Music & Games Blogs
In Memoriam: Thank you for your service, Tim Sanford
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Tim Sanford, who recently passed away, was not only an industry journalist but a true industry historian.
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Economic uncertainty fertilizes crop of regional entertainment parks
Mid-scale entertainment resorts can offer more compelling entertainment on a smaller scale, supporting the expected audience generated regionally.
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‘Eatertainment,’ social entertainment stake new claims
The move to more technology-enhanced experiences for entertainment customers is a distinction in the re-emergence of both social entertainment and…
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Japan bids to reclaim its amusement scene crown
Japan's amusement players work to redefine their facility business with enticing music and video games amidst an explosion in capsule gaming and crane machine…
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‘Tech Job Apocalypse’ throws VR entertainment a curve ball
The recent tech layoffs undermine the development of VR, AR and MR as the post pandemic entertainment landscape offers enormous opportunity.
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Social entertainment to make 2023 a year to remember
Social entertainment joins mid-scale resort projects and emerging technology to make 2023 a pivotal year for the amusements and entertainment industry.
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Amusement kiosks carve a niche in the unattended VR space
Upright kiosks provide a versatile format for competition in VR enhanced immersive games.
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Immersive display enclosures tap emerging digital technologies
Projection and flat display technologies are delivering a new level of engagement to attractions and entertainment.
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Why ‘mixed reality’ gets harder to define in immersive entertainment
The mixed reality banner has extended to include augmented reality, projection mapping, immersive screens and much more in immersive entertainment.
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‘Simrace’ innovation catches fire worldwide
Tournament racing and e-sports are cashing in on racing simulation innovation, a global movement.
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Innovations keep driving gamification for attractions
Boosted by technology and patents, gamification has clearly gained momentum in the amusement and attractions space.
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How to write a business plan for a family entertainment center
by Sara Paz
A business plan serves as a guide for how a business will operate. Such a plan is especially necessary for those who will seek funding from outside sources.
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Metaverse: The new entertainment universe?
Virtual reality continues to play an integral part of many of metaverse plans despite extensive criticism and some challenges for Meta.
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7 benefits of an F&B POS system for FECs
by Sara Paz
An effective POS solution can streamline a family entertainment center restaurant’s activities, saving time processing orders and money due to potential human…
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5 family entertainment center interior inspirations
by Sara Paz
FECs that inspire excellence in interior aesthetics: Dave & Buster's, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Xtreme Action Park Roller Skating Rink, Gamestate and Planet…
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Competitive socializing marches on: How far can it go?
The competitive socializing revolution feeds off the explosion of interest in the digital/physical entertainment trend that has enlivened mini golf, darts and…
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Vegas: A jeweler’s eye on divergent gaming, amusement forces
A recent visit to Sin City indicates the casino sector is looking to sports betting. e-sports and traditional amusement entertainment.
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Is your family entertainment center ready for smart consumer devices?
by Sara Paz
To future-proof your business, your family entertainment center should have integrations to the smart consumer devices of today and room for the rising tech of…
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Brand licensing continues to stoke immersive entertainment
The role that video game IP has in the branding and licensing sector is now enhanced by the inclusion of not just toys, branding and merchandising, but also…
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Where to look for a family entertainment center GM
by Sara Paz
Talent experts David Curtis of Dave & Buster’s and Beth Standlee of TrainerTainment weigh in on where to find management candidates for a family entertainment…
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