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
388 episodes
Sound Off #70 - Genda's Expansion is Reshaping North American Amusement
Sponsored by Intercard!The arcade industry is experiencing major shifts with Genda's acquisition of Player One positioning them as a dominant North American player, while new competitive sociali...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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31:34
The LBX Show #25 - Pineapple Ham, Hologram Zoos, Virtual Pool, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's LBX Show we explore cutting-edge entertainment venues and emerging trends that are reshaping how we experience leisure activities across America. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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The Stinger Report #1231 - Vegas Amusement Gathering - Part 3
In Part Three of the #StingerReport coverage: The Amusement Expo International (AEI) 2025 showcased key trends shaping the amusement and entertainment industry, with a strong focus on immersive technologies, competitive socializing, and strateg...
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Season 1
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Episode 1231
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15:38
The Stinger Report #1230 - Vegas Amusement Gathering - Part 2
In Part Two of the #StingerReport coverage: The Amusement Expo International (AEI) 2025 showcased key trends and innovations in the amusement and immersive entertainment industry, highlighting a resurgence in music games and evolving technologi...
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Season 1
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Episode 1230
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16:26
Sound Off #69 - When Everything is Immersive, Nothing Is
Sponsored by Intercard! Kevin and Brandon debate how overusing the word "immersive" devalues genuine experiences and creates false expectations in location-based entertainment.• Dif...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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43:44
The LBX Show #24 - A Tariff Deep Dive, Genda M&A, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!We dive into the seismic shifts happening in the location-based entertainment industry as tariffs create uncertainty and major acquisitions reshape the arcade and amusemen...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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The Stinger Report #1229 - Vegas Amusement Gathering - Part 1
In Part One of the #StingerReport coverage: The Amusement Expo International (AEI) 2025 in Las Vegas showcased significant shifts in the amusement and immersive entertainment sector, despite challenging financial conditions. Key trends included...
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Season 1
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Episode 1229
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12:15
The Stinger Report #1228 - Electric Blizzard of New Tech - Part 4
The Entertainment Attractions and Gaming (EAG) Expo 2025 in London showcased key trends in the amusement and gaming industries, highlighting the growing influence of partnerships between Western and Asian manufacturers, such as TAITO and WAHLAP...
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Season 1
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Episode 1228
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17:04
Sound Off #68 - Rethink or Sink: Revitalizing Your Brand, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!The entertainment industry faces a critical turning point as venues struggle to update their brands and offerings in a post-COVID marketplace that looks dramatically diffe...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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43:01
The LBX Show #23 - Trends, Tariffs, Redemption, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's episode, Brandon Willey and friends examine how venues are transforming to meet changing consumer demands and economic realities.We open with a fasc...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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The Reveal #7 - SmashSwing: Revolutionizing Golf Entertainment
Sponsored by Intercard!Golf entertainment is getting a major upgrade with Smash Swing's revolutionary approach to competitive, social play. Forget everything you know about traditional golf simu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:16
Sound Off #67 - LBE Market Trends and Transformations
Sponsored by Intercard!Kevin Williams and Brandon Willey examine the changing landscape of location-based entertainment with insights from recent industry events and emerging trends.• Fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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41:10
The LBX Show #22 - Vegas Adult-only Venues Unveiled, and more from AEI 2025
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's LBX Show BW and friends dive into the latest developments in location-based entertainment, exploring cutting-edge venues in Las Vegas and highlighting...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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Sound Off #66 - M&A Waves, Attraction Diversification, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! A wave of mergers and acquisitions is reshaping the entertainment landscape. Herschend's acquisition of Palace Entertainment's North American operations brings toget...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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40:47
The LBX Show #21 - Amusement Expo 2025 Review, Top 10 New Venues, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!The LBX Show explores the latest trends and innovations from Amusement Expo 2025 with an insightful discussion featuring industry experts Beth Standlee, Kevin Williams, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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The LBX Show #20 - Congrats to Beth Standlee & the Trainertainment Team!
Sponsored by Intercard! On today's LBX Show, we explore the latest developments in the location-based entertainment industry, covering upcoming events and innovative new attractions from aro...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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Sound Off #65 - Meta abandons "VR", Netflix builds houses, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!The term "VR" (virtual reality) may no longer adequately describe the evolving spectrum of immersive out-of-home entertainment experiences. Our industry needs clearer term...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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29:31
The LBX Show #19 - Mini Golf News, Lucky Strike's Out, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!In this episode we spend some time with mini golf with artsy installations like Smash Putt, traditional courses for sale, and themed venues reflecting this classic game's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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The Stinger Report #1227 - Electric Blizzard of New Tech – Part 3
The Entertainment Attractions and Gaming (EAG) Expo 2025 in London showcased the intersection of social entertainment and traditional amusement, highlighting key exhibitors and industry developments. Significant trends included the acquisition ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1227
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14:44
The Stinger Report #1226 - Electric Blizzard of New Tech – Part 2
The CES 2025 and EAG Expo have highlighted significant trends in the immersive tech and entertainment sectors that investors should note. At CES, while mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies gained prominence, virtual realit...
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Season 1
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Episode 1226
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17:04
Sound Off #64 - Large format location-based VR, Edutainment, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!An invigorating exploration of the evolving landscape of location-based virtual reality takes center stage today. We delve into whether larger audience VR experiences stan...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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46:12
The LBX Show #18 - BW visits Dubai, Game Preview for AEI, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! Step into a world where entertainment knows no bounds. In this week's episode, we take you on a thrilling journey into some of the most exciting new attractions in D...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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The Stinger Report #1225 - Electric Blizzard of New Tech - Part 1
Investors should take note of the significant trends and developments highlighted at CES 2025, which underscore a transformative year for the tech and amusement sectors amidst ongoing economic challenges. The event showcased industry leaders li...
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Season 1
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Episode 1225
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16:27
Sound Off #63 - Competitive Socializing Oversupply, Immersive Gamebox, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! Today's discussion dives into the rapid growth and potential oversupply of competitive socializing venues, focusing on trends, challenges, and the evolution of enter...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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28:35
The LBX Show #17 - Holey Moley Tourney, Chuck's Arcade Launch, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!Themes of innovation, competitive tournaments, and marketing strategies dominate our latest episode of The LBX Show with guests Kevin Williams, Adam Pratt, and Chuck DeMon...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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