What is your imagination about the use of head-mounted
display products such as Vive and Oculus Rift? Wear it on special gaming space,
and then bring you as if you are going into the game? Ken Bretschneider, James
Jenson and Curtis Hickman have different views on the application of VR. They
introduce The Void, its function is to invite you to visit the virtual world,
literally.
The Void is an ambitious idea. Simply put, it is a
playground area of 18 acres, part of Evermore Park. There, you can try a
variety of adventures start from fantasy, horror, and science fiction armed
with a high degree of realism brought by the virtual reality; experience the
epic (and difficulty) to fight against a giant dragon, infiltrating the space
station, and explore the maze of monsters.
The Void utilizes VR device called Rapture HMD. This
head-mounted display is designed to present the most real experience of virtual
reality; it's claimed exceeds the specifications of competitors' retail
products. Each device stores a pair of curved OLED 1080p 120Hz display, almost
twice the level of resolution acceptance and color in the human eyes, plus
high-quality headphones and mic.
Of course a headset alone is not complete; Rapture HMD is
also equipped with motion tracking clothes and accessories such as swords,
pistols and seat simulator. By holding those equipments which look like the
original ones - not just a peripheral controller - the experience becomes more
realistic. Imagine the feeling when you are bringing a lantern and passing the
underground passageways, where you should be careful in order not to get caught
by the monsters.
Amazingly, you can enjoy The Void alongside or against your
friends. Content is an essential thing, and the team intends to develop it by
themselves, assisted by other developers and third-party companies. They want
to deliver the content just like a movie, and have been busy arranging it for
several years back.
The Void is scheduled to begin its construction in
September, and will operate on June 2016 in Evermore Park, Utah. The tickets
are offered range from US $ 25 to US $ 40. According to the plan, The Void will
also be opened in Asia, Europe and Australia. Let's watch the introduction
video below.