Quoted from Coyote:

I'm more curious as to why Mike thinks that's a good thing that JPop would show up with a game? (Or even without a game..)

Quoted from lllvjr:

So now there's this!!!
American-Pinball™ to Launch its First Pinball Machine at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas on September 26th
Chicago, IL – September 26, 2016 - American-Pinball, manufacturer of arcade games and amusements, is excited to announce the world-wide release of Houdini - Master Mystery™ pinball machine for the home, arcades, gaming centers and magic collectors. The unveiling will take place September 26th at the Venetian Las Vegas hotel on the eve of G2E, The Global Gaming Expo.
Based in the mecca of the pinball universe just outside Chicago, Illinois, American Pinball features a team with decades of industry experience and is launching its first pinball machine under the name Houdini for several reasons. Known as a masterful magician and Harry Houdini is considered the greatest magician, conjurer and escape artist that there ever was. Captivating audiences worldwide with his legendary escapes and shows was his specialty, the Houdini™ pinball will carry on that magical tradition as a beautiful crafted pinball machine featuring a one-of-a-kind pinball theater experience with an LCD color screen and patented cabinet.
“Houdini’s escapes, illusions and handcuff challenges are world renowned even today, and formulate the basis of our inventive new pinball machine,” said president of American-Pinball, Dhaval Vasani. “Our Houdini - Master Mystery pinball machine will bring the man back to life with supremely detailed hand-drawn game artwork, inventive ball tricks, brilliantly illuminated play surfaces and spirit devices while featuring all the classic pinball features like: action jet bumpers, multi level ball stages, sculpted magic toys, secret escapes and much more.”
American-Pinball has also added a performance of new Houdini™ features to amaze players including: The Floating Ball, Water Torture Cell, Levitating Bumper, The Bullet Catch, Hindu Needle Trick, Spirit Box, Buried Alive Sarcophagus, Lock Chambers, Magic Beasts, The Séance, Milk Can Escape and Jennie the Vanishing Elephant!
“Houdini - Master Mystery pinball transforms under the hood as well with the newest game motherboards created by award winning Gigabyte Technology to drive all of Houdini’s pinball effects, full color graphics, sounds, gameplay and music,” explained Vasani.

Quoted from nman:

Is this just from the likely-Kaneda thread?
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/new-jpop-game-houdini-just-announced
Or did you see it elsewhere?

Quoted from lllvjr:

So now there's this!!!
American-Pinball™ to Launch its First Pinball Machine at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas on September 26th
Chicago, IL – September 26, 2016 - American-Pinball, manufacturer of arcade games and amusements, is excited to announce the world-wide release of Houdini - Master Mystery™ pinball machine for the home, arcades, gaming centers and magic collectors. The unveiling will take place September 26th at the Venetian Las Vegas hotel on the eve of G2E, The Global Gaming Expo.
Based in the mecca of the pinball universe just outside Chicago, Illinois, American Pinball features a team with decades of industry experience and is launching its first pinball machine under the name Houdini for several reasons. Known as a masterful magician and Harry Houdini is considered the greatest magician, conjurer and escape artist that there ever was. Captivating audiences worldwide with his legendary escapes and shows was his specialty, the Houdini™ pinball will carry on that magical tradition as a beautiful crafted pinball machine featuring a one-of-a-kind pinball theater experience with an LCD color screen and patented cabinet.
“Houdini’s escapes, illusions and handcuff challenges are world renowned even today, and formulate the basis of our inventive new pinball machine,” said president of American-Pinball, Dhaval Vasani. “Our Houdini - Master Mystery pinball machine will bring the man back to life with supremely detailed hand-drawn game artwork, inventive ball tricks, brilliantly illuminated play surfaces and spirit devices while featuring all the classic pinball features like: action jet bumpers, multi level ball stages, sculpted magic toys, secret escapes and much more.”
American-Pinball has also added a performance of new Houdini™ features to amaze players including: The Floating Ball, Water Torture Cell, Levitating Bumper, The Bullet Catch, Hindu Needle Trick, Spirit Box, Buried Alive Sarcophagus, Lock Chambers, Magic Beasts, The Séance, Milk Can Escape and Jennie the Vanishing Elephant!
“Houdini - Master Mystery pinball transforms under the hood as well with the newest game motherboards created by award winning Gigabyte Technology to drive all of Houdini’s pinball effects, full color graphics, sounds, gameplay and music,” explained Vasani.

