Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
5.0
Trend score
Trend
What is the Gamer Voyeurism trend?
Gamer Voyeurism: At-home consoles encourage solitude, causing concerns for social skills among the gaming community. However a shift toward public gaming and spectatorship shows a rise of communal, interactive gaming that opens opportunities for public venues and face-to-face events. This shows an increased relationship between the digital and physical worlds that battles the negative stereotypes of digital-age consumers.
Trend themes
Themes within the Gamer Voyeurism trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Rise of public gaming and spectatorship
Opportunities for public venues and face-to-face events.
02
Integration of VR technology in gaming cafes
Chance to tap into existing user base and attract new gamers.
03
Professional esports stadiums and dedicated venues
Opportunities for immersive live experiences and a chance to establish a regional or global hub for esports events.
Industry implications
What the Gamer Voyeurism trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Gaming Industry
Opportunities for manufacturers to build new gaming hardware, software, and interactive games.
For
Hospitality Industry
Opportunities for hotels and cafes to offer gaming-themed experiences and capture new markets.
For
Entertainment Industry
Opportunities for venues to host live gaming events and attract new and diverse audiences.
Workshop question
How can your brand transcend expectations to create an enhanced product or service?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Gamer Voyeurism
Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 73%, freshness 8%.
Popularity70%
Activity73%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Gamer Voyeurism trend
12 featured examples from Mar 22, 2014 to Apr 19, 2018CategoryTech
VR Gaming Cafes
This Partnership Will Bring VR Content to China's Gaming Cafes
Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The VR gaming industry can leverage partnerships with gaming cafes to expand its user base and increase adoption of VR technology.
CategoryTech
Professional Gamer Cafes
The Alienware Internet Cafe in China is Like Entering the Matrix
The gaming and esports industry stands to benefit from the introduction of professional gamer cafes that offer unique gaming experiences to their customers.
CategoryMarketing
Gamer Pop-Up Hotels
Xbox's 'Stay N' Play' Provides Gamer-Specific Hotel Suites
Hotels can capitalize on the popularity of gaming by creating gamer-specific rooms or collaborating with gaming brands for immersive experiences.
CategoryTech
Professional Esports Stadiums
'Esports Stadium Arlington' Will Provide Immersive Live Experiences
Opportunity for architects and design firms to create specialized esports stadium designs that offer a unique and immersive experience for esports events.
CategoryMarketing
Soda Brand Gaming Competitions
Coca Cola Hosted a Seven Hour Gaming Event at Its Headquarters
Beverage industry brands can benefit from hosting gaming events and live streaming them to increase engagement and reach a younger demographic.
CategoryTech
Gamer-Specific Stadiums
Permanent Arenas will Put Professional Gaming in the Public Eye
The development of gaming-specific stadiums may represent the potential convergence of traditional and video gaming entertainment markets.
CategoryTech
Middle Eastern Esports Stadiums
Dubai is Entering the eSports World with the Dubai X-Stadium
Esports-stadium development presents a disruptive innovation for the entertainment industry, offering a unique revenue stream through video gaming events and attracting a new audi…
CategoryBusiness
High-End Internet Cafes
'Wangyu e-Sports' is a Hybrid Internet Cafe for Avid Gamers
The gaming industry has the potential to thrive with the rising demand for high-quality gaming experiences.
CategoryTech
Multi-City eSports Tournaments
The eSports Tournament Will Draw Top Gamers from Across the World
The WESG event showcases the potential for business opportunities in organizing and hosting large-scale eSports tournaments.
CategoryTech
Student-Designed Gaming Festivals
The Level Up 2016 Student Games Showcase Honors Young Developers
Opportunity for video game developers to discover and collaborate with promising student designers and benefit from their fresh ideas.
CategoryTech
Girls-Only Gamer Parties
Microsoft Japan Threw an Xbox Party Exclusively for Girl Gamers
The gaming industry can benefit from creating more opportunities and events that cater specifically to women, allowing for a more inclusive and diverse gaming community.
CategoryTech
Integrated Gaming Tournament Systems
ESL and Microsoft Have Collaborated For Xbox Live
Gaming companies can leverage integrated tournament systems to boost player engagement and revenue streams.
