True.

I also wonder what this "new tech" causing a delay is. Or is that just a ruse?

Fair enough answer.

From the announcement, there's going to be some sort new tech driven feature. I guess knowing what game it will be could lead to what sort of tech it is. Since most of us have no idea which game or even if it is a remake of an established title, it's difficult to speculate. But this is Pinside so being off the tracks is part of the board.

I wonder if this new tech is something that is visual that is being added IOW, the electroluminescent blades that can be added to AFM. Or is it bluetooth connectivity so we can link bluetooth headphones or buds to the game. Neither would seem to be a stretch from existing games. Another thing that could be possible is to use a 3D display similar to some of the displays being used on some slot machines in casinos.

Any other ideas?

There's got to be some sort of visual gimmick that makes the delays all worth it.

I'm all for wild speculation just to take credit for a wild guess that turns out "right".

Could it be that the game arrives with the playfield "planked" as was done on a one off restoration? (I really hope that one is part of the game) Or is it some sort of highly detailed statues? Could it be that the display interlaces movie clips along with the as original "dots"? Lighting and color morphing during gameplay along the ways that WOZ has done?

I just wish there was a date to wait for so I could find out. But more than anything else, I'm surprised how well the lid has been kept on whatever it is.