All Wick. No Politics Included.

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  • Cary talks about everything going on with John Wick pinball right now. There is gameplay footage now! Stern doesn't care about the loyal buyers anymore?
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  • @magsblack8344
    @magsblack8344 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    For fuck’s sake, I’d bet dollars to donuts that the usual silent majority thinks that first reaction video is one of the best you’ve ever posted. Raw, passionate, genuine. Even if it was based on something that ended up being false (in that Stern removed guns for political reasons), I don’t think you should apologize for being REAL. That’s one of the major reasons why I think your channel is the best pinball YT channel in existence.

    • @onebadlsc
      @onebadlsc หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agreed. Never apologize for who you are.

    • @R23HTC
      @R23HTC หลายเดือนก่อน

      You gave an honest opinion from the details that you had at the time.

    • @whatnow2131
      @whatnow2131 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just subscribed because of it!

  • @StathisM-jf9hu
    @StathisM-jf9hu หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Reason no guns is because of international shipping - Cactus Canyon Remakes shipped to Australia were withheld at customs , pinballs removed for inspection and so on. What Stern should have down is ship guns in separate box as accessory that could be easily attached by customer

  • @paulfoshay9482
    @paulfoshay9482 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jmo here
    First off I am happy I watched this right after I watched your first rant about the John wick pinball machine not having a gun thing .. 2nd I respect the hell out of you for admitting you might have jumped the gun and flew off the handle without knowing all the facts basically apologized for your actions and sayingit wont happen again beforeyou talk to stern first . You did good man .. again jmo

  • @paulharder407
    @paulharder407 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What stern fails to realize is that several people, including myself, started in the arcade camp and subscribed to people like retro Ralph, who's great by the way. How did I get into pinball? Google's algorithm brought me here.
    What does this mean? Arcade subscribers would have to be living under a rock if they weren't aware of pinball machines these days. So they are wasting resources doing this then.
    They'd also rather build a virtual pinball cabinet for far less.
    Sterns wasting their time. Better off serving their current customers and figuring out how to lower costs without lowering quality.

  • @andysodyssey8174
    @andysodyssey8174 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had one lucky break on selling back a game . When I purchased elvira the premiums were still 8,400 recently traded it In towards a rush premium . They gave me 8,700 on elvira because of inflation and the current price is at 10,500 so the used value went up. Plus elvira was on location since 2021 and still gave me back that increased value from the distributor who usually offers less than finding a buyer over time. Just wanted to share lol

  • @sil2171
    @sil2171 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My top 3 reasons for not buying a John Wick.
    1. Price
    2. Does not excite me.
    3. Price

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน

      this times a million! The last fun games that Stern made were Godzilla, Deadpool and Iron Maiden.

  • @davidcohn7531
    @davidcohn7531 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Amen! Less on the screen more under the glass. I barely look a the LCD displays or dot matrix display. I am playing pinball and I do not have a ton of time to look. It is more of an attraction when the game is idle more than it is part of the play.

    • @darkwing7780
      @darkwing7780 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All the action on the LCD is for the people watching the game, not playing. Reminds me of the massive slot machines in Vegas.

    • @ocaptainmycaptain6079
      @ocaptainmycaptain6079 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You said it all Cary! My thoughts exactly! Enough of the LCD and more in the cabinet!!!!!

    • @theroguecybersoldier2629
      @theroguecybersoldier2629 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Only Stern that has done the screen the best is Elvira's House of Horrors, plus has a good amount of stuff on the playfield

    • @davidcohn7531
      @davidcohn7531 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@theroguecybersoldier2629 Cassandra Peterson is a really a gracious lady too. I met her in a restaurant after the pinball expo in Wheeling promoting the game. She still talked with me and had her picture taken with me. Without all the makeup and the wig of course.

  • @Bravesdarrell8552
    @Bravesdarrell8552 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Dude keep moving forward, we all do things that in hindsight, we would change. Don’t lose sleep over it. Someone really needs to shake it up from time to time. All companies need a wake up call. So now let’s talk about the OVER PRICE pins and toppers.

  • @walt_wood_pinball
    @walt_wood_pinball หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Cary I got mad love for you brother just jump up, step back, turn around, press a start button, and go on a journey. That's what pinball itself does for us , gives us that mental escape from this jungle gym world. Keep up the word, your brother in pin, Walt WPG ❤

  • @CorvaxEsListo
    @CorvaxEsListo หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The first 3 minutes were enough to make it all good with me. No apologies necessary for something you clearly believe in so strongly, but it takes true character to admit when you were too quick to judge without all the relevant info. The world would be in better shape if it had more people capable of doing that.

