Your dreams are in sight
TAKE a guided tour through the Egyptian pyramids, swim with a humpback whale or blast away zombies at a new arcade opening in Cairns.
Laserfun at DFO in Westcourt is preparing to launch Queensland’s first ever permanent virtual reality (VR) arcade, featuring a state-of-theart HTC Vive system and highend MSI gaming computer.
The system features VR goggles, handheld controllers and a vast array of different virtual experiences.
Users can book the arcade for hour-long periods, for individual or group activities.
Laserfun owner Brad McCulloch said there was nothing like the system, which would be a permanent fixture of the entertainment centre, in the state.
The VR experiences range from educational tours of ancient Egypt, a soaring view of the solar system, through to incredibly detailed games such as a zombie shoot ‘em up, a Watch the video online www.cairnspost.com.au space pirate training program, and even underwater encounters with giant whales and jellyfish.
For the not-too-faint of heart, there is even a ‘conquer your fears’ program, where users who usually fret about extreme heights, are encouraged to stand on the edge of tall buildings and cliffs.
“We want to have experiences that are suitable for all ages, even games that are wheelchair accessible,” Mr McCulloch said.
“That’s the great thing about VR – there is just so much you can do with it.”