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Top 80 Games Trends in March

From Randomized Ruminant References to Iconic Videogame Crossovers

— March 24, 2018 — Tech
With the rise of the gaming industry, developers have more leeway than ever to create edgy and interesting titles, as the March 2018 games trends show. In the always-wise words of The Game, the popular rapper from the early 2000s, consumers might hate it or love it, but the dev is on top, and those creators will keep making fascinating games until consumer interest in the industry stops.

Naturally, smash-hit game franchises have still been leveraging their universal popularity. For example, 'Pac-Man Sonic Dash' combines the two SEGA heroes into a single mobile game, which is far from an indie title. That said, perhaps the most exciting area of the industry is out on the fringes, where games like 'David Lynch Teaches Typing' and 'Level 99 Axe Rage' are redefining video game concepts.
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Live Game-Purchasing Services
Live Game-Purchasing Services
Microsoft Mixer Lets Viewers Purchase Games They're Live-Streaming
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Dynamic Video Game Replays
Dynamic Video Game Replays
PUBG's Partnership with Minkonet Let Players Create 3D Replays
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78
Gorgeous Low-Polygon Games
Gorgeous Low-Polygon Games
'The World Begins With You' Has Beautiful Aesthetics and Design
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Conservation-Focused Games
Conservation-Focused Games
The Polyventure Game Forces Players to Face an Uncomfortable World
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76
Professional-Grade Streamer Microphones
Professional-Grade Streamer Microphones
The Razer Seiren Elite Boasts Plug-and-Play Operation
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75
Classic Video Game Tournaments
Classic Video Game Tournaments
Warcraft III Has Been Revamped for Modern Competative eSports
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74
Premium Console Game Apps
Premium Console Game Apps
Mario Kart Tour will Bring the Classic Game to Smartphones in 2019
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73
Noir Adventure Game Sets
Noir Adventure Game Sets
Genesis Noir Takes Players on a Beautifully Illustrated and Surreal Quest
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72
Fan Analytics Platforms
Fan Analytics Platforms
The FanAI Platform Helps Esports Teams to Harness Their Fanbases
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71
Soccer-Managing eSports
Soccer-Managing eSports
Bidstack's Football Manager Tournament Shows Real World Applications
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70
Brewery-Created Mobile Games
Brewery-Created Mobile Games
Learn What Its Like to Run a Brewery Through 'Brew Money Inc.'
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69
Powerful Gaming Console Routers
Powerful Gaming Console Routers
The Linksys WRT32XB Router Reduces Ping Times by 65%
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68
Romance-Driven RPGs
Romance-Driven RPGs
The Roguemance Game Combines Relationship Elements With Engaging Combat
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67
Revived Rare Video Games
Revived Rare Video Games
Donkey Kong 3: Daigyakushuu is Now Playable for Retro Game Fans
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66
European eSports Investments
European eSports Investments
Team Vitality Received Funding from Several Investment Firms
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65
Folklore-Inspired Videogames
Folklore-Inspired Videogames
'Where the Water Tastes Like Wine' Whisks Players on a Wild Journey
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64
Heartwarming Indie Games
Heartwarming Indie Games
'All Our Asias' is a Beautiful Exploration on Cultural Identity
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Hallucination-Fighting Video Games
Hallucination-Fighting Video Games
This Therapeutic Game Helps Soothe Schizophrenia Patients
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Free-Form Art Games
Free-Form Art Games
The Skuiggle Game Lacks Motivation But Offers Tons of Expression
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61
ESports Communications Consultancies
ESports Communications Consultancies
The Story Mob Helps ESports Companies Build Better Brands
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60
Sneaker-Inspired Game Consoles
Sneaker-Inspired Game Consoles
The Air Jordan-Inspired Xbox Consoles Celebrate Iconic Sneakers
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59
Collegiate eSports Tournaments
Collegiate eSports Tournaments
The Fiesta Bowl is Set to Become the Premier College eSports Event
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58
Educational Video Game Updates
Educational Video Game Updates
Assassins Creed Discovery Mode Teaches Players Egyptian History
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Nationwide eSports Leagues
Nationwide eSports Leagues
The 'Japan Esports Union' is the First Cohesive eSports League in Japan
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56
Island Survival Games
Island Survival Games
'Island Time VR' Challenges Players to Stay Alive After a Shipwreck
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Detailed Fantasy Gaming Currency
Detailed Fantasy Gaming Currency
Rare Elements Creates Coins and Tokens That Enhance Game Play
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54
Martian Colony Games
Martian Colony Games
Surviving Mars Tasks Players with Building and Sustaining an Off-World Colony
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eSport Cryptocurrency Initiatives
eSport Cryptocurrency Initiatives
Unikrn Has Seen Progress in Its eSports Crpto Betting Goals
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52
Immersive Dual-Functionality Headsets
Immersive Dual-Functionality Headsets
The ASUS HC102 Windows Mixed Reality Headset is Powerful
