New VR attraction lets you become a Ghostbuster without the pricey gear
Want to check out virtual reality without investing $2,000 in new hardware? And live life in the shoes of a Ghostbuster while you're at it? Then you'll definitely be into Ghostbusters: Dimension, from The Void.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, The Void is a traveling VR theme park with its own, custom-designed hardware and a unique approach to immersing attendees in an experience.
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Each physical space is custom-built to mirror the VR landscape inside your headset, meaning you can move around without the worry of tripping over a chair or confused dog. There are even props, to simulate the feel of carrying a lantern or wielding a sword.
This trailer gives a good sense of how The Void operates:
Ghostbusters: Dimension takes that framework and lets you loose in a paranormal fantasy hosted by Jillian Holtzmann, Kate McKinnon's character in the upcoming movie. After exploring Ghostbusters HQ, you head to an apartment complex to take on some actual spooks.
Dimension was created with Ghostbusters creator Ivan Reitman and reboot director Paul Feig. We have no idea what to expect from this, but it looks and sounds preposterously cool.
The Ghostbusters: Dimension VR attraction comes to New York City on July 1, with an installation at the Madame Tussauds wax museum in Times Square. Take an early look at it in the screens below.
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Adam Rosenberg is a Senior Games Reporter for Mashable, where he plays all the games. Every single one. From AAA blockbusters to indie darlings to mobile favorites and browser-based oddities, he consumes as much as he can, whenever he can.Adam brings more than a decade of experience working in the space to the Mashable Games team. He previously headed up all games coverage at Digital Trends, and prior to that was a long-time, full-time freelancer, writing for a diverse lineup of outlets that includes Rolling Stone, MTV, G4, Joystiq, IGN, Official Xbox Magazine, EGM, 1UP, UGO and others.Born and raised in the beautiful suburbs of New York, Adam has spent his life in and around the city. He's a New York University graduate with a double major in Journalism and Cinema Studios. He's also a certified audio engineer. Currently, Adam resides in Crown Heights with his dog and his partner's two cats. He's a lover of fine food, adorable animals, video games, all things geeky and shiny gadgets.
