# Subconscious-Led TV Series The #WarGames Interactive TV Show on Eko is Inspired by Video Games By Alyson Wyers | Published 2018-03-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-tv-show References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/166453-2/) & [helloeko](https://helloeko.com/stories) An interactive TV show provides personalized programming that's determined by the viewer's subconscious. #WarGames is a television series from storytelling platform Eko. It's a reboot of the 1983 movie War Games about a young hacker. This 6 episode project covers the same themes of espionage, government conspiracy and hacking. #WarGames is a collaborative effort with British game designer Sam Barlow. The interactive TV show plays on multiple windows. Viewers have to choose which window they want to enlarge, which gives #WarGames insight into which stories and personalities the viewer will find interesting. It is available on a number of platforms, including the Eko website, the iOS Eko app, [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wartorn) and Vudu.com, with plans to extend to XBox One. This is an example of how [branching narratives found in video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicestory) can be applied to other forms of media and how technology can influence storytelling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Branching Narratives:** The use of branching narratives in TV shows allows for personalized and interactive programming, leading to engaging viewer experiences. - **Interactive TV:** The integration of interactive elements in TV shows allows for audience participation and personalized content, revolutionizing the traditional television viewing experience. - **Convergent Platforms:** The availability of the interactive TV show on various platforms demonstrates the trend of convergent platforms, where content is accessible across multiple devices and mediums. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage branching narratives and interactive TV to create immersive and engaging content that resonates with modern audiences. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore the development of platforms and tools that enable interactive storytelling experiences, creating new opportunities for content creators and viewers alike. - **Media:** The media industry can embrace the trend of convergent platforms to expand their reach and offer personalized content experiences, fostering audience engagement and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive AI Storytelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/euphoria-stories.md) - [Screen-Time Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipology.md) - [Interactive Storytelling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neverending-stories.md) - [Immersive Virtual Television Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-tv.md) - [Streaming Service Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-puzzled.md) - [First-Person Television-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-for-broadcast.md) - [Streaming Series Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thronglets-game.md) - [Interactive Fashion Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-by-gentle-monster.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-puzzle-tales.md)