# In-Game 3D Printing 3D Printing and Gaming Come Together in G2A's 3D+ Service By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g2a References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/119181/g2a-3d-project-video-games/) & [3dplus.g2a](http://3dplus.g2a.com/) G2A is a hub for digital gaming and it's set to become even more entertaining to gamers with a new service called 3D+. The 3D+ Project is being run in collaboration with 3DGence, a print manufacturer. With this service, gamers will be able to capture their favorite moments from video games and turn them into [3D models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoroidcom). Rather than offering templates for identical models, what's truly unique about this service is that gamers will be able to freeze a frame while playing a press an in-game "[3D Print It](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heygears1)" button. This means that players will be able to collect everything from in-game items and characters at particular moments in time. When it comes to printing, users have access to a range of options. They can have the 3D model created and sent directly to them, or arrangements can be made for [DIY printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **In-game 3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating 3D printing technology within video games, allowing gamers to capture moments and characters in 3D. - **Gaming-driven Customization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging in-game 3D printing to offer personalized gaming merchandise and collectibles. - **Virtual Economy Expansion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing virtual marketplaces for trading and selling in-game 3D printed items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating 3D printing technology to enhance the gaming experience and offer unique features. - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with gaming companies to provide in-game 3D printing services that bridge the virtual and physical worlds. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online platforms for gamers to buy, sell, and trade 3D-printed in-game items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [On-Demand Printable NFT Assets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rndr.md) - [3D Printing Resource Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printlab.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [3D-Printed Gamer Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummies-for-gamers.md) - [Online Creative Course Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-additive-manufacturing.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md)