# Sci-Fi Movie Simulators 'Trials on Tatooine' is a Hybrid Gaming and Cinema VR Experience By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trials-on-tatooine References: [roadtovr](http://www.roadtovr.com/star-wars-trials-in-tatooine-coming-to-htc-vive-leaked-trailer-indicates/) In the past, video games have been used to immerse [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi) into the iconic far-off universe, but 'Trials on Tatooine' is a new [virtual reality experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeroam-virtual-reality-entertainment) that engages fans of the franchise like never before. The VR experience by [Lucasfilm's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-hunters) ILMxLAB is being described as game-meets-cinema entertainment that gives fans a first-person view of the Star Wars world. With a virtual reality headset on, fans will have the chance to come face-to-face with beloved characters like R2D2 and battle Stormtroopers with a lightsaber in hand. ILMxLAB has noted that a project like Trials on Tatooine is less about creating a video game and more about experimenting with interactive formats that can support films and other future releases by expanding the worlds viewers know only from a single screen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Opportunity for game developers to create immersive and interactive gaming experiences using VR technology. - **Game-meets-cinema Entertainment:** Potential for merging the immersive elements of gaming with the storytelling capabilities of cinema to create unique entertainment experiences. - **Expansion of Interactive Formats:** Exploring new ways to engage audiences by integrating interactive elements into traditional film and television experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Game Development:** Opportunity for game developers to create new and innovative virtual reality games. - **Film and Entertainment:** Potential for film studios and production companies to incorporate interactive elements into their productions, creating more engaging and immersive experiences for viewers. - **Virtual Reality Technology:** Growth potential for companies specializing in virtual reality technology, as the demand for immersive experiences continues to rise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Virtual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roddenberry-archive.md) - [High-Fidelity Space Voyages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interstellar-arc.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [In-Car VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-chase.md) - [Free-Roam VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-marine-ii.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tamagotchi.md) - [Open-World Sci-Fi Titles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-outlaws.md) - [Sci-Fi Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-fortnite.md)