# Geeky Real-Life Gamer Screenshots Sarah Dos Santos Talks About a Unique Video Game Cosplay Craze By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-11-29 | TH Video Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-cosplay References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX1e1dhyRmw) & [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-screenshot)  Trend Hunter’s Sarah Dos Santos talks about a more intense video game cosplay craze where cosplayers create and dress in their character outfits while posing in a setting similar to a [screenshot of a game](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-screenshot). Computer graphics imagery was used in some of the images to enhance the believability of the real-life screenshots. These real-life screenshots require a lot more commitment from cosplayers and when they pose in their video game cosplay screenshots, they look just like their favorite characters. Sarah also shares her strategy for Trend Hunting, her favorite part about working there and what makes it so different from previous work environments. With Trend Hunter’s open concept offices, workers have the pleasure of sitting beside editors and working with the CEO and President. The ‘Fun Days’ are also great opportunities where [Trend Hunters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zahra-karim) get to know each other and build a friendly and sometimes competitive relationship – encouraging each other to hit their goals and gain a more positive perspective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [TH Video](https://www.trendhunter.com/thvideo) > [Trend Hunters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trendhunters) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Video Game Cosplay Screenshots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or apps that allow cosplayers to easily create and share their own video game cosplay screenshots. - **Computer Graphics Imagery in Cosplay:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tools or software that enable cosplayers to enhance the believability of their real-life cosplay screenshots using computer graphics imagery. - **Open Concept Workspaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design flexible office spaces that promote collaboration and interaction among employees, improving productivity and fostering creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cosplay:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative materials or techniques for creating high-quality cosplay costumes that accurately resemble video game characters. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build photography services or equipment tailored specifically for capturing and enhancing real-life video game cosplay screenshots. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable interior designs for open concept workspaces that maximize space utilization and employee satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hair-Focused Gaming Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-and-lovely.md) - [Gaming Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-martine-rose-campaign.md) - [Fandom Culture Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eb-trends-store-concept.md) - [Fantastical Personal Care Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xelestia.md) - [Interactive Fashion Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-by-gentle-monster.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Impactful Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games.md) - [Interdimensional Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alienware-x-twitch.md) - [Gamified Productivity Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triforce-todos.md)