EPISODE · Jan 22, 2020 · 19 MIN
EP38 Bob Cooney's Virtual Reality Deep Dive - Phillip Steinfatt of VR Nerds (Part 2)
from The Being Virtual Podcast - with Bob Cooney · host Bob Cooney
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
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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
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