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What's inside

One short read covers the whole industry

Skip the hours of searching trade press, press releases and LinkedIn. Each issue covers:

01

Openings and expansions

The VR venues, immersive exhibits and free-roam arenas opening, expanding or changing format around the world.

02

Deals, pricing and numbers

Ticket prices, market data, licensing deals and business models you can compare with your own.

03

New content and hardware

New titles, platforms and formats, from free-roam games to VR escape rooms and motion experiences.

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