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The Latest The Being Virtual Show - Deep Dive with Brent Bushnell from Two Bit Circus

 

Join Bob and his guest Brent Bushnell in this Deep Dive interview. Take a peek inside the mind of a true creative genius. Brent Bushnell is the co-founder of Two Bit Circus, an award winning and category busting entertainment business that combines virtual reality, live and virtual events, food and drink, and games into an immersive entertainment venue like no other. His latest creation will be Revelers' Resort, an immersive hotel experience coming to Denver and Connecticut.

 

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The VR Bobble Awards recognise people and companies that contribute to the development and inspire others in to drive innovation in LBVR.

There have been several winners who were surprised when Bob Cooney turned up on their doorstep to present their VR Bobble Award.

 

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Bob Cooney

 

An 8X entrepreneur with thirty-five years of experience launching emerging technology companies, Bob Cooney is widely referred to as the world's foremost expert on location-based virtual reality.

 

An Inc. 500 CEO with a successful NASDAQ IPO, Bob is the go-to-market strategist behind many of the world's most successful immersive entertainment products. Cooney mentors founders and executive teams of some of the top VR companies and helps operators choose the best VR products for their locations.

Aquariums, Zoos and Science Centers – The Perfect Fit

July 15, 2019

For the last two weeks, I have been writing about how various locations should be looking at virtual reality to help narrow down the selection process of VR attractions. There…

Theme Parks, Casinos and Malls – Where Does VR Make Sense?

July 8, 2019

Last week I wrote about how the attributes of your location can help inform the virtual reality attraction your select. I covered VR Arcades, Family Entertainment Centers, and Trampoline parks. …

VR and Your Location – What Makes Sense?

July 1, 2019

Last week I wrote about how your capabilities as an operator are critical to selecting the best VR attraction for your business. (The email had formatting issues, so if you…

The Capabilities Required to Operate a Profitable VR Attraction

June 24, 2019

Last week I wrote about the different categories of attractions; from single and multiplayer arcade to arena-scale, and multi-sensory free-roam systems, there’s a wide selection of products in a limitless…

What VR Should You Buy? – The Attraction

June 17, 2019

There are four areas of consideration when looking at a VR attraction for your business. Last week, I wrote about how your experience, mindsets, and vision can help inform your…

The Operator

June 9, 2019

Last week, I wrote about the four categories of operators I see in the location-based entertainment industry.  The Spectator is sitting on the beach, watching other operators ride the third…

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