DPP #263 PINBALL EXPO 2026: Multimorphic Drama, New Games & The People Who Make Pinball Great!
Don’s Pinball Podcast
58 min
Summary
Don Garrison reports Multimorphic friction after Expo 2026, criticizing P3 gameplay and a shut-down streaming deal.
Don Garrison recaps Pinball Expo 2026 and the fallout from his dealings with Multimorphic, whose P3 platform he criticizes on gameplay, maintenance, and module-resale grounds. He says a proposed streaming partnership with a P3 distributor was shot down, and that a Roundtable team member was reportedly browbeaten by Multimorphic's marketing lead. He also covers new Barrels of Fun and Stern titles, touching on Bon Jovi.
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Don's Pinball Podcast #263 – Pinball Expo 2026: The Drama, The Games, and The People!Pinball Expo 2026 is in the books, and WOW, do we have a lot to talk about!Buckle up, because episode #263 is a MONSTER! Coming in at nearly an hour long (that's about 2–3 times my usual rambling), we're breaking down everything from one of the biggest weekends in pinball. New games, industry drama, surprise announcements, rumors, incredible homebrews, and most importantly, the people who make this hobby so much fun!First up, let's talk about the elephant in the room: MULTIMORPHIC.There's no shortage of controversy surrounding Multimorphic and the P3 platform, and the rather tepid reception to their newly announced Dungeon Crawler Carl game certainly didn't help matters. We're digging into the drama, the reactions, and what it all means for the company going forward.But that's just the beginning! We're covering all the major manufacturers and their Expo showings:American Pinball – Taking home Best Booth honors and putting on a fantastic showing with Cirqus Voltaire! Is American Pinball finding its groove?Barrels of Fun – Bon Jovi continues to impress, and of course, we've got some juicy rumors about what might be coming next!Stern Pinball – Checking in on the industry's biggest player and everything they brought to Expo.Jersey Jack Pinball – The latest from JJP and their presence at the show.Turner Pinball, HEXA, and Spooky Pinball – Rounding out the manufacturer news with plenty to discuss!And we can't forget the HOMEBREW AREA, which continues to be one of my favorite parts of Expo! We're talking about some truly impressive creations, including Attack on Titan, Coming to America, and Beastie Boys.
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