This document discusses the emerging trend of location-based virtual reality experiences through VR arcades and cafes. It provides an overview of the evolution of gaming platforms and markets over the last decade. Examples of existing VR arcades around the world are given, including details about their locations and equipment. The document argues that VR arcades will be important for driving initial adoption of VR games as they provide access without requiring individual equipment purchases.
4. OVER THE LAST TEN YEARS THE EVOLUTION OF THE GAMING PLATFORM WAS DRIVEN BY THREE MAJOR
DEVELOPMENTS AND THE MARKET OPPORTUNITY IS INCREASING EXPONENTIALLY
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• Virtual Reality as an industry
and VR Gaming sector are
currently in the Introduction
stage of an emerging
technology Life Cycle. Typical
characteristics of this stage
include:
• Products & Services are
mostly unfamiliar /
Customers tend to be
higher income innovators
• Low revenue, high initial
costs / development costs,
high risk
• Negative profits in sales
and marketing
5. JIKHAN JUNG
CEO of COLOPL NI, Inc.
Past:
• Co-Founder, CEO @ Gala-Net,
gPotato.com (sold: Webzen)
• Executive Producer @Kabam
Life-time Goal: Making an MMORPGneuroVR like Matrix
I have been at VR since 2011 when VR was called Immersive Tech
6. ABOUT COLOPL NI
We are a Silicon Valley VR & Mobile Games development studio, COLOPL Inc. group
7. VRFUND
COLOPL GROUP & VIRTUAL REALITY
WE HAVE BEEN
WORKING ON VIRTUAL
REALITY FOR 2 YEARS
VRGAMES360°VIDEO
VR
CONTROLLER
8. COLOPL NI VR GAME
CyberongVR(Apr 2016), and 2 more VR games coming up in next 2 months
10. Windlands
Cyberpong VR Hover
Junkers
5089: The
Action RPG
Out of
Ammo
Time
Machine VR Job
Simulator
Vanishing
Realms
Space Pirate
Trainer
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
AverageHoursPlayedPerOwner
MOST PLAYED HTC VIVE GAMES ON STEAM IN 1 WEEK
NOMINATED 2ND LONGEST PLAYING TIME
Source: http://arstechnica.com/
11. We have our game here
Multiplayer element of the game is really fun in VR!
12. VR Arcades and Cafés are emerging as an alternative to individual VR equipment purchases. This trend is driven
by the high entry price point for the VR system, need for dedicated space, and technical set up expertise.
VR ARCADE AROUND THE WORLD
13. GOING FORWARD
In the near future, we believe the number of Virtual Reality Internet Café / Arcades will be growing
rapidly. We expect these locations to drive the initial VR games adoption.
14. THE VOID – LINDON, UT
The VOID creates Virtual Reality theme park experiences. By utilizing proprietary hardware and
software, a layering of real-time interactive environments, and blending the real world with the
digital, players are placed into 'Hyper-Reality' experiences.
2
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
70+
HTC VIVE
NO
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO YES
15. ZERO LATENCY – AUSTRALIA / JAPAN
Zero Latency is an Australian based firm which has created a wireless, multiplayer VR system. Up
to six simultaneous players can play through custom-made large scale VR experiences.
2
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
12+
HTC VIVE
NO
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO YES
16. VR ZONE - JAPAN
VRZone is Bandai Namco's foray into VR. Players can experience six unique experiences at the
arcade like Fear of Heights, Skii Rodeo, Real Drive, Escape Drive Omega, Train Master, and
Argyle Shift.
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
30
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO YES
17. VIRTUALITY CLUB - RUSSIA
A VR dedicated arcade / gaming environment in Moscow with Vive and Oculus headsets and VR
equipment and accessories store
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
-
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
YES
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO YES
18. TWO BIT CIRCUS – LOS ANGELES, CA
Two Bit Circus is a startup that specializes in creating experiential entertainment. It
works on technology and content that drives a social, synchronous and immersive VR
experience.
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
200+
HTC VIVE
NO
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
YES YES
19. VIRTEC ATTRACTIONS - SWITZERLAND
Virtec Attractions sells entertainment technology products such as Motion
simulator, 3D projection systems, XD ride films, Audio system XD
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
NA
HTC VIVE
NO
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
YES YES
20. SHUNWANG - CHINA
Shunwang Technology is the leading game library platform for China’s gaming cafes,
providing software to over 100,000 Chinese internet cafes, and 110 million users.
The Company has partnered with HTC to bring VR to gaming cafes across China
100+
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
150+
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO -
21. VR JUNKIES – SALT LAKE CITY, UT
VR Junkies is a new storefront and VR Arcade in the Orem University Place Mall. It specializes in all
things VR from the simple phone based headsets to cutting edge full body motion systems. It has
launched the first VR arcade in Utah
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
4+
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
-
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
YES NO
22. CTRLV – CANADA
Ctrl V is Canada’s first virtual reality (VR) arcade / gaming hub, where consumers can
experience the newest frontier in entertainment. Ctrl V helps to advance the adoption
of the groundbreaking VR technology by giving as many people the opportunity to
experience it first-hand, without the prohibitive expense and space requirements.
2
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
16
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO NO
23. VIRTUALLY REALITY - UK
Virtually Reality is the UK's first retail space dedicated to virtual and augmented reality.
It is a part storefront and part VR arcade.
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
1+
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
YES NO
24. IMMERSION ARCADE – NORMAL, IL
Immersion Arcade is a Vive based virtual reality arcade in Illinois. Players are able to experience
VR games on HTC Vive headsets and top-of-the-line gaming computers.
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
4
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
NO
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO NO
25. IVIRTEX – NORMAL, IL
Ivirtex is an VR arcade based in Illinois. It offers players both Oculus Rift and Vive based
experiences.
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
7
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
YES
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO NO
26. AURORA GAMING - DUBAI
Aurora Gaming is a newly founded Virtual Reality Gaming Lounge based in Dubai. It specializes in
creating the immersive and engaging gaming moments. Yet to be launched.
1
LOCATIONS HEADSETS
-
HTC VIVE
YES
OCULUS
-
GEAR VR CUSTOM HW
NO -
27. Company HQ
The Void Utah 2 70+ No No No Yes
Zero Latency
Australia /
Japan 2 12+ No No No Yes
VRZone Japan 1 30 Yes No No Yes
Virtuality Club Russia 1 - Yes Yes No Yes
Two Bit Circus Los Angeles 1 200+ No No Yes Yes
Virtec Attractions Switzerland 1 NA No No Yes Yes
ShunWang China 100+ 150+ Yes No No No
VR Junkies Utah 1 4 Yes Yes Yes No
Crtl V Canada 2 16 Yes No No No
Virtually Reality UK 1 1+ Yes No Yes No
Immersion Arcade Illinois 1 4 Yes No No No
IVirtex Illinois 1 7 Yes Yes No No
Aurora Gaming Dubai 1 - Yes - No No
SUMMARY