# Collegiate Comedy Video Games Classic Comedy ‘Old School’ is Brought to Gamers in Styl By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-01-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comedy-based-game References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/5978308/why-is-there-a-tower-defense-game-based-on-the-movie-old-school) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/old-school-defense/id582034276?mt=8) When gamers clamor for more [old school games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro), I don’t think this is what they had in mind, even if it is nice to see more [comedy-based games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-duty-beavis-and-butthead). I'm not talking old school in the vintage sense of the word, but rather Old School, the Todd Phillips-directed classic comedy starring Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn and Luke Wilson as a bunch of 30-somethings who start their own fraternity at a local college. Hilarious hijinks ensure through clashes with the dean and substance abuse. You may be wondering how a goofy comedy would translate to a game. Players are tasked with protecting their house from raucous college students and the evil dean by placing obstacles and pledges on the way to their base. It’s a [tower defense game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game) in the same vein as Plants vs. Zombies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Comedy Video Games:** Explore the rising trend of comedy-based video games, bringing laughter to gamers. - **Old School Revival:** Tap into the nostalgia of classic comedy movies and bring them to life in interactive gaming experiences. - **Tower Defense Games:** Discover the enduring popularity of tower defense games and develop innovative gameplay mechanics in this genre. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the demand for comedy-based video games and offer unique, humorous gameplay experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the revival of old school comedy movies and expand their reach by creating interactive gaming adaptations. - **Technology:** The technology industry can support the development of innovative tower defense games by providing advanced graphics, AI systems, and immersive gameplay technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [College-Inspired Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/po-up-card-game.md) - [Comedic Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life.md) - [Trading Card-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-1.md) - [Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-games.md) - [Fantasy Improv Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeon-tryouts.md) - [Next-Gen Drinking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-friday.md) - [Comedic Alien-Invasion Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-2.md) - [Slapstick Adventure RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadows-over-loathing.md) - [Audio-Focused Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-audio-game.md)