Apparently unsatisfied with merely providing the data pipeline for 5G gaming, Verizon is taking a more hands-on approach to game development. The carrier announced that it’s working with digital entertainment company 30 Ninjas and an immersive studio called Novelab on an Augmented Reality (AR) Adventure Thriller.
Designed to run on Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband — the carrier’s mmWave and C-band network — Helios is a narrative mobile AR adventure that uses volumetric video, or modern 3D holograms, filled with thrilling elements like “a missing sister, a coverup, a hacktivist who has double crossed the wrong bad guy and a young woman.”
“Verizon and 30 Ninjas’ 5G content collaboration blends industry-leading storytelling with next-gen technology,” said Erin McPherson, chief content officer at Verizon. “We’re thrilled to work together to create a captivating…
