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KWP #TrendWatch - #AWE2026 In this conversation, we’ll break down how the Gaming Hub and LBE XR Zone brings together the key players in the XR gaming ecosystem — from developers and content creators to publishers, media, and investors. linkedin.com/events/gamingh…

KWP #TrendWatch – The continued upheaval in the #VR sector seen with the news that commercial headset startup @Lynx has been reported to have entered liquidation, seeing abandonment of plans to launch their ‘Lynx R2 VR’ standalone mixed reality headset.

KWP #TrendWatch - From the Amusement Expo International (#AEI2026) - we take a trip away from the show floor to see some of the special #social #entertainment spaces populating #Vegas!

KWP #TrendWatch - Latest #Soundoff - #114 This week's show we sanity-check what “#immersive” really means when guests have better options next door and investors want proof of repeat visits. youtube.com/watch?v=_5YpLT…

KWP #TrendWatch – Honored to be invited back to the #AttractionPro Podcast, to talk about the next phase of #immersive technology, #transmedia, and embracing your audience. #weareallattractionpros attractionpros.com/episode-445-ke…

KWP #TrendWatch - A big thanks to the audience that attended our keynote presentation on 'Social Entertainment' on the first day of @AmusementExpo2026 - a record attendance and a great event, with more to follow for the #amusement trade - big thanks to #AAMA and expo organizers!

@GENDA_Kataoka @GENDA_Kataoka - congrats to the team

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KWP #TrendWatch - #F1 Grand Prix organizers announces their cancellation of the planned Middle East race season (Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix) scheduled for April

KWP #TrendWatch - The timeline of the current consumer #VR sector, and the question of what happens next now the gravy-train has derailed!

KWP #TrendWatch - #BlastfromthePast the #Kinetoscope arcade offering an immersive experience, followed by the #VR arcade (both lasting as long) - the question, what will come next, and will it have better audience retention?

KWP #TrendWatch – During #InnovateX 2026, @LeedsCastle team unveiled their Queen Eleanor #AI experience – the deployment of an interactive exhibit with a recreation of the medieval monarch for visitors, the world’s first interactive historical AI avatar.

KWP #TrendWatch – Eight days of monitoring the situation, the @IAAPA Middle East Expo finally confirmed the cancellation of the attraction and park convention – five days after the cancellation of the @TEA SATE Middle East Summit. Confirming moving new focus to April 2027.

KWP #TremdWatch - #SoundOff - #113 This week's show we argue why cocktails outperform sports bars for modern #social #entertainment and follow the money across trade show turmoil, studio mega-deals, and cinema’s pivot.. youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-B8_…

KWP #TrendWatch – Dedicated site launched for new #amusement shooter ‘Biohazard RE:2 Arcade’ – to be released by @BANDAI_NAMCO Experiences in partnership with @CAPCOM – continuing the #Resident_Evil series into the Japanese and International arcades. Source - @ArcadeHeroes

KWP #TrendWatch – Seismic tremors sent through the consumer #VR game development community as @Meta CTO states the “gravy train” has stopped regarding VR gaming from his perspective, and that audience engagement is their new focus. Questions raised!

KWP #TrendWatch – Breaking – reveal of the new brand for the management of the seven divested @Six_Flags #attraction properties – confirmation the @Enchanted_Parks rebranding will take place at the end of the 2026 season where passes will continue to be honored to that point.

@benz145 Yes, many influencers called it incredible before they had to send them back - but for the rest, the complaints included - price, killer app, comfort after any extended period, and not being able to do real VR! It was not just about the expense no matter how some try and spin it!

Most people agree that Vision Pro is incredible but too expensive. How much *would* you pay for one? apple.com/v/apple-vision…

@RtoVR May be its time for a new CTO?

Meta CTO: VR Gaming "gravy train" Has Stopped, Customer Acquisition Now the Real Problem See more 👉roadtovr.com/bosworth-meta-…