The Being Virtual Podcast - with Bob Cooney

By Bob Cooney

We've turned Bob's Being Virtual Show and other events into podcasts, for those of you who prefer to listen while on the go.

Join Bob as he explores the business of virtual reality in a series of liv... more

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How many episodes does The Being Virtual Podcast - with Bob Cooney have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.

The Being Virtual Podcast - with Bob Cooney episodes:

January 22, 2020EP43 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Dima Neiaglov, EU General Manager of Neurogaming (Part 1)
Neurogaming is a joint venture between Wargaming and VRTech. They specialize in developing multiplayer VR technologies supported by an easy to handle cloud-based location management platform. Two of the Neurogaming products are PlayVR, which is the largest VR entertainment network in Europe, offering a high selection of games, including World of Tanks VR game, for their consumers; and PolygonVR, a fully-immersive VR gaming experience, offering ease of movement, interaction between players, real-world and physical objects and a video broadcast.
In this episode, Bob will be talking with Dima Neiaglov, EU General Manager of Neurogaming. They will be discussing intricacies of VR business models, effectiveness and share some figures from Neurogaming’s venue in Amsterdam.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
Who is Neurogaming

Neurogaming locations

Why are we seeing so much innovation in VR coming from Russia

Where Neurogaming has their PlayVR attractions

What is PlayVR

In what locations does Neurogaming put their PlayVR attractions

Exit Reality and Neurogaming relationship

Naurogaming’s market strategy
Listen to PART 2 and 3 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP44-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Dima-Neiaglov--EU-General-Manager-of-Neurogaming-Part-2-eabj1g
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP45-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Dima-Neiaglov--EU-General-Manager-of-Neurogaming-Part-3-eabj3m
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20min
January 22, 2020EP42 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Lynn Rosenthal from Periscape VR (Part 3)
VR attractions have been popular in various locations around the globe. But what about locations such as airports? Lynn Rosenthal, the founder of Periscape VR, had an idea of having their VR attraction in JFK International Airport and it proved to be very successful. It is a great way for people to unwind when they are waiting for hours at the airport or to forget the frustration when their flights are delayed.
In this episode, Bob will be talking with Lynn about how they came up with the idea of creating an experience that fits the context of harried airport travelers, how they curate their content library that makes sense in the airport environment and hygiene challenges in public VR. They will also chat about how they created a standalone turnkey system that doesn’t require a high-degree of attendant engagement and what the media and advertising environment looks like from location-based virtual reality.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
Issues with breaking or theft of their gear

Why evaluating your location and putting yourself in the consumer’s shoes is important

Lynn’s thoughts on graphics in VR and how it’s important

Issues with people injuring themselves or others in the airport setting

Lynn’s thoughts on media opportunities and how they take advantage if it

Using advertising as a VR experience

What’s the next step for Periscape VR

What’s Persicape’s go to market strategy
Periscape VR website: https://www.periscapevr.com/
Bob’s Facebook Mentoring group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCVRMG/

Listen to PART 1 and 2 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP40-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Lynn-Rosenthal-from-Periscape-VR-Part-1-eabhc7
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP41-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Lynn-Rosenthal-from-Periscape-VR-Part-2-eabiqr
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19min
January 22, 2020EP41 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Lynn Rosenthal from Periscape VR (Part 2)
VR attractions have been popular in various locations around the globe. But what about locations such as airports? Lynn Rosenthal, the founder of Periscape VR, had an idea of having their VR attraction in JFK International Airport and it proved to be very successful. It is a great way for people to unwind when they are waiting for hours at the airport or to forget the frustration when their flights are delayed.
In this episode, Bob will be talking with Lynn about how they came up with the idea of creating an experience that fits the context of harried airport travelers, how they curate their content library that makes sense in the airport environment and hygiene challenges in public VR. They will also chat about how they created a standalone turnkey system that doesn’t require a high-degree of attendant engagement and what the media and advertising environment looks like from location-based virtual reality.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
Did Lynn have any surprises relating the content where some of the games weren’t as popular as they expected them to be

