# Luxury Desserts for Gamers The Katamari Wedding Cake By TechnoGadget | Published 2008-09-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-game-themed-cakes-katamari-wedding-cake References: [digitalbattle](http://www.digitalbattle.com/2008/09/27/katamari-wedding-cake/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/offwithyourtv/) The Katamari wedding cake is based on the Japanese [puzzle-action video game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-puzzle) developed by Namco for the [Playstation 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katamari-damacy-1). This wedding cake is actually just a [lemon cake with strawberry filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-cream-tarts). What makes it so different is its shape which looks like a giant ball and of course, the two fun Katamari characters standing on the sides. The Katamari wedding cake was made by Mike's Amazing Cakes in Redmond, Washington. **Implications** - Gamers can take their love for all that is geeky to the next level with a wedding cake design such as this one. While guests may be confused as to why a cake like this was chosen, you and your spouse can indulge in its geeky qualities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geeky Weddings:** Couples are embracing their love for all things geeky through unique wedding cake designs and themes. - **Nostalgia-inspired Desserts:** Dessert makers are creating treats that tap into consumers' nostalgia for retro video games. - **Customized Event Desserts:** Specialty bakeries are catering to gamers and geeks by offering customized desserts for events and occasions. ### Where This Applies - **Specialty Bakery:** Bakeries that specialize in customized and themed desserts for events can cater to the growing demand for geeky treats. - **Video Game Retail:** Retailers that sell video games can partner with specialty bakeries to offer exclusive themed desserts and promotional tie-ins. - **Event Planning:** Event planners and wedding planners can incorporate geeky desserts into their services to attract couples and clients looking for unique and personalized touches for their events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Lobster Roll Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobster-roll-wedding-cakes.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Wedding Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-hut-6.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Japanese Mountain Range Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt-fuji-chocolate-cake.md) - [Cheese Wheel Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowshill-cheese-wedding-cake.md) - [Game-Themed Browser Hidden Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katamari-damacy-1.md) - [Video Game-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-valentines-day-chocolates.md)