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…
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…
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…
This blog post is an extract from Bob Cooney’s 2022 VR Buyer’s Guide. The guide is available for free download from The VR Collective Circle. Add Up to $150K Per…
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…
Ever dreamed of flying? Yeah, us too. Ever wanted to try BASE jumping but don’t want to risk your life? Now you can experience the next best thing with this…
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…
VRsenal, inventor of the original Beat Saber Arcade Cabinet, continues to innovate in the VR music rhythm genre. When Facebook acquired Beat Games, the studio behind Beat Saber, they pulled…
Could competitive VR esports games be part of the future FEC arcade landscape? Esports is wildly popular. Video games like League of Legends and Fortnite pay out millions in prizes.…
Virtual reality is exploding. It’s the fastest-growing segment of the Amusement Industry. More traditional amusement manufacturers have jumped on the VR bandwagon in recent years. Sega is the latest entrant…
LAN centers have morphed into esports lounges. Some FECs are installing PCs and consoles in an attempt to attract gamers. But the successful operators know that renting out PCs by…
Learn how a national tournament with cash prizes is driving repeat play and destination traffic. Bob interviews Jan Goetgeluk, founder of Virtuix, who has been running a national esports tournament…
