Halo is a military science fiction video game franchise originating from 2001, currently being developed as a pinball machine by Chicago Gaming Company (CGC) in collaboration with Play Mechanix under designer Mark Ritchie. The project represents a Microsoft licensed IP adaptation for pinball, with an expected public reveal targeted for October 2026 Expo and delivery anticipated in 2028. This game exemplifies the industry trend of adapting major video game franchises into physical pinball titles.
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Halo 3 generated $170 million in sales within first 24 hours and $300 million in one week, and sold 14.5 million copies by 2012
Halo TV series was canceled after two seasons due to studio interference and inferior quality adaptation
Rumored title for Chicago Gaming/Brawl Thrill/Play Mechanics collaboration game with two spinners
Rumored pinball title; Don is on distributor list; expected March release at TPF
CGC release for 2026; TPF title; Mark Richie design (unconfirmed by Don but inferred); contemporary early 2000s IP; appeals to non-pinball enthusiasts
Video game IP mentioned by listener; Retro Ralph unsure if it would translate well to pinball despite nostalgia
Upcoming CGC release; Kaneda predicts low sales due to brand damage from Pulp Fiction delays and poor marketing
Microsoft Xbox first-person shooter franchise; mentioned as potential pinball theme alongside Call of Duty and Fallout
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Rumored pinball machine by Play Mechanics/Mark Ritchie; Kaneda predicts zero market demand and theme irrelevance
Rumored Chicago Gaming Company pinball title; was expected at TPF but may be delayed; described as moving at 'the speed of CGC.'
Raw Thrills arcade game mentioned as potentially future product to feature
Stern Pinball game designed by Steve Ritchie; Kaneda predicts will 'bomb' because theme is culturally outdated and irrelevant
Video game IP; mentioned as upcoming pinball from Play Mechanics in 2025
Arcade game described as 'big ass halo game'; coming to Flippin' Out Pinball showroom
Bungie game; critical Xbox launch title; initially received negative press at E3 before launch; became massive commercial success
Paramount+ television series criticized as poor video game adaptation; greenlit for second season despite negative reception
Rumored upcoming pinball machine; no manufacturer confirmed; mentioned as potential future acquisition
Rumored next Chicago Gaming Company game
Rumored pinball adaptation in development by Play Mechanics and Chicago Gaming; based on popular Halo arcade game
Rumored Play Mechanics pinball game based on Microsoft's Halo franchise; described as cross-generational license comparable to Mario
Video game franchise owned by company where Kaylee George works as multiplayer designer; Kaylee works on this franchise
Raw Thrills game that launched 2 weeks prior to episode; experiencing extreme demand prompting 5-week factory shutdown and 24/7 production
Rumored CGC pinball machine by Mark Ritchie; military sci-fi franchise from 2001; targeting October 2026 Expo reveal
Xbox science fiction franchise; rumored basis for next CGC/Play Mechanix collaborative game
Rumored Pedretti Gaming/Chicago Gaming Company collaboration; video game IP
CGC rumored remake; high confidence; uses Play Mechanics (existing Microsoft licensee); potential TPF announcement
CGC remake by Mark Ritchie; rumored; expected 2026 announcement, 2028 delivery
Rumored Mark Ritchie design for Chicago Gaming Company; license held by Play Mechanics and Raw Thrills
Rumored CGC remake/license theme