TPF Pre-Show 2026

Pre-TPF 2026 news roundup covering Pokemon, American Pinball reboot, and manufacturer strategies.

Synopsis

Loser Kid Pinball Podcast episode 190 covers pre-TPF 2026 news from Dallas, discussing upcoming reveals including Stern's Pokemon, Multimorphic's strategic pivot away from TPF, American Pinball reboot under new ownership with fresh design talent, and other manufacturer announcements. Hosts Josh Roop and Scott Larson discuss manufacturing quality control challenges, game design philosophy (gameplay vs. theme immersion), and community sentiment around limited editions and collectibility.

Entities

• American Pinball· company
• Chicago Gaming Company· company
• Dutch Pinball· company
• Flip N Out Pinball· company
• Hexa Pinball· company
• Jersey Jack Pinball· company
• Multimorphic· company
• Planetary Pinball Supply· company
• Spooky Pinball· company
• Stern Pinball· company
• Turner Pinball· company
• Texas Pinball Festival· event
• Loser Kid Pinball Podcast· organization
• J.B. Vincent· person
• Jim· person
• Josh Roop· person
• Keith Elwin· person
• Melvin Williams· person
• Nick· person
• Nicole Meny· person
• Rick· person
• Rob· person
• Scott Larson· person
• Stephanie· person
• Zach Sharpe· person