By Jake Tucker
Camden Lock in London always feels like a weird vision of the future. The crowded street food stalls and maze-like atmosphere of the place almost looks the part for a very british version of Blade Runner.
We’re here for a slightly different type of sci-fi. Tucked away next to Camden’s The Cuban pub, is a small sign. “Try Virtual Reality” it says, pointing ahead up the stairs to the launch party of Virtually Reality, the UK’s first space dedicated to flogging virtual reality. Toilets, according to the sign, are located to the right.
I’ve spent a long time advocating for the rise of the VRcade, spaces where those skeptical of virtual reality can strap on a headset and give it a go. Virtually Reality seems to be the first of these, and while I must confess I was expecting a touch of Apple Store class, what they’ve delivered instead is a mix of retail store and a classic arcade, but offering VR experiences over Street Fighter II.
From virtually nothing to Virtual Reality
Virtually Reality, the business, started on a street corner in Notting Hill after founder and CEO Alexander Cohen used his rent money to buy 16 VR headsets …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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