration for Xtreme and that it's better than Xtreme. But not by a lot. I guess I need to play it some more to figure how you keep the ball on the top shelf for more than 5 seconds. Anyway, I get that it's an old table and doesn't have a ton of features. I just wish I liked it more. I never begrudge picking up a couple of tables for $5, but this was certainly my least-favorite table pack so far. Hope the next one (Harley-Davidson & Taxi) is more fun. |
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Lighting demo for the upcoming Pro Pinball (Remastered) on iPad:
Really, really impressive. Kickstarter for it: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...and-remastered Should be out on just about every platform conceivable. Pat Lawlor is working on a brand new table for it as well. You can download the lighting demo here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pro-p...525468?mt=8%20 |
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New Marvel Pinball table being announced at NYCC on Saturday, the 13th.
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 11409694)
New Marvel Pinball table being announced at NYCC on Saturday, the 13th.
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Originally Posted by flashburn
(Post 11409757)
Meh, so bored with Superhero tables.
I wonder if they've given up on making original tables that are "heavily inspired" by real life tables now that Pinball Arcade is chugging out real tables at a decent clip. I hope they haven't stopped with non-licensed table because the last one (Epic Quest) was maybe their best ever. |
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Originally Posted by Decker
(Post 11409834)
As opposed to, say, Plants vs Zombies?
I wonder if they've given up on making original tables that are "heavily inspired" by real life tables now that Pinball Arcade is chugging out real tables at a decent clip. I hope they haven't stopped with non-licensed table because the last one (Epic Quest) was maybe their best ever. Actually I'm a bit tired of Zen tables in general, they are just getting more and more ridiculous. |
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Went ahead and did pretty much a full teardown on SST and installed LED's for all the GI lights. Turned out pretty good. Also cleaned and waxed the playfield.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A4Pd8cqCcAAaDDy.jpg:large Couple more photos. First is everything I had to remove from the playfield in order to install all the GI lights. Second is after I waxed it. Spoiler:
I'm getting GORGAR tonight. Woot. |
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GORGAR LIVES!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A4QF3J9CEAAo2mc.jpg:large For whatever reason in the picture, the backglass looks weird where the bulbs are. It's basically in perfect shape except for a few marks on it. Overall its in great shape, just some wear on the playfield and cab, basically what you would expect for a 30+ year old game. |
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Originally Posted by flashburn
(Post 11409869)
Actually I'm a bit tired of Zen tables in general, they are just getting more and more ridiculous.
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I agree with both of you. I'll play the shit out of a table typically for several days or weeks, but I rarely go back. Hell, I only played PvZ once or twice and that was after literally 5 months of anticipation. I didn't even play it enough to know it sucked!
I loved Epic Quest, though, and I want more of that. |
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 11410235)
I agree with both of you. I'll play the shit out of a table typically for several days or weeks, but I rarely go back. Hell, I only played PvZ once or twice and that was after literally 5 months of anticipation. I didn't even play it enough to know it sucked!
I loved Epic Quest, though, and I want more of that. |
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Originally Posted by flashburn
(Post 11410344)
Yeah, I played PvZ exactly one time, it lasted something stupid like 45 minutes, got some crazy high score, and never touched it again.
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It's really easy, the games last forever, and it has no depth. All three of those make it terrible. If it was 2 out of 3 then it wouldn't be so bad.
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 11409694)
New Marvel Pinball table being announced at NYCC on Saturday, the 13th.
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They just officially announced the Marvel Civil War table for release by the end of the year at NYCC, trailer should be out today.
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So is that the one that was supposed to come out Tuesday, or is there another that hasn't been announced yet?
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Originally Posted by flashburn
(Post 11424455)
So is that the one that was supposed to come out Tuesday, or is there another that hasn't been announced yet?
BTW: Here's the new table trailer: <iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CS0OQhmeskk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
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Meh, I'll buy it. :lol:
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I'm starting to wonder if the monster bundle on Tuesday, is just a bundle of previously released tables that's going to be on sale, since psn allows bundling of items.
