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The leading e-newsletter of the Immersive Out-of-Home entertainment sector, including amusement, attractions and all immersive interactive pay-to-play systems.
KWP #TrendWatch - A closer look at new #XR innovation in arena space, including the latest LED floor platforms that are making an appearance in the entertainment space. Watch the coming #SoundOff podcast and #StingerReport for exclusive detail on the trends shaping the market.
KWP #TrendWatch - #BlastfromthePast an extraordinary look back at the early history of video #amusement. Still in living memory. facebook.com/share/v/16zpcz…
Did you know the guy who (probably) coined the word "video game" is still alive? Eddie Adlum: Founding editor of RePlay, early rock 'n roller, and writer of obscure horror movies. Somebody needs to make a documentary about this man.
KWP #TrendWatch - New app called #LifeSkin, takes real-time feeds and uses #AI to created #augmented representation - future of AI augmented reality.
KWP #TrendWatch - Continued investment in immersive attractions sees '#TruthTraveler' open in Tennessee - an #immersive adventure offering a time travelling #experience through biblical history. Comprising #4D theater and #VR motion attraction.
KWP #TrendWatch - @ChuckECheese mascot dragged out of Florida #Eatertainment site in cuffs! Only once outside did arresting officers decide to remove costume head. Seeing the guests watch the unfolding situation at a local #entertainment venue is heartbreaking!
KWP #TrendWatch - Is @Sony looking to take more than a 2.5% bite out of @BANDAI NAMCO?
KWP #TrendWatch - Latest Entertainment Social Arena - #004 In this latest #Social #Entertainment coverage, we cover the “#Cinetainment” business growth, increased investment in entertainment to support Box-office, defining #IP’s importance. bnbc8.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/mr/sh/6rqJ8…
KWP #TrendWatch - BREAKING - Announced @Sony Group Corporation announced that it has signed a strategic business alliance agreement with @Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., the collaboration aimed at strengthening engagement among #anime and #manga fans.
KWP #TrendWatch - The latest attempt at the #VR Bus Tour concept rolls out in Hawaii - operator @XploreRide hopes that their version of this concept will attract customers. Offering an immersive virtual adventure using the #XR technology at the vacation destination.
KWP #TrendWatch - The "New Wave" #amusement crane machine revolution gains momentum, as @WAHLAP Technology launches new RFID enabled smart-crane-machines line.
KWP #TrendWatch - Latest Stinger Report - #1241 The latest #StingerReport, two-part coverage visits the International Bowling Expo (#IBE2025), looking at the explosion of investment in the new generation of #bowling, tech and #amusement. bnbc8.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/mr/sh/6rqJ8…
KWP #TrendWatch - New investment raise for #Eatertainment concept @Poolhouse. Gearing up for their 21,000-sq.,ft., London flagship in 2026 - the pool-based #immersive tech, #AI gameplay concept, has received $1.5m investment, in addition to their $34m seed round.
KWP #TrendWatch - Eight years since @MagicLeap made hyped claims that they could conjure an elephant in your hand with their #AR tech - and now Swiss AR startup @CREAL actually achieves a realistic representation using their new smart glasses technology.
