In the early 90s an ambitious project was launched to bring the next level of video game entertainment to the masses. Virtual Reality was the buzz-word and gaming was heading down a futuristic path with Virtuality. This arcade system, however, was soon doomed and quickly forgotten - but its legacy can be enjoyed once more at Revival this year.
Virtuality was a range of arcade systems that offered virtual reality gameplay as early as 1991. With two different systems available, gamers would either assume the position in the sit down pod, or find themselves ready for action in the stand up pod. Both of these units featured a headset and accompanying controller, with a small selection of next generation games up for grabs.
Despite the general public being rather impressed by this modern technology which was dotted around British arcades, Virtuality ultimately failed to make its mark on the gaming world. Disappointing sales in their software had led Virtuality down a grim path, leaving a huge - and still present - gap in the market for virtual reality action in video games.
Over the last few decades the surviving Virtuality machines out there have been finding their way into collectors hands. Although so few of these units remain in working order, one of these systems is set to make an appearance at the upcoming 2013 retro gaming event, Revival. Best of all, this system will be free for visitors to experience.
Virtuality in action
So if you haven't already secured your tickets for Revival, now might be the time. A once in a lifetime retro gaming opportunity has presented itself.
Link: Revival Confirms Virtuality For 2013 Event
Link: Revival 2013 Event Page on RetroCollect
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if I remember correctly there was also a rpg-like title being developed/available, crude by all means, but still had an archer, etc. to choose between
I was really excited about this and had high hopes to try it out, alas it faded into obscurity
never did forget it though and now with the 'Oculus Rift' trying to get into the market, I hope that we can get back to this, but I sincerely hope that there will be applicable controllers as well, since Virtual Reality was more than just the helmet =)
It sucked! thats why nobody remembered it, not the technology, the show. I dont think VR gaming will ever take off, you just cant do it without the feeling of motion sickness after long periods of play, the most advanced headsets in the world used by the military in planes etc can only be used for small periods of time.
I would love to have on go on one of these though just for the giggles, in the meantime i can always watch the videos and laugh at 1990's hair and fashion....... And the 80's gets all the stick eh??
United colours of kiss my bum!!!!