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Sound Off #79 - Phygital fusion, Netflix House details, and much more!
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On this week's Sound Off, Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey discuss the latest trends shaping location-based entertainment, from Netflix's ambitious physical venues to the return of augmented reality glasses in LBE spaces.
• Digital crossover technologies like Capcom's MonsterGate experience using AR headsets to create immersive environments
• Economic indicators showing operators stockpiling high-ticket items ahead of expected price increases
• Surprising decreases in hotel occupancy following Epic Universe's opening, suggesting shifting travel patterns
• Genda's continued expansion in North America with over 13,000 venue acquisitions and more expected soon
• Netflix House details revealed for Philadelphia, Dallas, and Las Vegas locations featuring IP-based experiences
• Augmented reality making a third attempt at mainstream adoption with Meta selling over 1M Ray-Ban glasses
• Meow Wolf partnering with Niantic to develop AR experiences for their immersive art installations
• Konami returning to the North American amusement market after a 20-year absence
• Unis introducing a "Trade-Up Crane Store" concept for crane games with a collect-and-trade prize system
• Industry projections showing the amusement sector growing from $52.6B to $71.2B by 2032
Join us next time as we continue to track the rapidly evolving landscape of location-based entertainment and the technologies shaping its future.
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