Why matching the type of content to the environment settings is important

Why every public space should offer experiences to attract millennials

How Periscape deals with the hygiene in an unattended solution

What hygiene solutions Periscape VR offers for the consumers

Self-service hygiene and why it makes sense

How Periscape manages their content

What is their location strategy

Periscape’s hardware and are they planning to deploy other types of hardware

Learning from the first hardware and what will go into their second hardware
Periscape VR website: https://www.periscapevr.com/
Bob’s Facebook Mentoring group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCVRMG/

Listen to PART 1 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP40-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Lynn-Rosenthal-from-Periscape-VR-Part-1-eabhc7
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20min
January 22, 2020EP40 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Lynn Rosenthal from Periscape VR (Part 1)
VR attractions have been popular in various locations around the globe. But what about locations such as airports? Lynn Rosenthal, the founder of Periscape VR, had an idea of having their VR attraction in JFK International Airport and it proved to be very successful. It is a great way for people to unwind when they are waiting for hours at the airport or to forget the frustration when their flights are delayed.
In this episode, Bob will be talking with Lynn about how they came up with the idea of creating an experience that fits the context of harried airport travelers, how they curate their content library that makes sense in the airport environment and hygiene challenges in public VR. They will also chat about how they created a standalone turnkey system that doesn’t require a high-degree of attendant engagement and what the media and advertising environment looks like from location-based virtual reality.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
Lynn’s thoughts on VR Arcade Conference

What is Periscape VR

Periscape’s strategy of their attraction attendants

Why Lynn chose a VR attraction in an airport setting

Did Periscape VR had any issues with people feeling awkward playing VR in a public space at the airport

What type of content works in an airport setting and how Periscape chooses the games
Periscape VR website: https://www.periscapevr.com/
Bob’s Facebook Mentoring group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCVRMG/

Listen to PART 2 and 3 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP41-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Lynn-Rosenthal-from-Periscape-VR-Part-2-eabiqr
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP42-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Lynn-Rosenthal-from-Periscape-VR-Part-3-eabisq
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20min
January 22, 2020EP39 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Phillip Steinfatt of VR Nerds (Part 3)
Tower Tag is a global phenomenon, and the most popular VR game you might have never heard of. It’s a shooter game that combines VR, Laser Tag and Esports and required relatively small spaces for installation. Tower Tag had been developed by VR Nerds, a company founded by Phillip Steinfatt, that’s based in Germany. One of the best features this game offers is sporting competitions. Tournaments can even be played between the VR Arcades worldwide.
In this episode, Bob will be talking with Phillip Steinfatt about the convergence of Esports and VR, their distribution deal with SAGA, and what’s next for this exciting upstart.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
Sacrifices entrepreneurs make when building their VR business

What’s the footprint and how many licenses they planned to sell in 2019

How big is VR Nerds’ team

How VR Nerds ended up building an addictive game without having a game designer in their team

Is VR growing

Will there be a consumer version of Tower Tag
Listen to PART 1 and 2 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP37-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Phillip-Steinfatt-of-VR-Nerds-Part-1-eabh6j
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP38-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Phillip-Steinfatt-of-VR-Nerds-Part-2-eabh9d
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20min
January 22, 2020EP38 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Phillip Steinfatt of VR Nerds (Part 2)
Tower Tag is a global phenomenon, and the most popular VR game you might have never heard of. It’s a shooter game that combines VR, Laser Tag and Esports and required relatively small spaces for installation. Tower Tag had been developed by VR Nerds, a company founded by Phillip Steinfatt, that’s based in Germany. One of the best features this game offers is sporting competitions. Tournaments can even be played between the VR Arcades worldwide.
In this episode, Bob will be talking with Phillip Steinfatt about the convergence of Esports and VR, their distribution deal with SAGA, and what’s next for this exciting upstart.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
VR Nerds average revenue growth per location over time

What are the challenges VR Nerds face when building towers

Backpacks vs tethered - what kit is the best and how it affects the full price of the solution

