# Gamer Alarm Clocks Wake Up and Embrace Your Love of Games with the Arcade Alarm Clock By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-alarm-clock References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/gaming/arcade-alarm-clock-lets-you-know-when-the-fun-is-over/) & [lazyboneuk](http://www.lazyboneuk.com/products/Arcade-Alarm-Clock.html) Embrace your love of games with the ‘Arcade Alarm Clock.’ This little timepiece resembles a big [arcade game machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set) and has very accurate detailing. Upon waking up, the clock will make [arcade-like noises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro) to get you up and running. The joystick is how you set up the alarm instead of using boring regular buttons. The Arcade Alarm Clock runs on two AA batteries and is perfect for those who were [teenagers in the 1980s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-x-nubeo-ventana-automatic-atari-asteroids). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gaming-inspired Alarm Clocks:** Develop gaming-inspired alarm clocks with accurate detailing and unique ways of setting an alarm to entice gamers. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Use nostalgia marketing to target audiences who were teenagers in the 1980s. - **Multi-functional Clocks:** Create multi-functional clocks that not only provide the time, but also serve as a decorative item and an alarm clock. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Manufacturers of home appliances can create gaming-inspired alarm clocks as part of their product line. - **Retail:** Retail stores with products targeting teenagers in the 1980s can use nostalgia marketing strategies to market this product. - **Gifts and Specialty:** Gift shops and specialty stores can market multi-functional clocks as a unique gift item. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Unsettling Series Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-light-green-light-doll-alarm-clock.md) - [Desktop Display Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style.md) - [Car Instrument Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reengauge-alarm-clocks.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Lottery-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-clock.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md)