The Stinger Report
@stingerreport.bsky.social
The leading e-newsletter of the Immersive Out-of-Home entertainment sector, including amusement, attractions and all immersive interactive pay-to-play systems.
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KWP #TrendWatch - News confirmed that the UK's stated first #VR #arcade has fallen into liquidation. The @DNA_VR chain of four venues has closed and staff are looking for new positions. A full report on how this happened and the impacts seen across the VR arcade landscape in coming #StingerrReport.
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - News confirmed that the UK's stated first #VR #arcade has fallen into liquidation. The @DNA_VR chain of four venues has closed and staff are looking for new positions. A full report on how this happened and the impacts seen across the VR arcade landscape in coming #StingerrReport.
KWP #Trendwatch - Growth in Mixed Reality (#MR) attractions, with the launch at @PortAventura World of ‘Expedición ULUM’. #Immersive #attractions continue to employ latest headset technology from @PICO. Full report coming soon in #StingerReport.
November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
KWP #Trendwatch - Growth in Mixed Reality (#MR) attractions, with the launch at @PortAventura World of ‘Expedición ULUM’. #Immersive #attractions continue to employ latest headset technology from @PICO. Full report coming soon in #StingerReport.
KWP #TrendWatch - Concerns over the much higher price to be revealed for the @valvesoftware.com Steam Machine, sparks fears in #VR community that Steam Frame headset pricing may also be much higher than original speculation.
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Concerns over the much higher price to be revealed for the @valvesoftware.com Steam Machine, sparks fears in #VR community that Steam Frame headset pricing may also be much higher than original speculation.
KWP #TrendWatch - Another #IAAPA under the belt, celebrating the latest multi-decade anniversary attending the leading convention for the global #amusement and #attraction industry. Now time to digest what we saw, and how all this will shape 2026!
November 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Another #IAAPA under the belt, celebrating the latest multi-decade anniversary attending the leading convention for the global #amusement and #attraction industry. Now time to digest what we saw, and how all this will shape 2026!
KWP #TrendWatch - a very special gathering of the #XR intelligentsia post #iaapa25 - news on some great opportunities coming soon.
@BobCooney / @AndreLawless / @KevinWilliams
@BobCooney / @AndreLawless / @KevinWilliams
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - a very special gathering of the #XR intelligentsia post #iaapa25 - news on some great opportunities coming soon.
@BobCooney / @AndreLawless / @KevinWilliams
@BobCooney / @AndreLawless / @KevinWilliams
KWP #TrendWatch - Breaking - major announcement of further consolidation in the changing #LBE #VR landscape. @HeroZoneVR announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire of @Phenomena - VR Esports Arena. The strategic acquisition goes to creating the largest free-roaming VR operation
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - Breaking - major announcement of further consolidation in the changing #LBE #VR landscape. @HeroZoneVR announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire of @Phenomena - VR Esports Arena. The strategic acquisition goes to creating the largest free-roaming VR operation
KWP #TrendWatch - Facing the reality of the #VR landscape some ten years on; it feels apt to ask this question to those than remain.
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Facing the reality of the #VR landscape some ten years on; it feels apt to ask this question to those than remain.
KWP #TrendWatch - Immersive attraction demonstrated during #AmusementExpo in Japan - @SEGA shows 'UFO CATCHER IMMERSIVE' - marking the 40th anniversary of the legendary claw machine series.
#UFOCATCHERIMMERSIVE
#UFOCATCHERIMMERSIVE
November 14, 2025 at 7:25 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - Immersive attraction demonstrated during #AmusementExpo in Japan - @SEGA shows 'UFO CATCHER IMMERSIVE' - marking the 40th anniversary of the legendary claw machine series.
#UFOCATCHERIMMERSIVE
#UFOCATCHERIMMERSIVE
KWP #TrendWatch - After 53-years, #PONG is returning to the arcades!
Active entertainment platform developer @PixelGames has signed a partnership with @ATARI to create a physical version of the iconic #arcade game for their unique interactive floor system.
