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The LBX Show #93 - IP Licensing risks, GTI Asia China Expo review, & more!
The LBX Show Episode 93 September 20, 2026
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On this week’s show we track what’s booming and what’s breaking across location-based entertainment, from a surge of new venue openings to closures that reveal the harsh realities of franchising, leasing, and stale concepts. We also review the latest arcade releases and GTI Asia show-floor trends that could shape what players see next in North America.
• Preview of Season Five contributors and format tweaks
• Tease of a new experiences-based rewards software platform and upcoming rollout timing
• Major opening trends across active entertainment, immersive venues, and competitive socializing
• Concerns about cookie-cutter retail builds, dwell time, per-cap spend, and long-term freshness
• Branded attractions and licensing risk, including the Squid Game experience model
• Big swings like Cosm and why cruise ship entertainment is becoming serious business
• Closures, takeovers, and rebrands that show how quickly market share can change hands
• Arcade Corner highlights from GTI Asia China Expo plus new racing releases and giant light gun screens
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