# Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games By Amy Duong | Published 2024-01-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/those-games References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/426104/Video-Games-Inspired-By-Those-Shady-Mobile-Gaming-Ads-Come-To-PlayStation/)  Japanese developer [D3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hd-tvs) Publisher works with Monkeycraft to launch 'Those Games.' It is a direct nod to the gaming ads that users often encounter whilst scrolling on their phones. The two develop games that are a nod to mini-games as an anthology satirical approach to the gaming ads. It is comprised of 250 stages including tower strategy, color-matching challenges, room puzzles, positioning puzzles, and more. Players are able to actually play the games and earn coins over time, with [interactive experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanity-games) including the 'Gotcha!' machines that unlock titles and plates that can be applied to the game for a personalized experience. It does not actually take real money but is a playful nod to the [mobile ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbuild). Image Credit: D3 Publisher ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Satirical Video Games:** D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft create 'Those Games,' a satirical anthology of mini-games inspired by gaming ads. - **Interactive Gaming Experiences:** Players can earn coins and personalize their experience in 'Those Games' through interactive features like 'Gotcha!' machines and customizable plates. - **Nod to Mobile Ads:** 'Those Games' playfully references and mimics the mobile gaming ads that users often encounter. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Software Development:** The development of 'Those Games' presents an opportunity for gaming software developers to explore satirical game concepts and create interactive experiences. - **Mobile Gaming:** 'Those Games' taps into the mobile gaming industry by referencing and providing a playful take on the ads that users frequently encounter while scrolling on their phones. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The satirical approach of 'Those Games' offers an opportunity for advertisers and marketers to explore innovative ways of engaging with their audience through ironic references to gaming ads. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ad-Supported Gaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmanity.md) - [Playful Multi-Puzzle Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realfarm-craft.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Ad-Free Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subscrible.md) - [Interactive Game Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ads-gamebreaks.md) - [Streaming Series Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thronglets-game.md) - [Casual Tap Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flappy-buddy.md) - [Nugget-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcnuggets-land.md) - [Interactive Collectible Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini.md)