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Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a feast of fun facts and quirky trivia! From 7-Eleven’s claim to fame as the largest hot dog seller in the U.S. to Joey Chestnut’s jaw-dropping record of devouring 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes, we’ve got the sizzling details. Did you know hot dogs were the first food eaten on the moon? Or that Mickey Mouse’s first on-screen words were “hot dog”? Plus, uncover hot dog deals at A&W and 7-Eleven and get my personal pick on the must-watch “Sausage Party” sequel, “Foodtopia.” And just when you think the hot dog fun is over, we take a quick detour to explore India’s new family entertainment center, Somersault, which promises loads of immersive play for kids.

Switching gears, we dive into the rhythm of the iconic Japanese arcade game, Taiko no Tatsujin, set to make its smashing U.S. debut this November. Discover the game’s cultural significance and draw comparisons to other rhythm legends like DDR. We’ll tackle music licensing challenges and Bandai Namco’s Passport Network integration, which brings a monthly fee for song updates. Hear the scoop on the manufacturing quality concerns, and how Bandai Namco plans to ensure top-notch standards. Finally, learn about the marketing strategies to captivate Western audiences and the initial limited release phase, as we speculate how Taiko no Tatsujin might stack up against rhythm game giants like Pump It Up. Tune in and stay ahead of the arcade game curve!

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The brainchild of two location-based experience enthusiasts, Christine Buhr and Brandon Willey, 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.

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