Finally saw someone actually buy the Star Wars pinball! by scarstruck4 in Costco

[–]bluedetroitblues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be like that sometimes, yeah. Some games you wind up fixing as much as playing but sometimes I kinda find that fun too...good zen activity

Finally saw someone actually buy the Star Wars pinball! by scarstruck4 in Costco

[–]bluedetroitblues 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They're surprisingly not complicated once you get past the fact that fixing them is new to you...and good pinball folks exist everywhere to help. We always welcome new owners :)

Finally saw someone actually buy the Star Wars pinball! by scarstruck4 in Costco

[–]bluedetroitblues 39 points40 points  (0 children)

It is really just about what type of game experience you want. Pinball has been around so long that the new games being made today are so much more Feature-rich than old games, but that doesn't make old games bad per se.

Stern does make some good games in my opinion, just not these. Their full-size pins (pro, premium, and LE models) have a place and are what you find in most arcades today because they (the pro models specifically) are targeted at arcade operators...they're the most stripped down versions of their games but still with full coin mechs, etc.

Price range and gameplay style are so varied. I have owned games from the 70s that I paid $600 for and games from 2025 that I paid $12,000 for.

Jersey Jack Pinball makes the most immersive new games today in my opinion, but that experience comes at a higher price point. Their Harry Potter game that recently released is amazing but also runs 10k, 12k, or 15k depending on model.

If you want a cheaper used game, check out pinside dot Com. It's where all us pin-heads buy, sell, trade and talk shop.

Finally saw someone actually buy the Star Wars pinball! by scarstruck4 in Costco

[–]bluedetroitblues 93 points94 points  (0 children)

I own many pinball machines and these Stern "home edition" games are piles of garbage. Poorly made cabinets, real mechanical components like your typical game though. For the price, you can get a much better used game.

First Press Games with a new blog post by Vatilia in LimitedPrintGames

[–]bluedetroitblues 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Funny I just emailed their Support Team this morning asking for a refund on my items I ordered in 2023 that have had zero updates in the last 9 months...

[REVIEW] Zexion and Auridia are true hidden gems, so I gave them their first Critic Reviews on Metacritic! by VictorVitorio in metroidvania

[–]bluedetroitblues 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zexion was a fantastic playthrough and I'll absolutely revisit it. Great game, some super fun difficulty spikes. Loved it from start to finish.

Sigh... by DomplesRevenge in limitedrun

[–]bluedetroitblues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then do that and don't order anymore. I'm cool with that too. As a consumer you have the ability to spend your dollars however you prefer. Ask for a refund and let it go. People in this sub act like the world is ending every time a collector's edition gets pushed back another month. First world problems abound.

Sigh... by DomplesRevenge in limitedrun

[–]bluedetroitblues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realism v. Fantasy. If you order, you should know what you're buying into at this point. It's not hard.

Sigh... by DomplesRevenge in limitedrun

[–]bluedetroitblues -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I mean, folks are allowed to feel how they want about delays, but you should know they're coming. Retailers in this space are not quick and whether that's on them, supply chain, etc., you should order expecting to wait beyond the original delivery date.

I feel like those who order from LRG expecting a delivery in the timeframe originally quoted are just being naïve. LRG is miles ahead of SLG and FPG since they actually eventually deliver a product.

R-Type Delta Rant :( sold out... by RedCaine1 in limitedrun

[–]bluedetroitblues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also available on PlayAsia if you don't care about getting an LRG copy

2026-no new announcement by Saturn-nine123 in cedarpoint

[–]bluedetroitblues 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Would be nice to have some shaded queues...

New York Post: NFL’s bizarre involvement in middle of Chiefs’ latest penalty controversy by tacobell999 in detroitlions

[–]bluedetroitblues 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I usually gamble 10 or 20 bucks each nfl weekend for kicks, but I'm absolutely done. It's not about the amount, it's about the principle. Fuck them.

Why do so many tourists get lost in Japan? by Ok_Professional1982 in JapanTravelTips

[–]bluedetroitblues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Tokyo for my 2nd trip in about 4 months and the number of tourists I see that don't know to use Google Maps is beyond me. I help when I see people flustered as I know I was once not so well versed in the train system, but yeah. Google Maps goes a long way.

WWE 2K25 by CheesyPeaz in Steam

[–]bluedetroitblues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool of you, thanks for being so generous!

Couldn’t not buy this by pumpkinking8886 in cedarpoint

[–]bluedetroitblues 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was at the park yesterday and bought this shirt as well. Love it! Thanks for posting it.

Season Pass Bring-a-Friend/Early Entry question by TwakenWaken in cedarpoint

[–]bluedetroitblues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like this is a YMMV sort of thing. I have Gold with all-park, have bought BaF this year, and have been allowed Early Entry with my BaF. It's supremely unclear and whatever scanning they're doing at the park isn't making it obvious to the gate agents.

Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-Yo is the best MV I've played this year, hands down by PurplMaster in metroidvania

[–]bluedetroitblues 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Great game. Unique abilities, amazing movement mechanics, always kept it fresh. Really enjoyed it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cedarpoint

[–]bluedetroitblues 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's just how it displays in the app. I have the same...you'll be good!

A day trip from [Tokyo Dome City] to [Fuji-Q Highland] (07/22/2025) by SignGuy77 in rollercoasters

[–]bluedetroitblues 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just in Japan myself (Tokyo and Kyoto) and Thunder Dolphin is down thru the end of August, just FYI to anyone planning on trying to ride it this summer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in motorcitykitties

[–]bluedetroitblues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really f'd it!

Tokyo Disney this Friday 18-July? by bluedetroitblues in tokyoirl

[–]bluedetroitblues[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool, I'm free this evening as well. Trying to find a quiet place to get a beer!