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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 30m

KWP #TrendWatch – Upheaval in #Pickleball sector, news breaks that franchising operation @The_PICKLR files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, raising funding to address financial burden and renegotiate lease agreements – could this the turning point for the Pickleball industry?

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 4h

KWP #TrendWatch - The battle-lines drawn in the #XR / #MR spatial computer race, between the headsets or glasses, which offer a level of #VR immersion, or better media consumption! All in the $1,299 price range, hoping not to share the same fate as the @Apple Vision Pro!

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 19h

KWP #TrendWatch – Will the difference between #VR ‘Beater Saber’ and #XR ‘Beat Saber: Flux’ make the difference between immersive gaming and mixed reality – will the difference be compelling enough to succeed?

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 19h

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 21h

KWP #TrendWatch – With the buildup to #IAAPA Expo 2026, and more news of the big #IP developments – @SEGA_Amusement_International reveals a new chapter in the ‘#Sonic_the_Hedgehog’ brand – with the leak of the new racer ‘Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Arcade DX’ – more details in coming #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Reveal that @Sony has transferred 43 US patents related to #VR, #AR and #MR technologies to @Meta, with a broader agreement set to pass on 419 global patents – a move seen by observers as indicating scaling back of Sony’s #XR hardware ambitions, and the @Sony_PlayStation_VR line.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch - Latest #StingerReport - #1283 Defining the new #XR generation of headsets, looking at the big announcements that were made during the last few months that will rock how #VR progresses and its impact for the #LBE scene bnbc8.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/mr/sh/6rq...

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – News from @IAAPA Europe that @Brogent_Technologies revealed IP-based Flying Theater experience ‘GODZILLA THE RIDE: GREAT CLASH’, developed in collaboration with @Toho_Global and director of ‘#Godzilla_Minus_One’ blockbuster #movie.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – New concept from @NQ64 – opening this month #NQJPN will be London’s first late-night bar, club and Japanese #arcade concept – the first of its kind in the crowded Capitals #Competitive_Socializing scene – full report from the launch @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – @Bandai_Namco Experience (Japan) confirms the lineup for their #Amusement_Expo 2026 booth, revealing they will be launching #BIOHAZARD RE:2 ARCADE (#Resident_Evil RE:2) – the new #arcade shooter based on @CAPCOM IP – will we see a Western rollout?

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – @IAAPA_Europe_2026 ! - And finally (12) Trends Roundup – Trying #VR #Virtual_Adventure experience during the London show, as @Glitch_Studio presented ‘Viking Adventures: Myth of Yggdrasil’, a new level of audience engagement – read the full expo details @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – Surviving @IAAPA_Europe_2026 ! (11) Trends Roundup – High performance #race_sim take over the show floor in London, the latest simulators offer new levels of entertainment, such as the new @ReFerox racing simulators – full coverage @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – Surviving #IAAPA_Europe_2026 ! (10) Trends Roundup – Great to see the #LBE XR community at the #VR Showcase event – with out friend’s #Ben_Woodford @Spawnpoint and #Julien_Henricot @VEX_Solutions – round down of the new #XR developments at the Expo @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – We survived @IAAPA_Europe_2026! (9) Trends Roundup – The London Expo had a strong showing of #Quiz & Mission Room surprises – such as the new @X-Cube licensed ‘#The_Traitors’ experience – details @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – We survived @IAAPA_Europe_2026 ! (8) Trends Roundup – Trying out the new ‘#Jumanji’ experience with #Nicolas_Fournier, from @triotech1.bsky.social – what a major development from their ‘XD Dark Ride’ platform – a new generation of interactive theater - @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – We survived @IAAPA_Europe_2026 ! (7) Trends Roundup – Learning about the next-gen in trampoline parks and how gamification is driving the future, thanks to an education from @Akrobat and their team head #Vinko_Zovko

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch - How Active is Active Entertainment! Continued popularity of Interactive Illuminated Floors (IIF) draws a greater competition from players in #amusement and #entertainment venues!

