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IMAX VR

IMAX VR: IMAX, the company behind the large screens is currently testing premium location based VR arcades. These are characterized for being: Pods Highly Social Single and Multiplayer 5 to 15 minutes experiences. The three main elements in this new business venture are: Entertainment Industry: This attraction will be a new market for the entertainment industry. Real Estate: As in the movie theaters, mainstream premium VR “arcades” will require a location to which the users will go for the experience. Technology: The technology for the pods will have to be much better than the in home technology. It shall also include objects with which the users will interact. The IMAX VR “arcade” is basically a standalone building that has pods which are designed in a social way. You can see into other pods in order to increase visibility. The goal is to be able to play with other people in other pods either in the location of anywhere in the world. The experie...