Bob Cooney, Author at The VR Collective - VR Attractions and Arcade Games

Everything Is Awesome

Bob Cooney September 17, 2024 No Comments

In the last newsletter, I wrote about the challenges and headwinds facing the location-based entertainment industry. There’s plenty to be worried about. Inflation (thought the latest Fed report has that…

Your instant gratification will have to wait until next week…

Bob Cooney September 4, 2024 No Comments

Part 1. Things suck… We were promised the roaring 20s. After the pandemic ended we needed something to look forward to. The entire location-based entertainment industry was shuttered, and when…

The Future of Reality is Mixed

Bob Cooney August 27, 2024 No Comments

Back in the 1980s I worked as a penny stockbroker in Denver Colorado. If you’ve ever seen The Wolf of Wall Street, I was one of those people “dialing for…

Groundbreaking Innovations from Siggraph 2024

Bob Cooney August 5, 2024 No Comments

What is Siggraph? Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, Siggraph is an annual conference that celebrated it’s 50th anniversary by returning to Denver this year. Historically it’s…

New Consumer Research from Zero Latency: Insights for 2024

Bob Cooney August 3, 2024 No Comments

Introduction Zero Latency is a leader in the VR entertainment industry, setting the standard for immersive first person shooting VR experiences. Using advanced technology, they deliver incredibly realistic adventures that…

VR Arcade Games: The Need for a Parental Advisory System

Bob Cooney August 2, 2024 No Comments

Introduction VR arcade games have become incredibly popular, offering immersive experiences that transport players to different worlds. However, this immersion can also present challenges, particularly for younger audiences. The Importance…

Six Flags Unveils Digital Immersive Theme Park on Roblox

Bob Cooney July 22, 2024 No Comments

Recently, Six Flags announced their “groundbreaking metaverse experience” on Roblox, an online user-generated gaming platform. For those unfamiliar with Roblox, it’s an online video game platform that can be played…

Operators Open Up About VR Profits and Expansion

Bob Cooney July 15, 2024 No Comments

This week, there’s big news from the two most significant players in the free-roam VR business. Sandbox VR and Zero Latency are pushing out innovations, and at least two of…

Zero Latency Warhammer: The Ultimate Guide to the New Game Launching in October

Bob Cooney July 14, 2024 No Comments

Introduction The Zero Latency Warhammer game is shaking up the gaming world as it gears up for its launch in October. This isn’t just another VR experience; this is Space…

Raising Funds for a Third Location: The UK Sandbox VR Franchisee’s Success Story

Bob Cooney July 14, 2024 No Comments

Introduction The UK Sandbox VR franchisee has been making waves in the immersive entertainment industry. With two bustling locations already under their belt, the need to raise funds for a…

White Hutchinson chart showing increase in construction costs since 2020

A Solution to the Post Pandemic LBE Squeeze

Bob Cooney July 7, 2024 No Comments

In his most recent newsletter, Randy White of White Hutchinson, a leading LBE design consultancy, shows how the current economic climate impacts family entertainment centers’ financial feasibility. And it’s not…