Why place ads in the Expo guide all but announcing AFMr and MBr, and then not announce them

I love how PPS is now pretending its not happening. Did Ministry just make it up?

The topic of this thread.

Next topic of speculation......"MMr might not happen...."

With hindsight of no official announcement from PPS, its pretty clear they were definitely teaser ads designed to generate interest at an Expo full of hype for new titles coming out in the near future.

"Before you put a deposit on TBL/TH/Wrath etc etc, dont forget about MBr/AFMr."

I find it border line ridiculous that PPS's "Official European Master Distributor" is entitled to make quasi-official announcements on PPS's behalf without PPS's approval. If I was to do that in my industry (with the brands that I distribute) my distribution agreement would be terminated without question.

But maybe pinball is completely different. I often forget it is still just a niche hobby.