# VR Entertainment Centers Namco's 'VR Zone Project i Can' Immerses Guests in Simulated Experiences By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-zone References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/namco-virtual-reality-vr-zone-project-i-can/) & [project-ican](http://project-ican.com/) In April of this year, [Namco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-3) is opening its 'VR Zone Project i Can' in Diver City Tokyo Plaza, Odaiba. This new complex is set to be a hub of entertainment for all sorts of virtual reality experiences. In this space, guests will be able to take part in [six different types of simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-immersive-quest). Some of the virtual challenges will include rescuing a cat from a tall building, controlling a giant robot, driving a sportscar, operating a train or partaking in extreme skiing. To participate, people must be 13 or older and have registered online in advance of visiting the VR Zone Project i Can. Alternatively, members of the public can visit the space and watch others experience the [virtual reality simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr)—which promises to be just as entertaining—at no cost. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **VR Entertainment:** Creating immersive virtual reality experiences to transform the entertainment industry. - **Location-based VR:** The rise of location-based virtual reality centers allows for new opportunities for immersive experiences. - **VR Tourism:** Virtual reality entertainment centers present new opportunities for tourist destinations to provide unique experiences to visitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can utilize virtual reality technology to create immersive experiences and attract new audiences. - **Tourism:** Tourist destinations can implement virtual reality centers to offer visitors unique and innovative experiences, increasing tourism revenue. - **Gaming:** Virtual reality gaming in specialized centers such as Namco's VR Zone Project i Can would revolutionize the gaming industry and create new opportunities for gaming companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaverse-Based Virtual Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-the-ride.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md) - [Celebratory VR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeroam-virtual-reality-entertainment.md) - [Premium-Quality VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbox-vr.md) - [Immersive Multimedia Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-pictures-wonderverse.md) - [Small-Space VR Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-vr.md) - [VR Horror Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draculas-hotel.md) - [Experiential Entertainment Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1.md)