# Claymation Video Games 'Harold Halibut' Will Let Gamers Digitally Control Physical Objects By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-halibut References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/08/harold-halibut-stop-motion-video-game/) & [haroldhalibut](http://haroldhalibut.com/) Looking more like an art house short film than a video game, 'Harold Halibut' is poised to be the only fully interactive video game in the world that completely abandons 3D digital graphics for physical materials. Using real-world materials like clay, welded metal, wood and textiles, 'Harold Halibut' is a diorama that gamers can control. As one might guess based on the gameplay footage from the teaser video, the technology behind 'Harold Halibut' leans heavily on [stop-motion animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blippo). And while each frame is indeed hand-made with physical materials, the game uses digital technology to string the movements together. This work-intensive game is still in its development, with a release date set for no earlier than 2018. By that time, it's very possible that consumers will be aching for a more "real" gaming experience than the [digital games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game) to which they're accustomed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Physical Gaming Experience:** The trend of creating video games using physical materials like clay and metals presents an opportunity for innovative gaming experiences. - **Stop-motion Animation:** The trend of incorporating stop-motion animation in video games allows for unique and visually stunning gameplay. - **Hybrid Gaming Technology:** The trend of combining physical materials with digital technology in video games opens up possibilities for immersive gaming experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Video Game Development:** The video game development industry can explore the opportunity of creating games that use physical materials and stop-motion animation. - **Animation and Film Production:** The animation and film production industry can adopt the use of stop-motion animation in video game development to create visually captivating experiences. - **Gaming Hardware:** The gaming hardware industry can innovate by developing controllers and accessories that enhance the physical gaming experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdate-handheld-gaming-device.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md) - [3D Holographic Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vividq-call-of-duty.md) - [Remade 2D Animation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2d-animation-video-games.md) - [VR Buildable Biome Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-bricktales.md) - [Multifunctional Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lego-group.md) - [Stylized Third-Person Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-of-midnight.md) - [Drag Culture Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-her-video-game.md)