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Pedretti Gaming poll analysis reveals fan favorites and hints at two prototypes in development.
Pedretti Gaming has two games in prototype stage already, likely both licensed titles
medium confidence · Host speculation based on Pedretti's social media post saying '2025 will be magic' and the poll's inclusion of only certain titles
Tales of the Arabian Nights and Theatre of Magic are the two titles Pedretti is likely prototyping
medium confidence · Host theorizes based on poll rankings (17% and 15% respectively), previous Pedretti social media hints, and production timeline speculation
Pedretti will announce next remake around October, with availability early 2026
low confidence · Host speculation based on typical announcement/production cycles
Twilight Zone has been rumored to be done by CTC (Chicago Gaming Company)
medium confidence · Host mentions 'there's been a lot of rumors that that is going to be done by CTC'
Funhouse Remake represents the maximum sales potential for any alphanumeric game remake
medium confidence · Host states Pedretti should expect no higher sales from future alphanumeric remakes based on Funhouse performance
The poll was created in consultation with Pedretti Gaming, lending it some 'officialness'
high confidence · Nap Arcade stated 'he wanted to get agreement from Pedretti Gaming to do the poll' with selected game choices
Indiana Jones, Addams Family, and other heavy-license titles were difficult to secure for Pinball Arcade
high confidence · Host references Kickstarter campaigns and licensing challenges for Pinball Arcade, including Christopher Lloyd likeness issues for Addams Family Fester
Pedretti has historically only remade original-theme games until now (Funhouse Remake)
high confidence · Host notes Pedretti's past remakes and code work stayed away from licensed IP, suggesting reluctance to move into licensed territory
“So Nap Arcade did this poll. Again, I'm probably reading too far into this listener, but it's entertaining. And you never know. I might be on to something. So when I try to read through the lines on this kind of stuff, it's like, well, Nap – couldn't Nap have just done – he could have just done a poll. but he wanted to get agreement from Pedretti Gaming to do the poll. Okay, so there's some officialness to this poll.”
Host (Dennis/main) @ Early in episode — Establishes that the poll has Pedretti's backing, suggesting strategic intent beyond casual polling
“I think that if we narrowed it down to whatever was given in that picture, I think there are two in there that they are prototyping. That's what I think. And I think to see which one of the two it is, they're doing a poll to see which one is higher because they don't know what subsequent years are going to lead them.”
Host (Dennis/main) @ Mid-episode — Articulates the theory that the poll's real purpose is choosing between two already-in-development titles
“I think if I were them, I would, despite how popular a number of them would be, I would stay clear of anything that's going to require more licensing than just getting the Bally Williams license.”
Host (Dennis/main) @ Late-episode strategy discussion — Reflects on Pedretti's likely risk-averse approach to licensing complexity
“So that's questionable in and of itself, all of that stuff. Daddy, he's came. How in the hell did that happen?”
Co-host (Zach or second voice) @ During game-by-game review — Humorous but genuine confusion about certain poll inclusions/exclusions
“I think Twilight Zone would be huge, and I think there's a reason they didn't put it on this list is what I'm saying.”
Host (Dennis/main) @ Missing games discussion — Suggests intentional omission of Twilight Zone, likely due to prior CTC deal or licensing exclusivity
“I think if Pedretti's going to do Tales next or Theatre of Magic next. And I think they will do Tales next. And I don't think that we're going to see it announced. I could see this announcement of the next remake being around October. But I'm thinking Pinball Brothers announcement is going to be like spring, summer. So I think we could see these end up being on the line at the beginning of 2026.”
machine_intel: Pedretti Gaming allegedly has two games in prototype stage as of early 2025; hosts theorize these are Tales of the Arabian Nights and Theatre of Magic based on poll performance and prior social media hints
medium · Host states: 'supposedly two games are on the prototype stage. I'm assuming those two games are two licensed games already in the prototype stage' and later 'if we narrowed it down to whatever was given in that picture, I think there are two in there that they are prototyping'
product_strategy: Pedretti Gaming using poll as strategic guidance tool to choose between two already-in-development titles rather than as true ideation exercise
medium · Host theorizes: 'they're doing a poll to see which one is higher because they don't know what subsequent years are going to lead them. So they want to hit with what they can now'
licensing_signal: Twilight Zone appears intentionally excluded from poll, likely due to prior deal with CTC/Chicago Gaming Company
medium · Host: 'there's been a lot of rumors that that is going to be done by CTC. So yeah, so that one made sense not to include'
competitive_signal: CTC (Chicago Gaming Company) emerging as competitor in classic game remake space; likely securing high-value licensing (Twilight Zone) ahead of other manufacturers
medium · Hosts discuss Twilight Zone and Star Trek: The Next Generation as excluded despite high popularity; attribute to CTC holding Twilight Zone rights
design_philosophy: Pedretti Gaming historically risk-averse on licensing; hosts predict they will avoid heavily-licensed titles despite poll demand
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Host (Dennis/main) @ Final prediction section — Specific timeline prediction for Tales of the Arabian Nights remake announcement and release
high · Host: 'It's Funhouse Remake, and even the ones that they tickled around on at 2.0 Code stuff, like Whirlwind stuff, they're all like original theme. Just until they break the mold on something licensed, I'm not convinced they're going to go into that'
product_concern: Funhouse Remake represents maximum sales potential for alphanumeric game remakes; moving to DMD would be natural next step
high · Host: 'They should know that what you're seeing on the numbers of Funhouse Remake, that is the max of what you're ever going to pull out of any alphanumeric game. And if you're content with that, then do not do another alphanumeric'
community_signal: Poll results show fragmented preferences; no clear consensus winner despite Indiana Jones having plurality, suggesting heterogeneous player base
high · Indiana Jones at 22% with 346 votes out of much larger total; hosts note votes could be skewed due to multiple voting allowed
product_launch: Tales of the Arabian Nights remake announcement predicted for October 2025, with production line availability early 2026
low · Host speculation: 'I could see this announcement of the next remake being around October. But I'm thinking Pinball Brothers announcement is going to be like spring, summer. So I think we could see these end up being on the line at the beginning of 2026'
rumor_hype: Community sentiment favors iconic licensed titles (Indiana Jones, Twilight Zone, Star Trek: TNG) over obscure System 11 games, suggesting collector demand for recognizable IP
high · Poll data and host commentary on which games would be top sellers; hosts predict Indiana Jones, Tales, Theatre of Magic, and Twilight Zone as best candidates
industry_signal: Multiple manufacturers competing for limited classic game licensing rights; Stern controls Data East properties, CTC likely securing Twilight Zone, fragmenting available titles
medium · Hosts discuss who controls various licenses (Stern/Data East, Spielberg/Lucas properties, Sterling likeness for Twilight Zone); puzzle over exclusions suggests rights already allocated
sentiment_shift: Hosts express skepticism about poll's comprehensiveness and question why major titles (Twilight Zone, Star Trek: TNG, Getaway) were excluded
high · Recurring theme throughout episode: 'that's questionable in and of itself,' 'why weren't they included,' hosts note obvious omissions suggest strategic intent
market_signal: Secondary market prices for certain classic games (Creature from the Black Lagoon, Scared Stiff, World Cup Soccer 94) have risen significantly, making remakes attractive to excluded buyers
medium · Host notes some remake votes driven by 'I can't afford to get one and this will let me afford to get one' psychology; mentions games jumping from $2,500 to $5,000+