# Revamped Retro Arcade Games Tetsuya Mizuguchi Updated Tetris to Be More Visually Engaging By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-arcade-game1 References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/400015/First-Look-At-Redesigned-Tetris-Set-To-Debut-In-Fall-2018/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/mizuguchitter) One of the most iconic retro arcade games from the 80s is coming back into the rotation with a visual twist. Designed for the [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-world-2-repac) counsel, the 'Tetris Effect' is trippier and more engaging with a multimedia approach that combines "mesmerizing artwork, music, animated backgrounds and redesigned blocks." The retro arcade game has been revived by Japanese developer Tetsuya Mizuguchi. The slightly modified name of the update is referential to an actual phenomenon observed in the original version, where people would start seeing Tetris blocks everywhere if they played the game for too long. Tetsuya Mizuguchi preserves the core essence of the retro arcade game, while simultaneously making it more engaging with "30+ stages, each with its own fantastical theme" that are specifically designed to "provoke an emotional response." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Revamped Arcade Games:** Revitalizing classic arcade games with modern design and immersive experiences opens up opportunities for nostalgia-driven entertainment products. - **Multimedia Approach in Gaming:** Combining mesmerizing artwork, music, and animated backgrounds in gaming experiences presents opportunities to create more immersive and visually engaging products. - **Emotional Gaming Experiences:** Designing games with specific themes that provoke emotional responses allows for the creation of more impactful and memorable gaming experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Revamped retro arcade games and the use of multimedia approaches in gaming provide opportunities for game developers to attract and engage a wider audience. - **Entertainment:** The revitalization of classic arcade games and the incorporation of emotional themes in gaming offer opportunities for the entertainment industry to create compelling and immersive experiences for consumers. - **Digital Media:** The multimedia approach in gaming, combining artwork, music, and animated backgrounds, presents opportunities for digital media companies to explore interactive storytelling and visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-forever.md) - [Blockish Oversized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris.md) - [Iconic Game Thriller Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-1.md) - [Independent Rhythmic Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumines-arise.md) - [Geometric Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-update.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Updated Traditional Game Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/admiral-clash.md)