News & Media From Kevin Williams
LBE rebound takes hold, driven by virtual reality
Reports from various entities indicate that 2021 has seen more than a 30% increase in the post-COVID market, with innovation, unique content and strong…
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Attack of the entertainment robots!
The entertainment sector is experiencing the same issues as the rest of the world, with live events impacted by the global health crisis, and acceleration in…
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Global immersive attraction barrels forward, finds new funding
New media platforms are attracting significant investment, challenging the traditional amusement and attraction sector to stay relevant.
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Pandemic unhinges amusement supply chain, spurs QR code adoption
Many new operators and existing chains are moving to buying direct and maintaining their hardware themselves. The pandemic has spurred this change, along with…
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The era of ‘artainment’ unfolds
The next phase of out-of-home entertainment addresses the needs of a highly sophisticated audience, which has access from home to the widest possible selection…
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China takes the lead in amusement reinvestment
The 2021 Asia Amusements & Attractions Expo marked the largest amusement industry event, revealing numerous trends that will impact the West.
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VR hardware chases expanding market demand
The VR community has progressed into a two-tier market, split between 'Casual VR' for the B2C and 'Serious VR' for B2B approaches.
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Mini-golf explodes as a social entertainment platform
Gamified miniature golf has taken center stage in the social entertainment sector.
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Skill gaming revives, tapping both casino and arcade influences
In response to a 30% decline in casino winnings, some hope familiarity of the arcade-style gaming presentation will drive business and usher in a new…
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Projection versatility drives mid-size entertainment venues
Immersive technology is needed to meet the needs of consumers longing to be entertained in smaller spaces following the pandemic. Technology providers rise to…
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Mixed use leisure entertainment: a logical progression
A new generation of entertainment facility businesses is taking advantage of available retail venues for larger entertainment spaces.
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Arcade entertainment’s rotating obsession continues
The fascination with intense and dynamic motion simulation continues, with a host of players entering the market.
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Recovery drives versatile VR entertainment formats
An audience that has been in enforced isolation is now more than hungry to socialize once again, and marketing, promotional and entertainment live events will…
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Mobile VR gains clout for post-pandemic entertainment
VR and simulator attractions in a mobile or containerized package is not new, but developments in this field of entertainment are accelerating in the…
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2021 amusement machine releases sprouting from all directions
New releases have been unseasonably slow this year, but signs of life are now rapidly emerging.
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Investment floods immersive entertainment enterprises, sowing the next 'Roaring 20s'
Immersive entertainment companies are finding little trouble securing capital for expansion as the COVID lockdowns end, positioning the industry for the next…
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Sega’s shifting status: How far will ramifications spread?
The change in the status quo could see operators, distributors, spare parts and even exhibition and media companies being forced to quickly adapt or perish.
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Content publishers, venues vie for dominance of exploding e-sports
The impact of e-sports on the streaming and conventional broadcast media has become evident in e-sports events, while the adoption of e-sports venues to…
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‘Retail Apocalypse’ shakes global entertainment properties
The seeds of upheaval in the retail entertainment industry predate the global health crisis, resulting in a slew of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings.
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Frictionless payment providers square off as post-COVID era unfolds
(Edtior's note: This is part two in a two-part series on frictionless payment solutions.)
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