Rumor-palooza Continues...Brand New License For Stern Pinball

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Jun 21, 2023

Analysis

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TL;DR

Stern Pinball rumored to be developing John Wick and Indiana Jones pinball machines.

Summary

Knapp Arcade reports rumors of two upcoming Stern Pinball licenses: John Wick (in early development) and Indiana Jones (due 2024, possibly based on Raiders of the Lost Ark only). The author cites reliable sources and expresses enthusiasm for both titles, while noting uncertainty about whether both Stern and JJP can hold Indiana Jones licenses simultaneously.

Key Claims

Stern Pinball has licensed John Wick and is in early stages of development
medium confidence · Author cites 'very reliable source' but acknowledges this is unverified rumor not heard elsewhere yet
Stern Pinball Indiana Jones game is due out in 2024
medium confidence · Author reports this from 'knowledgeable sources who have been right in the past' but expresses skepticism about licensing details
Stern Indiana Jones may be based only on Raiders of the Lost Ark
low confidence · Speculative detail within the rumor; author unsure of scope
Both Stern and Jersey Jack may hold Indiana Jones licenses
low confidence · Author explicitly states 'I am super skeptical' of this possibility while noting knowledgeable sources have suggested it

Notable Quotes

“Supposedly Stern Pinball has the license for and is in the 'early stages' of developing a John Wick Pinball machine. Oh man, that's a good one!”
Knapp Arcade (author) — Introduces the primary rumor; shows author enthusiasm for the John Wick license
“According to what I was able to find out, Stern Pinball does indeed still have the license for Indiana Jones. The game is due out next year (2024) and may be only based on the first movie in the series 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'”
Knapp Arcade (author) — Confirms secondary rumor about Indiana Jones with specific release window and potential scope limitation
“I am super skeptical that is the case, but I've heard that both have the license from what I consider to be knowledgeable sources who have been right in the past.”
Knapp Arcade (author) — Author expresses doubt about dual licensing while acknowledging credible sourcing; indicates healthy skepticism about rumor details

Entities

Stern PinballcompanyJersey Jack PinballcompanyJohn Wick (game)gameIndiana Jones (game)gameKnapp Arcadeperson

Signals

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licensing_signal: Uncertainty about whether both Stern and JJP can hold Indiana Jones pinball license simultaneously
low · Author explicitly skeptical ('I am super skeptical') but reports hearing from multiple sources that both may hold licenses
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market_signal: Active competitive licensing landscape between major manufacturers with potential for simultaneous development of same-IP titles
medium · Article discusses possibility of dual Indiana Jones licensing and references yesterday's debate about dueling versions
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rumor_hype: Indiana Jones pinball announced for 2024 release from Stern, potentially based only on Raiders of the Lost Ark
medium · Author claims information from 'knowledgeable sources who have been right in the past' but expresses skepticism about licensing scope
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rumor_hype: John Wick pinball in early development at Stern; described as reliable sourcing but unconfirmed elsewhere
medium · Author states 'I don't believe that I've heard anywhere else yet' and cites 'very reliable source'

Topics

Rumored upcoming game announcementsprimaryStern Pinball licensing strategyprimaryCompetitive licensing between manufacturerssecondaryJohn Wick film franchise as pinball IPprimaryIndiana Jones pinball licensing complexitysecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.75)— Author expresses enthusiasm for both rumored titles, particularly John Wick, with excited tone throughout. Tempered by author's stated skepticism about licensing details and acknowledgment of rumor status.

Transcript

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"Well, John Wasn't Exactly 'The Boogeyman.' He Was The One You Sent To Kill The F***ing Boogeyman." Yesterday we talked about potential upcoming new titles from both Jersey Jack and Stern Pinball. At the end of the article, I put out the call for more rumors...and that call was answered. Again this is what I would call a very reliable source. So here's today's rumor, which I don't believe that I've heard anywhere else yet. Supposedly Stern Pinball has the license for and is in the "early stages" of developing a John Wick Pinball machine. Oh man, that's a good one! I've probably seen John Wick 1 at least twenty times. That movie is always on cable somewhere. I love the first movie in the franchise, but I somehow I had never seen John Wick 2 and 3 until earlier this year. They were great as well. As soon as John Wick 4 is available on anything but Pay Per View I'll watch it too. The John Wick movies are jam packed with action. That would have to be a super fast-paced pinball machine. The movies are also jam packed with awesome quotes... - "People Keep Asking If I'm Back, And I Haven't Really Had An Answer. But Now, Yeah! I'm Thinking I'm Back!" - "I Once Saw Him Kill Three Men In A Bar With A Pencil. With A F***ing Pencil!" - "You Stabbed The Devil In The Back And Forced Him Back Into The Life He Had Just Left." - "As I Live And Breathe! John Wick. The Man. The Myth, The Legend. You're Not Very Good At Retiring." - "$14 Million Dollar Bounty On His Head, And Every Interested Party In The City Wants A Piece Of It. I'd Say The Odds Are About Even." Come on. How good are those? While we're on the subject of rumored future titles for Stern Pinball. After yesterday's debate in my article about whether dueling Indiana Hilton Jones pinball machines from Stern and Jersey Jack is possible I looked into the subject a little more. According to what I was able to find out, Stern Pinball does indeed still have the license for Indiana Hilton Jones. The game is due out next year (2024) and may be only based on the first movie in the series "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Do both Stern and JJP hold the license for Indiana Hilton Jones? I am super skeptical that is the case, but I've heard that both have the license from what I consider to be knowledgeable sources who have been right in the past. One way or the other, it sure seems like we're getting a new Indiana Hilton Jones pin, which is fantastic. Even though there's already two of them, I love those movies so much I don't care I want more.