  • @scottdavis3553
    @scottdavis3553 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ian Mcshane's portrait looks like the Dan Fielding character from Night Court🥸

  • @R23HTC
    @R23HTC หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kudos to you for holding your ground and also for not pulling the videos. I had a similar experience with something unrelated and believe IF you don’t do something..:..you don’t always get to the bottom of things….

  • @az_pinballer8596
    @az_pinballer8596 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm with you Cary about there not being anything that catches my attention in the JW announcement videos or in the live stream. With games like Foo fighters and Godzilla you definitely saw unique layouts and mechs that instantly got my attention and interest. At this point JW just looks to be a solid middle of the road game, but it's not a game that has me considering to sell one of the current games in my line up so that I could free up space and funds for a swap. Who knows, maybe I'll be surprised when I get a chance to play it.

  • @conkysamsquanch
    @conkysamsquanch หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    man do I want a human centipede game now

  • @ScottParisi
    @ScottParisi หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    No legacy stain or foul in my book. I'm still a subscriber and supporter of the channel.
    The Cary Hardy GOAT or most memorable moment to me is life in the sight lines.
    Appreciate your direct take and opinions on things.

  • @tyarnold4088
    @tyarnold4088 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    If people are insulted, then they are too soft. People can't have an opinion anymore. It seems.

    • @samm1462
      @samm1462 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed such as people getting asshurt theres no Gunnnnz on the cabinet art or playfield.

  • @AbeFlips
    @AbeFlips หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Human Centipede Pinball Machine by Keith Elwin!!!

  • @BootsORiley
    @BootsORiley หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The price of these games will always be the main reason why I will likely never have one in my home.
    I’d pay $5-6 racks for a GZ Pro, but I live in Kentucky and was a hedonist throughout my 20s and 30s, so money hoarding wasn’t something that interested me and I’m a one of the seemingly rare people who really loves pinball despite the game not being inherited to me like a lot of the great players experienced from their parents.
    So now the odds of me ever owning a few machines that I’d love to have are extremely slim to none. Like, as in, winning a pinball machine raffle.

  • @molarmedic
    @molarmedic หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The playfield and the game itself IS the game.. not the dispaly. That's why older games rule. Digital screen ruined pinball.

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน

      agree in fact older Stern games were better like Batman 66 and Terminator 2 that gun plunger on T2 is super fun!

  • @doctoroctos
    @doctoroctos หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am so sick of the wick game. The political division, the extremely high price for the build quality, the gameplay mechanics, the lack of mechs, the terrible art choices, and the EyeSing on top was the E for everybody. I was going for an LE, no I won’t get one at all, and doubt I would play one if I ever came across it (feels cursed at this point).

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน

      it is worst title Stern has made in decades so lame

  • @PotentialEnder
    @PotentialEnder หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Price is the reason I can't buy any new game. I'm holding out for another Medieval Madness run. But I doubt I'll be able to afford that either.

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน

      same here who has 10k plus for a toy these days? Cheaper to go to expos and play hundreds for $30

  • @mrfuzzcat
    @mrfuzzcat หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So a $.50 plastic is Stern’s answer to guns on the game. I’m with you, Way too many resources are put into the display driving the cost up.

  • @molarmedic
    @molarmedic หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hunger Games would be a great pin if done right.

  • @barrylenhart7240
    @barrylenhart7240 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Problem is that Pinball has turned into a richmans hobby. Average Joe barely making mortgage or rent payments or newer car payments cant afford a 7K or more pinball machine. but they could swing a couple hundred for an A 1up to play. That why I buy old and busted Williams pins and turn them into new hotness..

  • @ExpressoMechanicTV
    @ExpressoMechanicTV หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think your previous videos on this machine should stay up, because you are free to speak your mind.

  • @marcobucci
    @marcobucci หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Similar to you, a new game today has to tick all the boxes, especially when competing with an absolute treasure trove of older games that can come up on the used market, and will always be great. Elton John is the closest new pin to ticking those boxes ... it's just that price tag ... Jesus.

  • @whatnow2131
    @whatnow2131 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is nothing wrong with having your own honest opinion about a hobby you are passionate about!
    Screw the haters!

