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| − | = Virtual World | + | == Company Description == |
| + | Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan '''Virtual World Entertainment, LLC''' (VWE) was a supplier of attractions to the location-based entertainment industry. Virtual World Entertainment, INC founded and owned by Tim Disney had produced and distributed the original gaming cockpits since 1990. | ||
| − | == | + | == BattleTech Cockpit Simulator Pods == |
| − | + | VWE's gaming cockpits provide gamers the opportunity to play the part of [[BattleTech]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] the exhilaration of piloting a virtual BattleMech in networked combat with other players. The [[Tesla II]] cockpits, featuring the [[BattleTech: Firestorm]] software, are fully-enclosed, arcade-style simulators that feature seven screens, over 90 control systems, and a 12-speaker surround sound audio system. When seated in the cockpit (or 'pod'), the player pilots their own 'Mechs onto the virtual landscape to compete for battlefield superiority with those seated in surrounding cockpits. | |
| − | == External | + | === BattleTech Centers === |
| − | * [http://www. | + | The BattleTech Pods were available as [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/BattleTech_Centers various retail centers across the United States]. (See [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113665673038201045950.000443d7278a302aa4eaa&ll=36.456636,-97.646484&spn=48.372812,61.171875&z=4 map for locations].) NOTICE: list of centers was updated May 2020. |
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| + | === BattleTech Pods at Conventions === | ||
| + | BattleTech Pods travel throughout the year to various conventions across the United States. This [http://getinthepods.com// convention tour listing] provides upcoming venues. Further information for planning and scheduling of pods should be done through event organizers, with specific details found at the [http://getinthepods.com/ Con Organizers] site. | ||
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| + | === Example Pod Media === | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0amfBz6Dg2c Pilot Training Video] - Version 4 (Tesla II) | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ZANqNU5mA Pilot Training Video] - Version 5 (BattleTech:Firestorm) | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/user/VirtualWorldLLC Virtual World's YouTube Channel] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/MechCorps MechCorps' YouTube Channel] | ||
| + | * [http://www.sarna.net/files/media/video/virtual_world/ Videos] | ||
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| + | ===Related Youtube videos=== | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdJA5C_Po4U Discovery Channel Beyond 2000 ] episode about the Chicago BattleTech Center (1992) | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVybQ2hU0PQ BattleTech Center Jim Belushi barker video #1] (ca. 1991) | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEzc02cBsts BattleTech Center Jim Belushi barker video #2] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHSmuBxqlG4 Virtual World Entertainment Battletech 3.0 Dooley Trainer] | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyLzg76rzSM Virtual World Entertainment BattleTech: Firestorm barker] (Tesla II pods) | ||
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ZANqNU5mA Virtual Worlds Tesla II BattleTech: Firestorm Training Video] | ||
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| + | == External Links == | ||
| + | * [http://www.MechJock.com MechJock, LLC.] | ||
| + | * [http://www.MechCorps.com MechCorps.Com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.falloutshelterarcade.com Fallout Shelter Arcade] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Game Publisher]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Battletech Media Franchise]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:09, 15 September 2023
Contents
Company Description
Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan Virtual World Entertainment, LLC (VWE) was a supplier of attractions to the location-based entertainment industry. Virtual World Entertainment, INC founded and owned by Tim Disney had produced and distributed the original gaming cockpits since 1990.
BattleTech Cockpit Simulator Pods
VWE's gaming cockpits provide gamers the opportunity to play the part of BattleTech MechWarriors the exhilaration of piloting a virtual BattleMech in networked combat with other players. The Tesla II cockpits, featuring the BattleTech: Firestorm software, are fully-enclosed, arcade-style simulators that feature seven screens, over 90 control systems, and a 12-speaker surround sound audio system. When seated in the cockpit (or 'pod'), the player pilots their own 'Mechs onto the virtual landscape to compete for battlefield superiority with those seated in surrounding cockpits.
BattleTech Centers
The BattleTech Pods were available as various retail centers across the United States. (See map for locations.) NOTICE: list of centers was updated May 2020.
BattleTech Pods at Conventions
BattleTech Pods travel throughout the year to various conventions across the United States. This convention tour listing provides upcoming venues. Further information for planning and scheduling of pods should be done through event organizers, with specific details found at the Con Organizers site.
Example Pod Media
- Pilot Training Video - Version 4 (Tesla II)
- Pilot Training Video - Version 5 (BattleTech:Firestorm)
- Virtual World's YouTube Channel
- MechCorps' YouTube Channel
- Videos
Related Youtube videos
- Discovery Channel Beyond 2000 episode about the Chicago BattleTech Center (1992)
- BattleTech Center Jim Belushi barker video #1 (ca. 1991)
- BattleTech Center Jim Belushi barker video #2
- Virtual World Entertainment Battletech 3.0 Dooley Trainer
- Virtual World Entertainment BattleTech: Firestorm barker (Tesla II pods)
- Virtual Worlds Tesla II BattleTech: Firestorm Training Video