# Gaming-Inspired Explosive Arrows These Arrows Right Out of the Crysis Games are Explosively Lethal By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-arrows References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2013/02/i-want-those-crysis-3-exploding-arrows-i.php) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jinC7pG1eVg) These exploding arrows will make any Crysis fan squeal with delight while everyone else will run for cover. Created by [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-fizzookas-rocket) user 'RatedRR" these explosive tipped arrows really work, as demonstrated on a poor, defenseless watermelon. Watching the arrow take out the hapless fruit in super high speed is hypnotizing to watch. The explosive and probably illegal arrows were achieved by packing explosives into the arrow tip, and another in the fletchings of the arrow so that whatever gets hit can be impaled before being blown to pieces. These exploding arrows will be the perfect defense mechanism when the aliens invade and we need to fight back with primitive DIY weapons. The arrows were inspired by the Crysis series of video games, an intense [first person shooter series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-quimera) loaded with sci-fi weaponry and gadgets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Explosive Arrows:** Opportunity for creating innovative ammunition with explosive capabilities. - **DIY Weapons:** Potential for developing unique and effective homemade weapons. - **Gaming-inspired Gadgets:** Chance to create real-life gadgets inspired by popular video games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Defense and Security:** Possibility for introducing new explosive ammunition in the defense industry. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Market for innovative and adventurous DIY weaponry and equipment. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity to develop gaming-inspired gadgets for consumer use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital At-Home Archery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-archery-game.md) - [Realistic Archery Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-fitter-smart-archery-and-shooting.md) - [Candy-Branded Video Game Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentos-fizzookas-rocket.md) - [Animated Extraction Shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawked.md) - [Explosive Candy Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warheads-atomic-fizz.md) - [Video Game-inspired Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-spicy-tnt-flavor.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Sour Gaming-Themed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-boss-sour.md)