  • @BrandonCaneva
    @BrandonCaneva หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I bought a toy ten years ago and I can’t sell it for what I paid for it new? Toys are not investments, that is reality.

  • @rcfreeman
    @rcfreeman หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Whoever decided to keep guns off the machine where guns are centric to the theme, ...next time just put snowflakes all over it..full embrace!
    No apology needed Cary, we subscribe...and yes...MORE MECHS

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน

      put bunch of LGTQ characters too!

  • @JUICY_TIME
    @JUICY_TIME หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Funny how we can have Aliens Armageddon and T2 with mounted guns on an arcade machine in lots of ticket redemption arcades, but a picture of John holding a gun is a big NO! Every ten year old and up play fortnite or call of duty. Most 10 year olds and under can't even see the playfield of a pinball machine.

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yup, very puzzling how these licensors think...

  • @SG25
    @SG25 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm with you on the "if I'm excited when I watch people play it, I'll probably love playing it". Wick stream didn't have me excited.

  • @johnmcclane2139
    @johnmcclane2139 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Not even worth the stress of losing 40 subs, you will make that up in two weeks.

  • @johno2021
    @johno2021 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are human and have ALL made mistakes. It takes a better person to admit to those mistakes.

  • @gladhand2215
    @gladhand2215 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m not interested in the pro because they took out the drop target. I can’t afford the premium so I’m out! Stern stripped the pro down to the point you can get better games for cheaper. This game will do good on location. Not in the home.

  • @molarmedic
    @molarmedic หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You kick ass Cary. No need to apoligize. Keep it real and keep it true. Love it. People will make decisions based on whatever they feel. I respect you and I feel you should never say sorry for our thoughts. Be you bro..be you.

  • @hectorgodinez
    @hectorgodinez หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Rated E for Everyone my butt. Most of the time, you need to be 21yo to play pinball because they're only found in bars.

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน

      woke people running corporations are to blame

  • @peggrav8190
    @peggrav8190 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We now live in a time where we are not at the mercy of artistry or factory only. For a small price (I just had entire cabinet art printed for my latest homebrew for $250) you can have whatever you want on your cabinet, anything! You do not have to have what everyone has. There are companies such as pinball life that will do plastic sets for your game, yes you can have whatever you want. For purists, keep it, that's fine, but I'm not a purist, and I own it. I will change a machine to suit my desires in a quick minute. Gameplay is all that matters, astetics can always be changed. Why do so many worry about what has to be factory, or "it's what they made it to be". You're going to die, someone who doesn't appreciate it will get it, have fun, do something different, leave a mark!

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There are plenty of people that don't mod or change anything and even look down on machines that are altered from their original intent. This hobby has a little bit of everybody.

    • @peggrav8190
      @peggrav8190 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @caryhardy, agreed, but to whine about something so easily remedied is like the guy God sent 3 differnt vehicles to rescue from the flood. Its never good enough... then do something about it, and enjoy the dang game. Entitled bunch of whiners in this hobby. I have to save about 2 years between machines, and im thrilled to damn death to get something this cool

  • @peggrav8190
    @peggrav8190 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There is zero keeping from a wick. Ordered mine already.

  • @sgtbucky5454
    @sgtbucky5454 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You are entitled to your opinion. People need thicker skins and just need to get over themselves. Carry on with what you do and I would surmise most of will still be here listening to your take on pinball!

  • @willierants5880
    @willierants5880 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Ian McShane portrait, yes, YES. I zeroed in on this at first glance. I don't get this, but it is what it is. The backbox is the same way.

  • @paulsagbakken2996
    @paulsagbakken2996 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Be strong brother, tell them the truth!!

  • @juniorjr.
    @juniorjr. หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If the licensor doesn't want guns on the game because the game will be on location where everyone of all ages can play it, then don't they realise Stern can do adult versions of their games? And it can be changed by the owner or operator of those games just in case?

  • @wmspins
    @wmspins หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    SO ya screwed up. It happens. You admitted you screwed up, and that means more to me than screwing up. SO there's that. pew pew pew!

  • @willierants5880
    @willierants5880 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If anything, like it or hate it, it was entertaining. What pinball release doesn't have some sort of drama surrounding it? I'm still new to all of this, but every pinball launch I've witnessed had drama. I think people live for the drama. I think the drama surrounding this release was actually more valid, whomever is at the center of it. That said we are moving on and what are my thoughts on JW? I think it looks good. It looks fun. I hope to play it soon.

