# AR Smartphone Game Controllers The Sharper Image Virtual Reality Alien Attack Game is Interactive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-attack-game References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2017/11/20/virtual-reality-alien-attack-game-2/140008) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Sharper-Image-Virtual-Reality-Attack/dp/B076PBVN15/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Sharper Image Virtual Reality Alien Attack Game comes as a video game set that will enable you to take your game playing to the real world without the need to sit in one spot. Harnessing the power of [augmented reality with smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-xr), the game works by superimposing aliens into players' environments to let them digitally shoot them to stay safe. The game can be played by one or [two players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb) and features 13 challenging levels for users to make it through. The Sharper Image Virtual Reality Alien Attack Game comes with a laser gun that allows players' smartphones to be mounted on top, and works with an accompanying smartphone app to harness the power of AR. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Augmented Reality Gaming:** The trend of incorporating AR in gaming environments offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in game development and hardware. - **Mobile Gaming Hardware:** The trend of developing hardware to enhance mobile gaming experiences presents opportunities for innovation in both the gaming and technology industries. - **Interactive Gaming Accessories:** The trend of developing interactive accessories, such as the laser gun accompanying the Sharper Image Virtual Reality Alien Attack Game, creates opportunities for innovation in the gaming hardware industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has the opportunity to leverage AR technology and develop innovative games that require interactive gameplay. - **Mobile Technology:** The development of AR gaming hardware presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile technology industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of gaming hardware with smartphones presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Position Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telegun-smartphone-controller.md) - [Immersive Mobile Gaming Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viture-x-8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-controller.md) - [Color-Blasting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-you-beat-the-box.md) - [AR-Based Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffity.md) - [Guided Challenge Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-controller.md) - [AR Gaming Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swigr.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [VR-Compatible Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-start-gaming-controller.md) - [Street Fighter-Style AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu.md)