What Are Pinball Legends?

This Week in Pinball·article·analyzed·Oct 2, 2025

Analysis

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TL;DR

TWIP speculates on mysterious Pinball Legends DPX/Planetary collab debuting at Expo.

Summary

This Week in Pinball speculates about 'Pinball Legends,' a new collaboration between Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX) and Planetary Pinball Supply announced for debut at Pinball Expo. The author rules out a remake game despite leaked Big Bang Bar whitewood photos attributed to DPX founder Melvin Williams, suggesting the project is something different.

Key Claims

Pinball Legends is a new collaboration between Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX) and Planetary Pinball Supply
medium confidence · Author states this as rumored/expected announcement for Pinball Expo
Planetary Pinball Supply are rights owners for classic Bally/Williams games
high confidence · Stated as established fact; aligns with known KB context about Planetary Pinball
Big Bang Bar whitewood photos were leaked and traced back to DPX founder Melvin Williams
medium confidence · Author cites rumors and speculation, then claims photos were 'traced back to DPX founder'
Pinball Legends is 'almost certainly not a game'
low confidence · Author's personal speculation; hints they know what it is but doesn't reveal

Notable Quotes

“Pinball Legends is a new collaboration between Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX) and Planetary Pinball Supply, rights owners for the classic Bally/Williams games, rumored to debut at Pinball Expo this year.”
Colin (TWIP author) @ N/A — Core announcement of the collaboration and expected venue
“Well, I'm almost certain it's not a game, and I have a very good idea of what it might be.”
Colin (TWIP author) @ N/A — Teasing revelation while withholding details; sets up mystery

Entities

Pinball LegendsproductDutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX)companyPlanetary Pinball SupplycompanyMelvin Williamsperson Pinball Expoevent Big Bang Bargame Colinperson

Signals

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leak_detection: Big Bang Bar whitewood photos leaked and attributed to DPX founder Melvin Williams
medium · Author cites leaked whitewood photos 'traced back to DPX founder Melvin Williams'
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personnel_signal: Melvin Williams of DPX involved in potential Bally/Williams IP project
medium · DPX founder connected to leaked Big Bang Bar materials and Planetary Pinball collaboration
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announcement: Pinball Legends collaboration between DPX and Planetary Pinball announced/rumored for Pinball Expo debut
medium · Author states rumors circulating and expects debut at Expo

Topics

Pinball Legends mystery collaborationprimaryDPX and Planetary Pinball partnershipprimaryBig Bang Bar potential remake/projectsecondaryPinball Expo announcementssecondaryBally/Williams IP licensingsecondary

Sentiment

neutral(0.5)— Author maintains speculative, curious tone; no strong positive or negative sentiment. Teasing mystery without judgment.

Transcript

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You’re likely to start hearing about these more, and I think I have a good idea of what the project is, so I may as well take a shot at it for fun. Pinball Legends is a new collaboration between Dutch Pinball Exclusive (DPX) and Planetary Pinball Supply, rights owners for the classic Bally/Williams games, rumored to debut at Pinball Expo this year. Rumors have already been circulating in various communities about the upcoming release, with some speculating that the new project might be a remake title, particularly following the release of leaked Big Bang Bar whitewood photos, which were later traced back to DPX founder Melvin Williams. Well, I’m almost certain it’s not a game, and I have a very good idea of what it might be.