the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

[diehardgamecock]

I know a few folks on here have played "the pinball arcade" on the 360, PS3, etc....but they have just announced a kickstarter program to bring TZ to the platform. they need $55K+ pledged in the next month to make it happen.....i've already pledged and would encourage anyone that can to do so as well.

for those that have never played it, twilight zone is considered one of the best pinball tables of all time. it's currently #1 on IPDB and #3 on pinside.com's top 100 rankings. this is the only way these licensed tables will EVER make it to official digital form on consoles/etc.

oh, and check the link....they mention the possibility of more licensed tables coming (including star trek: the next generation..also a top 10-15 ranked pin) if this works out:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-twilight-zone

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

I would love to see Twilight Zone come to a digital form and be included in Pinball Arcade, but I HATE where this is going. Kickstarter is being used for everything. "Want new maps in Call of Duty? Pay for them in Kickstarter". They want $55,000 to get the rights for the table, but will still then turn around and sell it for $5-10 for the table alone.

I won't be supporting it, but hope they figure out another way to get the table rights.

[Cubfan]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

They are using Kickstarter to pay the rights fee to use Twilight Zone. At first im like really your using Kickstarter to get support for a digital version of a pinball table.

[diehardgamecock]

not sure why anyone would have a problem with them using kickstarter. they are in it to make a profit...that's what companies do. they looked at TZ but determined that it just wasn't feasible due to the massive up front licensing fee (and that's just their cost to get the ball rolling...they will still have to pay royalties on every item sold).

most companies would have simply dropped the idea and moved on to the next one...we would likely not even know that they were thinking about it...but they decided to bring the matter to the players. if we want TZ, we can help out...if we don't want it, it will not be made.

ever.

I hope they're successful.

btw....closing in on $30K pledged.


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[ExtremeGamer]

Because it sets a bad precedent for devs to use kick starter for everything. That bothers me. If they can't afford it, then they shouldn't be the ones making the game. $55,000 is not a lot of money in the gaming world.


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[diehardgamecock]

Because it sets a bad precedent for devs to use kick starter for everything. That bothers me. If they can't afford it, then they shouldn't be the ones making the game. $55,000 is not a lot of money in the gaming world.


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this is a unique situation. we aren't anywhere near "precedence setting" territory.

as far as $55K not being a lot in the videogame realm...meh...farsight has a job to do: make money. they obviously felt that chunk of change was a hindrance. as a result, they let the community have a say. kudos to them.

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[diehardgamecock]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

they just hit $30K in pledges.

[Bahnzo]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

this is a unique situation. we aren't anywhere near "precedence setting" territory.

as far as $55K not being a lot in the videogame realm...meh...farsight has a job to do: make money. they obviously felt that chunk of change was a hindrance. as a result, they let the community have a say. kudos to them.

All I see is a company that doesn't want to take a risk. And yeah, I also see this as setting a bad precedence. As much as I love pinball, and as much as I support Farsight, asking your "fans" to donate money so you don't have to take on as much risk just doesn't sit right. If they at least were giving up some percentage on the table for people who give money.

[diehardgamecock]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

All I see is a company that doesn't want to take a risk. And yeah, I also see this as setting a bad precedence. As much as I love pinball, and as much as I support Farsight, asking your "fans" to donate money so you don't have to take on as much risk just doesn't sit right. If they at least were giving up some percentage on the table for people who give money.

the only other alternative is the table never sees the light of day (in official digital form).

[Bahnzo]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

the only other alternative is the table never sees the light of day (in official digital form).

I don't think it's the *only* one. I would've liked to see them build a following with the tables they don't have to spend big bucks on licensing, generate a following and then take a chance with a table they'd need to gamble on. Instead, they have the fans giving them the money. Which is fine I guess....go ahead and donate $10+, I'll thank you for it when it goes on sale for $2.99.

[diehardgamecock]

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I don't think it's the *only* one. I would've liked to see them build a following with the tables they don't have to spend big bucks on licensing, generate a following and then take a chance with a table they'd need to gamble on. Instead, they have the fans giving them the money. Which is fine I guess....go ahead and donate $10+, I'll thank you for it when it goes on sale for $2.99.

or you could take a stand and not buy the table.

food for thought.





as for the non-licensed tables, they are still working on those and still have more to come...hell, there are 4 tables ready to go and simply waiting on microsoft/sony approval for release. this whole TZ thing happened as a direct result of the fans ASKING for it....repeatedly.

[diehardgamecock]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

just got word from one of the farsight dudes on the kickstarter page that camera angles are being addressed in the new update (already up for approval to microsoft/sony).

i couldn't stand the fact that the tables forced you into the multiball camera angle....apparently, that is coming to an end.

say what you want about them......they're definitely listening to their fans. good stuff!

[diehardgamecock]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

for anybody holding off on pledging due to the initial lack of a free 360 version of the table.......



they just announced that they have worked out a deal with microsoft in which the table will be available as a reward DLC.

good stuff.

and they're just a shade under $10K left to go with 17 days left......looks like this is gonna happen. awesome.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: the pinball arcade: trying to bring epic table "twilight zone" to digital life

for anybody holding off on pledging due to the initial lack of a free 360 version of the table.......



they just announced that they have worked out a deal with microsoft in which the table will be available as a reward DLC.

good stuff.

and they're just a shade under $10K left to go with 17 days left......looks like this is gonna happen. awesome.

Where do you see that at?

[diehardgamecock]

Where do you see that at?

update #4. also in the first FAQ.

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