LBX Collective
The LBX Collective aims to inform and educate, create opportunities to connect with industry peers, and to spur collaboration, discourse, and cross-pollination of ideas in the location-based entertainment and experience industry.
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Episodes
434 episodes
The Reveal #8 - DOF Robotics: Motion Simulation Mastery
Sponsored by Intercard! On The Reveal, we pull back the curtain on DOF Robotics, exploring their journey from manual simulators to award-winning immersive experiences across 60 countries wi...
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54:28
Sound Off #84 - Elvis Evolution backlash, Batting Cage 2.0, LED Floors, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's episode, Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey discuss the evolution of batting cage experiences, questioning whether "Batting Cage 2.0" concepts will suc...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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49:33
The Stinger Report #1242 - Shaping the New Audience – Part 2
Our comprehensive review of IBE’25 highlights a pivotal shift in the XR landscape within the out-of-home entertainment sector, especially in bowling-centric venues. While VR’s prominence has waned, reflected by fewer showcases and diminished en...
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Season 1
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Episode 1242
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17:49
The LBX Show #38 - BW visits Harkins Backlot, Resident Evil 2, Meta ads, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's episode BW visits Harkins Theatres' new FEC concept, Backlot, with a discussion on how theater chains are evolving to compete in the entertainment landscape...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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Entertainment Social Arena #4 - Movie Magic Drives Entertainment
Highlighting the surge in "Cinetainment," where social entertainment venues blend cinema, streaming IP, and experiential attractions. Major theater chains are investing over $2.2 billion to modernize with attractions like amusement arcades, bow...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:37
Sound Off #83 - Cinetainment expansion, AI eatertainment, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey explore whether traditional gaming facilities can thrive in our new social entertainment landscape, arguing that the solitary nature of g...
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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45:26
The Stinger Report #1241 - Shaping the New Audience – Part 1
Leading investors should note a dynamic shift in the amusement and bowling sectors as 2024 concludes, highlighted by a surge in innovation, venue openings, and evolving revenue models. The International Bowl Expo 2025 showcased a pivot toward b...
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Season 1
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Episode 1241
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14:52
The LBX Show #37 - D&B New CEO, Hyperbole, ROLLER's Pulse Report, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's episode BW extends News You Should Know to discuss the new leadership at Dave & Buster's, the overuse of hyperbolic language to hype entertainment conce...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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57:05
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Entertainment Social Arena #3 - Eatertainment Feeds the Market
The sector's turbulence amid rising costs and shifting consumer preferences. The hospitality industry faces revenue pressures, with companies like Dave & Buster’s reported a 10.8% revenue drop and reevaluating remodel strategies, signaling ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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17:29
The Stinger Report #1240 - Engaging with the Digital Arena
In 2025, XR investment transitioned from consumer-focused to more practical, enterprise and mixed reality (MR) solutions, signaling a pivotal market shift. The AWE Expo highlighted a surge in commercial entertainment, immersive MR experiences, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1240
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19:30
Sound Off #82 - Arcades, AI and Augmented Reality: Managing Guest Expectations
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's episode we kick things off with a conversation on how managing guest expectations has become critical for location-based entertainment venues as the industr...
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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1:05:55
The LBX Show #36 - New AMC Discounts, Clint Novak hits the Jersey Shore, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's episode, we discuss how the amusement and entertainment industry is witnessing rapid evolution across multiple fronts, from new payment technologies to inno...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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Sound Off #81 - CEC's new Arcade, theme park attendance declines, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On our latest episode, join Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey as they discuss the location-based entertainment industry's paradox of economic uncertainty alongside aggress...
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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57:39
The Stinger Report #1239 - Branding Driving Next-Gen Investment
The Licensing Expo 2025 highlighted significant trends shaping the future of location-based entertainment and retailtainment, with a strong emphasis on IP-driven experiences. Brands like UNIS showcased their ‘emoji Planet,’ illustrating how phy...
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Season 1
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Episode 1239
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15:27
The LBX Show #35 - Inside Bowl Expo 2025: Trends and Industry Shifts
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's show, Brandon is joined by Kevin Williams and Adam Pratt for a special Guest Gab review of the Bowl Expo 2025 experience, examining the state of the bowling...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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The Stinger Report #1238 - Entertainment’s New Territories
The amusement and attraction sector is experiencing a dynamic shift towards social and immersive entertainment, driven by significant developments in the Middle East, notably Saudi Arabia, and the broader MENA region. The recent SEA’25 Expo hig...
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Episode 1238
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13:28
Sound Off #80 - Peter Piper gets active, Shooting Sims takeover, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's episode, Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey kick things off with a discussion on the critical importance of guest experience design in entertainment venues a...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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47:59
The Stinger Report #1237 - Asia’s XR Future Investment
At Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo 2025, key trends highlight a shift in immersive technology investments amid global trade tensions. While VR remains present, its dominance has waned compared to previous years, with exhibitors like Movie...
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Season 1
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Episode 1237
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13:27
The LBX Show #30 - Road Trip to Denver, Bowl Expo Preview, New Openings, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's show we catch up on all the news we missed over the last two weeks and take a Road Trip with Clint Novak to 3 awesome venues in Denver, Colorado.
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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The Stinger Report #1236 - China Entertainment Future War-plan
The Asia Amusement & Attractions Expo (AAA) 2025 in Guangzhou highlighted key industry trends, notably the surge in skill-based and multi-player experiences. Innovative offerings included Chinese manufacturers showcasing new wave crane mach...
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Season 1
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Episode 1236
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13:20
The Stinger Report #1235 - Mixed Reality Entertainment Investment
Rapid evolution of XR within the entertainment sector, with increased capital flowing into augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) applications, particularly in location-based entertainment (LBE). Notable innovations include immersive AR ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1235
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14:31
Sound Off #79 - Phygital fusion, Netflix House details, and much more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's Sound Off, Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey discuss the latest trends shaping location-based entertainment, from Netflix's ambitious physical venues to the...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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50:39
Virtual Arena #21 - The Shared Phygital Landscape – Part 2
In this second and final part of our specialist feature on the Immersive entertainment landscape, we look towards the deployment of AR, MR and SR technology. Defining the latest unencumbered immersive attractions and game systems, while chartin...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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11:17
Virtual Arena #20 - The Shared Phygital Landscape – Part 1
In this first part of our specialist feature on the Immersive entertainment landscape, we look towards the deployment of AR, MR and SR technology. Defining the latest encumbered immersive attractions and game systems, while charting the trends ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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18:15
Sound Off #78 - Free Play Fails, Genda's Silent Expansion, AI Snake oil, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey debate why free play arcade models are destined to fail, drawing on Kevin's experience at Sega World London where free play destroyed mac...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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51:28
