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Guns N' Roses and Cactus Canyon remasters rumored for fall release; playfield printing concerns discussed.
Guns N' Roses pinball will have hand-drawn artwork with band members in skeleton form
high confidence · Poor Man's Pinball Podcast hosts citing reliable anonymous source
Guns N' Roses pinball rumored for September/October 2024 release
medium confidence · Anonymous source quoted by Drew and Ian
Guns N' Roses will feature concert footage on LCD screen
high confidence · Anonymous source confirmation on podcast
Cactus Canyon remaster will have completely new code
high confidence · Anonymous source to Poor Man's Pinball Podcast
Cactus Canyon remaster rumored for October/November 2024 release
medium confidence · Anonymous source to Poor Man's Pinball Podcast
Recent Stern games have grainy/pixelated playfield artwork due to printing methods, not quality control issues
medium confidence · Host observation confirmed by Chris Franchi in chat
Stern's Guns N' Roses will have internet connectivity
medium confidence · Anonymous source, hosts note this rumor has been floating around
Guns N' Roses expected pricing around $13,000-$13,500
low confidence · Host speculation based on conversation with friend Eric
“Our work's going to be hand drawn and the band members will be in skeleton form. What do you think about that? I think it's awesome. I think it is timeless and very cool, especially given, you know, obviously it's a nod to Appetite for Destruction.”
Hosts discussing Guns N' Roses rumor @ ~45:00 approx — Core design confirmation for rumored Guns N' Roses machine
“Cactus Canyon. We're looking at an October slash November release... it's going to be a complete game. New code, kids. That is exciting. Finished. New, shiny code with bells and whistles.”
Drew (Poor Man's Pinball Podcast host) @ ~65:00 approx — Major announcement about Chicago Gaming Company remaster scope and timeline
“Christopher French, he says it's a printing issue. Okay. Which is, which is what, thank you Christopher. Appreciate it brother.”
Host acknowledging Chris Franchi's explanation @ ~25:00 approx — Expert confirmation of printing quality issues in recent Stern releases
“Guns N' Roses has sold 100 million records. Queen has sold 200 million. Double bit.”
Hosts discussing band popularity/record sales @ ~50:00 approx — Context for comparing musical icons in pinball licensing
“I think they're trying to reach a larger audience. To your point, I don't think that Cactus Canyon gets everyone excited, but if they release Goonies, I think everyone will get excited.”
Host discussing Chicago Gaming Company strategy @ ~85:00 approx — Analysis of CGC's market positioning and theme selection strategy
machine_intel: Guns N' Roses pinball by Stern confirmed via reliable anonymous source with specific design details: hand-drawn skeleton band members, internet connectivity, high-end sound system (Bose), concert footage on LCD
high · Direct quote from anonymous source via hosts: artwork hand-drawn with skeleton members, internet connectivity mentioned, Bose sound system, concert footage on LCD screen
machine_intel: Guns N' Roses rumored for September/October 2024 release; Cactus Canyon rumored for October/November 2024 release
medium · Hosts state 'September, possibly October' for Guns N' Roses and 'October slash November release' for Cactus Canyon from anonymous source
product_concern: Recent Stern games (TMNT, Jurassic Park) exhibiting grainy/pixelated playfield artwork; identified as printing method issue rather than quality control defect; affects artwork longevity
medium · Hosts observed similar issues on multiple recent Stern games; Chris Franchi confirmed as printing issue via chat; hosts note this may affect restoration in 20 years
product_concern: TMNT Premium has magnetized ball issue with turtle wagon lock mechanism; balls stick on magnet causing post timing issues and incomplete multiball transitions
high · Hosts discuss issue where balls get magnetized going through magnet and stick, preventing post from staying open long enough for ball release; noted as solvable by changing balls
design_innovation: Guns N' Roses will feature concert footage on LCD screen; hosts note this would be novel for music pinball theme with licensed footage
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high · Anonymous source confirmation; hosts acknowledge this is different approach from previous music-themed pinballs like Aerosmith (which used cartoony animated concert footage)
product_strategy: Chicago Gaming Company's Cactus Canyon remaster will feature completely new code with expanded features, following successful formula of Attack from Mars and Monster Bash remasters
high · Hosts state 'New code, kids. That is exciting. Finished. New, shiny code with bells and whistles' and reference pattern from previous CGC remasters
market_signal: Chicago Gaming Company using original content and licensing strategy to reach broader audience beyond hardcore pinball collectors; example given that Goonies would have mass appeal vs Cactus Canyon's niche western theme
medium · Host analysis: 'I think they're trying to reach a larger audience... if they release Goonies, I think everyone will get excited' vs Cactus Canyon's limited appeal
rumor_hype: Guns N' Roses expected to price at $13,000-$13,500 based on host speculation and comparison to Beatles and other licensed games
low · Host states 'maybe $13,000, $13,500' based on conversation with tribe member; acknowledges 'it all depends on the license cost'
content_signal: Poor Man's Pinball Podcast attempting Facebook Live streaming as alternative to Twitch; first live episode with technical adjustments
high · Hosts state 'This is our first attempt at Facebook Live' and 'A couple of weeks ago, we did Twitch. Can't be worse than Twitch'
personnel_signal: Tim Lee filled in as guest host for previous episode while Drew was on vacation; hosts praised his performance
high · Drew thanks Tim Lee for stepping in, states 'Tim freaking killed it. Showing us up, man. He brought some knowledge, brought some fucking know-how.'
community_signal: Chris Franchi releasing alternate translite artwork for Creature from the Black Lagoon; available in fall with pre-orders open
high · Hosts discuss Franchi's teased alternate translite; Ian confirms pre-order placed; availability noted as 'fall' release window
venue_signal: Hosts discussing personal collection management; multiple classic games (Stars, Firepower, Meteor) available for sale or in restoration; TMNT Premium incoming
high · Hosts mention coordinating sales from Green Bay, having games 'on blocks,' needing powder coating, and managing delivery logistics for TMNT Premium