# Rock Star Avatars 'Motivated Photos' Finds David Bowie-Inspired Video Game Characters By Rachel | Published 2009-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-video-games-motivated-photos References: [forevergeek](http://www.forevergeek.com/2009/07/david_bowie_is_in_every_video_game/#more-13352) & [motivatedphotos](http://www.motivatedphotos.com/home.aspx?src=searchbox&search=david) David Bowie has successfully rocked (and more unsuccessfully at times) several different styles throughout his career. Motivated Photos found the unlikely place that these [iconic looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1) are being immortalized - in [video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droga5s-wake-up). The pictures really tell the story as there are at least 12 [video game characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbob) that strike an impressive resemblance to David Bowie throughout his career. Take a look and choose your favorite Bowie era style next time you play a video game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video Game Avatars:** Creating video game avatars that resemble iconic personalities like David Bowie can enhance the gaming experience and attract dedicated fans. - **Celebrity Inspired Characters:** Designing video game characters inspired by celebrities offers a unique marketing strategy and can generate a strong fan following. - **Iconic Style Representation in Games:** Incorporating iconic fashion and style elements from well-known figures like David Bowie into video games can attract a diverse audience and create a memorable gaming experience. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry has the opportunity to collaborate with celebrities and create avatars that reflect their style, appealing to a wider range of gamers. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can expand its reach by licensing iconic personalities like David Bowie to video game developers, allowing fans to interact with their favorite stars digitally. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with video game designers to integrate iconic style elements, such as David Bowie's fashion, into digital experiences, extending their influence to virtual realms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md) - [Singer-Dedicated Streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-street.md) - [Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-yourself-in-sound.md) - [Album-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cross-country-legacy.md) - [Artist-Inspired Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-gaga-1.md) - [Drag Culture Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-her-video-game.md) - [Musician-Themed Online Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-festival.md) - [Fantasy Roleplay AI Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dd-character-portraits.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md)