# Intergalactic Apps The Star Wars Arcade for iPhone Lets You Shoot Down Your Surroundings By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-11-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-arcade References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/11/05/star-wars-arcade-with-a-fun-new-twist/) & [pocketgamer](http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Star) If you're a huge Star Wars junkie like myself, you will be super-excited to witness the introduction of this brand new Star Wars Arcade game called 'Falcon Gunner.' While the other Star Wars apps available on [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu) can be fun -- like the light sabre app -- none of these will compare to a first-person shooting game! The Star Wars Arcade [uses your camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-philips-hue-app) to capture your surroundings while allowing you to shoot! Think this is cool? Wait until you check out the video to see this game in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Augmented Reality Gaming:** Opportunities to develop innovative games using augmented reality technology. - **Movie Tie-in Gaming:** Opportunities for businesses to develop more interactive movie-based gaming experiences. - **Mobile Gaming:** Opportunities for mobile gaming to evolve and expand with new, immersive experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Businesses in the gaming industry can explore new gaming experiences and attract a wider audience. - **Film:** Film studios can expand their reach and engage audiences with interactive movie-based gaming tie-ins. - **Technology:** Opportunities for technology companies to develop and innovate with augmented reality gaming technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spacefaring VR Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-beyond-victory.md) - [Street Fighter-Style AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu.md) - [Empire-Themed Battle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-hunters.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [Sci-Fi Space Station Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-game.md) - [Color-Blasting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-you-beat-the-box.md) - [Spatial Bubble Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-everywhere.md) - [Free Mobile Sci-Fi RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relic-hunters-rebel.md) - [AR Astronomy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-gate.md)