Article: Soir VR-Hut
Dive into the heart of parallel worlds
Tonight's article on VR-Hut:
Grab your bow and arrow and take aim at orcs. Relive the Normandy landings and make sure the Germans don’t get the last word.Dive into a remake of“The Walking Dead”and take out the zombies chasing you... All of this is possible with a headset on your head and in a virtual entertainment universe. VR-Hut, in Waterloo, offers a wide selection of nearly 800 games for all ages.
The experience is striking.
To whet your appetite, once you’ve got your headset securely fastened, we invite you to take the elevator to the sound of some light background music typical of American elevators. When the doors open, you’ll find yourself on the edge of a precipice, surrounded by skyscrapers reaching for the sky. You’re on the eightieth floor of a building with a single plank at your feet. All that’s left is to dare to step onto it and move forward… Vertigo guaranteed!
The emergence and rapid growth of virtual reality in recent years have not only paved the way for the development of new recreational activities; they have also led to the emergence and creation of new professions, such as creative technologist, immersive environment designer, and many others.
"YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A GAMER TO ENJOY VIRTUAL REALITY!"
Still, for Matthieu De Clercq and Arnaud Percy (who founded VR-Hut a year ago in Waterloo, not far from the famous “Butte du Lion”), animation and gaming remain, of course, their main focus. These take many forms, “ even though you don't have to be a gamer to visit us "insists the latter." He actually describes himself more as a tech enthusiast and a geek than just that. Virtual reality is, in fact, an entirely different realm: it’s a whole new world that opens up before you and unfolds right before your eyes. We can fly above the clouds, experience intense emotions, put out fires—all with a controller in each hand and a headset.
VR for everyone.
“We see this as entertainment in the broadest sense of the word, and among our customers, we have everything from groups coming for a bachelor party to families with children, as well as companies here for team-building days , ” the founder continues. In this regard, there is also a large reception area within the company’s vast premises, as well as a meeting room that can be used for corporate events.
OPEN TO EVERYONE, AGES 7 TO 77
It’s important to note that even though each player wears their own headset, games can be played with multiple players. It therefore remains a group activity that can involve up to ten teammates. Being new to video games doesn’t take away from the fun you’ll have diving into this parallel universe.
As a side note, Arnaud Percy smiles as he recounts how the company’s name came about: “We wanted something simple. We figured that everyone could easily remember the name Pizza Hut. So we went with VR-Hut, thinking it was just as straightforward…”
It’s just as simple as that: VR-Hut welcomes everyone from 7 to 77 for an hour of guaranteed fun and excitement.
