# Gamer Voyeurism Out-of-home gaming draws crowds to public spaces. By [Ady Floyd](https://www.trendhunter.com/AdyFloyd), Futurist, VP Innovation Strategy | Published Aug 24, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gamer-voyeurism ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 12 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 12 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 22, 2014 to Apr 19, 2018 - Published: Aug 24, 2016 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Gamer Voyeurism trend ### Rise of public gaming and spectatorship Opportunities for public venues and face-to-face events. ### Integration of VR technology in gaming cafes Chance to tap into existing user base and attract new gamers. ### Professional esports stadiums and dedicated venues Opportunities for immersive live experiences and a chance to establish a regional or global hub for esports events. ## What the Gamer Voyeurism trend means for industry ### For 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 for Gamer Voyeurism Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 70%, activity 73%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 70% - Activity: 73% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Gamer Voyeurism trend 12 featured examples from Mar 22, 2014 to Apr 19, 2018. - [VR Gaming Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-cafes): This Partnership Will Bring VR Content to China's Gaming Cafes (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The VR gaming industry can leverage partnerships with gaming cafes to expand its user base and increase adoption of VR technology. - [Professional Gamer Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-internet-cafe): The Alienware Internet Cafe in China is Like Entering the Matrix (Category: Tech) Implication: The gaming and esports industry stands to benefit from the introduction of professional gamer cafes that offer unique gaming experiences to their customers. - [Gamer Pop-Up Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xboxs-stay-n-play): Xbox's 'Stay N' Play' Provides Gamer-Specific Hotel Suites (Category: Marketing) Implication: Hotels can capitalize on the popularity of gaming by creating gamer-specific rooms or collaborating with gaming brands for immersive experiences. - [Professional Esports Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-stadium-arlington): 'Esports Stadium Arlington' Will Provide Immersive Live Experiences (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for architects and design firms to create specialized esports stadium designs that offer a unique and immersive experience for esports events. - [Soda Brand Gaming Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-competition): Coca Cola Hosted a Seven Hour Gaming Event at Its Headquarters (Category: Marketing) Implication: Beverage industry brands can benefit from hosting gaming events and live streaming them to increase engagement and reach a younger demographic. - [Gamer-Specific Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-gaming): Permanent Arenas will Put Professional Gaming in the Public Eye (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of gaming-specific stadiums may represent the potential convergence of traditional and video gaming entertainment markets. - [Middle Eastern Esports Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-xstadium): Dubai is Entering the eSports World with the Dubai X-Stadium (Category: Tech) Implication: 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… - [High-End Internet Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wangyu-esports): 'Wangyu e-Sports' is a Hybrid Internet Cafe for Avid Gamers (Category: Business) Implication: The gaming industry has the potential to thrive with the rising demand for high-quality gaming experiences. - [Multi-City eSports Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-tournament): The eSports Tournament Will Draw Top Gamers from Across the World (Category: Tech) Implication: The WESG event showcases the potential for business opportunities in organizing and hosting large-scale eSports tournaments. - [Student-Designed Gaming Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-up-2016): The Level Up 2016 Student Games Showcase Honors Young Developers (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for video game developers to discover and collaborate with promising student designers and benefit from their fresh ideas. - [Girls-Only Gamer Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-gamers): Microsoft Japan Threw an Xbox Party Exclusively for Girl Gamers (Category: Tech) Implication: 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. - [Integrated Gaming Tournament Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tournament-system): ESL and Microsoft Have Collaborated For Xbox Live (Category: Tech) Implication: Gaming companies can leverage integrated tournament systems to boost player engagement and revenue streams. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)