#IAAPA2025 / #IAAPAExpo
Active entertainment platform developer @PixelGames has signed a partnership with @ATARI to create a physical version of the iconic #arcade game for their unique interactive floor system.
#IAAPA2025 / #IAAPAExpo
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - After 53-years, #PONG is returning to the arcades!
Active entertainment platform developer @PixelGames has signed a partnership with @ATARI to create a physical version of the iconic #arcade game for their unique interactive floor system.
#IAAPA2025 / #IAAPAExpo
Active entertainment platform developer @PixelGames has signed a partnership with @ATARI to create a physical version of the iconic #arcade game for their unique interactive floor system.
#IAAPA2025 / #IAAPAExpo
KWP #TrendWatch – How-Far-We-Have-Come. It is hard to believe that it was eleven years since attending @Valve’s ‘Steam Dev Day 2014’ and experiencing the amazing ‘VR Room’ concept demonstrator, for the first time. Now in 2025 we see the launch of the ‘Steam Frame’.
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
KWP #TrendWatch – How-Far-We-Have-Come. It is hard to believe that it was eleven years since attending @Valve’s ‘Steam Dev Day 2014’ and experiencing the amazing ‘VR Room’ concept demonstrator, for the first time. Now in 2025 we see the launch of the ‘Steam Frame’.
KWP #TrendWatch - Latest #SharedReality experience from @UNIVRSE, with the new 'Fairy Tales' opened at @OBEX Oberhausen - allowing young #VR adventurers a chance to explore an #immersive fairy tale environment. Defining the separation between consumer and commercial VR deployment.
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Latest #SharedReality experience from @UNIVRSE, with the new 'Fairy Tales' opened at @OBEX Oberhausen - allowing young #VR adventurers a chance to explore an #immersive fairy tale environment. Defining the separation between consumer and commercial VR deployment.
KWP #TrendWatch - Time to evaluate how the latest IP driven #LBE concepts successfully achieve creating compelling #entertainment venues, and what the future holds for this approach - full coverage in the #StingerReport
#Wonderverse / #NeflixHouse
#Wonderverse / #NeflixHouse
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - Time to evaluate how the latest IP driven #LBE concepts successfully achieve creating compelling #entertainment venues, and what the future holds for this approach - full coverage in the #StingerReport
#Wonderverse / #NeflixHouse
#Wonderverse / #NeflixHouse
KWP #TrendWatch - Well the embargo has been lifted, and the long wait and the speculation is over - @Valve Corporation announced their second headset, with the reveal of their 'Steam Frame VR Headset' - high-end streamed PC VR, and standalone support.
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Well the embargo has been lifted, and the long wait and the speculation is over - @Valve Corporation announced their second headset, with the reveal of their 'Steam Frame VR Headset' - high-end streamed PC VR, and standalone support.
KWP #TrendWatch - About to jump on the plane off to IAAPA Expo Orlando 2025 - taking a rest from presenting this year, but still a lot to do at the show. Hope all coming travel safe and well - and please say hi! if you see me at the show.
#IAAPA2025 / #IAAPAExpo / #Orlando
#IAAPA2025 / #IAAPAExpo / #Orlando
November 12, 2025 at 6:33 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - About to jump on the plane off to IAAPA Expo Orlando 2025 - taking a rest from presenting this year, but still a lot to do at the show. Hope all coming travel safe and well - and please say hi! if you see me at the show.
#IAAPA2025 / #IAAPAExpo / #Orlando
#IAAPA2025 / #IAAPAExpo / #Orlando
KWP #Trendwatch - The new venue goes live, ‘Netflix House’, Philadelphia opens its doors to the first lucky visitors, and we learn what works and what needs work at the @Netflix #LBE! Full coverage in coming #StingerReport.
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
KWP #Trendwatch - The new venue goes live, ‘Netflix House’, Philadelphia opens its doors to the first lucky visitors, and we learn what works and what needs work at the @Netflix #LBE! Full coverage in coming #StingerReport.
