Manga Productions Announces the Launch of ‘AlUla Adventures’ VR Pod Experience
An immersive sensory experience that attendees of the Silicon Slopes Summit can try firsthand
Salt Lake City, USA | 12 October 2021: Manga Productions, the leading producer of the creative content industry in the Arab region, is pleased to announce the launch of 'AlUla Adventures.' The is in line with Manga Production's ongoing efforts to foster the emerging creative and development arts in Saudi Arabia and beyond. The launch will take place at the Silicon Slopes Summit in Salt Lake City in Utah, USA, on the 13th and 14th of October 2021.
In collaboration with SparkXR, Manga Productions will be unveiling their first product, an interactive, immersive, sensory experience called 'AlUla Adventures.' This riveting experience allows attendees at the Summit to try out the 'AlUla Adventures' Pod that will provide a one-of-a-kind experience to travel to the Kingdom without traveling, essentially transporting or 'teleporting' the person to AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
"We are proud to showcase our partnership with SparkXR through the release of AlUla Adventures”, said Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions. He continued, "We believe in the importance of investing and producing projects using the latest technologies within interactive digital arts.Through Manga Productions, we ensured to provide internship opportunities to Saudi talents as we believe it is the future of the entertainment and videogame industry.”
Jon Dean, CEO and co-founder of SparkXR, said, " We are honored to have collaborated with Manga Productions on AlUla Adventures, an innovative virtual travel experience in which users really believe they are somewhere else, truly feel they are moving with the wind on their face and rumble under their feet. We are proud to be a part of advancing the interactive entertainment sector in emerging markets".
Eng. Abdullah Konash, producer at Manga Productions, also commented on the partnerships, saying, "It's been a pleasure leading the collaboration between Manga Productions and Spark XR in this amazing development adventure, spearheading technological advancements in the Game Industry. To achieve authenticity in the experience, the team researched the area extensively to capture its wonders, making you feel like you are there."
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About SparkXR
We’re developing the next generation of location-based entertainment that will blur the lines between film and video games. Awesome experiences that make emotional connections with consumers. We make custom experiences for museums, events, esports, brands, games, tourism, networked training, simulation, and more as we deliver on social, replayable content driving repeat business and revenues.
For more information please visit: https://www.sparkxr.com/
About Manga Productions
Established in 2017, Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the MiSK Foundation, is dedicated to cultivating international and domestic opportunities in learning and
leadership for youth in the Middle East by identifying and spearheading opportunities in the entertainment sector including video games, comics, and feature animation.
Through collaboration with other organizations, Manga Productions aims to join efforts in developing a diverse economy, retaining cultural heritage, and promoting health and
wellness. Manga Productions has previously partnered with local and international entities such as TOEI Animations, SNK, Square Enix, WildWorks, SparkXR, and Sumitomo.
For more information about Manga Productions, please visit www.manga.com.sa