# Video Game Screenshot Cosplay These Cosplayers Dress Up and Pose in Similar Game Locations By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-10-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-screenshot References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/so-people-are-cosplaying-as-screenshots-now-1453193507) & [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/tag/fancy-pants) Many game lovers are taking their [cosplay costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costumeplay-ai) to the next level by posing just like a game screenshot. Using computer graphics imagery and other photo-shopping skills or by finding similar locations, these video game fans have posed and turned themselves into live versions of their favorite characters. Instead of an [anime character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing) in the screenshot like you'd see if you paused a game, these cosplayers are posed instead with similar backdrops. Dressing up is fun and it takes a lot of work to make your costume look as realistic as possible. Why not kick [Halloween up a notch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-mansion-experience) and take some photos like these? If you're a zombie, visit a grave site and pose like one of the monsters from Resident Evil. There are no limits to how creative you can get and by following this game screenshot concept, your character will be even more convincing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Game Screenshot Cosplay:** The trend of cosplayers mimicking game screenshots presents opportunities for game developers to collaborate with cosplay communities and create interactive experiences. - **Computer Graphics Imagery:** The use of computer graphics imagery in game screenshot cosplay opens opportunities for companies to develop software or tools that simplify the process of transforming cosplay photos into game-like screenshots. - **Location-based Cosplay:** The trend of finding similar locations for game screenshot cosplay creates possibilities for tourism and travel companies to curate cosplay-themed experiences or offer location scouting services for cosplayers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage game screenshot cosplay as a marketing tool to engage fans and promote their games through cosplay collaborations or contests. - **Photography:** The photography industry can cater to the game screenshot cosplay trend by offering specialized services such as photoshoots with game-like visual effects or photo-editing workshops for cosplayers. - **Cosplay:** The cosplay industry can capitalize on the game screenshot cosplay trend by providing resources, tutorials, and materials specifically for creating realistic game-inspired costumes and props. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recreated Video Game Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstation-to-plate.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Fantasy Roleplay AI Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dd-character-portraits.md) - [Drag Culture Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-her-video-game.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaminginspired-anime-figures.md) - [Gaming Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-martine-rose-campaign.md) - [Daily Game-Guessing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guessthegame.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md)