Why make such cynic posts. Makes me sad...

We, the dutch pinscene, most all know some DP guys because they are active in the hobby many years and are known as talented and respected members. Not quitters or traitors.
That makes me more confident that they will deliver and at least go out of their way to do so.
I can see that the 50 mentioned samples of the second title being produced ,was to step away from the preorder model that creates alot of negative sentiment.Where they stand now is (again) a big step back, but they have proven they can deal with bad situations like Philgate, licensegate and whatnot. I would be surprised if this is the end of it.
That said, doing business is hard and has alot of ins and outs.

If nivoge gets 51 percent they might decide to sell the remaining games publicly to pay dp debts to ara and then shut down the line and be done with it.
The update telling the majority is willing to wait brings back memories of a majority that was wanting a standard apron instead of a custom lighted one. That's a plain stupid move and not telling how it is. If you want to lie, learn to lie better. Better tell the truth though.

They are forced by dutch law to take a salary with ,if i remember correct, a minimum of 40000 a year and pay income taxes over that amount.

stake?

Rens, are there no more coinmechs in the chinese production games, or is it just this one sample?

There is no choice, they must draw a salary out of the company, according to dutch tax law. They might put that money back in the company after paying income tax, who knows.

Paid invoice today.
Ordered january 6 2022
Game ready for pickup in about a month
I was told i get number 999

I picked mine up at the factory last wednesday,
Very happy with it, a few hickups and some finetuning as to be expected.
Game has serial number 01-00999
Ordered 1 -26-22
Delivered 7-5-23

It's safe to say it does not have advantages in timeframe when you live in the Netherlands.