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SDTM This or That 2024: hosts debate pinball machine comparisons across recent releases.
Godzilla Premium Edition is 'one of the greatest games in the world'
medium confidence · Host opinion stated when choosing Godzilla over Jaws Premium Edition without hesitation
Jurassic Park is 'fundamentally the better game' compared to Stranger Things
medium confidence · Direct comparison during Stranger Things Pro vs Jurassic Park Pro discussion
Elton John is 'arguably one of the greatest games in the last 10 years'
medium confidence · One host's assessment during Elton John Platinum vs two-game scenarios
John Wick currently has incomplete code with missing components
high confidence · Host states 'there is a lot of missing components right now' when comparing John Wick Premium to other titles
Looney Tunes shoots better than Scooby-Doo with better overall mechanics
medium confidence · Direct gameplay comparison between Spooky Pinball titles
“it's still Godzilla...it's one of the greatest games in the world you can't argue”
Host@ 3:06 — Immediate, emphatic endorsement of Godzilla Premium as top-tier modern pinball
“Elton John is a great game and it's beautiful...beats both those games hands down in beauty”
Host@ 5:10 — High praise for Jersey Jack Pinball's Elton John across aesthetic and gameplay dimensions
“I would probably keep The Beatles longer...because Foo Fighters shoots like I said it shoots phenomenal code is good everything is good about it but against a theme thing I like Foo Fighters more than Beatles”
Host@ 9:57 — Reveals theme/preference weighting over pure mechanics in collector decision-making
“there's still something that's a little bit of a miss on Jaws for me...I think it's a great game but there's still something”
Host@ 19:11 — Qualified reservation about Jaws Premium despite acknowledging its quality, suggests unresolved design concern
“Toy Story CE...I was playing it more and I said I had to remind my...do I do I like this more than Willy Wonka now I really love Toy Story CE it's so good”
Host@ 22:52 — Reconsideration of underrated Jersey Jack title; collector changing assessment after extended play
“I got to the point with Stranger Things people sh*t on me so much and said that that game's crap so much I was like guess what I could care less because I love it”
Host@ 24:42 — Defiance of community criticism; indicates Stranger Things experienced negative reception early but host maintains appreciation
business_signal: Operator economics: Card swipe payment systems extract 3.5% margin; host advocates for coin drop as small business owner
high · Host: 'your $100 stays $100 when it's a bill it goes through 3.5% every time these Banks just get huge'
community_signal: Strong community participation in This or That segment with themed submissions; format drives conversation about relative machine values
high · Multiple named community members (Randall Drula, Brian Cosner, Simon Riley, Dan Donnell, Adam Streer) submit scenarios; hosts reference 'people have been wanting it'
sentiment_shift: The Hobbit received poor community reception but host has become advocate, indicating generational skepticism shifting to appreciation
medium · Host: 'people hated The Hobbit...you got me on The Hobbit bandwagon' and notes friend purchased based on host's recommendation
design_philosophy: Jaws Premium Edition has unspecified design or execution issue despite being acknowledged as good game
medium · Host repeatedly states 'there's still something that's a little bit of a miss on Jaws for me' without fully articulating the concern
market_signal: Three-tier Premium/LE/Pro model and price points appear to influence collection decisions; hosts weigh two Pro machines against single Premium equivalents
medium · Multiple scenarios pit single expensive game against pairs of cheaper variants; Pro editions valued but trade-offs discussed
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“Metallica is a phenomenal game...if they're just a vault I'm still going Ghostbusters cuz I like that game better the LCD is not going to sway me from the love I have for Ghostbusters”
Host@ 26:20 — Theme/nostalgia commitment overrides technology upgrade consideration for classic WPC game
“I think it's going to be tough [Harry Potter] and goon is just something that's still like more nostalgic for me...it pulls the heart string”
Host@ 27:03 — Expresses concern about Harry Potter living up to hype; indicates Goonies hypothetical would resonate more emotionally
“coin drop...I believe in all that stuff...don't get rid of cash...the man's trying to...they take a percentage Yeah your $100 stays $100 when it's a bill it goes through 3.5% every time these Banks just get huge”
Host@ 29:07 — Business owner perspective on operator economics; anti-digital payment stance based on margin preservation
product_concern: John Wick has incomplete code with 'a lot of missing components right now' at launch, suggesting quality control or rushed development
high · Host directly states 'there is a lot of missing components right now and I see where it's going' when comparing John Wick to other titles
sentiment_shift: Toy Story undergoes post-purchase appreciation; host reconsidered value after extended play and now regrets selling
high · Host describes playing Toy Story and realizing enjoyment exceeded expectations, leading to consideration of repurchase
sentiment_shift: Stranger Things experienced significant negative community reception early but has undergone reputation reversal with dedicated fans
high · Host: 'I got to the point with Stranger Things people sh*t on me so much and said that that game's crap so much I was like guess what I could care less because I love it'
technology_signal: DMD vs LCD display preference split; some hosts prefer classic DMD games over modern LCD upgrades for thematic/nostalgic reasons
medium · Hypothetical Metallica with LCD screen would not overcome Ghostbusters attachment for host despite LCD being newer tech