# FatWorld Video Game Simulates Getting Fat By Angela Lowe | Published 2007-07-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatworld References: [adrants](http://www.adrants.com/2007/06/decapitations-not-your-hype-play-fatworld.php) & [persuasivegames](http://www.persuasivegames.com/games/game.aspx?game=fatworld) Fatworld, a web game designed to portray the harsh realities of nutrition and obesity, is set to launch this fall. It was created by Ian Bogost, a 30 year old Georgia Tech Professor, who has designed other popular [sarcastic and social commentary games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games). Basically you create a world, design a character and live in it. You need to operate a [restaurant business for your town](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-hunger) and create menus and recipes. You also need to enter your health conditions and predispositions to diseases. Then you can see what happens when you eat meals that contain [healthy ingredients like soy and tofu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiona-fatburn) or meals such as wings, pizza or fried chicken. Obviously the idea is for you to create the best meal plan for yourself to stay healthy, while exercising of course. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Health-focused Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive gaming experiences that promote healthy lifestyles and educate users about the consequences of their choices. - **Gamification of Nutrition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate gamification strategies into nutrition education to engage and motivate individuals to make healthier food choices. - **Virtual Reality Food Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use virtual reality technology to simulate food experiences and allow users to explore different meal options and their impact on health. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate nutrition education and health-focused gaming into the gaming industry, creating a new genre of games. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with health and wellness industries to develop interactive tools and platforms that promote healthy eating habits and combat obesity. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with virtual reality companies to create immersive virtual experiences that educate users about the nutritional value of different foods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamified Diet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capy-diet.md) - [Gamified Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthgame.md) - [VR Cooking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cooking-game.md) - [Vegetarian-Promoting Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-surfers-veggie-hunt.md) - [Dairy-Themed Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diner-tycoon.md) - [Senior-Focused Exergames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludofit.md) - [Retro Burger Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chilis-big-smasher-burgertime.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-island.md) - [Immersive Cereal Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weetos-world.md)