  • @joecaglitz8518
    @joecaglitz8518 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So even with Sterns alibi, this game has 3 things that are a no go for me. 1. If Lionsgate made the decision to remove the guns after exploiting them in the movie, I don’t want to support this Franchise in any way. #2 I’ve never watched John Wick and with the stance of Lionsgate, I never will. #3. The game just sucks, esp for the price. 3 strikes yer out! ⚾️ 👎🏽

  • @retrograded9184
    @retrograded9184 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Like you said, it has to check all the boxes.. The theme is the very first box to check, and, for me, John Wick doesn't interest me much. I would not consider myself a fan. That alone is the reason I won't get it. They'll have 20 of these at NWPAS and I'll check it out, but I'm not really that interested in it. Now retheme it MacGruber and I'm in. But they better not leave out the celery.

  • @Locrum
    @Locrum หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    May be rated E for everyone, but I doubt anyone under 18 could afford one. Hell, I still can’t afford them. I get it, Lionsgate made the choice. It’s just a dumb choice.

  • @chrisk8601
    @chrisk8601 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Stern should of agreed to no guns on the pro but explained to Lyons Gate the premium is mostly distributed to the home buyer. So have guns on the premium cab. Best of both worlds?

  • @samsonpotahto4538
    @samsonpotahto4538 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's actually crazy about this video is that you are stressing display over actual game play...13 minutes in and you finally said something that actually matters

  • @michaelj.kastner5165
    @michaelj.kastner5165 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its “You” Tube for a reason, Its how “You” are feeling at that particular day!!! That’s why we watch!! Humans are emotional!! Big deal!!! Watch a movie if you want something edited

  • @clearstar8354
    @clearstar8354 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So then can someone explain to me the Deadpool pinball machine? Interesting Disney is cool with guns but Lionsgate is not...OK gotcha.

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Gomez explained they had to use Sci fi blasters on Deadpool instead of guns.

    • @clearstar8354
      @clearstar8354 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @CaryHardy OK. Thanks Cary. Sounds like we are splitting hairs now haha. Ask my 8 year old whether she knows the difference between a "sci-fi blaster" and a "gun". Sounds like the license was given to the wrong manufacturer. JJP would have no issue insisting on guns. Last I checked Godfather, Guns n Roses and Pirates are in arcades...not to mention a shit ton of Lightgun games kids are exposed to. OK, I'll stop 🙂

  • @juniorjr.
    @juniorjr. หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've said it before and I'll say it again. Licensors are ruining our games and holding them back from being perfect.
    This game could've looked perfect, and I'm certain Stern wasn't intentionally trying to ruin the game, they were forced by Lionsgate with their restrictions and Stern had to follow their demands to make the game.
    This outrage has really been blown out of proportions and we all need to calm down and realise that the main problem we should be focusing and blaming is the licensors. If they can't allow manufacturers like Stern, Spooky, JJP, or anyone else to make definitive games that the fans want, then they'll only make games worse. They should be held accountantable for what happened recently and they should allow creative control and freedom to the manufacturers.

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is reason why GnR was regarded so highly (except for gameplay). Slash gave JJP everything they wanted and more.

    • @juniorjr.
      @juniorjr. หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's amazing that JJP somehow made a Godfather pin and they had a lot of assets for that too.

  • @marcbrown6391
    @marcbrown6391 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t miss the lcd one bit on Pulp Fiction. I love that game.
    I could care less about the lcd. Most important thing is, is it fun to play. If I don’t like the action on the playfield, the rest of the machine doesn’t matter.

  • @DDDpinball
    @DDDpinball หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agreed on the screen standpoint! Nice extra but pinball = mechs

  • @kevindurigon5433
    @kevindurigon5433 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1. Price
    2. Theme/Lack of Nastalgia

  • @GuitarsAndSynths
    @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Played the new John Wick pinball yesterday and not impressed. Aside from lack of theme correct props and artwork, game play was nothing unique or interesting. Agree on the focus to LCD screens versus playfield mechanics. Inflation and skyrocketing prices also do not help. I actually prefer older Stern games like Lord of the Rings, Batman 66 and Terminator 2 that had better props and gameplay mechanics. Stern really has lost its way and keeps repeating same boring playfield design and shot mechanics. If I wanted to stare at an LCD screen, I would play video games instead of pinball! Rant off.

  • @svenop
    @svenop หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So i guess when an adult is playing all the kids leave the area and wont view the videos.... Light gun games are in every GOOD arcade so this machine is going to be within feet of gun games

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Trust me. I don't get it either, but to Lionsgate it makes sense...

