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Stern layoffs
RayB:
http://www.retroblast.com/20081031716/Latest/The-End-Of-Pinball.php
RayB:
There's a lot of debate over whether this is a move to "weather the storm" or really represents the end [of pinball]. Only time will tell.
Mauzy:
History people. Good Bye Pinball. Not that they were doing anything spectacular, but the glimmer of hope for the return of pinball is GONE...
Xiaou2:
Pinball will never be completely gone.
If it does not stay commercial... it will more than likely re-emerge
in the home markets with build-your-own kits. Or sales from such builds.
(not to mention all the machines that already exist and are being enjoyed
by collectors)
Stern is like the Kmart of Pinball. They try to sell the cheapest, unreliable
crap... at prices that were on par with good quality merchandise.
Williams could have stuck around actually... If only they hadnt made the mistake
of Pinball2000. By using up valuable playfeild space... they essentially ruined
the thing that people loved most about pinball... "Good Gamplay".
The Only thing that could save Stern is a change of thinking. They would have to
go all out and spend the money needed to make a GREAT machine instead of a
lackluster turd. (This includes hiring REAL Artist!!! As well as redesigning mechanical
structures to be more durable and maintenance free)
All I can say... is that if a pinball company was to re-release a game like
Medieval Madness... It would sell like Hotcakes. From both collectors,
mom&pop stores, Ops...etc. We are talking good gameplay, Amazing artwork,
hilarious commentary, and great theme. Im sure other Williams remakes would
sell very well too. As well as any machines made which actually lived up to,
or surpassed Willaims standards.
As bad as the Economies get... people will always find the money to blow on
expensive things. They wont however be willing to blow money on Utter Crap.
(Which is what Stern has been proudly producing)
Xiaou2:
:laugh2:
I just popped over to Pinball news and read that Sterns next pin will be CSI !!!
:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
With lame themes like these.. (in addition to all else mentioned)
Its no wonder why they are tanking.
:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:
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