Latest NEWS And INFORMATION On FarSight Studios' The Pinball Arcade

[Sinistar]

I'll definitely watch for this announcement, as I am still hopeful that the issues in the Vita version will be addressed. I keep watching these forums to see if improvements are made. As soon as they are, I'm ready to dive in!

Also, I'm not a very technical person in nature, but I am curious if anyone here happens to know: I can't find the original post regarding the delay, but it said Sony did not approve the DLC due to a "library" issue? Is this something to do with the overall TPA programming, which may have caused the bugs in previous tables? (Again, I'm not technical, so I may be way off. If so, please forgive me)

No, it really has to do with Sony changing to a new store format soon. FarSight had everything right under the old format, but Sony had a scheduled format change to the Sony PSN Store , that failed to happen on Oct. 23 , so their submission was rejected because Sony gave them short notice and little time to revise the DLC packs to the newer format. The new Sony store update was pushed back to a non-disclosed time due to bugs they havent worked out, so FarSight petitioned to release the 5-6 DLCs by the end of October in North America

 

[Pinballwiz45b]

iOS systems: It's time to get Scared Stiff! Pack 7 is AVAILABLE NOW! Pro Menu is availabale for TotAN!

 

[HOW]

Sweet....But what's a Pro Menu?

Op Menu and stuff....But NZ$5+ !
As Scared Stiff AND Big Shot only NZ$6.49...for BOTH I reckon it's a bit steep for an 'Extra' IMHO.

Andy

 

[Pinballwiz45b]

Operator Menu, custom balls, etc.

 

[PiN WiZ]

UPDATE iOS Version 1.2.0 featuring Scared Stiff and Big Shot is AVAILABLE NOW!

 

[1976mrk]

No, it really has to do with Sony changing to a new store format soon. FarSight had everything right under the old format, but Sony had a scheduled format change to the Sony PSN Store , that failed to happen on Oct. 23 , so their submission was rejected because Sony gave them short notice and little time to revise the DLC packs to the newer format. The new Sony store update was pushed back to a non-disclosed time due to bugs they havent worked out, so FarSight petitioned to release the 5-6 DLCs by the end of October in North America

Okay, thanks for the answer, Sinistar. I await the announcement tomorrow!

 

[Parry All]

Any news on what pack 8 is going to be?

 

[Metalzoic]

I'll definitely watch for this announcement, as I am still hopeful that the issues in the Vita version will be addressed. I keep watching these forums to see if improvements are made. As soon as they are, I'm ready to dive in!

Well the Vita version received a patch that fixes... absolutely nothing. Awesome job Farsight. It's good to know just how much you care.

 

[JoshuaKadmon]

UPDATE iOS Version 1.2.0 featuring Scared Stiff and Big Shot is AVAILABLE NOW!

Purchased. Big Shot is awesome old school fun. Scared Stiff is great too, of course, but I can tell I'm going to be spending a lot of time playing BS... get it? Ha ha ha, I'm so happy to have these before Halloween, and that officially keeps us on track for two tables per month. After all the naysayers crying about not getting October DLC, it's good to see FarSight reward us for keeping the faith. Good job, guys!

Also, nice surprise with the TotAN Pro Menu.

Between two Elvira tables in TPA and special events in both Guild Wars 2 and Vindictus, this is the best virtual Halloween ever!

 

[DarkAkatosh]

Table Pack 6 coming to PS3/Vita tomorrow

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/10/29/party-with-elvira-in-the-pinball-arcade-tomorrow/

 

[DarthVonDoom]

Great news but whar abut pack 5, is coming out too?

 

[DarkAkatosh]

^ See if Bobby replies to comment 3

 

[Sinistar]

No Good Gofers , tommorow, my week is made , Elvira is no chopped liver either, but the NGG table is going to be a fresh breath of air.

 

[1976mrk]

I just posted the following comment to the PS Blog post mentioned by DarkAkatosh above:

"Hey Bobby, I know you folks at Farsight are working hard to bring pinball to the masses, and it’s a great product with awesome potential. My one concern is that the Vita version in particular has some persistent bugs (more details at http://digitalpinballfans.com/forum.php). Is there progress being made in addressing these issues? Again, you have an awesome product, and I know you guys are working hard, but I feel this is an issue that needs to be addressed. Thank you very much."

I tried to be encouraging/diplomatic, as my intent was not to dissuade Vita owners from purchasing TPA, but all the same I feel Vita owners should get an update as to where the game stands, and that the issues are at least acknowledged/addressed. Hopefully we'll hear something soon.

EDIT: Apparently, my comment is awaiting moderation. Hopefully, it gets posted.

 

[SKILL_SHOT]

ALRIGHT! wheres this "Official announcement"?

 

[shutyertrap]

ALRIGHT! wheres this "Official announcement"?

Well the Playstation Blog post was pretty official

 

[PiN WiZ]

UPDATE Android version 1.7.0 featuring Scared Stiff And Big Shot is AVAILABLE NOW!

 

[DarthVonDoom]

Pin Wiz you tease what about the PS3/PS Vita anouncement?

 

[Jeff Strong]

Pin Wiz you tease what about the PS3/PS Vita anouncement?

Check a few posts up....

Table Pack 6 coming to PS3/Vita tomorrow

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/10/29/party-with-elvira-in-the-pinball-arcade-tomorrow/

 

[DarthVonDoom]

Yeah but still no words on table pack 5. I'm still hoping for double the fun