Being Virtual
Peter Csathy: The Future of Virtual Media (1:02:26)
Peter Csathy, digital media expert, discusses the future of movie theaters, esports, synthetic humans, virtual nightclubs and more in this fascinating deep dive interview with Bob Cooney. Peter is a recovering attorney specializing in all aspects of the media business. He now advises entertainment and technology companies on how to navigate the complex and…
Read MoreSocial Movie Viewing with Netflix Party and BigScreen VR (3:34)
BigScreen VR lets people share while viewing movies. More than 40% of people use more than one screen when watching TV. Unlike movie theaters which ban any social interaction, watching from home enables people to stay connected while they enjoy their favorite film. New platforms are making social viewing better and easier. A new plugin…
Read MoreLeading and Managing in Complexity with Dave Snowden (5:54)
Being emergent is the key to succeeding in the inherently complex XR market. Rapidly accelerating technology and constantly shifting applications attempting to meet emerging consumer and business needs makes the business highly unpredictable. Dave Snowden lays down a roadmap for leadership and management for anyone operating in an emerging tech market, during and after the…
Read MoreAAA VR Games with nDreams Patrick O’Luanaigh (7:26)
Phantom: Covert Ops is being finished now by nDreams and Oculus Studios. Bob spoke with nDreams CEO Patrick O’Luanaigh about how his team is handling the coronavirus lockdown, the inspiration for their kayak locomotion mechanic, what it’s like developing a AAA game for Oculus Quest, and more. Half-Life: Alyx set the bar for VR games,…
Read MoreTheatre Wars – Todd Maunsell (8:50)
Theater wars have broken out between Universal, AMC and now Odeon Cinemas. Movie studios are laying the pipeline to deliver their content direct to consumers at home. Disney+, NBCUniversal’s Peacock and WB’s HBOMax are increasing the pressure on the movie exhibition business. The tension boiled over this week when Universal stated they intent to continue…
Read MoreDave Snowden – Full Interview (27:20)
Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. VUCA is the hallmark of the XR market. Emerging tech is inherently complex. Rapidly accelerating technology and constantly shifting applications attempting to meet emerging consumer and business needs makes the business highly unpredictable. Dave Snowden lays down a roadmap for leadership and management for anyone operating in an emerging tech…
Read MorePatrick O’Luanaigh of nDreams – Full Interview (30:13)
Virtual reality games for the home have struggled to get traction. That all changed this year when Half-Life:Alyx set the bar for VR games, earning more than $40 million in its first month of release, and gaining accolades from critics and fans alike. There are new AAA VR games in the pipeline that could challenge…
Read MoreAAA VR Games with Patrick O’Luanaigh; Leading in Complexity w/Dave Snowden; Theater Wars; The Being Virtual Show Ep5
VR games keep getting better. Half-Life: Alyx became the highest-earning VR game so far, earning $40MM for developer Valve. There are some big VR games coming out this year that could set new records. Tune if for an interview with nDreams CEO Patrick O’Luanaigh as he tells us about his outlook for VR, and his upcoming…
Read MoreJoanna Popper – HP Reverb 2 Headset; Virtual Conferences; Avatars
HP location-based VR global head Joanna Popper and Bob Cooney discuss the current and future state of location-based VR and VR arcades, the impact of COVID-19, HP’s product roadmap and upcoming Reverb 2 headset. They also touch on Joanna’s experience as a speaker and moderator in virtual conferences and how that compares to showing up…
Read MoreMelis Senova – Full Interview (30:18)
Virtual reality expert Bob Cooney conducts a deep dive interview with entrepreneur, author, and human-centricity expert Melis Senova, who consults with governments and corporate clients on how to be emergent to deal with complex challenges, talks with Bob about how to show up in this time of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity).
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