# Revived Gaming Services The MPlayer Service Brings Custom Gaming Options to Modern Gaming By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mplayer References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/22/mplayer-relaunch/) & [mplayer.co](http://www.mplayer.co/) If you're in your twenties, thirties or older, you probably have fond memories of MPlayer -- particularly if you played games like Quake back in the day and you have vivid recollections of running your game through an old-school 56K modem. If that's the case, there's good news -- a company called MPlayer Entertainment is bringing the gaming service back from [retro history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c64-1) to present reality. Back in the day, MPlayer was a free, advertising-supported online community that offered over 100 free games. It's now coming back into a [gaming environment that has changed considerably](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-luna-relaunch). The service will now offer video game chat services tailored towards gamers, music enthusiasts and creatives. While it's undoubtedly fascinating than an old and defunct video game service is making a comeback so many years later, what's key here is the role that MPlayer could play in the gaming landscape going forward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Custom Gaming Options:** MPlayer's revival brings opportunities for customized gaming experiences. - **Video Game Chat Services:** MPlayer's new offering opens up potential for innovative video game chat services. - **Retro Gaming Revival:** The resurgence of MPlayer highlights the growing trend of reviving retro gaming experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Services:** MPlayer's comeback creates new possibilities for the gaming services industry. - **Online Gaming Communities:** The revival of MPlayer presents opportunities for online gaming communities to enhance their platforms. - **Entertainment Technology:** MPlayer's return signifies advancements in entertainment technology and the potential for nostalgic experiences to drive innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polymega-app.md) - [Retro Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-play.md) - [Retro Game-Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antstream-arcade.md) - [Browser Game Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrogames.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Game-Specific Adaptive Music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plusmusic.md) - [Remastered Cult Classic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroes-of-newerth-reborn.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md)