# Special Drugs For Gamers FPSBrain By Alex Covert | Published 2008-01-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-drugs-for-gamers-fpsbrain References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20080118/fpsbrain-the-gamer-pill/) & [fpsbrain](http://www.fpsbrain.com/?switchLanguage=english) I'm not even sure what to say about this. According to the makers of FpsBrain, a new [energy pill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognitive-stamina), "Electronic sports is becoming more and more professional." That being said, they though it made sense to pay more attention to the hardcore gamer by forcing their sleep-deprived bodies to continue to work on nothing of nutritional value. The FpsBrain capsules will contain L-glutamine, L-tyrosine, Betaine, vitamins C, E, B6, B2, B1 and B12; niacin amide, selenium, calcium pantothenate, folic acid, biotin, [caffeine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-caffeinedelivery-format) and soy lecithin. **Implications** - With the rise in acceptance of nerds in mainstream culture, geeky hobbies and extracurricular pursuits such as playing video games are becoming more popular. Massively multiplayer online role-playing games, or MMORPGs, force gamers to play for hours on end; this has caused a rise in [gamer-specific supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respawn) to help them stay awake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rise in Gamer-specific Supplements:** The popularity of video games and long gaming sessions has led to a rise in supplements targeting gamers' needs. - **Mainstream Acceptance of Geek Culture:** Geeky hobbies like gaming are gaining mainstream acceptance, creating opportunities for innovative products and services. - **Increasing Focus on Professional Esports:** The professionalization of esports is driving the need for specialized products, such as energy pills, to enhance gamers' performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Supplement Industry:** The supplement industry can capitalize on the demand for gamer-specific supplements by developing innovative products tailored to gamers' needs. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can explore partnerships with supplement companies or develop their own branded supplements to cater to the needs of their gaming community. - **Esports Industry:** The esports industry can embrace the trend by partnering with supplement manufacturers to provide esports athletes with performance-enhancing supplements, giving them a competitive edge. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamer-Specific Health Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmonq.md) - [Advanced Gaming Performance Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/now-sports-esport-reaction.md) - [Powdered Gaming Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rdcl.md) - [3D-Printed Gamer Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummies-for-gamers.md) - [Performance-Boosting Gamer Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamer-supps-gg-energy.md) - [Gamer Enhancement Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhancement-drink.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-cup-noodle.md) - [Gamer-Focused Health Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitagaming.md) - [Gamer-Focused Energy Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-1.md)