Biolum
<p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/2bb8baae7c2bcbfdf391b9a1249ef46c.poster.avif?t=1727874010" width=612 height=158 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/2bb8baae7c2bcbfdf391b9a1249ef46c.webm?t=1727874010" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/2bb8baae7c2bcbfdf391b9a1249ef46c.mp4?t=1727874010" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Biolum is a 30 minute narrative experience with light interactivity.</strong></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >ABOUT BIOLUM : TAKE THE PLUNGE</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Biolum brings us on an immersive mission into the <strong>deepest depths of the ocean</strong> to explore the abyss through the perspective of scientific researcher <strong>Rachel</strong>, voiced by <strong>Dominique Tipper </strong> (<i>The Expanse</i>). Rachel is guided by expedition leader <strong>Eva</strong>, a renowned marine scientist, played by <strong>Charlotte Rampling</strong> (Denis Villeneuve's <i>Dune</i>). As we discover <strong>the mysteries of this bioluminescent VR underworld</strong>, it becomes clear that this relationship is not as simple as we thought… </p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/d1eba097b143c0bf370a3cb451669b5d.poster.avif?t=1727874010" width=612 height=210 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/d1eba097b143c0bf370a3cb451669b5d.webm?t=1727874010" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/d1eba097b143c0bf370a3cb451669b5d.mp4?t=1727874010" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >PARASITIC BIOLUMINESCENCE</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Rachael discovers that a <strong>luminescent parasite is infecting</strong> the ocean flora and fauna. Glowing hybrid underwater oddities swim around us as Rachel and Eva try to understand the scientific meaning. The <strong>beautiful bioluminescence is wreaking havoc on the natural ecosystems.</strong> How could this have happened and what does it mean?</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/721d436c0133905c5ab5443bb5950e82.poster.avif?t=1727874010" width=612 height=210 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/721d436c0133905c5ab5443bb5950e82.webm?t=1727874010" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/721d436c0133905c5ab5443bb5950e82.mp4?t=1727874010" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >COSMIC WONDER OF THE GREAT UNKNOWN</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >In this VR story, <strong>nothing is as it seems.</strong> What’s beautiful very quickly reveals itself to be <strong>contagious</strong>, and perhaps <strong>more dangerous than ever imagined.</strong> As Rachel gets infected by these parasites, she faces <strong>a mesmeric fight</strong> for her mind and body. Inspired by t<strong>he beauty of deep sea life</strong>, Biolum blurs the lines between biological truth and sci-fi and taps into existential themes and cosmic wonder of the great unknown. </p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/b6600415b6a81d47d9ea7d87eedc290c.poster.avif?t=1727874010" width=612 height=210 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/b6600415b6a81d47d9ea7d87eedc290c.webm?t=1727874010" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/b6600415b6a81d47d9ea7d87eedc290c.mp4?t=1727874010" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >FEATURES</h2><ul class="bb_ul"><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Light interactivity</strong> woven throughout that advances the storyline and encourages you <strong>to become Rachel</strong> and immerse yourself into her exploration</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >Available in <strong>English</strong>, <strong>French</strong>, and <strong>Chinese</strong>, </p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" >A <strong>30 min interactive and narrative experience</strong></p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Spatialized immersive sound</strong> enhances the sensations of the deep ocean and the proximity of danger and beauty that surrounds you</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>AWARDS</strong>: SXSW Audience Award, NewImages, UNIFRANCE Award, Courant3D, VR Grand Prix</p></li></ul><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/35b875968867025b6b0188cbeff0f510.poster.avif?t=1727874010" width=612 height=210 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/35b875968867025b6b0188cbeff0f510.webm?t=1727874010" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/35b875968867025b6b0188cbeff0f510.mp4?t=1727874010" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Directed by Abel Kohen, co-written by Jon Rowe and Abel Kohen. </p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Produced by IKO, Reynard Films, prefrontal cortex.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Distributed by Astrea. </p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/c3ffb710f049b5633ba61fc8799e0351.poster.avif?t=1727874010" width=612 height=344 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/c3ffb710f049b5633ba61fc8799e0351.webm?t=1727874010" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/c3ffb710f049b5633ba61fc8799e0351.mp4?t=1727874010" type="video/mp4"></video></span></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1183700/extras/d52ee08403cd7119017a798e51bfd6fe.avif?t=1727874010" width=612 height=250 /></span></p>
- Developer: Prefrontal Cortex