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Virtual reality, a computer-generated environment where people can interact with various scenes and objects that look genuinely real, is gathering momentum. While locals in Yonkers and around Westchester can also get involved with various community offerings, making the short journey to New York City is well worth it if you want to experience virtual reality.
In the gaming sphere, in particular, VR is rising in terms of its popularity. While other innovative gaming products also stand out today, such as live dealer games at an online casino and the numerous AI elements that are improving games like Alien Isolation, virtual reality gaming is right up there in terms of its popularity. We aren’t just seeing VR in the gaming world either, with some museums around the world adding virtual reality, while art galleries are also bringing out a VR-based offering or two. It doesn’t end there either, with a wide variety of VR experiences on offer throughout New York City. Below is a brief look at some of them.
Museum of Future Experiences
A blend of virtual reality with cutting-edge ambisonic sound design, the Museum of Future Experiences is the perfect example of just how amazing virtual reality technology can be. Also known as MoFE, there are some wonderful storytelling escapades to embark on here, with the venue’s advanced ambisonic system adding further to the complete 360-degree virtual reality package that has been so highly rated by many.
Tidal Force VR
Easily one of the best VR experiences in the city, Tidal Force VR has a diverse range of titles to tackle. All of the products in this virtual reality haven have been thriving since 2020, although there are also some new and improved games to immerse yourself in. The venue is also impressive, with this neat and tidy location boasting everything a VR virgin requires.
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The Edge at Hudson Yards
As the tallest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, The Edge at Hudson Yards is well worth checking out. It can be improved further, though, by combining your viewing experience with a virtual reality package. Called City Climb VR, you’ll feel like you’re sitting on top of skyscrapers and looking down on the bustling nature of New York in this one. It’s great.
Zero Latency VR
A gaming venue that has received plenty of glowing reviews in its time, Zero Latency VR is located in Brooklyn and is the perfect place to experience before sampling some of the area’s delicious food spots. Providing an unmatched free-roam multiplayer VR experience, it’s best to do this particular VR offering in groups. The games also vary, with people being tasked with taking down hordes of zombies, while also having the chance to solve mysteries.
Escape Virtuality
Also offering escape rooms, Escape Virtuality’s VR selection is one of the best around. A big complex that entertains thousands of New Yorkers on a weekly basis, Escape Virtuality houses some remarkable gaming titles that transport you to a range of settings, be it behind the wheel of a remarkably powerful car or in a tropical jungle filled with exotic animals.
New York Hall of Science
While the New York Hall of Science doesn’t exactly specialize in VR, this educational venue does contain a fantastic VR experience visitors adore. Found in the Connected Worlds exhibit, people can embark on an immersive and educational dive into a truly unique virtual ecosystem. If you’re fascinated by science and also have an interest in all things related to virtual reality, then this particular option could be ideal.
Other VR experiences include Jump Into The Light and VR World NYC.
