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
452 episodes
Sound Off #90 - Arcade VR falters, can Gen Alpha save cinema, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's Sound Off with Kevin Williams we examine the evolving landscape of location-based entertainment, from terminology debates to financial challenges and...
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Season 3
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Episode 90
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1:08:31
Entertainment Social Arena #8 - Retro Arcades’ Social Revolution – Part 2
This second report highlights the rapid growth of retro social entertainment venues globally, including new "BarCades" and arcades across North America, Europe, and Australia. Key trends include a surge in diverse operators, the challenge of so...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:55
The LBX Show #44 - Mall Entertainment, Pinstripes BK, Kiddleton growth, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's LBX Show, BW starts with News You Should Know and shares his experience at the International Adventure and Trampoline Park Association Annual C...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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33:20
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Sound Off #89 - Gen Z abandons gaming, Genda & Hero Zone acquisitions, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's Sound Off with Kevin Williams we discuss how the location-based entertainment landscape is transforming as Gen Z abandons video games for social exper...
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Season 3
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Episode 89
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1:08:35
Entertainment Social Arena #7 - Retro Arcades’ Social Revolution – Part 1
This first part of the report highlights the resurgence of retro arcade venues driven by nostalgia and social engagement, targeting audiences from Gen Z to older enthusiasts. Key trends include the rise of established chains like Barcade and UK...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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16:35
The LBX Show #43 - Guest Gab with Rob Morgan, Arcade News, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's show Brandon and Kevin join Rob Morgan, author of "Storytelling for Spatial Computing and Mixed Reality: The Art of Augmenting Imagination" and lead narrati...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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1:23:45
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Entertainment Social Arena #6 - Social Sports Explosion - Part 2
This second report looks at the rapid growth of “Sportainment,” blending active, immersive, and gamified experiences across venues worldwide. Innovations include AR-enhanced virtual sports, interactive projection walls, and hybrid venues combin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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14:05
Sound Off #88 - The Kidult Revolution, CEC Adventure World, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's Sound Off with Kevin Williams, BW and Kevin explore the growing influence of "kidults" in the location-based entertainment industry and how their spen...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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53:41
The Stinger Report #1244 - Embracing Asian Entertainment
Asian influence continues to reshape the Out-of-Home entertainment landscape, offering lucrative opportunities through Japanese brands, IP collaborations, and innovative retailtainment concepts. Notable developments include Sony's strategic all...
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Season 1
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Episode 1244
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11:52
The LBX Show #42 - Ripley's Crazy Golf, Merlin Magic Making, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's LBX Show, BW dives into the latest location-based entertainment news including Ripley's new glow-in-the-dark mini golf at Icon Park and Merlin's rapid...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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Entertainment Social Arena #5 - Social Sports Explosion - Part 1
The evolving sports social entertainment sector, driven by "Sportainment" and SSE, is experiencing rapid growth through immersive active experiences like cricket, baseball, and soccer simulations. Key trends include venue expansions, innovative...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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12:41
The Stinger Report #1243 - Defining XR Landscape
The VR and XR industry is undergoing a significant shift marked by widespread hardware and content abandonment, driven by escalating costs and shifting corporate strategies. Major players like Meta, Microsoft, and Magic Leap are retreating from...
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Season 1
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Episode 1243
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10:30
Sound Off #87 - Pricing Problems, Entertainment Districts, FOG Gaming, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's episode of Sound Off with Kevin Williams we explore how location-based entertainment venues are fundamentally mispricing their offerings, with inconsistent s...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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1:05:54
The LBX Show #41 - Dog Days of Summer, Association News, Google Ad tips, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's episode of The LBX Show we share new industry association partnerships and market developments during the traditional summer slowdown of the dog days ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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53:57
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Sound Off #86 - The Hidden Risk with Redemption, Big Brand pivots, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this episode of Sound Off with Kevin Williams we examine the industry's dependence on redemption games, questioning whether the FEC business model is vulnerable to pote...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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38:49
The LBX Show #40 - ROLLER Pulse Report, Merchandising Insights, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's LBX Show, Kalyn New, VP of Product and Customer Marketing at ROLLER, joins us to discuss their inaugural 2025 Pulse Report that surveyed 2,000 attraction gu...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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Sound Off #85 - Setting Guest Expectations, Tariff Impacts on Travel, and more!
Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's Change My Mind segment, Kevin and Brandon debate how the entertainment industry fails to properly communicate experiences to guests, creating disappoi...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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1:02:36
The LBX Show #39 - Special Edition: State of the Industry Guest Gab
Sponsored by Intercard!On this week's episode Brandon joins Kevin Williams and Adam Pratt for a special edition Guest Gab to discuss the upheaval by major brands in the entertainment industry as...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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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