Tower Tag hardware side

What will replace inside tracking in the future

VR Nerds pricing models

Reflection of the towers - what material is being used

Are upgrades included in the annual license of VR Nerds

Have VR Nerds done any recurring tournaments

Balancing new and advanced players
Listen to PART 1 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP37-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Phillip-Steinfatt-of-VR-Nerds-Part-1-eabh6j
...more
20min
January 22, 2020EP37 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Phillip Steinfatt of VR Nerds (Part 1)
Tower Tag is a global phenomenon, and the most popular VR game you might have never heard of. It’s a shooter game that combines VR, Laser Tag and Esports and required relatively small spaces for installation. Tower Tag had been developed by VR Nerds, a company founded by Phillip Steinfatt, that’s based in Germany. One of the best features this game offers is sporting competitions. Tournaments can even be played between the VR Arcades worldwide.
In this episode, Bob will be talking with Phillip Steinfatt about the convergence of Esports and VR, their distribution deal with SAGA, and what’s next for this exciting upstart.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
How Phillip developed Tower Tag

How Tower Tag tackles motion sickness

How VR Nerds are converting spectators to ticket buyers

VR Nerds licensing models and costs

Why arcade operators don’t want to pay for an annual license and what are they missing out on

Best and worst VR Nerds’ locations and the revenue they bring

What’s the consumer pricing model for Tower Tag

What's the longest running location
VR Nerds website: http://vrnerds.biz/

Listen to PART 2 and 3 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP38-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Phillip-Steinfatt-of-VR-Nerds-Part-2-eabh9d
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP39-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Phillip-Steinfatt-of-VR-Nerds-Part-3-eabha8
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20min
January 22, 2020EP36 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Amusement Expo Wrap-up (Part 3)
In this episode, Bob will be sharing the highlights from the Amusement Expo 2019 in Las Vegas. This annual Virtual Reality Summit brings together the most experienced operators and developers to educate and inform you on how to create, market and operate successful VR attractions.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
Vex’s VR game highlights

Zero Latency’s price point on their new inside-out based system

Injury free VR attraction and why it's important

We Bare Bears VR game
Bob’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Money-Virtual-Reality-location-based-ebook/dp/B07PF93HGR

Listen to PART 1 and 2 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/P34-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Amusement-Expo-Wrap-up-Part-1-eabh2k
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP35-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Amusement-Expo-Wrap-up-Part-2-eabh3d
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20min
January 22, 2020EP35 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Amusement Expo Wrap-up (Part 2)
In this episode, Bob will be sharing the highlights from the Amusement Expo 2019 in Las Vegas. This annual Virtual Reality Summit brings together the most experienced operators and developers to educate and inform you on how to create, market and operate successful VR attractions.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
Filming video interviews of customers after playing at your attraction for social media

VR attractions in people dense places and why the content is important

Passthrough video and what to expect in the near future

Esports for building communities
Bob’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Money-Virtual-Reality-location-based-ebook/dp/B07PF93HGR

Listen to PART 1 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/P34-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Amusement-Expo-Wrap-up-Part-1-eabh2k
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20min
January 22, 2020P34 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Amusement Expo Wrap-up (Part 1)
In this episode, Bob will be sharing the highlights from the Amusement Expo 2019 in Las Vegas. This annual Virtual Reality Summit brings together the most experienced operators and developers to educate and inform you on how to create, market and operate successful VR attractions.
Let’s dive in!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
What is Amusement Expo and what happens there

Greenlight Insights and some interesting statistics for location-based VR attraction growth, location closure rate, and more

Escape Rooms and storytelling

Free-roam panel and shorter, story driven experiences

Cleanbox's new cleaning solution and why it's important to clean headsets so the customers would see it

Employees and employee engagement
Bob’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Money-Virtual-Reality-location-based-ebook/dp/B07PF93HGR

Listen to PART 2 and 3 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP35-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Amusement-Expo-Wrap-up-Part-2-eabh3d
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP36-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Amusement-Expo-Wrap-up-Part-3-eabh4o
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17min

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