# Intergalactic Multiplayer Games This Star Wars Arcade Game Features a Fully-Immersive Cockpit By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-arcade-game References: [starwarsbattlepod](http://www.starwarsbattlepod.com/) [Bandai Namco Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade) recently debuted a Star Wars arcade game that provides players with a fully immersive experience. With the success of the latest Star Wars movie, many consumers are eager to enjoy the franchise in a more interactive way. This game helps players live out their Star Wars fantasies by putting them in control. The Star Wars: Battle Pod Flat Screen Edition is a full-size arcade game based on the famous franchise. The game consists of two immersive cockpits that allow two players to engage in [intergalactic combat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-chaos-2) as a team. Players can view all the action on the two 42-inch LCD screens that deliver a fully immersive experience. The user-friendly controls also make it easy for players to live out their dreams of piloting the Millennium Falcon or Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced. With a whole new generation of consumers exposed to George Lucas' iconic franchise, the Star Wars arcade game provides a great way for fans to relive some of the film's best moments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 - **Multiplayer Arcade Gaming:** Arcade games with immersive and multiplayer experience are trending, providing an opportunity for companies to develop new games with the latest popular franchises. - **Cockpit Gaming Experience:** With the growing demand for immersive experiences, cockpit gaming is a trend that offers businesses an opportunity to develop interactive gaming that offers consumers control of their environment. - **Displays for Immersive Gaming:** The increasing demand for immersive experiences requires display options that can accommodate an interactive ambiance, making it a trend that gaming businesses need to be on the lookout for. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can tap into the trend of immersive multiplayer arcade gaming to develop new games and innovative gaming devices that offer an interactive and immersive gaming experience. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can use the trend of cockpit gaming experiences to develop new interactive experiences with the aim of attracting consumers who seek an immersive and interactive entertainment experience. - **Gaming Display Industry:** The gaming display industry can capitalize on the trend of displays for immersive gaming by focusing on research and development to provide displays that meet the requirements of gamers seeking a more engaging and immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Fidelity Space Voyages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interstellar-arc.md) - [Sci-Fi Space Station Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-game.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-x-star-wars.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade1up-pacman-couchcade.md) - [Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secretlab-star-wars.md) - [Retro Arcade Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-of-81.md) - [Free Sci-Fi Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-squadrons.md) - [Empire-Themed Battle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-hunters.md)