In this episode, we dive into the chaos surrounding the Pokémon LE launch and the frenzy that followed. Is there really a crossover happening between hardcore Pokémon fans and new pinball players, or is that narrative overblown?

We break down what we’re seeing, what it could mean for the hobby, and whether this moment is bigger than just one title.

And… we think we might have a pretty good idea what American Pinball’s next game could be. 👀

Let’s get into it.

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