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== Company Description ==
 
== Company Description ==
Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan '''Virtual World Entertainment, LLC''' (VWE) was a supplier of attractions to the location-based entertainment industry. Virtual World had produced and distributed gaming cockpits since 1990.
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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 ==
 
== BattleTech Cockpit Simulator Pods ==
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=== BattleTech Centers ===
 
=== BattleTech Centers ===
The BattleTech Pods were available at [http://www.sarna.net/wiki/BattleTech_Centers various retail centers across the United States]. See the following [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: This list of centers has been updated May 2020.
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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.
  
 
=== BattleTech Pods at Conventions ===
 
=== BattleTech Pods at Conventions ===
The BattleTech Pods use to travel throughout the year to various conventions across the United States. This [http://the-airlock.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://the-airlock.com/ Con Organizers] site.
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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.
  
 
=== Example Pod Media ===
 
=== Example Pod Media ===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0amfBz6Dg2c Pilot Training Video] - Version 4 Archived from defunct company
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* [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/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/user/VirtualWorldLLC Virtual World's YouTube Channel]
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[[Category:Game Publisher]]
 
[[Category:Game Publisher]]
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[[Category:Battletech Media Franchise]]

Latest revision as of 10:09, 15 September 2023

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

Related Youtube videos

External Links