Stern 2015 - Wrestlemania

[swinks]

looks like the next game to be released this week is WrestleMania unless an elaborate trick at the beginning of the year - not what I was expecting.

[Pop Bumper Pete]

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[RottyGuy]

WWE is heading into WOZ territory as far as themes go.

[GORGAR 1]

WWE is heading into WOZ territory as far as themes go.

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[oldskool1969]

yeah but nah! not for me 
could be a fun game, but on theme alone, no thank you Mr Gary

[pinnies4me]

surely there are better themes around? 

[Strangeways]

You can't please everyone !

I was right into the WWF in the 90's and I'll never forget the first time I watched "Hell in a Cell - Undertaker VS Mankind". Yes - I know it is all rehearsed and staged, but it was great entertainment then. Fast forward to 2014 - and my son is NUTS about WWE. I've watched a few PPVs and the new "hip" branding of wrestlers is MASSIVE with the kids. They STILL fill out arenas in the States. The kids still flock to see their heroes, and the parents watch the Divas.

Is is smart move that I think is more or less aimed at the kids, the Mum's that love the muscles and the Dad's that love the Divas.

It is not a movie, a band, a horror theme or a comic pinball. It is a bit "left field". WWE Wrestling is part of Americana. It won't do well here, because WWE is not big here (Think Big Buck Hunter)..

[MartyJ]

I don't care to much about theme but the roll back to photoshop artwork is very disappointing

[delarge]

I personally don't care for the theme either, but apart from all that, it's Stern consistently releasing a brand new pinball machine. Can't please everyone.

As for Photoshop artwork, a lot can be dictated by the license holder. See - The Hobbit. People weren't too happy about The Hobbit's playfield artwork, but there was talk on Pinside that they had strict licensing conditions that they had to work with. With Metallica, it was a case of the band wanting Dirty Donny artwork which ended up working in Stern's favour as it was a breath of fresh air to the hobbyists that wanted hand drawn artwork.

After the dust has settled, I look forward to seeing this game in action and having my first game on it.

Cheers!
Adam.

[RottyGuy]

It is not a movie, a band, a horror theme or a comic pinball. It is a bit "left field".

The theme is about as commercial as you can get. Not much different to any of the above.

[Retropin]

You cant hit a home run with every machine you produce... there will be titles that stand out as great machines ( Metallica, ACDC, TWD) and there will be titles that are just " run of the mill"... along with Mustang, Rolling Stones, BBH... this may well sit nicely

[MartyJ]

You cant hit a home run with every machine you produce... there will be titles that stand out as great machines ( Metallica, ACDC, TWD) and there will be titles that are just " run of the mill"... along with Mustang, Rolling Stones, BBH... this may well sit nicely

Agreed (or is it like these days)   

Normally there is the 'ho-humm' releases before a big one.  I'm hoping the next biggy is not KISS and maybe something original, or just take all the good things from Metallica, ACDC, TWD and mash it together.

[Strangeways]

It is not a movie, a band, a horror theme or a comic pinball. It is a bit "left field".

The theme is about as commercial as you can get. Not much different to any of the above.

"left field" = expectation that the next title was GOTU (movie), KISS (band), Iron Maiden (band) or Jaws (horror/movie).

[elkor-alish]

Interesting choice for the next title.
Does Stern need more local sales, 'cause I can't see them selling many anywhere other than the US?
I kind of hope that it's an awesome machine actually.
How funny would that be if it plays brilliantly and no one over here bought one?
There's been machines before with sucky themes that were great players, just saying.

[pinball god]

Not for me. Didn't like the other wrestle themes so this will do the same for me.