JJP have a LONG way to go before they even come close to being the pinball company STERN is. About 40 titles would be a start, and another 10 years of being in production. Dont forget, Stern have survived the Global financial Crisis and many other hassles, where many bigger companies have failed.
I dont subscibe to the fact that Stern copies everything at all. They havent copied anything from anyone in 10 plus years, everyone else has been shut during Stern's 40 plus produced titles ! I think a Stern factory tour should be a must for anyone who can visit the USA to put the great work STERN has done into perspective.
Totally agree with you cavey, Stern have and are doing well given everyone else dropped out of the market, it just would have been nice to see small developments like colour dmd's etc, their machines are still very 90's style in design, but thats where competition is good as everyone benefits from it in various ways - competition is healthy.
Anyway back on topic, this is a insight to what will come on machines in the future especially JJP machines as Jack has stated on Spooky that all machines will have lcd's in the future. In addition there will tweak effects once they listen to the public's opinion after viewing in person and experiencing it in the flesh. They will be effective in a club or entertainment centre attracting people to the machine good for everyone. It's progress and great for advertising in a establishment.