# This Game Has New Art!!!

**Source:** Cary Hardy  
**Type:** video  
**Published:** 2022-08-27  
**Duration:** 6m 39s  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf5EQ6JNxCs

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## Analysis

Cary Hardy showcases a Tales of the Arabian Night restoration featuring new art upgrades created by Brian Allen. The video highlights a new trans light design that incorporates all game modes and demonstrates how Allen modernizes classic pinball aesthetics while respecting the original color palette and design intent.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Brian Allen created new art upgrades for Tales of the Arabian Night — _Cary Hardy directly presents and installs the upgrades on his machine_
- [HIGH] The new trans light incorporates all the different modes from the game — _Cary Hardy explicitly states this as a feature of the upgrade_
- [HIGH] Brian Allen design approach balances modernization with respect to original color palette — _Cary Hardy praises Allen's ability to modernize without going to extreme levels and keeping the color palette complementary_
- [MEDIUM] Tales of the Arabian Night purists would likely object to significant changes to the game — _Cary Hardy opens the video noting that changing the classic would meet backlash from enthusiasts and purists_

### Notable Quotes

> "Tales of the Arabian Night, a Williams classic. So classic, in fact, that if you were to change anything about it, then chances are you're going to be met with a lot of backlash from the pinball enthusiasts."
> — **Cary Hardy**, 0:00-0:20
> _Sets up the stakes and community sensitivity around modifying this iconic machine_

> "the quality of material is top-notch and the quality of the art is also right up there with it"
> — **Cary Hardy**, 1:30-1:45
> _Direct endorsement of Brian Allen's craftsmanship and material quality_

> "He still keeps it to like the color palette and stuff like that to complement the game."
> — **Cary Hardy**, 2:15-2:30
> _Highlights Brian Allen's design philosophy of respectful modernization_

> "I find myself just like laying back and just looking at it."
> — **Cary Hardy**, 1:50-2:00
> _Personal reaction to the aesthetic impact of the trans light upgrade_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Cary Hardy | person | Content creator and pinball enthusiast; owner of Tales of the Arabian Nights; runs YouTube channel about pinball games and restoration |
| Brian Allen | person | Pinball artist/craftsperson who creates aftermarket art upgrades, particularly for classic machines like Tales of the Arabian Nights |
| Tales of the Arabian Nights | game | Classic Williams pinball machine; also known as 'Totan'; subject of this restoration upgrade featuring new art |
| Williams | company | Historic pinball manufacturer that produced Tales of the Arabian Nights |

### Signals

- **[restoration_signal]** Brian Allen is producing custom art upgrades for Tales of the Arabian Nights, including trans light designs that incorporate game modes (confidence: high) — Cary Hardy showcases and installs new art on his machine; mentions links in description for purchasing
- **[community_signal]** Community discussion around balancing restoration/upgrades with preservation of classic Williams machines; purists sensitive to modifications (confidence: high) — Hardy opens with commentary about backlash for changing classics; praises Allen for modernizing respectfully
- **[design_innovation]** New trans light artwork for Tales of the Arabian Nights integrates visual representation of all game modes (confidence: high) — Hardy explicitly highlights that new trans light has incorporated all different modes from the game
- **[product_launch]** Brian Allen is offering Tales of the Arabian Nights art upgrades for purchase; links provided in video description (confidence: medium) — Hardy states he will put links in description for viewers to get their own Totan upgrades
- **[collector_signal]** Collectors personalizing and upgrading classic machines with modern art while maintaining aesthetic integrity (confidence: high) — Cary Hardy showcases personalized upgrades on his machine; mentions wife's favorite game and appreciation for new trans light

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## Transcript

Tales of the Arabian Nights, a Williams classic. So classic, in fact, that if you were to change anything about it, then chances are you're going to be met with a lot of backlash from the pinball enthusiasts. Especially the purists out there. But who would be so crazy as to think they could improve this? Well, evidently Brian Allen. What's up guys and welcome back to my channel where I talk and do everything pinball. So if that sounds interesting to you then hit that subscribe button down below. We are going to be upgrading my Tales of the Arabian Nights, also known as Totan. Alright, so enough of that. You're not here to see me, you're here to see this. Let's get to it. Thank you Outro Music Thank you. I see you next time Outro Music Well, Brian, you did it again. Art looks damn amazing. the quality of material is top-notch and the quality of the art is also right up there with it one of the main reasons i own this game is because it's one of my wife's favorites and she is very impressed with what she sees she loves the trans light in particular says that is a very nice upgrade if you are a fan of this game then i think if you study what he has on this Trans Light, you will quickly become a fan of it due to the fact that he has incorporated all of the different modes on this Trans Light. I mean, I find myself just like laying back and just looking at it. And I think I got a good feel of how it looks kind of you know being prominent here but I going to put it back in the lineup now and see how it looks Oh my god it looks really good One of the things I give him props for all the time is that he can take an old game modernize it but not to the extreme level of like okay you've kind of made it too modern. He still keeps it to like the color palette and stuff like that to complement the game. I mean it looks great Brian but where's the cabinet art now? Come on let's do it. So guys what do you think about Brian Allen's new contribution to the pinball community? Let them know what you think in the comment section down below. If you would like to get your own Totan upgrade that I will put links in the description down below. Give me the thumbs up ding my dong and subscribe if you have not already and by all means until next time peace out Outro Music

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