What it takes to create a successful VR business?
Hologate is one of the leading VR companies with an award-winning virtual reality technology. They create immersive multi-user platforms for location based entertainment that can be easily integrated in public venues. Their journey had ups and downs until they created a successful VR business they are very proud of.
In this episode, Bob will be talking with the founder of Hologate, Leif Arne Petersen, about his humble beginnings, the keys to success, and their content strategy. They will also discuss new games coming in the form of a true multiplayer Angry Birds, a new escape room game from the Netflix reboot of Das Boot, and more. Let’s dive in!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:
How much content can a platform support as it grows
Why Leif selected Groove Guardians for the tournaments
Why VR competitions are important for engaging the players
The new Hologate game and when it’s going to be released
Upstream pay to a licensor or a developer model
How much content on a platform is too much
Angry Birds VR game in Hologate
Hologate’s Das BOOT VR escape game
Hologate’s new escape room
Mentoring Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BCVRMG/
Listen to PART 1 and 2 here:
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP19-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Hologate-with-Leif-Arne-Petersen-Part-1-eabgdo
https://anchor.fm/bobcooney-vrdeepdive/episodes/EP20-Bob-Cooneys-Virtual-Reality-Deep-Dive---Hologate-with-Leif-Arne-Petersen-Part-2-eabged