Quoted from wrb1977:Unless the financial backing for both JJP and AP decide to absorb the hit...they will both go under this year. As far as deeproot goes, they will either continue to show they can operate in the red longer or they too may call it quits and never even launch. Stern has a ton of overhead which could be problematic as well. Spooky should be good at least thru the production of R&M...and then? Unfortunately, I do think there will be a thinning of the herd when it comes to manufacturers. Interesting times ahead for sure...I wish all in the business of pinball the best of luck...I’m pulling for you!
I hope everyone survives this.
In all the shit Deeproot gets, pinsiders tend to forget that a lot of people work there to build something, not to burn investment money from a drug cartel (because that's exactly what they do - not).
Everyone that is honestly working on something wants to see it out there and finished (and even if you think there are some frauds there, that can't possibly be everyone).
There are businesses that can not make up for their losses (like everything seasonal) but I don't think that general interest in pinball will change.
(If you're still able or willing to spare the money is another story.)