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KWP #TrendWatch – The final rollout of the new @Meta VR Glasses confirms the pivot away from full #VR support for a more Quest Pro approach with glasses formfactor with a puck, at a $1,300 price point – smaller FOV, controllers as an optional extra, and poor light occlusion!
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KWP #TrendWatch – Details for #Universal_United_Kingdom_Resort, now scheduled to open 2031 – the initial £1 billion project planned near Bedford, will include the theme park with several themed lands, and now a 500-room hotel and a retail, dining and #entertainment complex
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KWP #TrendWatch – Announced that @STYLY, with @KDDI, partnered with @Lawson_United_Cinemas to roll out their ‘Immersive Zero’ at three theaters in Japan - an interactive #VR experience for theater screenings presenting a virtual concert from the ‘BALLISTIK BOYZ’ group.
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KWP #TrendWatch – Youtube phenonium #MrBeast, and billion selling author #James_Patterson co-authored the book “The Most Dangerous Games” – it sold only 22,000-in the first week, after publishers bet millions on success. Is this the start of the creator culture collapse?
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KWP #TrendWatch – Paris’ iconic #Louvre Pyramid proved the ideal venue for the launch of “Cléopâtre, le destin de l’Égypte”, the latest immersive LBE XR experience developed by @Sandora_VR, hardware installation supported by @VR_Expert.
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KWP #TrendWatch – If you are trying to boost earnings and improve the customer experience, is using your #Eatertainment venues to hold rave dance parties the best idea? @DaveandBusters partners with @Brownies_and_Lemonade, to hold “Rave & Buster’s USA Tour” at selected venues.
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KWP #TrendWatch – Concern in market as @DaveandBusters share price plumet following investor concerns over missed revenue expectations, reported from recent second-quarter earning release from #Eatertainment corporation – #entertainment hospitality sector under scrutiny.
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KWP #TrendWatch – New immersive #VR attraction developed for Brazilian theme park by @DOF_Robotics – the latest VR adventure for the #Smurf’s sees the use of #immersive technology in a new generation of attraction, employing the companies ‘Riot 360’ motion platform.
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KWP #TrendWatch – Continued growth in Japan of food-related entertainment experiences – #amusement claw machines offering “Everyday Prizes”, filled with household items, and now including “fruit and vegetables” – as @Bandai roll out new community hub store concept.
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KWP #TrendWatch – information from @Counterpint reveals a decline in consumer #VR headset sales, against #AR glasses – this is a perfect example of the confusion by some researchers of the technology – really are AR glasses sales the same as VR?
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KWP #TrendWatch - The #RobotsareComing - they really are!
How many #FEC, #LBE, #bowling, and #Competitive_Socializing operators are running service #Robots in their sites?
Full report on the #autonimous_army serving entertainment, in a coming #StingerReport
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KWP #TrendWatch – Competition in the Interactive Illuminated Floor sector grows, with the entry of ‘VEX Smash Dash’ from @VEX_Solutions – building on their previous active interactive platform, the company will show its new release soon – coverage in the #StingerReport
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KWP #TrendWatch – The #Shared_Reality #immersive experience operation @COSM celebrates doubling their operation, with the opening of their fourth site in Detroit – rapid growth for the immersive sports and movie venue, supported by @SonyPictures.
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KWP #TrendWatch – Looking forward to seeing you all next week at @IAAPAEMEA Expo Europe – please say hello if you see me rushing round the show, and if you want a chat, please contact me via Whatsapp or Linkedin – safe travels
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KWP #TrendWatch - The @Valve embargo on #Steam_Frame reviews and information start to lift, as we see #LinusTechTips and other #Youtube #VR influencers roll their pre-recorded coverage.
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