  • @e.robertson5980
    @e.robertson5980 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nothing about the gameplay excited you… But if the game had tiny drawings of guns on the playfield you’d be SO EXCITED to play it!!!! Did you catch Tim talking about the fact that the in game action drives the content you are seeing on the screen?? Player takes out a Bad guy, you see Wick do the same. Player takes out 2 baddies, you see Wick double kill on the Screen. Sounds pretty badass to me! Shoot me your address, Cary. I’ll send you a bunch of Gun Stickers that you can put on ALL of your games!!! 😂 Wick is a great license, and clearly Sexton is a huge fan. It must be tough pouring your heart and soul in to something for a community that you love (And are a part of!) and that community just craps on everything you do with ZERO understanding of the process. I might know a thing or two about that.

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Come on Ed, don't be like that. I'm not excited about the game...yet. When I play it things can change. That's what it always comes down to - is it fun to play? I heard about how they are implementing the screen assets, but again - I'll be too busy looking down at the playfield trying to keep the ball alive to enjoy it. Now, about those gun stickers...

  • @ScottyPinball
    @ScottyPinball หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I get the immediate emotional reaction from you and others. Stern has rode that fine line of mixing politics into business for years. Gary Stern publicly supported the BLM movement during the riots. Jack Danger was public about his liberal views, including BLM and other divisive political positions, prior to Gary Stern hiring him. Gary Stern picked a Disney exec for his replacement which comes with all the political mouse stuff and fears of DLC and greed. Seth's first release under his tenure was Bond SLE which help solidify some fears on pricing.
    It was a logical conclusion that Stern was behind Gun Gate. Thank goodness for Gomez and his coming forward with some information that helps people understand.

  • @pinundrum
    @pinundrum หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    We Cool Bro!
    Your Integrity was clear and I appreciate your video

  • @dvda1722
    @dvda1722 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    stern needs to go back to pre covid pricing and they woukd get the masses back in their corner. They would move more units like they used to

    • @michaelfokas8884
      @michaelfokas8884 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Would be nice if the world could go back to pre Covid pricing but that’s not happening. Stern isn’t the only company who has raised prices…

    • @samm1462
      @samm1462 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think they are doing ok. They expanded their factory. Supply chain issues ran up prices. Also economics 101.

    • @dvda1722
      @dvda1722 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@samm1462 they no longer have the backlog of games like they did because of the shut down (Covid). I think they will have layoffs within a year due to higher prices and games aren’t selling like they used to

    • @GuitarsAndSynths
      @GuitarsAndSynths หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dvda1722 yup the new game will flop

  • @JDesorm
    @JDesorm หลายเดือนก่อน

    I legit thought the first rant was satire because of how ridiculous it sounded. I couldn't believe you weren't making fun of the the people that were unhappy about the art.

  • @midlifearcade
    @midlifearcade หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This will probably be a minority opinion, but as a collector of both pinball and arcade1ups, I can’t tell you how glad I am that they both don’t cost $7000 a pop (I wouldn’t be able to have both). Also I didn’t get into gaming due to content creators, but I did find my way to my favorites through guys like Bee from Kongs-R-Us here on TH-cam; so while I understand feeling slighted it isn’t unprecedented that someone would care about both or be able to bridge that gap. Totally see your points, just saying.

  • @jaspajones7045
    @jaspajones7045 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    new sub.

  • @pj7342
    @pj7342 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Maybe not the best IP to base a pinball machine on given the restriction.

    • @doctoroctos
      @doctoroctos หลายเดือนก่อน

      The gameplay doesn’t even remind me of wick. Feels like a rebranded fast and the furious.

  • @miket.4106
    @miket.4106 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I don't understand why Stern cannot make a pinball machine rating system. They are the industry leader; so lead!
    I took Gomez's comments as a cop out. If Stern wanted the guns in the art they could have pushed back and developed a rating system. Or, they can continue doing what they're doing and dumb it down art wise

  • @harmount
    @harmount หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Agree ....More mechs!

  • @jeremyeyring8256
    @jeremyeyring8256 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    just subbed lol

  • @MANUELHSTUMP
    @MANUELHSTUMP หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    There is a very repetitive horn sound effect that would drive me crazy if I bought that pinball. This would be the main reason why I would not buy John Wick

  • @mmofoxx
    @mmofoxx หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'll be interested in your review when/if you get a chance to play it. I'm hoping the local arcade here in Fredericksburg, VA gets it to try. Good on you for posting this! Love someone that takes responsibility and addresses their actions good, bad, ugly, etc. valid points made. Keep it up Cary.

