Stern Theme Survey

[Marvello]

Just had a survey email from Stern about potential themes. Thought it was strange a lot of the selectable themes were ones that have already been made, recently too like The Godfather.

No harm in asking the public what themes they are interested in, surprised they haven't done it sooner. JJP should have done it a long time ago, would have prevented Toy Story 4.

*For the record The Simpsons was my top choice, along with Beavis & Butthead, Futurama and American Dad.

 

[kev a]

If the themes are awful there's no temptation, been spamming it with Taylor Swift and Barbie all evening.


But would love some sort of Hip hop, Dr Dre/Eminem or Death Row theme

 

[s000m]

If the themes are awful there's no temptation, been spamming it with Taylor Swift and Barbie all evening.


But would love some sort of Hip hop, Dr Dre/Eminem or Death Row theme

I'd rather people would spend their efforts on directing these companies to themes we want/love.

 

[JAG555]

I went Mario Kart or The Legend of Zelda.

I am so surprised there are not more video game themed pinball machines.

 

[kev a]

I'd rather people would spend their efforts on directing these companies to themes we want/love.

Don't worry I was just kidding, if the next big release is Barbie its got nothing to do with me
Really do think some sort of hip hop theme would work personally, the storytelling in the songs would pair well with progression through the gameplay.
Not sure there's enough crossover between the pinball and rap fan community though.

 

[Tilt_Birmingham]

Some interesting choices

Goonies
Studi Ghibli
He-Man
King Kong

Taylor Swift I could really get behind would be a good for hobby to draw new people in

 

[Tilt_Birmingham]

I'd rather people would spend their efforts on directing these companies to themes we want/love.

Agreed

They are asking and some people trying to ruin it

 

[Marvello]

It's changing with each passing year but I'd wager that middle aged or older, white males are still their core demographic/buyers. Some of these proposed themes just won't resonate with enough buyers.

 

[Tilt_Birmingham]

It's changing with each passing year but I'd wager that middle aged or older, white males are still their core demographic/buyers. Some of these proposed themes just won't resonate with enough buyers.

I'd wager that in America the tide has changed now.

In the UK not so much, but at least it gives us youngsters a chance to clean up when some of you old folk slip off the mortal step

 

[Bigr1ch]

I chose the Doors as a dream theme.

 

[JustLikeMe]

Wayne’s World as the dream theme but lots I’d like to see on the list of themes they suggested.

It’s curious that most of the rumoured themes from other manufacturers are on the list - BTTF, Matrix, Gremlins etc - perhaps Stern are trying to get a feel for how much market share those titles may take.

With Stern putting out several licensed games a year, and the other manufacturers putting out several further between them, I have wondered what licenses will be left in 5-10 years time. It’ll be interesting to see if some less mainstream themes do end up being released down the line or if we just see rehashes of popular themes instead.

 

[JustLikeMe]

It was also nice to see some original IP suggestions coming from Stern - but I’m very confused by this one

 

[kev a]

It was also nice to see some original IP suggestions coming from Stern - but I’m very confused by this one

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Modes from different prevous games in one. Like a greatest hits or something?

 

[JustLikeMe]

Modes from different prevous games in one. Like a greatest hits or something?

Someone explained on Pinside - a pinball machine with a pinball theme, like the 70s machine ‘Pinball’

 

[kev a]

Someone explained on Pinside - a pinball machine with a pinball theme, like the 70s machine ‘Pinball’

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Ah I see, that's breaking the forth wall stuff right there. Imagine searching online for a game specific part

 

[JustLikeMe]

Ah I see, that's breaking the forth wall stuff right there. Imagine searching online for a game specific part

I was worried it meant Stern the lifestyle brand.

 

[cooldan]

An we vote? Or propose ideas? Link please.
Finally Pynyrd Skynyrd with its tremolo arm

 

[Mozie]

I chose my dream theme Bladerunner ..with vangelis theme would be amazing. Pretty wide selection offered in the survey

 

[JustLikeMe]

An we vote? Or propose ideas? Link please

It was both - free text to suggest a dream theme and then a list of licensed and unlicensed titles / ideas to vote on. Got it in an email from Stern but when I click the link again it says I’ve already submitted my answers so think it’s linked to email?

 

[cooldan]

So it’s not open to the general public, only previous NIB buyers?

 

[JustLikeMe]

Nothing to do with being a buyer, I’m just on Stern’s mailing list.

 

[JustLikeMe]

I took screenshots of every suggestion - will insert as thumbnails so they don’t take up too much space:

 

[cooldan]

Well done sir, you did great.
But why is Pinyrd Skynyrd not listed? Is it an IT error?

 

[Mozie]

Funny they had pulp fiction on there.. and kill bill

 

[Marvello]

I always wondered if Wario style game would work, so not a particular theme, just lots of party style gameplay.

 

[SteadyP]

I voted Goonies as my dream theme

 

[Marvello]

It's a toss up between Chess, and College Theme Pinball for me .

 

[johnwhitfield]

God, there’s some absolute clunkers in there.

College. Who the hell would care enough about that?

Friends? Even 20 years ago that would have flopped as a theme.

Why is Iron Maiden in there? There can’t realistically be enough demand for another recent theme.

Interesting that they seem to be ignoring the newer Pixar stuff. In the 90s lots of the released were tied to up coming films. This link seems well and truly broken.

My wallet is feeling very safe this morning.

 

[Chris P]

https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01JA10WJ065C183EG2C1Y52M3E_1

Hopefully that should work for the link to the survey.

Some very strange choices in there.
Some of my top choices.

Mad Max
Matrix
Nightmare before Christmas
And of course Beavis and Butthead

 

[cooldan]

I voted for Nirvana, Pink Floyd, and Beavis & Butthead (of course)


There was one screen where i wanted nothing but had to tick somewhere or i couldn't submit the form (i went for generic 'Space There').
It's probably time for another remake of Spiderman as well, plus Creech 2 of course. Gill-Man rocks