KWP #TrendWatch - The latest #Sportstainment concept for #social #entertainment is revealed with plans to launch next year #CROSSBAR - a tech-infused #immersive football platform, supported by hospitality. The concept going head-to-head with the #TOCA_Social and #Ballr_Social.
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - The latest #Sportstainment concept for #social #entertainment is revealed with plans to launch next year #CROSSBAR - a tech-infused #immersive football platform, supported by hospitality. The concept going head-to-head with the #TOCA_Social and #Ballr_Social.
KWP #TrendWatch - First look inside @CEC Entertainment's latest project - with the opening of 'Chuck E Cheese Adventure World’ opened in Arlington North Texas – the 12,000-sq.,ft., facility comprises several active #entertainment #attractions with #amusement. Full review in coming #SoundOff.
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - First look inside @CEC Entertainment's latest project - with the opening of 'Chuck E Cheese Adventure World’ opened in Arlington North Texas – the 12,000-sq.,ft., facility comprises several active #entertainment #attractions with #amusement. Full review in coming #SoundOff.
KWP #TrendWatch - Confirmation that 100 previous @Indigo #amusement venues in UK will be rebranded 'GENDA Playnation' with conclusion of acquisition by @GENDA, along with a number of mini-arcade locations. More on latest deal in the #StingerReport.
November 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Confirmation that 100 previous @Indigo #amusement venues in UK will be rebranded 'GENDA Playnation' with conclusion of acquisition by @GENDA, along with a number of mini-arcade locations. More on latest deal in the #StingerReport.
KWP #TrendWatch - The coming Japanese #AmusementExpo two day event will include a 'UFO Catcher Immersive' #attraction from @sega.jp - celebrating the 40th anniversary of the #UFOCatcher phenomena with its own body-tracked #immersive projection experience.
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - The coming Japanese #AmusementExpo two day event will include a 'UFO Catcher Immersive' #attraction from @sega.jp - celebrating the 40th anniversary of the #UFOCatcher phenomena with its own body-tracked #immersive projection experience.
KWP #TrendWatch - #Transmedia #entertainment facilities continue to attract @Youtube #Influencers. @MrBeast reveals opening of temporary 'Beat Land' installation in Riyadh - offering attraction based on previous videos, and labelled the "Ultimate MrBeast Experience"
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - #Transmedia #entertainment facilities continue to attract @Youtube #Influencers. @MrBeast reveals opening of temporary 'Beat Land' installation in Riyadh - offering attraction based on previous videos, and labelled the "Ultimate MrBeast Experience"
KWP #TrendWatch - The #RobotsareComing - and they are sexy!
Chinese company @XPENG launches their female humanoid #robot - this is not going to end well!
Chinese company @XPENG launches their female humanoid #robot - this is not going to end well!
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - The #RobotsareComing - and they are sexy!
Chinese company @XPENG launches their female humanoid #robot - this is not going to end well!
Chinese company @XPENG launches their female humanoid #robot - this is not going to end well!
KWP #TrendWatch - Further #videogame properties migrate into #LBE. It was revealed that @CD PROJEKT RED, the videogame studio has partnered with @Falcon’s Beyond Global, to create concepts for #Cyberpunk2077 themed entertainment venues. Further details following IAAPA2025 in the #StingerReport.
November 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Further #videogame properties migrate into #LBE. It was revealed that @CD PROJEKT RED, the videogame studio has partnered with @Falcon’s Beyond Global, to create concepts for #Cyberpunk2077 themed entertainment venues. Further details following IAAPA2025 in the #StingerReport.
KWP #TrendWatch - The true next-phase of #XR investment is seen in #Immersive Expeditions and Adventures, offering "Shared Reality" for large groups of users.
New investment hoping to make XR headsets achieve actual returns - exclusively in the #StingerReport
New investment hoping to make XR headsets achieve actual returns - exclusively in the #StingerReport
November 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - The true next-phase of #XR investment is seen in #Immersive Expeditions and Adventures, offering "Shared Reality" for large groups of users.
New investment hoping to make XR headsets achieve actual returns - exclusively in the #StingerReport
New investment hoping to make XR headsets achieve actual returns - exclusively in the #StingerReport