Quoted from dgarrett:

This is purely fictional, you guys get that, right?

Quoted from dgarrett:

the post lllvjr copied here in #19303, is fictional.

Quoted from lllvjr:

I didn't copy it from that thread. I posted and then it went up

Quoted from MrBally:

He'd be welcome to attend by the show organizers if he purchased a wrist band.

Quoted from lllvjr:

Chicago, IL – September 26, 2016 - American-Pinball, manufacturer of arcade games and amusements, is excited to announce the world-wide release of Houdini - Master Mystery™ pinball machine for the home, arcades, gaming centers and magic collectors. The unveiling will take place September 26th at the Venetian Las Vegas hotel on the eve of G2E, The Global Gaming Expo.

Quoted from dgarrett:

This is purely fictional, you guys get that, right?

Quoted from lllvjr:

I didn't copy it from that thread. I posted and then it went up

Quoted from lllvjr:

American-Pinball™ to Launch its First Pinball Machine at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas on September 26th

Chicago, IL – September 26, 2016 - American-Pinball, manufacturer of arcade games and amusements, is excited to announce the world-wide release of Houdini - Master Mystery™ pinball machine for the home, arcades, gaming centers and magic collectors. The unveiling will take place September 26th at the Venetian Las Vegas hotel on the eve of G2E, The Global Gaming Expo

Quoted from toyotaboy:

If this is true, why aren't they listed as a vendor at the show?
http://www.globalgamingexpo.com/Show-Info/Exhibitor-List/?kw=american&startRecord=1#

Quoted from lllvjr:

There's your answer guys

Quoted from frolic:

Look at the taint already associated with these guys because of John.

Quoted from frolic:

Look at the taint already associated with these guys because of John.

Quoted from toyotaboy:

zidware page just got updated.. new logo, something is definitely going on

Quoted from RobT:

There is zero doubt in my mind that this is a JPop design. This is definitely the type of theme that he would do, and the description of the toys/features is just word for word how he would describe that stuff.
I can't believe someone hired his ass.

Quoted from benheck:

This map shows the proximity of old and new businesses.
Too much of this "adds up" for it not to be possible. This guy's name appeared as the "new JPOP investor" last fall and when visited he didn't deny John's involvement. And the theme *screams* JPOP.

Quoted from rubberducks:

I find it bizarre that people who lost their money are hoping it fails because JPop is involved ... surely any chance of restitution involves this being a success and him making a stack of cash. If he's penniless, he can't pay anything, even if he is held liable by a court.

Quoted from RobT:

Hello?
This isn't his company. Zidware is not the manufacturer (American Pinball is). Zero chance of voluntary restitution.

Quoted from benheck:

This map shows the proximity of old and new businesses.
Too much of this "adds up" for it not to be possible. This guy's name appeared as the "new JPOP investor" last fall and when visited he didn't deny John's involvement. And the theme *screams* JPOP.

Quoted from RobT:

I swear to God if JPop shows up at Expo (or any other public pinball meet) and somebody doesn't confront him and ask him how he plans on making all of the buyers that he screwed whole (preferably while recording video) I'm going to start to believe that this hobby is full of a bunch of pussies!
I'm not advocating any kind of violence or threats. Just a simple and straightforward questioning. Like
"John, how does it make you feel to be showing off a new pinball design and theme when all those people who put thousands of dollars down on your other games like Magic Girl, RAZA, etc. haven't seen a pin or their money refunded?"
"How much did you get paid for Houdini?"
"What do you have to say to all the people that you screwed out of their cash?"
"Why should anyone put a penny down on one of these Houdini pins given your prior actions against the pinball community?"
"Do you have no shame?"

Quoted from MinusWorlds:

Everyone needs to bombard American Pinball's Facebook with reviews and comments. Only post factual information and do not threaten them in any way, but let it be known what is happening ASAP people. JPOP is hiding behind American Pinball and we need to make sure everyone knows the deal.