# Gamified Music Videos The 'Virtual Insanity' Video by Jamiroquai is Now a Game for Windows By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamiroquai References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2015/05/08/jamiroquai-game.html) & [gamejolt](http://gamejolt.com/games/arcade/jamiroquai-game/64407/) The iconic 1996 Jamiroquai music video for the hit single 'Virtual Insanity' is a classic and undeniable reminder of the 90s. Finally, dedicated Jamiroquai fans can experience the world of the music video with a recently launched [Windows game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thronglets-game) aptly titled 'Jamiroquai Game.' The zany game is an intriguing extension of Jamiroquai fandom. The free Windows application is a [Frogger-style race](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cold-justice) to avoid getting trampled by the couches moving across the room. In the original music video, conveyor belts were used to make the couches move. The emergence of the Jamiroquai Game comes in the same year that the British band is said to be releasing their eighth studio album. Previously, the band had toured after the release of a 20th anniversary album. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Gamified Music Videos:** Music videos being turned into interactive games and experiences. - **Fan Engagement:** Gamifying content can help companies increase fan engagement and brand loyalty. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Using nostalgia to create new products and experiences for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Music Industry:** Musicians and record labels can create new revenue streams through innovative fan experiences. - **Gaming Industry:** Gaming companies can partner with musicians to create unique and engaging games based on music videos. - **Marketing Industry:** Brands can leverage nostalgia marketing to create unique and memorable advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musician-Themed Online Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-festival.md) - [Nostalgic Song Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-and-90s-hum-the-song-game.md) - [Music-Focused Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daft-punk-1.md) - [Fiery Floor Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-floor-is-lava.md) - [Classic Action-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomb-rush-cyberpunk.md) - [Web-Based VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-of-music.md) - [Gamified Office Worker Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-beat.md) - [Gamified Music-Making Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beat-machine.md) - [Action Rhythm Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifi-rush.md)