# Blockbuster Boxing Games Nintendo's Arms Game is a Cartoonish Boxing Title for the Switch By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arms-game References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/nintendo-direct-wednesday-arms/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [nintendo](http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/arms-switch) Nintendo recently released its newest console, the [hybrid mobile and at-home platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switoo) called 'Switch,' and the famous Japanese game company has released the Arms game specifically for that system. The game is the first major Switch title with a completely new concept: a cartoonish stable of brand new characters show down in boxing-style fighting matches that take advantage of the Switch's unique controllers. Nintendo is no stranger to fantastical fighting games. Super Smash Bros. was one of the most popular games on the [Nintendo 64](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-stadium), and the Arms game hopes to follow in that franchise's footsteps. The game takes place in several three-dimensional arenas, and characters use extending arms (activated by the Switch controllers) to take shots at one another and perform special moves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cartoonish Boxing Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and unique cartoonish boxing games with innovative gameplay mechanics. - **Hybrid Gaming Consoles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create gaming consoles that offer both mobile and at-home gaming experiences like Nintendo's Switch. - **Unique Controller Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design games that take advantage of unique controller features, like the extending arms in Nintendo's Arms game. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Software:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of gaming software for cartoonish boxing games. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce hybrid gaming consoles that offer versatile gaming experiences. - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacture unique controllers that provide innovative gameplay experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Joystick-Free Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-box.md) - [Multiplayer Sports-Focused Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-sports-all-stars.md) - [Multiplayer Platform Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-brawls.md) - [Adventure-Based Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurebased-game-console.md) - [Action Figure Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercharge-unboxed.md) - [Basketball Gaming Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-adds-basketball.md) - [Computer Software-Integrated Console Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-sports.md) - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Large Group Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everybody-12switch.md)