BANDAI NAMCO Amusements has supplied its virtual reality experiences for a new VR Zone attraction within the City of Dreams resort in Manila, Philippines.
The Garage features three titles from the Japanese developer including the perennial favourite, Mario Kart Arcade GP VR, alongside Hospital Escape Terror and Ski Rodeo.
Originally conceived as just a contemporary dining experience, there are 10 food and beverage tenants within the space that serve street food-style options. The addition of the VR was due to a trip to Japan by City of Dreams Manila’s CEO Kevin Benning who was so impressed with the VR Zone concept he struck a deal to incorporate it into the Garage.
"With BANDAI NAMCO 's creativity and cutting-edge technology, we are honoured and delighted to partner with them, and together blaze a trail in delivering extraordinary entertainment experiences that go beyond gaming and recreation in the Philippines,” he said. The Garage occupies 2,714sq.m with room for 563 diners and features an industrial design created by award-winning Paris-based creative design agency Malherbe Design with graffiti art by local street artists Kookoo Ramos and DeeJae Paeste.
The location is also taking a green leaf out of the book of many other global outlets by ensuring biodegradable and compostable utensils, plates, and take-out bags are used by all tenants.
City of Dreams Manila is a 62,000sq.m luxury integrated resort and casino complex located on the Entertainment City gaming strip at Aseana Avenue and Roxas Boulevard in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Image: BANDAI NAMCO Amusement managers Yukiharu Tamiya and Ryuichi Osada with City of Dreams Manila’s chief operating officer Kevin Benning, officially launching the VR Zone together. Photo courtesy of City of Dreams Manila
