[FSPA] Bad news for Pinburgh and Replay : (

[Austin Mackert]

This is a huge blow to the competitive scene. :(

On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 11:54 AM Kevin Stone via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
wrote:

> https://replayfoundation.org/2020-announcement/
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> The greatest tournament and event for pinball looks to be gone for good…
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> Full text below:
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> Hello, fellow gamers and friends. We hope you continue to be safe and
> healthy in this difficult time.
>
> The Replay Foundation was established in 2011 to promote the preservation,
> restoration, and enjoyment of pinball technology, with an emphasis on the
> player experience. Replay exists to continue the activities of the
> Professional & Amateur Pinball Association, and it has expanded those
> activities to encompass many forms of gaming, in particular by operating
> the world’s largest arcade through the signature Replay FX event.
>
> The Foundation relies on public events to further its mission and support
> its operations. Being able to play games competitively in person is a key
> element of both the mission and the events. Unfortunately, due to the
> current pandemic conditions, it has proven nearly impossible to safely and
> practically operate large public events.
>
> Therefore it was with great sadness and regret that we must discontinue
> our public events and wind down most of our operations until further
> notice. We know this is very disappointing, but we have been unable to find
> any other way to proceed.
>
> While the Foundation is not dissolving, we are liquidating most of our
> physical assets and cancelling all of our public events. Over the coming
> months, the Foundation will retire all of its debts, including the refund
> of prepaid tickets, and will exist solely as an online resource for the
> foreseeable future.
>
> The tireless commitment and hard work put in by our employees and
> volunteers will always be immensely appreciated, as well as the support and
> enthusiasm of our fans and attendees. We hope to play some role in the
> future of gaming, and we encourage everyone to collect and play these
> beautiful games whenever possible.
>
> With all our hearts, we thank you for having been on this journey with us,
> and for creating such wonderful memories together. It is, in fact, more fun
> to compete. We will see you all in the arcade someday.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Kevin Martin & Mark Steinman
> Cosigned by the Board of Directors
>
>
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