I think that pinny 2k is still a very viable platform for any 3rd party game developer wishing to do small run kits as NuCore has solved some major problems.

There are many talented members with various skills who could achieve creating new games but the hardest challenge would unfortunately be overcoming pinball politics IMO...

Just look at guys who made their own machine! Beautiful... Early days pinny people!... not giving up on 2K yet... 

with all the people around the world and here  you are right it could and should continue
WB could be made , will it  I hope so