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Candy Controllers

The Merckens Wiimote Chocolate Candy Looks Irresistable

— June 12, 2009 — Tech
The Wiimote Chocolate Candy has taken gaming to the next level. Made by Digital Chocolates, Wii lovers can now indulge themselves in this white chunk of chocolate, designed in the form of a Nintendo Wii controller.

Digital Chocolates previously made Sony Playstation Controller candy, but has now expanded their chocolate creations to put a spell on Wii players. The Wiimote Chocolate Candy is made of Merckens melting candy wafers and tastes just like white chocolate.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Novelty Candies - The trend of creating candies in the shape of popular gaming controllers presents an opportunity for candy manufacturers to offer personalized novelty candies based on different console controllers.
2. Gaming-inspired Food Products - The growing demand for gaming-inspired food products like the Wiimote Chocolate Candy indicates a market opportunity for food companies to create unique products that cater to the gaming community.
3. Convergence of Gaming and Confectionery - The convergence of gaming and confectionery industries, as seen in the Wiimote Chocolate Candy, opens up opportunities for cross-industry collaborations to create innovative and immersive gaming experiences through confectionery products.
Industry Implications
1. Candy Manufacturing - Candy manufacturers can leverage the popularity of gaming controllers as candy molds to create unique and customized candies, tapping into the growing novelty candy market.
2. Food and Beverage - The gaming-inspired food products, such as the Wiimote Chocolate Candy, present an opportunity for food and beverage companies to create gaming-themed snacks and treats that cater to gamers' preferences.
3. Gaming and Entertainment - The convergence of gaming and confectionery industries, exemplified by the Wiimote Chocolate Candy, showcases the potential for gaming and entertainment companies to collaborate with candy manufacturers to create interactive gaming experiences through edible confectionery products.
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