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A new virtual reality gaming studio is the first of its kind in Saskatoon. Young entrepreneurs Jessica Engele and her fiancé Jesse Hill opened Aspect VR in January.

Engele, who is also studying physics at university, is still new to the VR experience herself, having tried it for the first time when the equipment arrived at the studio. When she put on the headset it was like stepping into another world, she said.

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“A lot of people watch VR on YouTube or the news but it’s totally different when you get in there. It feels real,” she said.

Aspect VR is equipped with several different kinds of headsets, including the brands HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Engele said the business has something for everyone, including people who have never picked up a game controller before. They have first-person shooter games alongside one that allows the player to paint in 3D.

There are games designed for young children and more video-based experiences that allow you to visit new and interesting locales. Just recently, Engele went to Italy using the technology.