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Originally Posted by Jcheckel
(Post 11424931)
I'm starting to wonder if the monster bundle on Tuesday, is just a bundle of previously released tables that's going to be on sale, since psn allows bundling of items.
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My latest addition:
Spoiler:
It's absolutely amazing. The attention to detail and the amount of things to do is incredible. |
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My parents have that table and I play it a lot whenever I go to their place. I hatehatehate the Legolas ramp, though. I think I've only destroyed the ring twice in my career, and have never displaced my father's top score or 45-second ring destruction time.
The outlanes on that one are a bitch. |
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Why do you hate the Legolas ramp? It's mega safe when you don't make it up, not like other games where it's a surefire way to drain down the middle. I love how fast the ball will go on the ramp, so awesome. As far as the outlanes go, yeah, they are a bitch, but you just need to do some preemptive nudging to stop it. Or be more careful with your shots (easier said than done, at least for me).
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Maybe there's something wrong with their's, but it's already a tight shot for me and the ball only makes it up halfway 95% of the time the falls back out (I get to hear the arrow whiff past me twice). I can't get enough power from the left flipper to get it up there unlike the right flipper up onto the sword ramp.
Anyway, it's always the Legolas ramp that I seem to need to hit for whatever mode I'm in and am really bad at it. |
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Originally Posted by pinata242
(Post 11435789)
Maybe there's something wrong with their's, but it's already a tight shot for me and the ball only makes it up halfway 95% of the time the falls back out (I get to hear the arrow whiff past me twice). I can't get enough power from the left flipper to get it up there unlike the right flipper up onto the sword ramp.
Anyway, it's always the Legolas ramp that I seem to need to hit for whatever mode I'm in and am really bad at it. One thing you might want to check is to see if theirs has the upgraded flipper coils. Without them, the flippers will get weaker as they get hotter. If it was made in 2004, then it will already have the upgraded coils. |
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Originally Posted by flashburn
(Post 11424775)
Meh, I'll buy it. :lol:
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From Pinball Arcade's Facebook page:
The following is our X-Box announcement from our newsletter: FarSight offers its apologies for the delays in releasing additional content for the Xbox 360 of Pinball Arcade. We want to assure 360 players that these delays are temporary and we fully intend to continue supporting this console. The issues are not the fault of Microsoft nor are they due to the title update procedure. The 360 is the only platform that we cannot publish on directly. Selling digital content requires a current Publishing License Agreement (PLA) with Microsoft to release games. We are working through complications regarding our publisher Crave Entertainment filing bankruptcy. At this moment, we are not able to submit new content. However, we expect to start rolling out the updates shortly and catch the Table Pack releases on 360 up to the other platforms within a few months. |
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Twilight Zone will be part of the November Update. Star Trek The Next Generation will be following it in December. Terminator 2 is going to be their next Kickstarter. They are also working on Cactus Canyon right now.
UI redesign should be part of the December update. They are talking with Steve Ritchie, John Popaduik and others about creating original tables as well. They are also thinking about doing another "adult" themed only Pinball Arcade, so they can get some stuff that wouldn't normally be allowed in Pinball Arcade (since it's rated E). They mentioned Medieval Madness (family friendly disabled), South Park, Playboy, Sopranos, etc. |
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I never knew there was a Sopranos table. The rights for that would almost certainly be more difficult than Twilight Zone to negotiate. Would love to get it though.
The last Vita update had No Good Gophers, Elvira Party Monaters as well as Harley Davidson and Taxi, but you're not actually allowed to buy those last two tables yet. I assume they'll be available on PSN very soon. |
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With almost no publicity, the Civil Wars table came out on PSN today. I bought it, but can't get it to p,ay on my PS3. There needs to be a game update I can't force, I guess. Played it on the Vita once, though. It's a cool table. Lots of ramps and lots of flippers. Not really like any other table, but maybe closest to World War Hulk, I guess. Very talky table, listening to Iron Man and Cap America argue is sort of weird in a game of pinball. Plus I only know the story arc from MUA 2, which as I understand it is only a rough version of the story. There's a lot to learn on this table and I'm not sure what I'm doing at all. It'll help when I get the PS3 version up and running. It's too hard to read the missions on the Vita during gameplay.
