The Stinger Report
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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.
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KWP #TrendWatch - While we are in the Netherlands for @UnitedXR Europe, we are followed by controversy over #AI - @McDonald's Netherlands pulled its Christmas commercial after only 24-hours screening, following a backlash over the AI generated abomination!
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McDonald's - "It's the Most Terrible Time of The Year"
Television It's the Most Terrible Time of The Year for McDonald's by TBWA\NEBOKO
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December 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - While we are in the Netherlands for @UnitedXR Europe, we are followed by controversy over #AI - @McDonald's Netherlands pulled its Christmas commercial after only 24-hours screening, following a backlash over the AI generated abomination!
www.adforum.com/creative-wor...
www.adforum.com/creative-wor...
KWP #TrendWatch - Major upheavals impacting @Arcade1Up following recent departure of CEO, the popular consumer #arcade classics manufacturer has been linked to rumors of possible acquisition compounded by major finical upheavals.
December 11, 2025 at 7:47 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - Major upheavals impacting @Arcade1Up following recent departure of CEO, the popular consumer #arcade classics manufacturer has been linked to rumors of possible acquisition compounded by major finical upheavals.
KWP #TrendWatch - The next phase of #immersive #XR visualization in a post #VR world; the new concept with @UNWARE's #Holodeck. Tracked immersive enclosures re-emerge onto the scene.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Ae...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Ae...
UNWARE Holodeck Showreel: Wearable-Free VR Across Industries
YouTube video by UNWARE
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December 11, 2025 at 5:13 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - The next phase of #immersive #XR visualization in a post #VR world; the new concept with @UNWARE's #Holodeck. Tracked immersive enclosures re-emerge onto the scene.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Ae...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Ae...
KWP #TrendWatch - The first day at @UnitedXR Europe - and we had the chance to meet in real life with dear friend Tony @SkarredGhost. Coverage of the leading European #XR gather. More to follow.
December 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - The first day at @UnitedXR Europe - and we had the chance to meet in real life with dear friend Tony @SkarredGhost. Coverage of the leading European #XR gather. More to follow.
KWP #TrendWatch - #SoundOff #101 - Clawcade Standards, Social Entertainment Diffs, & More!
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Sound Off #101 - Clawcade Standards, Social Entertainment Diffs, & More! | The LBX Collective
Sound Off #101 - Clawcade Standards, Social Entertainment Differentiation, & More!
Sponsored by Intercard!
Sponsored by Alan-1!
On this week's 101th episode of Sound Off, we argue for bringing clawc...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - #SoundOff #101 - Clawcade Standards, Social Entertainment Diffs, & More!
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KWP #TrendWatch - Conformation of the changing #Eatertainment landscape, @daveandbusters.bsky.social revenue for November 4, 2025, was $448.2m – a 1.1% decrease, while comparable store sales fell by 4%!
Net loss totalled $42.1m, compared with net loss of $32.7m in the previous year
Net loss totalled $42.1m, compared with net loss of $32.7m in the previous year
December 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Conformation of the changing #Eatertainment landscape, @daveandbusters.bsky.social revenue for November 4, 2025, was $448.2m – a 1.1% decrease, while comparable store sales fell by 4%!
Net loss totalled $42.1m, compared with net loss of $32.7m in the previous year
Net loss totalled $42.1m, compared with net loss of $32.7m in the previous year
KWP #Trendwatch - Major developments in the North American #entertainment landscape. News from #PlanetPlayskool in New Jersey, based on @Hasbro #IP to make major announcement.
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
KWP #Trendwatch - Major developments in the North American #entertainment landscape. News from #PlanetPlayskool in New Jersey, based on @Hasbro #IP to make major announcement.
KWP #TrendWatch - @Oceanogràfic Aquarium in Valencia, Spain, the largest aquarium in Europe, reveals the launch of a mixed-reality (#MR) experience with “#Inmersión” - audiences wear @Meta Quest 3 headsets to interact with the immersive experience.
December 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - @Oceanogràfic Aquarium in Valencia, Spain, the largest aquarium in Europe, reveals the launch of a mixed-reality (#MR) experience with “#Inmersión” - audiences wear @Meta Quest 3 headsets to interact with the immersive experience.
KWP #TrendWatch - Could not have said this better ourselves!
A commentary that breaks down the hard reality of the #cinema business, post @Netflix move on @Warner Bros.!
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A commentary that breaks down the hard reality of the #cinema business, post @Netflix move on @Warner Bros.!
