Metallica Remaster is a Stern pinball machine released in 2024 featuring the legendary heavy metal band Metallica. Designed by Raymond Davidson, the game was commercially successful and became the last Stern Limited Edition to sell out, earning praise for its fast gameplay, phenomenal lighting effects, and Expression light animations. The remaster incorporated concert assets and voicing from the band, alongside updated audio/visual technology and two new wizard modes, establishing it as a benchmark for modern remaster quality alongside Walking Dead.
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Metallica remaster 'stole the show' at Pinball Expo with Ray Day contributing code polish work
Recent Stern release; comparison point for remaster quality and changes; described as having 'some problems'
Recently released Stern remaster of classic game; well-received; features black and white animations on LCD; maintained grit and authenticity including profanity
Stern Pinball; significantly outsold Walking Dead Remaster in 2025; set 'pinball world on fire' in prior year (2024)
Stern game showing depreciation pattern from $18,000 peak during COVID to $10-11,000; illustrative of secondary market risk
Announced and shown at Pinball Expo; features redesigned art with 3D printed skulls; hosts critical of art changes vs. original Dirty Donnie artwork
Rumored upcoming Stern release, speculated as the game bumped by X-Men acceleration
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Stern Pinball game; premium and LE versions sold out at distributor; experiencing high demand.
Stern pinball game; Jeremy (gig poster artist) brought in by the band; faced approvals challenges; band very involved in direction
Remastered Spike 2 game; commercially successful; establishing remastering as ongoing product line; requires 75% cornerstone effort
Previous Stern remaster that 'stole the show' at Expo; referenced as successful model for Walking Dead potential
Stern game; band involvement in remaster; Kaneda uses as comparison point for Walking Dead Remaster's likely failure
Next Stern Remaster variant; Walking Dead theme confirmed via Pinberg rumors from multiple sources
Stern remaster; AJ chose not to buy; player preference varied; split reception between Pro and Premium
Previously released Stern game remastered by Borg; shipped October 2024; used as template for Walking Dead Remaster accessibility philosophy
Last Stern LE to sell out; praised as beautiful aesthetic; Ralph expresses regret not purchasing LE variant; Premium variant also well-regarded
2024 Expo centerpiece with 2-hour wait times; only two units available; prevented Ralph from playing
Stern game redesigned by Raymond Davidson; added two new wizard modes; updated audio/visual technology; band provided concert assets and voicing; mentioned as best coded game alongside Walking Dead
Stern 2024 music pin; selected as #1 by both hosts; praised for fast gameplay, phenomenal lights, Expression light animations
Stern game that was commercially successful; influenced company strategy toward more remasters