VR AR MR XR
Mannequin is a prop hunting multiplayer game
Promotional article for TV show 3 Body Problem that reviews the headset in the show.
Interaction has to change for XR to actually work.
VR Chairs are coming to theaters.
Taskmaster VR lets you make your own tasks
Gundam VR preview
Blue Wave uses of XR equipment may be a new open spot for attack. Blue Wave is the equipment that works within the military to follow each member. Tech heads have wanted to have a full UI for servicemen for a long time. Attacks could make the equipment cause nausea.
Myst sequel Riven coming to VR
XR and education, an argument for more
Companies are trying to find a way to make money off of XR in the public space
Arcade experience via VR
Zero Latency is a location based VR company
A two year old article about how VR hasn't risen to the heights expected. It's a good look at the problems VR is having, and the solutions being used.
XR: Vision Pro
Review of the Vision Pro by Wired. It's nice, but has problems and doesn't work very well. They sold tech, not an experience
The Matrix is viewable through an app
https://youtube.com/shorts/O6le7WFtmuQ
Vision Pro 2 could launch sooner than expected.
NVidia Omniverse now available on Vision Pro
VR: PSVR 2
Review of PSVR2 one year in.
Games coming to PS VR 2
PSVR2 has stopped being manufactured. The games haven't been exclusive and the competition too strong
Is this the next Vita?
XR: Meta
Meta has a funding program for designers
Amnesia gets a fan remake for Quest 2 and 3
Meta has an XR program that labels, measures, and documents things it sees.
Oculus accounts being deleted
_M: LG and Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg visited LG To discuss VR hardware. The article was read by AI translation. .
Another article about the visit
XR: Quest 3
This article talks about the popularity of the Quest series and how the Vision Pro will change the use of XR devices to much more expensive upper middle class workers. Personally I think it doesn't matter, because you need a good use for either and neither company really does that.
Why Quest 3 could be the next Wii experience. That article is paid for.
Quest 3 is more powerful than expected. It can mimic a low level gaming rig.
Film TV
Why Dark Crystal and Labyrinth couldn't be made today, by the Hensons themselves.
A new live action edition of City Hunter is being made. Jackie Chan dressed as Chun Li will not be present.
The movie that inspired Resident Evil is getting a remaster
There is a horror movie universe based on old Disney animated movies. It's being worked on right now and is called the Poohniverse. So we getting some Poohn Tang here.
Spiderwick Chronicles Reboot. Exact changes expected happens.
Deadpool and Wolverine is a reboot of the MCU. Speculation ensues
I love the scene in Dune 2 when Kevin Bacon shows up
Super Mario Bros 2 announced
Picard season 2 was rewritten because it felt too star Trek says writers
Kaiju Pangolin vs Giant Snake is being made by a Chinese company
The Netflix Film executive who left the company is now producing a movie about Bruce Springsteen
Why Harry Met Sally is sexist. The term high maintenance is seen as sexist.
The movie Starship Troopers was never about the book, and the director just wanted to complain about fascism
The 3 Body Problem is a terrible adaption of the book, here's why it's a good thing. This was a book that caused a huge during the sad puppies protests, because each side liked the book.
An article about the relevance of the Matrix today. It mentions red pill
San Harmon's latest show is about blue aliens from Strange Planet
Warner Bros Animation gets new leadership from Netflix and others
Madame Web died by committee not the Message says actress
Using Unreal Engine to make Dune 2
Film Noir classic Night of the Hunter is getting a remake.
Can Warner Bros Uncancel JK Rowling? Does it matter?
Star Trek Reboot movie 4 is still being made, but it could be the last.
FTV: Videogames
Earthbound documentary about fans of the game
Rooster Teeth is no more
Starfield animated story
FTV: Disney+
Disney is making an aliens movie between the first two movies. The director loves the films and has the blessing of the two major creators. He's using a lot of practical effects and wanted it to look natural. It's coming out for Disney+.
Disney+ is getting Macross
Star Wars Acolyte is about sith before Palpatine. It's mostly women.
Theme Parks and Experiences
Area 15 by Meow Wolf is coming to Orlando.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1u2pcGvQ73/
The story of the terrible Willy Wonka experience in Scotland has gotten the creator a new name, Willy Wanker. He has done worse things in the past it seems.
Joe Rohde, a retired imagineer, is visiting his old office to give lectures on design
Mattel is getting a full park in Kansas City. Disney once had a Barbie park, but it lasted a week at best.
TPE: Universal Epic How to Train your Dragon
They are slowly revealing information about the new Epic Universe Park. This month is the Island of Berk from How to Train Your Dragon. It is kid friendly with a play park, and water cannon target ride. Check out the website
Have the fly through video
USA today has a nice article on it. The park looks like fun for a day.
A good overview of Berk using the concept art posted.
Have a generalized article about Epic Universe
TPE: Disney
Disney changed Splash Mountain. They made it look like it was a response to criticism. Instead, the critics were likely hired to promote a new ride by talking about how racist the old one was.
Star Tours will get a new lease on life and be inspired by the universe the Mandalorian created
Disney is getting a drone show
Parts of the Star Cruiser hotel are headed to California for events at Disneyland
TPM: Sim Racing Theme
An F1 Sim Racing experience is getting popular
The Lego Ferrari experience is coming to Legoland Florida
Pagani has a Sim Racing setup for the Huayra. This could also be in cars.
TPE: Digital Immersive Experiences
The term means projections, actors, and interactive programs that let a guest become part of the experience, instead of passively viewing it. Here is an interview explaining the idea. Lots of buzzwords, but some good ideas.
Arcades have something for this called Immersive Gaming Rooms. I tried to build one for a class for my masters, but could only get one wall to work. It was a headache.
It's showing up for dinning experiences as well.
This article says VR at a pub, but it's actually a small immersion room.
TPE: Kevin Williams Articles
Investment for entertainment is pivoting to a more digital interactive scene.
EAG rundown
Arcade FEC Social Gaming
A retro arcade that took 10 years to make burnt down
Most iconic pinball tables
The story of namco slowly leaving the arcade business. They made an all time favorite while trying to make money during this time.
I don't understand the cultness of this Meow Wolf thing. Leftist trend is my best guess. I went to the place in Santa Fe years ago as it was supposed to be the place you absolutely had to go. I mean, yeah it's some weird art. It's not a bad place. I'd much rather spend my time looking at a nice collection of proper fine art.
I viewed it as more a place like Casa Bonita. It's a terrible restaurant, but that's not why you go.
Meow Wolf is more like when a level designer just decides to mess with you a bit. I had some favorites during the Half Life modding scene. I've even asked if the designers at Meow Wolf remembered those, they couldn't remember
cool summary. maybe you should start a video series quickly going through the list. you could probably get a decent channel going.