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Mixed Reality: When Technology and Nature Come Together
Valo Motion is one of the most mission-driven businesses in the location-based VR industry. It’s founder Raine Kajastila and many of their employees are active outdoor enthusiasts. They rock climb, kayak, camp, and spend as much time as possible in the rugged outdoors of Finland. Where most technology seems to encourage a more sedentary life,…
Read MoreElevating Hygiene in VR Entertainment : The Power of UV-C Technology
TLDR: Use Cleanbox to make sure your VR headsets are sanitized, safe, and last longer. Hygiene is something every responsible location-based entertainment operator takes seriously. If you operate a commercial kitchen, health inspectors are there to ensure compliance with best practices. Ignoring them can result in fines, censures, and even closure for repeated violations. Patrons…
Read MoreSynthesis VR Brings Free Roam VR To Forefront
According to the most recent surveys, 50% of Americans think VR makes video games a better experience. Which might explain why VR arcades survived the pandemic and continue to draw interest and investment in 2024. VR arcades started with players each in their own booth. It was a bit isolating, but for most it was…
Read MoreVR Escape Rooms Exploding in Popularity
When I first encountered VR escape rooms, I recognized the unrealized potential. It really held the promise of the Holodeck from Star Trek. A group of people enter an empty room, and they’re transported to fantastic places to solve mysterious puzzles in an action-adventure. Who wouldn’t be blown away? But the reality didn’t quite live…
Read MoreInteractive Gaming Rooms
Imagine stepping into a room where the walls come alive with adventures that leap beyond the screen—where you, your friends, and family become the central figures in an interactive gaming saga. This isn’t the future of entertainment; it’s happening right now in interactive gaming rooms across the globe. These spaces are revolutionizing the way we…
Read MoreApple Vision Pro and The Inevitability of the Metaverse
Despite many opinions to the contrary, the Metaverse isn’t dead. First off, it doesn’t even exist yet. But don’t let that fact dissuade you from its inevitability. The metaverse is coming, whether you want it or not. Why does the very mention of the Metaverse freak people out? Maybe it’s the idea of strapping a…
Read MoreMastering Brand Differentiation in the Competitive Entertainment Business
In the dynamic world of location-based entertainment (LBE), competition is rapidly heating up. As an operator, distributor, or supplier in this field, you are likely facing an increasingly tough battle to maintain your pricing and margins. In such a competitive marketplace, how can businesses stand out? A key lesson can be learned from Mike Cessario,…
Read MoreBoxblaster and Elaut Changing the Game for Kids VR
VR simulators are great moneymakers for amusement operators. LAI Games set the bar high with Virtual Rabbids. It took a couple of years for operators to really buy into the value proposition of an unattended VR ride, but Rabbids quickly became a standard fixture in FECs. Then Raw Thrills entered the market with King Kong…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Area 15 VIP Reception Tix
VIP Reception tickets for the Area 15 Event at the VR Arcade Game Summit must be purchased during your Amusement Expo registration process. Use the code VR2023 on the first screen. If you have not registered watch the video above for step-by-step instructions. If you’ve already registered, log in with your registration email and password,…
Read MoreNew Supply Chain Chaos for VR Arcade Game Suppliers
If you’re considering adding virtual reality arcade machines to your family entertainment center in the next year, keep reading. This post will save you time and money. The supply chain has created real headwinds for VR arcade game suppliers. For the last year or more, finding headset cables for an HTC Vive Pro was like searching…
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