> So are we going to see pinball table support in the artwork system? > Or will we see an external interface ala Visual PinMame?
I'd say it's safe to say there will be no type of physics engine to make them 'playable'. Artwork usage is planned, however - details are still to be worked out. I wouldn't expect much at all except skeleton drivers for some time, either. They need to be properly documented all over again.