As I read the threads I find most interesting - particularly those speculating on when new games will come out and what those games will be - I find myself wondering if the manufacturers also read these posts. I know American Pinball does. I believe Spooky does as well. But what about the others? And if they do, how much does it affect what they're doing with their games (designing, marketing, etc.)? And how much does it affect what games they decide to make and when they will release their games?