Alright, I’ll come clean, when I first heard about Star Wars Pinball ($1.99) I was super skeptical, largely thanks to the “movie games and tie-ins are traditionally bad" universal law of gaming. However, at this point, Zen Studios has proven me wrong about a dozen times over, as Star Wars Pinball is not only a great game, but their commitment to continually releasing new content is awesome.
Check out the trailer for the upcoming Darth Vader table:
According to Zen Studios, this new table will allow players to “Experience the power of the Dark Side as you flip your way through the biggest moments in Lord Vader’s life, packed with his most memorable quotes and scenes from the beloved Star Wars films." It’ll be available next week, presumably for the same $1.99 IAP as the other fantastic tables they’ve released.
The only prequel moment I'd actually want to see in here is the duel with Kenobi from Episode III. I'll still buy this table regardless though.
If I were to buy just one of the existing Zen Star Wars tables, which would you recommend?
The first one is far more the best
Thanks, Arnaud! You're referring to the "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" table?
Yes ! The one with Boba Fett. But If you're a big Vader fan you can wait until tonight ;)
Tables come out next week
Is it just me, or does Star Wars get more games and merchandise than it deserves? Seriously, if it exists, there's a Star Wars version of it somewhere. I would consider Lord of the Rings another excellent movie series, yet you don't see LOTR whoring itself as much.
I remember watching the original ep4 Star Wars in a theater in 1977... That's 36 years of building up a strong fan base. Maybe in another 30 years LOTR will have just as strong of a following and we will continue seeing games and merchandising for the brand.
Lord of the Rings has had a book-cult since the thing was published. The fan base didn't grow out of nowhere when Fellowship of the Ring was announced. But, the movies did give it a lot of popularity. I hope LOTR doesn't throw licenses around so freely though.
Not at all. If no one bought the Star Wars licensed games, they wouldn't make them. In all honesty as far as Star Wars games go, there have been a complete lack of original trilogy games over the past 10 years. I'm hoping this is something Disney will fix.
Yeah, we looked at a house with Radon issues. It had a spout and fan to expel it on the side of the house. We decided and settled on a house that didn't have Radon issues. Be safe and buy detectors.
I so agree with you Jared about MA and the ease of play people are used to on mobile. A lot of it came to me as common sense, but I can see some people who are less familiar with gaming to have some problems. Forsaken has done a phenomenal job with the game, and producing deeper, console like game play. The deeper you go, the more it really rewards you for sticking with it. I'd love to see more of these types of games on the App Store personally.
Oh and regarding the magic of finding exciting new titles. The App Store reminds me of a service we used to have called something like Sega TV with the Genesis. Every week or month (can't remember, this was back in like '93) we would get access to 30 games through our cable company. It was like Christmas every time we got new games and more along the lines of magic. The App Store is JUST like this to me and one of the reason I love it.
And about CQ's Bait and Switch tactic... You guys must be in cahoots with Double Fines double fine....
You do realize that the iOS App Store is the same thing as downloading from the Nintendo digital store? Its just as locked down. Kinda weird to hear that comment coming from Eli.
Nope. If your 3DS gets lost or stolen all of those purchases are GONE. It's not until just recently that they implemented a system where you if you get a new system you can do a one time transfer of all your save data/licenses.
But on top of that it's all one big download so if you share your device with say a sibling or significant other, you can not differentiate between their saves/purchases and yours.
Same thing with the WiiU. The eShop is kinda fucked.
Exactly, It's the same thing! You lose your 3DS, they have a system for a transfer to your new console. Strange hearing the CEO of TA hesitant to download a digital game. I'm not trying to hate on Eli, just an observation.
Dude you have to file a police report then fax it to Nintendo. It is super ridiculous. I love Nintendo, but they need to make their eShop account based and NOT system based.
You don't need a police report. For example you can transfer if you bought an xl and want to move up from the reg 3ds. It's streamlined.
Anyway I'm officially bowing out of this discussion. I don't care enough. Entirely too much defending on a legitimate and innocent observation.
lol not trying to argue mate. What I meant was if you lost your 3DS or something and you wanted to play your old downloaded games. You would have to contact Nintendo and show them an official police report. That's all.
GREAT PODCAST I LUV LONG SHOWS
Guys, I enjoy this show (especially now that Brad is gone and there isn't quite as much swearing). However, please take a few minutes, listen to the show, and count how many times you use the word "LIKE" meaninglessly. It is completely out of control. I'm very close to not being able to listen anymore because all hear is LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE
So howcome you don't cover Empire: The Deck Building Strategy Game?
Because they didn't feel like it? Besides, read the review they did if you really need to read coverage on TA.