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Some bars ....maybe ........ but a 'tits and ar$e' theme is seriously limiting your location. For a fledgling pinball company that needs to shift units a pretty dumb move
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Some bars ....maybe ........ but a 'tits and ar$e' theme is seriously limiting your location. For a fledgling pinball company that needs to shift units a pretty dumb move
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That was Russell's 'proof of concept' version, meaning 'proof the concept sucked'. It actually flows quite nicely though.
It was leaning a lot more heavily towards the 'aspirational lifestyle' idea, like Williams Millionaire. No reason such a game couldn't work... just not THAT one.
It was leaning a lot more heavily towards the 'aspirational lifestyle' idea, like Williams Millionaire. No reason such a game couldn't work... just not THAT one.
I like the sleazy music but the theme is lame.
Ummm.... love it! Where do I send my pre-order money?!
Honestly, the more that comes out the more I believe that Andy is or was firmly stuck in his formative years as far as creative inspiration is concerned. Motorbikes, Alien, Queen and Playboy - can you get more 80s?
The sad part is that this whole endeavour could have been a success if he had only listened to those around him. He’s the classic ‘visionary’ manager who believes that if he can imagine something, it’s both possible and viable - we’ve all likely worked for someone similar.
Visionary managers aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but they have to be both receptive to constructive criticism, and have an ego that’s firmly in check. Unfortunately it sounds like Andrew believed that if he could dream it, someone else could make it - and was unwilling to compromise his vision for the sake of reality. A visionary manager with an out of check ego and little practical experience in his or her industry is a recipe for complete disaster, as we’ve seen here
Yes, there’s more to the story, and Andrew made a catalogue of other poor decisions to compound the situation - but it does seem that his total inability to listen to anything but his own ideas and ego led him down a path that was unsalvageable.
It’s a shame. A UK based pinball company could have been a great thing - but in broad terms, a salesman is not CEO material.
The sad part is that this whole endeavour could have been a success if he had only listened to those around him. He’s the classic ‘visionary’ manager who believes that if he can imagine something, it’s both possible and viable - we’ve all likely worked for someone similar.
Visionary managers aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but they have to be both receptive to constructive criticism, and have an ego that’s firmly in check. Unfortunately it sounds like Andrew believed that if he could dream it, someone else could make it - and was unwilling to compromise his vision for the sake of reality. A visionary manager with an out of check ego and little practical experience in his or her industry is a recipe for complete disaster, as we’ve seen here
Yes, there’s more to the story, and Andrew made a catalogue of other poor decisions to compound the situation - but it does seem that his total inability to listen to anything but his own ideas and ego led him down a path that was unsalvageable.
It’s a shame. A UK based pinball company could have been a great thing - but in broad terms, a salesman is not CEO material.
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The sad thing is this was likely the one shot the UK had at having its own pinball manufacturer selling games around the world.
Oh well. What could have been. Shame on every level.
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Oh well. What could have been. Shame on every level.
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In all likelihood, yes - but if someone loved pinball and had very deep pockets, I think they could make it work. Fully develop a machine internally, announce it when it’s ready to ship and no pre-orders. That would grab people’s attention.
If I ever win the Euromillions I’d give it a shot.
The 'future pinball' version of Playboy as already said was a proof of concept but it seems a few people in the virtual pinball work have a copy from SlamT1lt who is one of the guys at HP.
Get the feeling that Alien and Full Throttle may both end up going onto virtual machines.
Dave S has a big history in the visual pinball world, and his original tables are rather good!
Anyhow - that is another discussion.
I do think we can all assume this company will not start manufacturing (again).
Get the feeling that Alien and Full Throttle may both end up going onto virtual machines.
Dave S has a big history in the visual pinball world, and his original tables are rather good!
Anyhow - that is another discussion.
I do think we can all assume this company will not start manufacturing (again).
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The way I always saw it was, I was stuck in a midlife crisis for five years. It just wasn't *mine*. :/
https://www.pinballnews.com/site/2018/05/10/heighway-pinball-by-the-numbers/
Interested read......
sorry if this is a repost
Interested read......
sorry if this is a repost
I recently read the interview from Heighway with interest, its up to the reader to make up his or her mind as to who is responsible.
I understand a TWD LE went "missing" whilst still on finance or lease and wondered where it went. I remember one was on Gumtree last NOV 12th and was posted on
Here, its now been removed and I was thinking maybe that's the one. I guess there are only a handful here in the UK and you guys probably know where they all are.
( I want one). Anyway just a thought.
I understand a TWD LE went "missing" whilst still on finance or lease and wondered where it went. I remember one was on Gumtree last NOV 12th and was posted on
Here, its now been removed and I was thinking maybe that's the one. I guess there are only a handful here in the UK and you guys probably know where they all are.
( I want one). Anyway just a thought.
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He doesn't have a naughty list, he didn't pay the contractor who compiled it.
"Fellow pinball brothers, help me out!"
When he sees this he will be thinking what a good idea
Who is gonna post it on pinside then ????? 
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are the yanks buying it?!
Really? The pulled it ! Must be even more gullible than what I thought. Or perhaps Andrew threatened to sue them........
