# 8-Bit Skateboarding Games The OlliOllie Release Will Make Skateboarding Games Cool Again By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olliolli-release References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/21/5328852/olliolli-ps-vita-review) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9RqtCk7YYo) [Playstation Vita](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-lite) has announced the OlliOlli release, a new game for the Playstation Vita. This game hearkens back to the late 90s and early 2000s when the [Tony Hawke Skateboarding video games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardrop) were immensely popular. OlliOlli takes the [retro-style side-scrolling games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mina-the-hollower) of the early 90s and adapts to a skateboarding game format. With a high level of difficulty, multiple worlds, levels and tricks that can be done, the OlliOlli release is a fantastic callback to the popularity of the Tony Hawk Games and a great way to introduce a new generation of gamers to skateboarding games. The game play is fast, colorful and energetic with many different accomplishments to concur and trophies to win. The OlliOllie release will delight video game fans new and old. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Retro-style Games:** Creating new games with a retro-style can appeal to nostalgia and attract a new generation of gamers. - **Skateboarding Games:** Continuing the legacy of popular skateboarding video games can tap into a market of fans craving new experiences. - **Challenging Gameplay:** Developing games with high difficulty levels can cater to gamers seeking a more challenging and rewarding experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Industry:** The video game industry should consider creating retro-style games to engage a wider audience and revive interest in certain genres. - **Skateboarding Industry:** The skateboarding industry can collaborate with game developers to create innovative virtual skateboarding experiences that complement real-world activities. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can explore partnerships with game developers to leverage popular skateboarding games and create cross-platform experiences that appeal to a wide range of audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy Skateboarding Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-story.md) - [Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-game.md) - [Free-To-Play Skater Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-4.md) - [Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatrix-pro.md) - [Atmospheric Skateboarding Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sword-of-the-sea.md) - [Trading Card-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-1.md) - [Vibrant Retro Game Cartridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-run-and-jump.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Retro Plug-and-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems.md)