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Insights from Meta at GDC and What it Means for VR Arcades

Bob Cooney March 21, 2025 No Comments

I’m always looking for shifts in the VR market to provide clues into where it’s going. At GDC 2025, Meta shared valuable insights into how their audience has evolved with…

What if Everything You Thought About Elon Musk Was Wrong?

Bob Cooney March 7, 2025 No Comments

Coral power prefers democratic facades like the United States, where institutions are increasingly shaped by corporations, over overt authoritarianism. These systems appear to function in the public’s interest but are subtly hijacked so true…

6 Reasons Animal Company is Successful

Bob Cooney February 8, 2025 No Comments

A small team, a free-to-play model, and a kid-friendly horror twist—Animal Company is shaking up the VR gaming market. Here’s why it matters. The most profitable VR game of the…

Groundbreaking Innovations from Siggraph 2024

Bob Cooney August 3, 2024 No Comments

What is Siggraph? Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, Siggraph is an annual conference that celebrated it’s 50th anniversary by returning to Denver this year. Historically it’s…

Declare your independence from the ordinary

Bob Cooney July 5, 2024 No Comments

Join us in Dallas on August 6th to explore the future of location-based entertainment with the Downloadable FEC. Secure your ticket today!

100 Days Since Launch: Is the Apple Vision Pro a Failure

Bob Cooney May 16, 2024 No Comments

Recent news has proclaimed the Apple Vision Pro a failure. Headlines claim that Apple has slashed its production and sales forecasts after the initial early adopter sales didn’t sustain the…

Mixed Reality: When Technology and Nature Come Together

Bob Cooney March 16, 2024 No Comments

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,…

Elevating Hygiene in VR Entertainment : The Power of UV-C Technology

Bob Cooney March 15, 2024 No Comments

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…

Synthesis VR Brings Free Roam VR To Forefront

Bob Cooney March 14, 2024 No Comments

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…

Join the Free Roam Revolution at the VR Arcade Game Summit!

Bob Cooney March 13, 2024 No Comments

The VR Arcade Game Summit is coming up next week in Las Vegas. It’s part of the Amusement Expo education program, which at $120 is the bargain of the century. If you’re…

VR Escape Rooms Exploding in Popularity

Bob Cooney March 11, 2024 No Comments

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…

Interactive Gaming Rooms

Bob Cooney February 25, 2024 No Comments

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…

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Insights from Meta at GDC and What it Means for VR Arcades

What if Everything You Thought About Elon Musk Was Wrong?

6 Reasons Animal Company is Successful

Groundbreaking Innovations from Siggraph 2024

Declare your independence from the ordinary

100 Days Since Launch: Is the Apple Vision Pro a Failure

Mixed Reality: When Technology and Nature Come Together

Elevating Hygiene in VR Entertainment : The Power of UV-C Technology

Synthesis VR Brings Free Roam VR To Forefront

Join the Free Roam Revolution at the VR Arcade Game Summit!

VR Escape Rooms Exploding in Popularity

Interactive Gaming Rooms

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