Food Games are heating up in the gaming industry. Wii has many awesome games coming up that revolve around the theme of making food, fighting with food, or even farting and puking because of virtual foods.
New food games currently in production include a Hell's Kitchen Web game which is totally cool because getting yelled at by Gordon Ramsay is pretty awesome.
Major League Eating, is a new WiiWare game that features characters from the International Federation of Championship Eating. You will puke, fart, and gag all you want.
According to the Star, the kernel from which this has all sprung is Nintendo's Cooking Mama series. Created in Japan, the games were licensed for the North American market by Majesco, and feature a wide-eyed character named Mama who talks you through various recipes. Cooking Mama was originally created for the DS, and has spawned a sequel and Wii version. It also spurred the company to bring over Cake Mania, a similar virtual baking game.
If you don't have a Wii, well, you can play Get Cookin', a new game for cellphones from Glu Interactive.
Food Themed Games
Cooking, Food Fights, Puking
Trend Themes
1. Food Games - The popularity of food-themed games for consoles and mobile devices creates opportunities for game developers to innovate and create new experiences for food lovers and gamers alike.
2. Virtual Cooking - Virtual cooking games offer potential for culinary education and interactive recipe development, allowing for a unique user experience and potential for crossover in the education industry.
3. Gaming and Food Culture - Food and gaming culture are intersecting, creating opportunities for game developers and food companies to collaborate and create new experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - The rise of food-themed games presents an opportunity for game developers to innovate and create new experiences, as well as collaborate with the food industry and create crossover promotions.
2. Education Industry - Virtual cooking games have the potential to be incorporated into culinary education, allowing for an interactive and unique experience for students.
3. Food Industry - The intersection of food and gaming culture creates opportunities for food companies to collaborate with game developers, potentially creating trends in the food industry and opening up new revenue streams.