    • @jollygreen9377
      @jollygreen9377 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Reclaim Arcade? I live in Fredericksburg

    • @mmofoxx
      @mmofoxx หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jollygreen9377 Yep, the same. I'm usually there on Wednesdays

  • @007bondson1
    @007bondson1 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You’re pro 2a and into pinball big time that’s enough for me, subbed , possible patreon

  • @geneg136
    @geneg136 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the theme and the game looks fun - I can’t wait to play it! What’s stopping me from buying John Wick? The same thing that has stopped me from buying any recent Pinball that I’ve been excited about from Rush to Bond to Venom… The price. I have 8 pinball machines ranging from the 80s to more recent, but I haven’t paid the new in box prices. I can have two great 90s games for the price of one new machine where the LCD adds nothing to the game for me and I prefer the creativity used on DMD’s.. In defence of Bee Kong, I have actually been following him for a few years now which is longer than any dedicated pinball content creators. Just because some pinball content creators didn’t know who he was doesn’t mean he’s not legitimate so don’t think of Kong as strictly an arcade1up guy, I’m pretty sure he has a few “real” Pinball machines and arcade machines plus I’ve seen him at gaming conventions enjoying pinball. He’s a gaming enthusiast like myself and yes I own quite a few 1ups and full size arcade machines as well. I still play my Atari 2600 because I love gaming! Bee Kong is a good choice to reach gamers in general but I do agree they should have also used a pinball community person in addition to him and the other guy but at the end of the day, everyone in Pinball was going to know about John Wick anyway because we follow it so close. Expanding the hobby is what the reach of Kongs R Us does and I’m glad they chose him.

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No need to defend him. I didn't throw any flak his way. I'm one of the few Pinball Enthusiasts that know him, and yes he does have a few real pinball machines.

  • @anthonywillis9346
    @anthonywillis9346 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hard to purchase a Stern after getting my EJ CE. If your going to pay then get something that needs “Nothing”

  • @molarmedic
    @molarmedic หลายเดือนก่อน

    A1Up influencer is called a shill. That's why they did that.

  • @jaspajones7045
    @jaspajones7045 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    There’s some shills on pinside:
    Crazy Levi
    Sataneatscheese
    Asac Schrader
    Blueberry Johnson
    Feel free to add to list of Stern Shill team 6

    • @mstang0168
      @mstang0168 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol, I’m not sure how you’re defining shill. At least one of those guys is an operator, another is a collector that is just really vocal (judging by his crazy rollercoaster of emotions on bond) 😂

  • @timborski1210
    @timborski1210 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It looks fun regardless after watching a few gameplay streams. Nothing id actually want to own though. I keep hearing rumors of Pokemon with Stern so im honestly hoarding cash just incase that is true lol

  • @wowomg1980
    @wowomg1980 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I agree they probably shouldn’t have moved forward with the license. Look at Starwars, there’s shooting galore

  • @Srt8Adam
    @Srt8Adam หลายเดือนก่อน

    There was a FF premium local with 138 plays for $7500

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      ouch. That is very upsetting. Luckily I'm not looking to sell mine right now.

  • @mathiasg3335
    @mathiasg3335 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Imagine TWD without guns 😂

  • @BeTheBallDanny
    @BeTheBallDanny หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You said what you said. Own it

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pretty sure I did. That is why the video isn't being deleted..

    • @ghdesign_
      @ghdesign_ หลายเดือนก่อน

      and it showed his true character...

    • @BeTheBallDanny
      @BeTheBallDanny หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CaryHardy Don't walk it back to save your rep with Stern....Your opinion is your opinion, and that's cool...Just own it

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BeTheBallDannyI didn't walk it back. my rep with Stern is pretty much established. That's why I don't get special treatment. lol

  • @marshallriggs5692
    @marshallriggs5692 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Stern u r just destroying your LE Market

  • @ThePinballNoob
    @ThePinballNoob หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey man, I understand what you are saying and your perspective moving forward. But don't apologize for your reactions. You said what a lot of people were thinking, and the knee-jerk reaction got people talking and got the truth to come out. Good on you for keeping the videos up. It will be an important or at least interesting moment in pinball history, and you are smack dab in the middle of that. You are one of the biggest "personalities" in pinball, so be true to yourself, your personality is a big part of what we come here for. Take it from somebody who barely has a personality haha

  • @theroguecybersoldier2629
    @theroguecybersoldier2629 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Stern should of came out of the gate saying why there's no guns in John Wick, not later to do damage control. They should know by now how we are.
    If Stern wants to focus on the screen, make Pinball 3000

    • @nathanmaber1276
      @nathanmaber1276 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, Gomez said they didn’t even think about it.

