# Fitness Game Smartwatches The HōYō Real-Time Gaming Smartwatch Gamifies Physical Activity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-smartwatch References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/real-time-gaming-smartwatch/) & [hoyowatch](http://www.hoyowatch.com) Gamification reigns supreme as an effective tool for getting consumers excited about activities they might not otherwise have much interest in, which is what's at play (literally) with the HōYō Real-Time Gaming Smartwatch. Packing a series of built-in games, the smartwatch is able to be used for fitness endeavors that are all focused on increasing your overall health and vitality with a focus on fun. This means that workouts will never be boring to keep users interested in partaking even when they're feeling unmotivated. The HōYō Real-Time Gaming Smartwatch also boasts the E-SOS functionality that will offer users with access to emergency services in the case of an emergency. The device comes with a five-year subscription to the service. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamified Fitness:** The HōYō Real-Time Gaming Smartwatch gamifies physical activity to make workouts more engaging and fun for users. - **E-SOS Functionality:** The inclusion of E-SOS functionality in the smartwatch offers users access to emergency services in case of emergencies. - **Personalized Workouts:** The smartwatch provides personalized workouts to cater to individual needs and preferences, enhancing the overall fitness experience. ### Where This Applies - **Fitness Technology:** The HōYō Real-Time Gaming Smartwatch represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fitness technology industry by combining gamification and fitness tracking functionalities. - **Emergency Services:** The integration of E-SOS functionality in smartwatches presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the emergency services industry by providing convenient access to emergency assistance. - **Wellness and Wearables:** The HōYō Real-Time Gaming Smartwatch opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the wellness and wearables industry by offering a unique blend of gamified fitness and health tracking features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md) - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-5min-x-suika-game.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-my-play-smartwatch.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Gamified Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthgame.md) - [Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-active.md) - [AMOLED Fitness Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfit.md)