GODZILLA 70TH ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCED

Pinball News Website·article·analyzed·Jul 9, 2024

Analysis

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TL;DR

Stern releases Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium Edition at $9,699 with new Challenge Mode.

Summary

Stern Pinball announces a special 70th Anniversary Premium Edition of Godzilla pinball machine featuring greyscale aesthetics, priced at $9,699 MSRP. The announcement includes a new Challenge Mode software update available for all existing Godzilla machines, celebrating the franchise milestone in partnership with Toho.

Key Claims

Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium Edition will be priced at $9,699 MSRP
high confidence · Official press release with explicit MSRP listing
Stern has partnered with Toho for the Godzilla franchise and this anniversary celebration
high confidence · Quote from Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball
A new King of the Monsters Challenge Mode will be available as a software update for all existing Godzilla machines
high confidence · Official product announcement detailing Challenge Mode features
The 70th Anniversary Premium Edition features greyscale decals, greyscale color toys, and special backglass artwork
high confidence · Detailed product description in official announcement

Notable Quotes

“Godzilla's 70th anniversary is a huge milestone for the time-honored franchise. In a continuing partnership with Toho, we're thrilled to be a part of the global celebration by providing an all-new product and content update for all fans to enjoy.”
Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. @ July 9, 2024 — Official statement affirming Stern's Toho partnership and commitment to the franchise anniversary celebration

Entities

Stern Pinball, Inc.companySeth Davisperson Tohocompany Godzillagame Insider ConnectedproductKing of the Monsters Challenge Modeproduct

Signals

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licensing_signal: Stern maintains active partnership with Toho for Godzilla franchise, extending to special anniversary product releases
high · Seth Davis quote: 'In a continuing partnership with Toho, we're thrilled to be a part of the global celebration'
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market_signal: Stern leveraging franchise anniversary milestone to drive sales of limited/special edition product variant
high · 70th Anniversary Premium Edition positioned as special commemorative release with unique greyscale aesthetic
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announcement: Official announcement of Godzilla 70th Anniversary Premium Edition pinball machine with greyscale design aesthetic and $9,699 MSRP
high · Press release dated July 9, 2024 with full product specifications and pricing
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product_strategy: New King of the Monsters Challenge Mode software update released for all existing Godzilla machines, including new High Score To Date leaderboard
high · Official feature announcement describing Challenge Mode access via game menu and competitive scoring table
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product_strategy: Insider Connected platform continues to expand with Challenge Mode integration and High Score To Date leaderboard features
high · New leaderboard features announced as part of Challenge Mode software update

Topics

Product Announcement - Anniversary EditionprimaryPricing and Product TieringprimarySoftware Updates and Content EnhancementprimaryIP Licensing and PartnershipssecondaryInsider Connected Ecosystemsecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Official announcement celebrating franchise milestone with new product offering. Tone is celebratory and promotional. No controversy or negative elements present.

Transcript

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| | | --- | | CHICAGO, IL – July 9, 2024 – Today, in honor of the 70th Anniversary of Godzilla, renowned gaming and entertainment company, Stern Pinball, Inc., has announced some exciting updates for fans of the iconic King of the Monsters, including a new Godzilla70th Anniversary Premium Edition pinball machine and content enhancements across all machines. One of Stern’s most popular, monster-packed pinball adventures, the Godzilla Pinball Machine allows players to progress through the game as Godzilla, fighting with their allies, Mothra, Rodan, and Anguirus, to battle the Xilien invasion and conquer Mechagodzilla to become King of the Monsters! To celebrate this platinum anniversary, the team at Stern has created a special 70th Anniversary Premium Edition version of their Godzillapinball machine. A dynamic black and white edition, the pinball game features special foil greyscale decals on the cabinet, new greyscale color toys and special backglass artwork to commemorate the special anniversary. Godzilla70th Anniversary Premium Editions will be available worldwide. “Godzilla’s 70th anniversary is a huge milestone for the time-honored franchise,” said Seth Davis, President and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “In a continuing partnership with Toho, we’re thrilled to be a part of the global celebration by providing an all-new product and content update for all fans to enjoy.” For Godzilla fans looking for even more kaiju-fighting fun, Stern has created an adrenaline-inducing software update available for all existing models of the game. The update introduces the King of the Monsters via a Challenge Mode. The King of the Monsters Challenge can be accessed through the game mode menu, and features the same standard mode rules as the original Wizard Mode. Players can also compete for the top score in a new ‘High Score To Date’ table added exclusively for this challenge mode. Pricing and Availability: Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (“MSRP”)\: \MSRP for sales to USA end-users before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes. Godzilla70th Anniversary Premium Edition: $US 9,699 Godzilla70th Anniversary Premium Edition, along with existing Godzilla Premium Edition and Pro Edition games, and accessories are available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world, found here. Stay up to date by following Stern Pinball on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. About Godzilla Pinball In this monster-packed pinball adventure, players become Godzilla! The evil aliens, the Xiliens, use mind control rays to take control of the monsters King Ghidorah, Gigan, Megalon, Ebirah, and Titanosaurus. The Xiliens are demanding all of Earth’s resources. Godzilla and its allies, Mothra, Rodan, and Anguirus, battle the Xilien invasion with the goal of conquering Mechagodzilla to become King of the Monsters! To learn more about Stern Pinball’s Godzilla Editions, please visit <https://sternpinball.com/game/godzilla/> About Insider Connected Insider Connected is a comprehensive technology initiative to connect the universe of Stern pinball games. The platform increases player engagement with the games across commercial and home environments. Registration for Insider Connected is available at insider.sternpinball.com/ or in the Insider Connected App on iOS and Android. Players can also register at a connected game by scanning a registration QR code on the machine. Once a player registers, they are issued a unique QR Code that identifies that player at Stern pinball games anywhere in the world. When a player scans into the game, they can track progress, earn new game-specific achievements, engage with the player community, and participate in promotions and Challenge Quests. About Stern Pinball, Inc.** Stern Pinball, Inc. creates compelling entertainment that inspires a lifetime love of games, sparks passion, forges friendships, and connects people everywhere through fun, innovative, technologically advanced pinball games, and experiences. Headquartered minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport in the heart of North America, the company creates, designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and distributes a full line of technologically advanced terrestrial and digital pinball games, parts, accessories, and merchandise. Stern Pinball serves digital, consumer, commercial, and corporate markets around the globe. Recent Stern Pinball titles include John Wick, JAWS, Venom, Foo Fighters, James Bond, Rush, Godzilla, The Mandalorian, Led Zeppelin, Avengers: Infinity Quest, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Stranger Things, Elvira’s House of Horrors, Jurassic Park, Black Knight: Sword of Rage, The Munsters, The Beatles, Deadpool, Iron Maiden, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Aerosmith, Ghostbusters, KISS, Metallica, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Star Trek, AC/DC, Batman, and Spider-Man. A broad range of players enjoy Stern Pinball’s games, from professional pinball players competing in high-stakes global competitions to novice players discovering the allure of the silver ball for the first time. To join the fun and learn more, please visit www.sternpinball.com. |