# Video Game-Themed Snacks Konami's Metal Gear Solid Chocolate Crunch Sold at Tokyo Game Show 2014 By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-gear-solid-chocolate References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/17/6371339/metal-gear-solid-cardboard-box-candy-tgs-2014) & [konami](https://www.konami.com/) The Tokyo Game Show 2014 has begun and although people should be buzzing about [video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respawn), most people can't stop talking about the Metal Gear Solid Chocolate Crunch bars being sold at the Konami merchandise stall. Playful and delicious, this is a product that anyone can get behind, not just avid fans of the franchise. Although only available in one flavor, the Metal Gear Solid Chocolate Crunch bar comes in [boxes of various colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackventure-box) including pink, yellow and brown. Inside, a person will not only be treated to some slabs of tasty treat, but also a Diamond Dogs sticker. Priced at about $6 a box, the Metal Gear Solid Chocolate Crunch bar would make a great souvenir. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Video Game-themed Snacks:** Opportunity for companies to create and market snacks inspired by popular video games. - **Character-inspired Food Products:** Opportunity for food companies to collaborate with entertainment companies to create snacks based on popular characters from video games. - **Collector's Edition Snack Products:** Opportunity for video game companies to release special edition snack products as part of their merchandise offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to expand their product lines to include video game-themed snacks. - **Gaming:** Opportunity for gaming companies to capitalize on their intellectual properties by licensing their characters for use in food products. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for companies in the entertainment merchandise industry to expand their product offerings to include food and beverage items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-and-godiva.md) - [Gaming-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-x-xbox.md) - [Chocolate-Themed Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonka-xbox-series-x-console.md) - [Video Game-Themed Food Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-sonic-the-hedgehog.md) - [Video Game Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-flavored-snacks.md) - [Savory Chocolate Cereal Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chex-mix-double-chocolate-king-size-bar.md) - [Pleasure Toy-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenga-chocolates.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-doom-the-dark-ages.md) - [Video Game-Themed Candy Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-and-nintendo.md)