Why isn't every table on Zen Pinball in Pinball FX and vice-versa?

[tenorhero]

It's extremely unlikely that any of the early PFX1 tables will make it to ZP2. They were scripted in a way that's not compatible with our new engine and would basically have to be completely rebuilt. The tables in question are: Agents, Extreme, Speed Machine, Buccaneer, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Nightmare Mansion. It's not just ZP2 - it's also extremely unlikely that these tables will appear in any future titles of ours on any platform, including Microsoft's.

Well thanks for that info at least the cat is out of the bag on that issue. At least there's hopes for ROME, Bio Lab, Secrets of the deep and Pasha. I think I'd be more interested in those. Buccaneer is also one I would have love to see. Just love the theme.

[Rafie]

Thanks for the incite and I really don't have a problem with that. The only tables that I would like to see ported over to ZP2 are the ones from the PFX2 Core Pack (Pasha, Biolab, Rome and Secrets of the Deep).

Trust me...those table PFX2 Core pack tables are awesome! Well built tables and great themes. I'm a bit sad for Rocky and Bullwinkle, but not heartbroken. I still have a 360 to play it on. I just wanted my PSN friends to play.

[shogun00]

It's extremely unlikely that any of the early PFX1 tables will make it to ZP2. They were scripted in a way that's not compatible with our new engine and would basically have to be completely rebuilt. The tables in question are: Agents, Extreme, Speed Machine, Buccaneer, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Nightmare Mansion. It's not just ZP2 - it's also extremely unlikely that these tables will appear in any future titles of ours on any platform, including Microsoft's.

Thanks for the incite and I really don't have a problem with that. The only tables that I would like to see ported over to ZP2 are the ones from the PFX2 Core Pack (Pasha, Biolab, Rome and Secrets of the Deep).

[bazz]

To be honest I was only interested in the core pack anyway, so this news does't exactly break my heart. At least now we can move on and focus our hopes on something more realistic. Thanks for being so open about this Solitude.

i agree, to be honest the table i want the most is Rome so it doesn't bother me that much not getting the older tables

[Boulderdash]

It's extremely unlikely that any of the early PFX1 tables will make it to ZP2. They were scripted in a way that's not compatible with our new engine and would basically have to be completely rebuilt. The tables in question are: Agents, Extreme, Speed Machine, Buccaneer, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Nightmare Mansion. It's not just ZP2 - it's also extremely unlikely that these tables will appear in any future titles of ours on any platform, including Microsoft's.

Ah that's really a pitty. But thanks for clearing it up with some technical details

[Bearded_Warrior]

It's extremely unlikely that any of the early PFX1 tables will make it to ZP2. They were scripted in a way that's not compatible with our new engine and would basically have to be completely rebuilt. The tables in question are: Agents, Extreme, Speed Machine, Buccaneer, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Nightmare Mansion. It's not just ZP2 - it's also extremely unlikely that these tables will appear in any future titles of ours on any platform, including Microsoft's.

No Nightmare Mansion At least there's a scrap of hope for the core pack?

To be honest I was only interested in the core pack anyway, so this news does't exactly break my heart. At least now we can move on and focus our hopes on something more realistic. Thanks for being so open about this Solitude.

[ShoryukenToTheChin]

It's extremely unlikely that any of the early PFX1 tables will make it to ZP2. They were scripted in a way that's not compatible with our new engine and would basically have to be completely rebuilt. The tables in question are: Agents, Extreme, Speed Machine, Buccaneer, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Nightmare Mansion. It's not just ZP2 - it's also extremely unlikely that these tables will appear in any future titles of ours on any platform, including Microsoft's.

Interesting so PFX2 is their final resting place I guess.

[snakeman07]

No Nightmare Mansion At least there's a scrap of hope for the core pack?

[Solitude]

It's extremely unlikely that any of the early PFX1 tables will make it to ZP2. They were scripted in a way that's not compatible with our new engine and would basically have to be completely rebuilt. The tables in question are: Agents, Extreme, Speed Machine, Buccaneer, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Nightmare Mansion. It's not just ZP2 - it's also extremely unlikely that these tables will appear in any future titles of ours on any platform, including Microsoft's.

[shogun00]

Since ZP2 is released on a bunch of all other systems nowdays, I might think releasing all tables ever made is just a matter of time or is this exclusiveness still going on? Love to see tables like Pasha, Agents, Rocky & Bullwinkle and Ms Plosion man on ZP2.

Ms Splosion Man is a permanent exclusive, since the property is owned by Microsoft. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 will remain exclusive on the PlayStation platform, since Tecmo wants to keep the Sigma name exclusive to PlayStation.

Everything else is fair game, but most of the tables on the 360 seem to have an exclusive contract deal. We'll just have wait until the contract expires.

[tenorhero]

Since ZP2 is released on a bunch of all other systems nowdays, I might think releasing all tables ever made is just a matter of time or is this exclusiveness still going on? Love to see tables like Pasha, Agents, Rocky & Bullwinkle and Ms Plosion man on ZP2.

I've seen posts bu Zen that they wish to do so..... Maybe.......Someday. A bit vague but as I see Zen pinball coming out on Wii u and even mobile devices, I can certainly hope that they can port over some of those interesting tables from PBFX2. It should happen. PSN players have rallied and petitioned just as much as the 360 players.

As much as I am a pinball nut, I will never buy another $200 - $300 system just to play pinball. Those that by every table for all the systems/Mobile devices must be pretty well off financially.

[Boulderdash]

this thread needs a bump

Since ZP2 is released on a bunch of all other systems nowdays, I might think releasing all tables ever made is just a matter of time or is this exclusiveness still going on? Love to see tables like Pasha, Agents, Rocky & Bullwinkle and Ms Plosion man on ZP2.

[Vincent]

Same here.

[Longi_land]

As stupid as i might sound, i bought and xbox 360 for Pinball FX. Loved Zen Pinball so much i just couldnt resist. Though i do see your point here. It took a good deal of convincing myself to put of the cash for a second console. Since i really didnt need it. Just for the record, i dont regret it one bit. Pinball FX currently has 6 tables that are unavailable on Zen Pinball and after tomorrow, with the addition on Pinball FX 2, that count will rise to 10.

same here

[shawn]

But in the case of a pinball game, as great as it is, I can't imagine someone buying a 360 or a PS3 just because it has an exclusive table.

As stupid as i might sound, i bought and xbox 360 for Pinball FX. Loved Zen Pinball so much i just couldnt resist. Though i do see your point here. It took a good deal of convincing myself to put of the cash for a second console. Since i really didnt need it. Just for the record, i dont regret it one bit. Pinball FX currently has 6 tables that are unavailable on Zen Pinball and after tomorrow, with the addition on Pinball FX 2, that count will rise to 10.