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ASUS, Techguru, and Holomia joined forces to host the “Arcade VR Tournament” at WonderZone Game Center on the 4th floor of NowZone Mall, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on June 6th, 2020. This inaugural tournament showcased cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) gaming experiences using a modern Arcade VR model, promising an exciting and immersive competition for gamers.

The event was split into two phases. The first phase, held on May 30th, 2020, offered a preview and practice session for participants to familiarize themselves with the games and the VR environment. The second phase, on June 6th, 2020, was the official tournament day, featuring various competitive categories and a prize pool worth millions of Vietnamese Dong.

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The “Arcade VR Tournament” on June 6th provided a unique VR gaming experience for gamers, especially those familiar with traditional arcade systems. The tournament offered a fresh and dynamic take on competitive gaming. It marked one of the first VR tournaments held in Vietnam, offering a substantial prize pool for participants.

Gamers competed in popular VR titles like the rhythm game Beat Saber and the shooter Mission X, developed by Holomia. These games allowed multiple players to engage in combat within a free-roaming and immersive virtual environment.

Attendees also had the opportunity to explore cutting-edge VR equipment and diverse applications, including various accessories. The interactive entertainment experience impressed gamers and business clients interested in investing in Arcade VR solutions for shopping malls and game centers.

These VR systems were powered by high-performance PCs equipped with “gamer-certified” components from ASUS, a leading global hardware manufacturer. These powerful PCs formed part of a Hybrid VR Solution, allowing players to smoothly experience even the most demanding VR games.

This entertainment model represents a new direction for game centers, combining traditional arcade models with interactive VR gaming experiences. These hybrid Arcade VR solutions offer operational versatility, manageable investment costs, easy component upgrades and repairs, and flexible business model adaptation.

This innovative approach also allows businesses to diversify their offerings and cater to a wider range of customers, bridging the gap between traditional arcade gaming and the immersive world of virtual reality. The combination of familiar arcade gameplay with cutting-edge VR technology creates a compelling and engaging entertainment experience.

The partnership between ASUS, Techguru, and Holomia highlights the growing interest and investment in the Vietnamese VR gaming market. This tournament showcased the potential of VR technology to revolutionize the entertainment industry and attract a new generation of gamers.