    • @hectorcastrejon
      @hectorcastrejon หลายเดือนก่อน

      🏆

    • @samm1462
      @samm1462 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is guns in the videos.

    • @theroguecybersoldier2629
      @theroguecybersoldier2629 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@samm1462 Yep on the thing the player isn't looking at

  • @davidlcohn1
    @davidlcohn1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Big fan. All good. Still a fan 😀

  • @Srt8Adam
    @Srt8Adam หลายเดือนก่อน

    Isn’t there guns all over the James Bond side art? Does that mean it’s not E?

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just means the licensor told them they could only use the poster images from the original era. Gomez goes over all of that in his interviews I mentioned.

  • @chriskievit1963
    @chriskievit1963 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's still bs from George. Look at Stern's, The Walking Dead, pinball machine, it has guns on the side of the machine as well as on the playfield.

    • @aaronflorian
      @aaronflorian หลายเดือนก่อน

      I didn't realize Lions Gate was the license holder for the Walking Dead (they're not). Nor did I realize it was still 2014 (it's not).

  • @onebadlsc
    @onebadlsc หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super disappointing that you’re apologizing YET AGAIN for how you felt.
    You said what you said. Own it. Who cares? You should have known you’d be alienating a portion your base right off the bat.
    Had a ton to respect for making that move…you’ll have support from the people who, at the end of the day, MATTER.

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yet again. Not apologizing. I even clarify that I own what I said in this video. The only issue is that I blew up because I thought they were going towards an agenda. If they were/are, then the feelings wouldn't change. Just needed to clarify that they have reasons why they didn't put in guns and it wasn't political.

    • @onebadlsc
      @onebadlsc หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CaryHardy I gotta tell ya man, you’ll never know the reasoning behind it. What they tell you to appease the plebs VS why they did it are likely completely different.
      Regardless, it’s still a garbage game with no soul. Played it & walked away.

  • @corntaters
    @corntaters หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Actually Mr. Hardy your initial reaction/response regarding no guns on the playfield was excellent and I applauded as I listened. I'll give the benefit of doubt to manufacturer in this case Stern that they understand and value assets as do potential buyers. Lionsgate's official explanation that Mr. Gomez legally has to parrot explanation for powderless playfield is bs (bogus statement/pro; bullshit/premium; ?/CE) that the game is to be rated "E" although the screen is still "R". The licensor got a great deal: the film clips serve as great not-so-subliminal ads for the movie franchise--and we'd be paying for it. So then why no toy guns really? One hope for me to even consider buying this game (as a JW fan and one who used to reload ammo) is if entrepreneurial, aftermarket companies can make and sell working mechanical toys.( as w/ Jaws ) as well as nice 3D prints of guns and ammo...maybe I would rig a suspension of some sort to place my M&P between the glass and the playfield (if it won't block views to essential artwork and shots) as I don't trust the usual obvious hideouts. This of course would necessitate keeping a 3lb hammer in the coinbox. In case of emergency I won't risk failing to break the tempered glass with a movie elbow smash. HD glass and other damage to a game? Who f...king cares....we're talking about our families' safety and well-being! I apologize, I digressed. Stern's JW is a bomb upon very first impression.

  • @Alaskanzen
    @Alaskanzen หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m glad you owned your end of it. That’s how it needs to be. Communication key. Stern is the shit don’t bring the hate or create a gate :)

  • @007bondson1
    @007bondson1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gomez isn’t lying in my opinion. I watched all his interviews, nothing there spells deception. We are lucky someone at stern is willing to be that accessible to answer lots of questions that the pin community bring. Could communication with the no guns be more preemptive? Sure. But it doesn’t look like deception to me nor did they anticipate ppl getting that upset over it. I understand why, guns ARE wick practically

    • @samm1462
      @samm1462 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s hand and hand and other weapons, car chases. Gun nuts making much a do about nothing.

