Listeners:
Top listeners:
play_arrow
The LBX Show #92 - Rerun: Annual Predictions Episode 2026!
The LBX Show Episode 30 May 25, 2025
play_arrow
PLAY EPISODE
Sponsored by Intercard!
On this week’s LBX Show, BW & Friends explore significant industry updates, from Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary to the latest in location-based entertainment venues around the world.
• Celebrating Pac-Man’s massive impact with an estimated 300,000 arcade cabinets distributed during its prime
• Michael Shelton promoted to COO and Executive Vice President at IAAPA
• Traditional bowling alleys transitioning to boutique approaches with competitive socializing elements
• Golf simulation businesses rapidly expanding with The Back Nine operating 80 facilities
• CineTainment venues multiplying in Texas with massive entertainment complexes
• Retail stores like Nintendo incorporating interactive elements for enhanced customer experiences
• Collaborative venues emerging as Toca Social and SandboxVR partner together in London
• AAA Expo in China showcasing new arcade products with a notable decrease in VR attractions
• Portland’s unique entertainment venues including Next Level’s 700-game free play arcade
• Marketing strategies for FEC operators emphasizing consistency over immediate ROI measurement
To get the latest industry insights including the new Entertainment Social Arena publication, subscribe to the LBX Collective Newsletter at lbxcollective.com.
The LBX Show September 13, 2026
The LBX Show September 6, 2026
The LBX Show August 30, 2026
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.
Get notified when we drop new episodes of any of our vodcasts and any general updates going on over at The LBX Collective.
Are you sure you want to cancel your subscription? You will lose your Premium access and stored playlists.
✖