California’s Great America and Electronic Arts announced in a joint effort that a 4D themed Mass Effect attraction is in the works. This attraction will have viewers aboard motion-based seats and wear 3D glasses to experience being in the adventure. This along with a live performer will have viwers on the edge of their seats. The 4D attraction is set for a 2016 release in a newly renovated Action Theater owned by Great America.
“Partnering with a world-wide gaming leader like EA will enable us to build an incredible user experience for our guests,” said California’s Great America Vice President and General Manager Raul Rehnborg. “This combination of technology and creative videogame content is sure to usher in a new wave of entertainment innovation in amusement parks.””Partnering with a world-wide gaming leader like EA will enable us to build an incredible user experience for our guests,” said California’s Great America Vice President and General Manager Raul Rehnborg. “This combination of technology and creative videogame content is sure to usher in a new wave of entertainment innovation in amusement parks.”
“EA and BioWare are thrilled to partner with Great America and see one of our most iconic games turned into an exciting high-tech attraction,” said Patrick O’Brien, Vice President of Entertainment and Licensing, EA. “Having a partner who shares our commitment to thrilling our fans is extremely important to us and we look forward to building an attraction that will appeal to the Mass Effect fan-base and introduce it to many more.“
Nelson
This is great! I live in San Jose (where Great America is located) and would love to check it out as I am a hardcore Mass Effect fan!