  • @JohnSmith78098
    @JohnSmith78098 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    None of us want you to apologize or make a flip flop video man. THAT will lose you much more subscribers AND loyal fans. We don’t care who’s fault it is they don’t have guns. The reasons aren’t true. It’s all fake - case in point -pulp fiction exists as a pinball. So “pins can’t have guns in the art because of E for everyone” is a load of bull.
    If that’s the “true” reason then stern should have walked away from the deal saying “we won’t make Jurassic Park without dinosaurs” - that would have got them MASSIVE love and respect from their fans.
    This game is boring, the art is TERRIBLE. It’s like the worst days of data East art.
    Truly hurts my heart to see you make this kind of video. Always thought of you as the one that can’t be bought.

    • @CaryHardy
      @CaryHardy  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Didn't apologize or "flip flop" and I haven't been bought. Merely establishing communication with the manufacturer so I don't spread disinformation again. Pulp Fiction license is held by Quentin Taranteno. Each licensor has their own rules. Lionsgate evidently had no guns on art as a stipulation. That is the story we are told, and if you don't believe it that's fine. As of right now we have more proof that it is true vs. not being true though.

    • @JohnSmith78098
      @JohnSmith78098 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CaryHardy I greatly appreciate the response and I’m sorry if I came off harsh. The part about pins being “E for everyone” was the main part that seems like bull. They clearly don’t follow that with many other pins and licenses- so your first impression seems more accurate. They bent the knee.

  • @TheFiftyQuid
    @TheFiftyQuid หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    No respect lost here Cary. Just a healthy debate. I'm not going anywhere.

  • @samm1462
    @samm1462 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Gungate” come on man. “Important missing asset” come on, Not that deep.
    There are a lot of action sequences in those movies without guns. Cars, swords, fists. Who cares if the playfield and cabinet art doesn’t have gunnnnnnnz. I get it some love their guns. Some are trying to make this political because apparently no gunnnnnz on the cabinet art and playfield. GTFO! Another manufactured culture war.

    • @jaspajones7045
      @jaspajones7045 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The game blows dude

  • @brunogaspar3977
    @brunogaspar3977 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Forget the gun thing…the prices are absurd for what they offer, average art, 2 flippers, lots of plastics, out dated lighting, nothing innovative or exciting.
    Ian’s voice good, video assets good, music ok.
    16k in Europe for an LE - ridiculous!
    Look at EJ from JJP, if they lowered the platinum to 10k I would be on it.

    • @samm1462
      @samm1462 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don’t buy a LE

    • @brunogaspar3977
      @brunogaspar3977 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@samm1462 Dont worry, I won’t buy the LE, not even the Premium for 12.000 € or the nothing Pro for 9.000 €

  • @LordCyler
    @LordCyler หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's not really true tho... If I'm walking by a machine while someone is playing and those scenes come up, I didn't ask for that. I didn't pay for that. Hell, the screen is more visible to passerby (kids) than the playfield is.
    They can try all they want to make it make sense, but it won't.

  • @007bondson1
    @007bondson1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your intro was awesome btw. I’d like to play the game on location but won’t be buying it. You said it, looks good and all but not worth 7-10k good

  • @bryansievert7817
    @bryansievert7817 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re the man. No respect lost. I would have made the same video.

  • @bradseverin1969
    @bradseverin1969 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The main circle on the playfield where all the swords and knives are pointed towards John are so cheesy. It cheapens the art knowing the famous image of him being surrounded by guns pointed at his head.
    Also part of me thinks stern was all too happy to follow along with the ultimatum.

  • @gwildor8543
    @gwildor8543 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It’s a shame that we live in a world where fascism is back but this time for expressing conservative values. No need to apologize. Don’t sacrifice your values for the loud and obnoxious left.

    • @jollygreen9377
      @jollygreen9377 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      💯

    • @rcfreeman
      @rcfreeman หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      EXACTLY

    • @samm1462
      @samm1462 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Huh?! No gunnnnz on the cabinet is facism? I think banning books from adult sections of libraries because they don’t align with “conservative” themes is facism and unconstitutional.

  • @IsThisReality
    @IsThisReality หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pinball should never be this serious. It’s all you hear on internet media. Everything is made too serious. Carl it’s your channel. My two cents is focus on what makes pinball great.

    • @hectorcastrejon
      @hectorcastrejon หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      13k is very serious....so you are wrong.

    • @jaspajones7045
      @jaspajones7045 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hectorcastrejonWay too expensive to be not serious.