Sound Off #121 - IP tradeoffs, EVA gets $, Big Buck Hunter lifestyle, and more!

About this episode

This episode discusses the complexities and costs associated with licensing intellectual property in attractions and explores trends in location-based entertainment.

Sponsored by Intercard! On this week's show we challenge the idea that a famous IP automatically upgrades an attraction and dig into the real costs, approvals, and operational tradeoffs that come with licensing. We also scan the latest location-based entertainment signals across funding, VR, sportstainment, and the growing tension between hype and execution. • IP as an amplifier rather than a fix for weak gameplay • Licensing fees, brand approvals, and hidden operational burdens&...

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Willey

Topics covered

• IP tradeoffs
• licensing
• location-based entertainment
• funding
• VR
• sportstainment
• operational burdens

Keywords

• IP
• licensing fees
• brand approvals
• operational tradeoffs
• location-based entertainment
• VR
• sportstainment

Sponsors

Intercard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EVA

Products: Big Buck Hunter

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