Being Virtual
VR and Esports – Cut the Crap the Truth about Esports (19:57)
Where does virtual reality fit in the esports landscape and how might VR play a role in the future? Learn the lessons that emerged from the early foray into this emerging market as Bob talks with Ryan Burningham, founder of the Virtual Athletic League, and Sonya Haskins, an influential journalist covering the intersection of virtual…
Read MorePlayer Interview with E-man – Replay Cut the Crap the Truth about Esports (15:24)
Without players there is no Esport. Bob interviews Emmanuel (E-man) Martinez, a player, community manager and enthusiast to gain an understanding of what motivates players to play, what they look for in an Esport, and what it takes to get them off the couch and into your locations.
Read MoreWTF is Esports? Replay Cut the Crap – the Truth about Esports (10:37)
Esports is one of the hot buzzwords in the entertainment market. Companies seem to be pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into building esports arenas, gaming lounges, and other location-based entertainment venues catering to the burgeoning esports market. Bob Cooney opens with an overview of the market and its growth along with definitions we can…
Read MoreJames Jensen Makes the JUMP to Create a VR Wingsuit Flying Attraction (1:15:45)
Co-founder and CTO of virtual reality pioneer The VOID, James Jensen, sits down with Bob to talk about his vision of how location-based VR attractions can transform people. He named his new attraction JUMP after the decision point when guests decide to overcome their fears and dive off a cliff. Those brave enough experience a…
Read MoreRelaunch, Reboot, Reinvent with Bob Cooney, The Being Virtual Show Ep 8 (26:35)
Innovation is an existential skill for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet most business owners are focusing on everything but. Bob explains the innovation framework that he’s used for 7 successful startups and dozens of mentoring programs spanning a 30-year career of innovation. This is from the Relaunch, Reboot, Reinvent summit held virtually on July…
Read MoreRandy White: Will Location-Based Entertainment Ever Return? (1:03:58)
Is LBE dead, or is it getting ready for its grand return? Randy White brings the consumer and operations data to a discussion on what has to happen before location-based entertainment businesses return to profitability. He also tells us what consumers really want in entertainment, and if this is a good time for newcomers to…
Read MoreRobert Scoble – AR vs VR; Will Apple Make The Market? (1:14:46)
Apple in virtual reality? Could it be? Or is it a media device to watch all the new content on Apple TV? Watch this video with seven rounds of XR heavyweight action as Robert Scoble and Bob Cooney battle about whether Apple is working on AR, VR, or both. Apple makes markets, and their entry…
Read MoreWork From Home in VR Save and the Planet? (9:15)
Working from home is the new normal. The coronavirus pandemic has caused more harm than any other event in my lifetime. Hundreds of thousands lost their lives, and hundreds of millions negatively impacted by the global lockdown trying to prevent its spread. Like almost any dark cloud, there’s a silver lining. COIVID-19 has created the…
Read MoreCan VR Save the Planet with Doug Griffin, Jae Maloney – The Being Virtual Show Ep 7 (30:18)
The coronavirus pandemic has caused more harm than any other event in my lifetime. Hundreds of thousands lost their lives, and hundreds of millions negatively impacted by the global lockdown trying to prevent its spread. Like almost any dark cloud, there’s a silver lining. COIVID-19 has created the biggest AB test on our impact on…
Read MoreJae Maloney from Air France KLM – Full Interview (39:48)
Enterprise VR adoption is skyrocketing as more and more use cases are being discovered. COVID-19 is accelerating the adoption at exponential rates. Even airlines that have a vested interest in travel are considering how VR can reduce the impact of air travel on the planet. From scrum meetings in Glue, to training mechanics on maintenance…
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