Mixed reality arcades are the next big market opportunity — but not for VCs
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<img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="680" height="453" src="https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/gettyimages-540651318.jpg?w=680&resize=680%2C453" alt="LOS ANGELES, symptoms CA – JUNE 15: Attendees participate in VR virtual reality during E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016 at Los Angeles Convention Center on June 14, buy information pills 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/WireImage)” srcset=”https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/gettyimages-540651318.jpg?w=680 680w, https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/gettyimages-540651318.jpg?w=1360 1360w, https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/gettyimages-540651318.jpg?w=150 150w, https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/gettyimages-540651318.jpg?w=300 300w, https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/gettyimages-540651318.jpg?w=768 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px”> Mixed reality arcades can be a huge boon for VR adoption, and I’m confident there will be profitable ventures created in these immersive arcade experiences. But the path to profitability will be a long one. Because VCs typically shy away from capex-intensive industries, I don’t see VCs as the right backers to see these exciting experiences to market. Read More
