# Hacker Training Games Hakitzu Code of the Warrior is Getting Kids to Begin Battling in Code By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-04-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakitzu References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672232/a-videogame-that-teaches-kids-to-code) & [kuatostudios](http://www.kuatostudios.com/games/hakitzu/) For a long time hacking and using web language codes was something that only adults and fugitives of the law did to gain illegal access to databases and company mainframes, but as technology grows more accessible to people of all ages we’re seeing games like Hakitzu Code of the Warrior encouraging young minds to learn the language of the future. Hakitzu is a video game that combines fast paced game play involving deadly robots and arena styled fighting with modern day and real world coding skills. Made to instruct children on the language and codes used on Internet, Hakitzu does not require you to have any prior programming knowledge. Using strategic game play and featuring some interesting multiplayer functions, Hakitzu is only one of the first of many games of the future that aim to build coding skills. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Coding Games for Kids:** Interactive games that combine gaming with coding to teach children valuable programming skills. - **Edutainment:** Gamification of educational tools to make them more engaging and accessible. - **Multimodal Learning:** Integrating various forms of learning, such as visual, kinesthetic, and auditory, to enhance the learning experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Edtech:** Interactive educational technology companies can develop and market these types of gaming platforms. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Integration of gaming and educational tools to make programming skills more accessible and fun for children. - **Youth Development:** Youth camps and learning programs can incorporate coding games into their curriculums to foster technology skill-building and interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Educational Coding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codeventure.md) - [Immersive Fighting Math Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karate-math-dojo.md) - [Gamified Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khired-kids.md) - [Quick-Learning Coding Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duolingo-for-coders.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md) - [Hackable Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitcade-level-up.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md)