# Video Game With Real Cars Initial D Arcade Machines Very Life-Like By Alex Covert | Published 2007-11-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-cars-video-game-initial-d-arcade-machines References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-initial-d-arcade-machine-uses-life-sized-cars) & [akihabaranews](http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news-15037-Akihabara+News+Tests+Initial+D+Arcade+Stage+4+Limited,+the+Ultimate+car+simulator+at+Sega+Joypolis.html) Arcade games have evolved to include amazing graphics. The Initial D arcade machines, however, have went one step further with these real-life automobiles. Initial reports from game users have said that the game is incredibly life-like, complete with burnouts and bumpy rides. The 'roads' even mimic actual roads in Japan. The downside: arcade owners will have to charge a bunch to cover the increased rise in rent. **Implications** - With so many technological advances emerging every day, consumers are only attracted to the most innovative designs. Classic products that stay on the cutting edge are appealing to buyers who want familiarity while experiencing something new. Incorporating these two elements could help companies looking to attract more customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Real-life Simulation Games:** Companies can explore opportunities in creating more real-life simulation games that provide an immersive and authentic experience to attract users. - **Incorporating Real-world Elements in Gaming:** The trend of incorporating real-world elements in gaming experiences can be capitalized by businesses to provide customers with familiarity while offering something new. - **Virtual Tourism:** The success of the Initial D game showcases a potential opportunity for businesses to venture into the virtual tourism industry by creating life-like experiences of real-world locations and destinations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Game developers can consider incorporating real-life elements to create a more immersive and authentic gaming experience for users. - **Entertainment:** The trend of incorporating real-world elements in entertainment experiences can be capitalized by businesses to provide customers with familiarity while offering something new. - **Tourism:** The Initial D game's success in replicating the look and feel of real-world locations presents an opportunity for businesses to venture into virtual tourism by creating immersive and authentic experiences of popular travel destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Motorsport Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torque-drift-2.md) - [Game-Inspired Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inception-ev.md) - [Life-Like Race Car Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-revamped.md) - [AR Driving Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-driving-game.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interoid-ev.md) - [Video Game-Like Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-vision-gt.md) - [Game Style Navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-for-speed-mini-map.md) - [Retro Car-Inspired Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/initial-d-3.md) - [Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-chaos-2.md)