Ep 152: Remastering Metallica Code with Raymond Davidson

Raymond Davidson discusses his work as lead code designer on Metallica Remastered, a 2024 Stern Pinball remake featuring new modes (72 Seasons, Hardwired, Blackwired), LCD animations, UV lighting effects, and careful preservation of Lyman Sheets' original ruleset. Davidson explains the technical challenges of converting SAM-era code to Spike 2, his design philosophy for filling single-ball play gaps, and the collaborative process with designer John Borg.