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The Beginning Of The End
YouTube video by The Critical Drinker
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December 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Could not have said this better ourselves!
A commentary that breaks down the hard reality of the #cinema business, post @Netflix move on @Warner Bros.!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NWC...
A commentary that breaks down the hard reality of the #cinema business, post @Netflix move on @Warner Bros.!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NWC...
KWP #TrendWatch - Is the Apple Vision Pro, the technology giants biggest failures. Since launching in February 2024, reports reveal that just under 430,000 units have been sold of their expensive Spatial Computing headset. Some 47% below (downgraded) internal estimates.
December 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Is the Apple Vision Pro, the technology giants biggest failures. Since launching in February 2024, reports reveal that just under 430,000 units have been sold of their expensive Spatial Computing headset. Some 47% below (downgraded) internal estimates.
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 8
"#VR Free-Roam private events offer valuable mixing of ideas for 2026!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 8
"#VR Free-Roam private events offer valuable mixing of ideas for 2026!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
December 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 8
"#VR Free-Roam private events offer valuable mixing of ideas for 2026!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 8
"#VR Free-Roam private events offer valuable mixing of ideas for 2026!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
KWP #TrendWatch - Breaking - Confirmation that @Netflix will acquire @WarnerBros., for a reported $82.7 billion. The acquisition will see major IP retained by the leading streaming service. Ramifications of the deal will have direct impact on major park and attraction properties.
December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Breaking - Confirmation that @Netflix will acquire @WarnerBros., for a reported $82.7 billion. The acquisition will see major IP retained by the leading streaming service. Ramifications of the deal will have direct impact on major park and attraction properties.
KWP #TrendWatch - Reveal of the third game experience for the @LittleLionEntertainment 'Arcade Arena' platform. New London launch in 2026 will see the roll out of 'Alien Invasion' projection mapped multiplayer #immersive experience.
December 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Reveal of the third game experience for the @LittleLionEntertainment 'Arcade Arena' platform. New London launch in 2026 will see the roll out of 'Alien Invasion' projection mapped multiplayer #immersive experience.
KWP #TrendWatch - Markets react to @Meta's plans to cut budget and layoffs for their #VR and Horizon World operations, as they pivot towards #AI and #AR smart glasses. Reality for the sunk-cost consumer VR investment!
December 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - Markets react to @Meta's plans to cut budget and layoffs for their #VR and Horizon World operations, as they pivot towards #AI and #AR smart glasses. Reality for the sunk-cost consumer VR investment!
KWP #TrendWatch - Sources reveal that @Meta Reality Labs will see a 30% budget cut, along with additional layoffs from #VR and #HorizonWorld groups.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Sources reveal that @Meta Reality Labs will see a 30% budget cut, along with additional layoffs from #VR and #HorizonWorld groups.
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KWP #TrendWatch - Presenting on the reality of the #LBE business next week, at #UnitedXR : Europe's premier conference on the #XR landscape.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Presenting on the reality of the #LBE business next week, at #UnitedXR : Europe's premier conference on the #XR landscape.
unitedxr.eu/agenda#date=...
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KWP #TrendWatch - Breaking - @TenpinEntertainment acquires @Fairgame competitive socializing chain, backed by @TriveCapital - the fairground-inspired #social #entertainment chain will become part of the second-largest UK bowling amusement center operator.
December 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - Breaking - @TenpinEntertainment acquires @Fairgame competitive socializing chain, backed by @TriveCapital - the fairground-inspired #social #entertainment chain will become part of the second-largest UK bowling amusement center operator.
KWP #TrendWatch - The Big 100 podcast!
Big thanks to the #LBX Collective for the opportunity to share with our audience over 100 episodes. Now for the next 100!
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Big thanks to the #LBX Collective for the opportunity to share with our audience over 100 episodes. Now for the next 100!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNOt...
Sound Off #100 - Top Golf's PE pivot, IP fatigue, Manufacturer pivots, and more!
YouTube video by The LBX Collective
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December 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - The Big 100 podcast!
Big thanks to the #LBX Collective for the opportunity to share with our audience over 100 episodes. Now for the next 100!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNOt...
Big thanks to the #LBX Collective for the opportunity to share with our audience over 100 episodes. Now for the next 100!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNOt...
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 7
"New Immersive Tunnel High-Resolution LED Media"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 7
"New Immersive Tunnel High-Resolution LED Media"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
December 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 7
"New Immersive Tunnel High-Resolution LED Media"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 7
"New Immersive Tunnel High-Resolution LED Media"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport