# Historic Figure Combat Games The 'War of Currents' Game Pits Thomas Edison Against Nikola Tesla By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-03-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/combat-game References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/3/edison-tesla-arcade-game) & [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/tv) Video game developer [Real Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dux-gaming) recently unveiled a brand new combat game that features a couple of history's most iconic figures. Titled 'War of Currents,' this arcade-style game sees two American inventors going head to head. Starring animated versions of famed scientists Nikola [Tesla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-1) and Thomas Edison, 'War of Currents' is a [Street Fighter-themed video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cold-justice) that sees Tesla and Edison battling one another. While most Street Fighter games see characters unleashing special kick flips and death-inducing holds, 'War of Currents' is a little more electrifying. Each character is granted a special charge move which includes an actual electric shock coming from the conductive joysticks. Anyone willing to play this history-honoring combat game can find it in the ProtoBuild Bar in Dayton, Ohio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Historic Figure Combat Games:** Creating video games featuring battles between iconic historical figures provides a unique form of entertainment that combines history and gaming. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Development:** Developing arcade-style combat games that showcase famous historical figures creates a niche market for gamers who enjoy historic battles. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the popularity of historic figure combat games by creating immersive experiences that allow people to engage with history while being entertained. - **Tourism:** Tourism industry can leverage historic figure combat games to attract visitors to specific locations or events, such as having dedicated gaming arcades in historical museums or landmarks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drag Culture Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-her-video-game.md) - [Futuristic Lighting Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-1943.md) - [In-Car Gaming Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-1.md) - [In-Car Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-and-airconsole.md) - [Comic-Inspired Team Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls.md) - [Virtual Youtuber Fighting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idol-showdown.md) - [Action Figure Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercharge-unboxed.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiversus-1.md) - [Electric Vehicle Holiday Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-integration.md)