# Virtual Zombie-Shooting Games 'Zero Latency' is Developing a Free-Roaming Virtual Reality Game By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/zero-latency-inversion-vr/32082/) & [zerolatencymedia](http://zerolatencymedia.com/) Australian company [Zero Latency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeroam-virtual-reality-entertainment) is trying to create a wireless virtual reality game in which players can navigate highly realistic environments complete with things like zombies. In the words of the Melbourne-based company's co-founder Tim Ruse, "Virtual reality needs its arcade moment." Zero Latency has developed an 'Inversion Virtual Reality' system that comprises a custom-built backpack which untethers an [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-walk-c2) [Rift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-vr-experience) headset and headphones from a main computer. An array of cameras locate and track your body and your weapon -- a plastic gun -- as you run around and hide from (and shoot) zombies in a real 50 square meter space mapped to the in-game environments. The virtual reality gameplay occurs at a smooth and fast 60 frames per second, ensuring that there is no delay between the real-world action of 'firing' a gun and its in-game manifestation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wireless Virtual Reality:** Developing wireless, untethered virtual reality systems opens up new possibilities for immersive gaming experiences. - **Free-roaming Gameplay:** Creating virtual reality games that allow players to physically move and interact with the game environment enhances the sense of immersion and realism. - **Real-time Tracking Technology:** Advancements in real-time tracking technology enable accurate and seamless integration of player movement in virtual reality games. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage wireless virtual reality and free-roaming gameplay to create innovative and captivating gaming experiences. - **Virtual Reality:** Developments in wireless technologies and real-time tracking systems provide opportunities for the virtual reality industry to enhance user experiences and attract new customers. - **Technology:** The advancements in wireless virtual reality and real-time tracking technology have implications beyond gaming, such as training simulations, healthcare applications, and architectural design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory VR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeroam-virtual-reality-entertainment.md) - [Free-Roam VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-marine-ii.md) - [Wireless Virtual Reality Augmentations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlink-vr.md) - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md) - [VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounty-city.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockwave-vr.md) - [Full-Body Motion-Tracking Game Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebuff-reality-bodylink.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [Wireless Full-Body Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haritorax.md)