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IAAPA Inspired It—Now Brentwood Gets a VR Arcade

Amy Isaacson February 2, 2026 No Comments

VRNexGEN, an immersive virtual reality game center inspired by insights gathered at the prestigious IAAPA Conference, is opening in Brentwood. This new entertainment venue is a significant milestone for East…

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Transformers-Themed VR Parks Coming to Saudi Arabia Indoors

Amy Isaacson February 2, 2026 No Comments

Transformers-themed indoor entertainment destinations in Saudi Arabia will feature VR attractions, marking a significant shift in the region’s leisure landscape. These venues promise to deliver immersive experiences that blend cutting-edge…

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Is Hainan’s New S&T Museum Worth It for VR Fans?

Amy Isaacson February 2, 2026 No Comments

The New Hainan Science and Technology Museum features VR attractions that make it a leader in modern interactive learning in Haikou, Hainan Province. This cutting-edge facility offers a wide range…

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End of the Line: Sony’s Wonderverse Chicago Closes

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

Sony’s Wonderverse Chicago opened as a bold step into immersive entertainment, transforming a large suburban space into a dynamic playground for fans of popular Sony movie franchises. The venue quickly…

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Inside Vietnam’s Largest VR Attraction—Now Open in HCMC

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

Vietnam’s largest VR attraction has officially opened its doors in Ho Chi Minh City, marking a significant milestone for the country’s entertainment landscape. VR City Ho Chi Minh City stands…

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See the Met’s Egyptian Exhibit in VR—Built at App State

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

Appalachian State University and the Metropolitan Museum of Art have joined forces to transform how visitors experience one of the museum’s most celebrated attractions: the Egyptian exhibit. This collaboration focuses…

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Inside Myrtle Beach’s Exclusive Virtual‑Reality Gaming Venue

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

Myrtle Beach gaming venue offers exclusive virtual-reality technology that transforms traditional entertainment into a fully immersive adventure. Interactive Experience Unleashed (IEU), located on North Kings Highway, stands out as a…

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Whitehaven’s New Digital Hub: Levels VR Arcade Revealed

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

Levels is a new gaming and digital hub that represents a £4.6 million redevelopment of the former Whittles furniture building in Whitehaven. This ambitious project marks Cumbria’s first dedicated centre…

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Rakhigarhi Museum Goes VR: Live the Harappan Era

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

The Rakhigarhi Museum is an important heritage site dedicated to preserving and showcasing one of the most significant chapters in human history—the Harappan era. Located in the village of Rakhigarhi,…

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Sandbox VR’s 6th Canadian Venue Launches in Vaughan

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

Sandbox VR is expanding in Canada with a new location in Vaughan, Canada, opening on January 16. This will be their sixth venue in the country. This is an exciting…

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Can’t Fly to Peru? Try Fever’s Machu Picchu VR in 10 Cities

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

Fever expands its Machu Picchu VR experience to ten cities, bringing an unprecedented virtual reality immersive experience closer to you. This expansion opens doors for those who dream of visiting…

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UF Research: VR Wins Over Travelers Who Prefer the Real

Amy Isaacson January 16, 2026 No Comments

A University of Florida study reveals that even travelers who value traditional tourism activities enjoy immersive, hyperreality virtual reality, or VR. This finding challenges the common assumption that virtual experiences…

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