Harrison Maxwell plays some Virtual Reality gaming provided by VRkade Inc. and LCSA at the Cave on Nov. 10.
The future of gaming has arrived and the Lethbridge College Students’ Association was there to welcome it.
Virtual Reality is a new 3D platform that is revolutionizing the gaming industry across the world.
“It’s definitely the future and the next thing coming, the way iPhone changed the phone industry, virtual reality will not only change the gaming industry but the whole entertainment industry,” said VRKade Inc. co-owner Jason Van Hierden.
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The VRKade Inc., a virtual reality arcade, will provide a new immersive experience to the gaming audience here in the city.
The VRKade Inc. will provide an arcade type setting for gamers to play the HTC Vive, these platforms start at $2500 plus for full systems.
“Every time I try a new game and a new level it’s like going somewhere I’ve never been before. It’s fantastic, the number one thing in immersion is that it’s nothing like anything I’ve ever tried.” said VRKade Inc. co-owner Steven Bandola.
On Nov. 10, the Cave at Lethbridge College was full of students who wanted to test out the new technology.
VR bays were set up with games like Space Pirate Trainer and Brookhaven Experiment where people were lost in the VR world.
Bystanders were able to see what the players were seeing with monitors displaying the game and also how the players reacted.
Virtual Reality gaming involves three basic things; a PC or gaming console to run the games, head mounted display and hand held tracking controllers.
The VR gaming systems will offer a new and intriguing gaming experience that regular systems have seen their limits.
“We felt it was something fun for the students and maybe they’ll be involved with us further down the road.” said LCSA Events and Communications Coordinator Tanner Marcer.
The Students’ Association would like to incorporate more interactive experiences like the VRKade Inc. to start having regular appearances on campus.
