Coronavirus, Olympics & Augmented Reality: The Opportunity & Challenges Facing Universal Studios’ Super Nintendo Land

Alexis Macklin, Research Manager Augmented Reality, Insight Articles, Location-Based Entertainment, Location-Based xR Intelligence Service, Media & Entertainment, VR/AR Coronavirus Research Center

Image of Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo Land

March 2 Update: Since the date of publishing, Universal Studios Japan is temporarily closed. Check back for updates on the venue’s operation status and other announcements about Super Nintendo Land. After five years of construction, Universal Studios’ Super Nintendo Land is months away, launching ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July. Using wearable technology, projection mapping, and augmented reality, … Read More

Greenlight Perspective 2020: Themes Defining XR for Out of Home Entertainment in the Year Ahead

Alexis Macklin, Research Manager Augmented Reality, Devices & Technology, Insight Articles, Location-Based Entertainment, Location-Based xR Intelligence Service, Media & Entertainment, Virtual Reality

The use of immersive technology in the out-of-home entertainment sector has expanded quickly in 2019 and is set for another big year in 2020. Lionsgate opened an immersive theme park in China in the summer, built with numerous virtual and augmented reality experiences. Dave and Buster’s continued to expand the role of virtual reality in its venues with new test … Read More