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AVS Companies Announces Distribution of New VR Game DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: The Warrior’s Gauntlet Set to Debut at IAAPA Expo 2024

AVS CompaniesExciting New Title Brings Cutting-Edge 4D Gameplay to Arcades Everywhere

Elk Grove Village, IL – AVS Companies, the premier distributor of amusement, gaming, and vending equipment, today announced that it is the official distributor for DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: The Warrior’s Gauntlet, a groundbreaking new VR game developed by Night Heron Entertainment in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. The game is set to debut on November 18, 2024, and will be fully playable for the first time at the IAAPA Expo, the premier event for the global attractions industry, held in Orlando, Florida.

AVS CompaniesDreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: The Warrior’s Gauntlet, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved Kung Fu Panda franchise, promises to deliver an exhilarating 4D experience for players of all ages. Utilizing the proprietary Lynx™ cabinet developed by Night Heron Entertainment, the game allows players to join Po on a series of challenges to become a Kung Fu Master. AVS Companies has facilitated the seamless integration of state-of-the-art VR technology with the rich universe of Kung Fu Panda, offering fans a chance to immerse themselves in a captivating and interactive new experience.

Attendees of the IAAPA Expo 2024 will be among the first in the world to experience the game at the AVS Companies booth, #1617. Visitors to the booth will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on gameplay, interact with the developers from Night Heron Entertainment, and explore the cutting-edge features that set this title apart in the world of arcade gaming.

“We are thrilled to be the official distributor for DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: The Warrior’s Gauntlet,” said [Name], [Title] of AVS Companies. “This partnership with Night Heron Entertainment and Universal Products & Experiences allows us to bring an innovative and immersive gaming experience to arcades across North America. We are excited to showcase this game at IAAPA Expo 2024 and look forward to its commercial release in Q1 2025.”

DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda: The Warrior’s Gauntlet will be available for commercial distribution in Q1 2025, with AVS Companies leading distribution efforts across North America. Retailers, arcade operators, and family entertainment venues interested in adding the game to their lineup can contact AVS Companies for orders and inquiries.

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About AVS Companies

AVS Companies (AVS) is a distributor of amusement, gaming, and vending equipment headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. Founded in Chicago in 1971, AVS has established itself as the preeminent full-service gaming, amusement, and vending distributor in the US for 50 years with offices in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin. AVS offers a complete range of services to their customers and the manufacturers they represent, from the sale of equipment and parts to comprehensive repair and refurbishing. More information on AVS is available at www.avscompanies.com or facebook.com/avscompanies.

About Night Heron Entertainment

Night Heron Entertainment is a developer and designer of amusement products, games, and software, headquartered in American Fork, UT. With over a decade of leadership experience in immersive entertainment across many platforms, Night Heron Entertainment brings critical agility to a rapidly changing market, quickly adapting products to the latest consumer trends. Inquiries about Night Heron Entertainment can be made at NightHeronEntertainment.com.

About DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA

Inspired by traditional martial arts and set in ancient China, Kung Fu Panda tells the epic tale of wide-eyed Po, whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. The Academy Award®-nominated 2008 inaugural chapter became DreamWorks’ highest-grossing original animated film. With the release of Kung Fu Panda 4, the film franchise has earned more than $2 billion at the global box office. With its massive fan base, the franchise has expanded to a cross-category consumer products program, video games, an Emmy Award-winning television series, and global Universal Destinations & Resorts theme-park attractions.

About UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS & EXPERIENCES

Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation, and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at universalproductsexperiences.com.

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