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I bought it on Marvel Pinball last night so I could have it in all 3 places for whatever reason. I had to download from the store in both Zen 2s since the import function wasn't working. When I went to the PS3 version, it was showing as a trial version. I got it to work on PS3 by redownloading the unlock file for the table from my download history. Gonna hold off on impressions until I can figure out what is going on on the table.
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Thank you to the Kickstarters. This looks pretty cool.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dJSljt9thtg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Also, the base Pinball Arcade game is on sale for $4.99 on PSN this week. Four tables (Arabian Nights, Black Hole, Theater of Magic, Ripley's Believe It Or Not) for PS3 & PS Vita. |
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Originally Posted by Decker
(Post 11486305)
Thank you to the Kickstarters. This looks pretty cool.
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My patient who owns 23 pinball machines in his house just informed me that there is a company called Jersey Jack that is making new, state-of-the-art pinball machines with LED displays. Their first machine will be a Wizard of Oz machine. It'll cost $7500, but you can pre-order and pay in installments.
Spoiler:
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Yep, I played WOZ a few weeks ago, it's a really nice machine, but most of the rules aren't done yet. It's the first mass produced pin to have an LCD display. It's got all color changing/programmable LED's for lighting, which is really, really cool, since it means any insert can be any color whenever they want. They are doing The Hobbit next, due to come out in July 2014, when the final movie is released.
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Here is my current lineup. That's Gorgar on the far left, it's working, I'm just in the middle of refinishing some of the metal on it that was rusty and cruddy. Fish Tales I just recently picked up, it still needs to be cleaned up. T2 I just shipped out the gun shooter to get re-chromed. I'm trying to sell Starship Troopers now. Probably going to pick up a No Good Gofers next. After that, i'll be getting one of the 250 Predator pinball machines that is currently under development, and then hopefully Metallica pinball from Stern (if the rumors are true). Also toying with the idea of an AC/DC Premium at some point, but man those fuckers are expensive, probably have to sell at least T2 and maybe Gorgar though if I did that.
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5246/lineupl.jpg |
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On Wednesday, PFX2 on XBLA gets the 4 classic ZP tables. I really want Tesla, but I think I'll wait on a sale on this pack.
Tesla, Eldorado, Shaman and V12 will be available for Pinball FX2 on Xbox LIVEŽ Arcade on Wednesday, December 12th. Each table in this 4-pack has been re-mastered with upgraded graphics and physics, and will be available as DLC for Pinball FX2 for 800 MSP. Zen Classics tables: Conduct dangerous experiments and uncover the mysteries of the brilliant turn-of-the-century scientist in Tesla. Guide the silver ball to emit electromagnetic waves and activate electric arcs that provide life to the genius inventions that power the world we enjoy today. Experience life as a novice witch doctor who must master the trade of summoning spectacular phenomena in Shaman. Maneuver the silver ball through treacherous spin discs, ramp jumps, challenging missions, and crazy playfield toys! Harness the power of the supernatural and prove you are the true Shaman. The treasures of Eldorado have long been buried in the depths of dangerous jungles in ancient Mayan lands. Journey though the perils of the ancient ruins, activate Mayan technology to unlock puzzles, and avoid deadly traps during the hunt for hidden treasures that will make you rich beyond your wildest imagination. Tune your engines for maximum performance in V12, a pinball table for automotive gearheads! Upgrade parts and create the perfect driving machine as you turbo charge your way around the ramps. This table is built for those who live life without limits, so max the nitro tank and be the first to cross the finish line! |
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That's pretty cool. I'll grab them, just to have something "new" to play from them that isn't Marvel related. Granted, I have Zen Pinball on PS3, but it's been years since I've played it.
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Zen Pinball HD for the Android came out today. Program is a free shell and includes Sorcerer's Lair. Game is for both phone and tablets. This week all their avialbale Marvel tables (Avengers, X-Men, Wolverine, Civil Wars, World War Hulk, Thor, Blade, Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider, Captain America) are 99 cents each.
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