Another kind of arcade fire

Future Shock’s Virtual Reality booths allow users to fly around the city, become wizards or play mini-golf, all from the safety of its premises in Smithfield

Conor Gannon, founder, Future Shock Picture: Fergal Phillips

Ireland’s first virtual reality (VR) arcade has opened in Dublin aimed at gaming enthusiasts and people curious about the emerging immersive technology.

Owner Conor Gannon launched Future Shock last October having left his job as a trader after chancing upon the VR arcade concept while visiting friends in Canada.

“I’d been a gamer my whole life and I was just blown away by the immersion. Two months later, I packed in the job ...