I suppose this was inevitable. Not only are location based immersive experience sweeping the the American country-side but it seems as if the fever is also catching abroad. VR Arcade are very popular in China. Limited hi-end PCs and and the desire for social interaction make China fertile ground for this type of industry. Japan is jumping on the bandwagon as well with Bandai Namco opening its VR arcade, known as “VR Zone: Project I Can” in the Kabukicho district in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan starting this Friday, April 15th, until October 10th, 2017.
Not much is known about the experience other than video, shown above. Some of the teaser art promises:
- Two mech-type battle sequences
- A singing simulator
- A skiing simulator
- A plank walking experience
- A horror experience
- A train management simulator
If the attraction employ real props and are as interactive as the above video then I am sure the patrons will have a rewarding experiences.
Update 7/17/17
Here is a quick update with a trailer for each of the unique experiences which can be found at the newly opened Bandai Namco VR theme park.