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – We survived @IAAPA_Europe_2026 ! (6) Trends Roundup – @Robobike, presented their highly physical motorbike #sim, but the real surprise was their-new business model that could rock the entertainment industry to its core - details @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – We survived @IAAPA_Europe_2026 ! (5) Trends Roundup – a chance to try the latest film on @DOF_Robotics ‘SphereFly’ attraction during the London Expo – extensive coverage of the new media attraction scene @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – We survived @IAAPA_Europe_2026 ! (4) Trends Roundup – a snapshot of just some of the Interactive Illuminated Floor (IIF) systems populating the London show floor – a genre on the rise in entertainment – full list of developments in coming #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch - One of our highlight demos during @IAAPA Europe expo 2026 was on the @Hololabs Studio booth, with their 'Abyss: Vault - #MR attraction environment, employing @PICO XR. We look forward to reporting on the next developments - details @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – Surviving @IAAPA_Europe_2026 (3) Trends Roundup – new release from @501_Fun with ‘Virtual Archery’ – #Competitive_Socializing gets a new string to its bow – extensive coverage of the social entertainment boom at the Expo – @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – We survived @IAAPA_Europe_2026! (2) Trends Roundup – Just a snapshot of some of the #VR seen on the London show floor, with many more – an exhaustive rundown, (so you don’t have to) of the actual state of VR at the Expo in coming #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – #FOMO – We survived @IAAPA_Europe_2026! (1) Trends Roundup – collecting all the leading trends for the London Expo – we present some of the surprises seen, while reconnecting with colleagues @ #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Breaking – New @sega-west.bsky.social ‘#House_of_the_Dead’ #amusement shooter about to be previewed in November –teaser reveals that the game will be a #VR deluxe release by @SEGA_Amusement_International – coverage of the release in #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Breaking news @Doppio_Malto and @LOG_LotOfGames reveal a strategic partnership to create a combined Italian food / beverage & entertainment venue brand – more details in coming #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Revealed ‘Boom_Battle_Bar’ chain has been sold to F.O_Twenty-Four by owners @XP_Factory – this follows the original acquisition of social entertainment chain for £17m in 2021 – the new operation is backed by @Frasers_Group and comprises the original founder

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – The final rollout of the new @Meta VR Glasses confirms the pivot away from full #VR support for a more Quest Pro approach with glasses formfactor with a puck, at a $1,300 price point – smaller FOV, controllers as an optional extra, and poor light occlusion!

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Details revealed for #Universal_United_Kingdom_Resort, now scheduled to open in 2031 – the £1 billion in capital investment project planned near Bedford, will include the theme park with several themed lands, and now a 500-room hotel and a retail, dining and #entertainment complex

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Announced that @STYLY, with @KDDI, partnered with @Lawson_United_Cinemas to roll out their ‘Immersive Zero’ at three theaters in Japan - an interactive #VR experience for theater screenings presenting a virtual concert from the ‘BALLISTIK BOYZ’ group.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Youtube phenonium and influencer #MrBeast, and billion selling author #James_Patterson co-authored the book “The Most Dangerous Games” – it sold only 22,000-in first week, after publishers bet millions on success. Is this the start of the Influencer / creator culture collapse?

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Paris’ iconic #Louvre Pyramid proved the ideal venue for the launch of “Cléopâtre, le destin de l’Égypte”, the latest immersive LBE XR experience developed by @Sandora_VR, hardware installation supported by @VR_Expert.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – If you are trying to boost earnings and improve the customer experience, is using your #Eatertainment venues to hold rave dance parties the best idea? @DaveandBusters partners with event promoter @bnl.bsky.social to hold “Rave & Buster’s USA Tour” at selected venues.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Concern in market as @daveandbusters.bsky.social ’s share price plumet following investor concerns over missed revenue expectations, reported from recent second-quarter earning release from #Eatertainment corporation – #entertainment hospitality sector under scrutiny.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Shots fired in #AR / #AI smart glasses race, CEO of @Snap calls out smart glasses disguised as normal eyewear as “creepy”, say they designed their $2,195 @Specs to look bold on purpose – reports @Meta building “camera-less” glasses, to address privacy concerns.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – New immersive #VR attraction developed for Brazilian theme park by @DOF_Robotics – the latest VR adventure for the #Smurf’s sees the use of #immersive technology in a new generation of attraction, employing the companies ‘Riot 360’ motion platform.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Continued growth in Japan of food-related entertainment experiences – #amusement claw machines offering “Everyday Prizes”, filled with household items, and now including “fruit and vegetables” – as @Bandai roll out new community hub store concept.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – information from @Counterpint reveals a decline in consumer #VR headset sales, against #AR glasses – this is a perfect example of the confusion by some researchers of the technology – really are AR glasses sales the same as VR?

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch - The #RobotsareComing - they really are! How many #FEC, #LBE, #bowling, and #Competitive_Socializing operators are running service #Robots in their sites? Full report on the #autonimous_army serving entertainment, in a coming #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Competition in the Interactive Illuminated Floor (IIF) sector grows, with the entry of ‘VEX Smash Dash’ from @VEX_Solutions – building on their previous active interactive platform, the company will show its new release soon – coverage of the IIF sector in coming #StingerReport

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – The #Shared_Reality #immersive experience operation @COSM celebrates doubling their operation, with the opening of their fourth site in Detroit – rapid growth for the immersive sports and movie venue, supported by @Sony_Pictures.

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – Looking forward to seeing you all next week at @IAAPA Expo Europe – please say hello if you see me rushing round the show, and if you want a chat, please contact me via Whatsapp or Linkedin – safe travels

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch - How many #amusement and #LBE venues benefited from promoting Saturday that it was "#National_Video_Game_Day"? Going since 1997, it seems that the amusement and #attraction trade associations are misses out on a great way to offer a upbeat message for the 12th of September!

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The Stinger Report @stingerreport.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

KWP #TrendWatch – VIP launch for the new Competitive Socializing arcade bar in London this week - @NQ64 retro gaming and immersive nightlife venue reviewed in detail in coming #StingerReport

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