VRX Conference Organizers Release XR Industry Report – XR is a Combination of VR-AR-MR Technologies
As reported by RePlay, “VR Intelligence, a network of the leading decision-makers in virtual, augmented and mixed realities (lumped together as extended reality or XR), recently released an industry insight report that asks: Could we be nearing the tipping point?...
World’s First Escape Room on a Real Plane by Ridddle Within Coming to Studio 338 in Greenwich UK
The Riddle Within, an Escape Rooms team with years of experience staging immersive events, has teamed up with one of London’s largest clubs, Studio 338, and the crew behind Brighton’s successful Bewilder Box, to create two experiences set to take the escape room...
Crazy Ride (UNIS) – 1st Sit Down Video Driving Ride-sharing theme game – most likely will be at IAAPA Expo in November
As reported by Arcade Heroes, “Universal Space has released a video [trailer] for a new ride-sharing themed driving game called Crazy Ride. “The game sees players picking up various passengers on a brightly-colored city map and delivering them to their destination...
The Big Expansion Pack for Virtual Rabbids (LAI Games) is now available
Leading game manufacturer LAI Games has announced the much-anticipated release of The Big Expansion Pack for its award-winning Virtual Rabbids VR ride. The Big Expansion Pack adds 3 brand new premium experiences to the existing line-up and includes a new game header...
Virtuix Omni VR Arena Makes Debut at Rockin’ Raceway in Pigeon Forge TN
FACE Amusement Group and Virtuix, developer of the Omni VR Arena virtual reality esports attraction, announced the launch of Omni VR Arena at the Rockin’ Raceway in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. As reported by Global Amusements & Play, “Using motion technology, the...
Location-Based VR Company Nomadic is Expanding To Las Vegas at AREA51 Complex
As reported by AmusementRC, “Following the success of its debut location in Orlando, FL, Nomadic today announced plans to open a brand new location-based VR entertainment center in Las Vegas, NV. The new location will be located in the 200,000 square foot AREA51...
The Redemption & Family Entertainment Center Report – August 2019 Section 1
August 2019 In This Section Breaking News TRR-FEC Welcomes Two New Advertisers Bob Pacanovsky and ARVI VR to our Special Family Top 20 Games for August 2019 – ‘Treasure Dome’ 4 Pl (UNIS) and Power Roll (SEGA) are the Big Surprises! – Both new games making the Top 10...
The Redemption & Family Entertainment Center Report – August 2019 Section 2
August 2019 In This Section Introduction to ‘Frank’s Ranks’-the Quadfecta of Spreadsheets Top 75 Ranking Redemption-Merchandiser-Video-Novelty Games Combined August 2019 Test Games Spreadsheets Covering 4 Alpha-Omega Amusements Test Locations in 4 Sections of the U.S....
Making More Money With Cranes While Having Happy Players & Locations
What’s Hot…And What’s Not –– Part Eight I recently received an email from a veteran industry couple that runs a 30-location crane route, a business that is declining and doesn’t make much money. They strongly feel they do a much better job servicing their accounts...
Perspectives on Seasonal Workers (H-2B visas), Statistics and Amusement Expo International
There is a lot going on in the continued growth of the out-of-home (OOH) leisure entertainment industry since the previous edition of the Buzz Boyz. Here are some of the success stories: AAMA and AMOA go to Washington to lobby for an increase in H-2B visas to...
News Is Good for FECs
A right-sized operation can easily outperform the OOH competition. OVERALL, THE LEISURE out-of-home (OOH) entertainment industry is reaping the benefits of the positive economic time period in which we're currently immersed. Not only is unemployment at a SO-year low,...