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 - 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 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 - 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 - 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.
www.uploadvr.com/meta-reality...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-reality...
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.
www.uploadvr.com/meta-reality...
www.uploadvr.com/meta-reality...
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=...
unitedxr.eu/agenda#date=...
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=...
unitedxr.eu/agenda#date=...
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 - #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
KWP #TrendWatch - As we face the end of the latest @Meta headset brand - the question has to be how far we have progressed along the promise of consumer #VR, and what the next phase (brand), some ten-years on, will look?
November 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - As we face the end of the latest @Meta headset brand - the question has to be how far we have progressed along the promise of consumer #VR, and what the next phase (brand), some ten-years on, will look?
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 6
"Racing simulation gathers pace at the Orlando event!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 6
"Racing simulation gathers pace at the Orlando event!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
November 29, 2025 at 1:21 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 6
"Racing simulation gathers pace at the Orlando event!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 6
"Racing simulation gathers pace at the Orlando event!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
KWP #TrendWatch - "Spot the turkey!"
Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - "Spot the turkey!"
Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving.
KWP #TrendWatch - #BlastfromthePast - Images of the incredibly rare original #immersive #attraction, @NAMCO's 'Galaxian3' 16-player variant.
Source - @kei8774
Source - @kei8774
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - #BlastfromthePast - Images of the incredibly rare original #immersive #attraction, @NAMCO's 'Galaxian3' 16-player variant.
Source - @kei8774
Source - @kei8774
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 5
"The growth of #Active #Entertainment at the Orlando event"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 5
"The growth of #Active #Entertainment at the Orlando event"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
November 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 5
"The growth of #Active #Entertainment at the Orlando event"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 5
"The growth of #Active #Entertainment at the Orlando event"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 4
"Growing impact of the Escape Room in the entertainment arena!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 4
"Growing impact of the Escape Room in the entertainment arena!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
November 27, 2025 at 2:43 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 4
"Growing impact of the Escape Room in the entertainment arena!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 4
"Growing impact of the Escape Room in the entertainment arena!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 3
"The #VR revolution, pivots to #MR application!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 3
"The #VR revolution, pivots to #MR application!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 3
"The #VR revolution, pivots to #MR application!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 3
"The #VR revolution, pivots to #MR application!"
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
KWP #TrendWatch - Celebrating the 100th #SoundOff podcast - charting the trends and observations shaping the #amusement, #immersion, and #attraction landscape. Join the club!
lbxcollective.com/episodes-sou...
lbxcollective.com/episodes-sou...
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Celebrating the 100th #SoundOff podcast - charting the trends and observations shaping the #amusement, #immersion, and #attraction landscape. Join the club!
lbxcollective.com/episodes-sou...
lbxcollective.com/episodes-sou...
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 2
"Show sees 38,520 verified attendees from 43,840 registered participants breaking attendance record."
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 2
"Show sees 38,520 verified attendees from 43,840 registered participants breaking attendance record."
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - #IAAPA2025 Recap:
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 2
"Show sees 38,520 verified attendees from 43,840 registered participants breaking attendance record."
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
Snapshots from the trade show floor Part 2
"Show sees 38,520 verified attendees from 43,840 registered participants breaking attendance record."
Exclusive & Extensive #IAAPAExpo coverage in coming #StingerReport
KWP #TrendWatch - Announcement of a collaboration between #VR free-roaming specialists @Spawnpoint and @Ubisoft - seeing their VR escape game content available on the platform.
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
KWP #TrendWatch - Announcement of a collaboration between #VR free-roaming specialists @Spawnpoint and @Ubisoft - seeing their VR escape game content available on the platform.