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Arena-Sized Game Trailers
Arena-Sized Game Trailers
Sony's Projection-Mapping Trailer for God of War Debuted on an NBA Court
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50
Powerfully Compact Gaming PCs
Powerfully Compact Gaming PCs
The Compulab 'Airtop2 Inferno' Boasts a Silent Fanless Design
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49
Mobile eSports Tournaments
Mobile eSports Tournaments
The Arena of Valor World Cup is a Large-Scale Mobile eSports Event
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48
Fashion-Focused Style Assistants
Fashion-Focused Style Assistants
The Amazon Echo Look Uses Machine Learning to Curate Fashion
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Monster-Fighting Robot Games
Monster-Fighting Robot Games
'Into the Breach' Lets Players Fulfill Their Kaiju-Slaying Dreams
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46
Iconic Videogame Crossovers
Iconic Videogame Crossovers
Sonic the Hedgehog and Pac-Man Will Finally Crossover in Mobile Games
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45
2D Sidescrolling Action Games
2D Sidescrolling Action Games
Level 99 Axe Rage Draws Inspiration From B-Movies For Intense Fun
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44
Canine Cryptocurrency Concepts
Canine Cryptocurrency Concepts
CryptoDoggies is Yet Another Take on Crypto Tokens
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43
Superhero AR Games
Superhero AR Games
Hasbro's Hero Vision Iron Man AR Helmet Lets Players Become the Iconic Hero
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42
ESports Racing Tournaments
ESports Racing Tournaments
NASCAR is Entering ESports With a Tournament Held on Race Weekends
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41
Soda-Supported ESports
Soda-Supported ESports
The e-COPA Coca-Cola Tournament Hopes to Discover the Next ESports Star
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40
Classic Video Game Guides
Classic Video Game Guides
Dark Horse's Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia Documents the Various Games
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39
Apocalyptic Battle Royale Games
Apocalyptic Battle Royale Games
Fear the Wolves Twists the Battle Royale Genre With a Unique World
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38
Video Game Viewing Promotions
Video Game Viewing Promotions
Viewers can Earn Exclusive Overwatch League Tokens on Twitch
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37
Real Life Video Games
Real Life Video Games
Rocket League RC Cars are Set to Bring the Frantic Fun into the Real-world
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36
Chat-Driven Video Games
Chat-Driven Video Games
Indie Game STAY Has Players Chat with a Mysteriously Captured Man
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35
Randomized Ruminant References
Randomized Ruminant References
'Llama or Alpaca?' Asks a Simple Yet Difficult Question
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34
Pre-Built Performance PCs
Pre-Built Performance PCs
The Corsair One Gaming Pc Come in Two Flavors Both with Impressive Specs
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33
Cubic AR Toys
Cubic AR Toys
PleIQ Combines Tangible Cube Toys with Augmented Reality Interactions
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32
Digital eSports Trading Cards
Digital eSports Trading Cards
Epics.gg Recently Received Funding to Launch eSports Memorabilia
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31
Family-Focused Indie Games
Family-Focused Indie Games
'Children of Morta' Blends Family Life With Monster Slaying Action
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30
Fully Adjustable Gaming Chairs
Fully Adjustable Gaming Chairs
The Corsair T2 Road Warrior is Comfortable for All Body Types
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29
Festive Video Game Updates
Festive Video Game Updates
Overwatch's Lunar New Year Event Will Bring Several Themed Updates
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eSports Apparel Partnerships
eSports Apparel Partnerships
H4X.gg is the Offical eSports Apparel Sponsor for DreamHack and ESL
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27
Retro Game-Upgrading Consoles
Retro Game-Upgrading Consoles
The Hyperkin 'SupaRetroN HD' Console Plays Classic Cartridge Titles
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26
Historically Driven Video Games
Historically Driven Video Games
'A Case of Distrust' Embroils Players in a 1920's Mystery
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25
Virtual Subscription PCs
Virtual Subscription PCs
Blade 'Shadow Technology' Offers Access to Powerful Equipment
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24
Gaming-Centric Cryptocurrencies
Gaming-Centric Cryptocurrencies
Atari Token is the Latest Venture from the Iconic Game Publisher
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23
Surreal Typing Games
Surreal Typing Games
'David Lynch Teaches Typing' is an Educational Game Based on the Director
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22
Anime-Inspired Video Games
Anime-Inspired Video Games
'The World Next Door' is the First Title by Viz Media
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21
Internet Interaction Video Games
Internet Interaction Video Games
'Dab on 'em Haterz' Helps Players Feel Better About Themselves
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20
Australian ESports Events
Australian ESports Events
Gfinity eSport Australia Has Formed a Partnership to Host Live Events
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19
Resurrected LAN Cafes
Resurrected LAN Cafes
The Waypoint Cafe is Reinventing the LAN Cafe for the Modern Era
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18
Tongue-In-Cheek Horror Games
Tongue-In-Cheek Horror Games
The SpookyCellar Horror Game Pokes Fun at Other Games in the Genre
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Snack-Dispensing Arcade Machines
Snack-Dispensing Arcade Machines
SNACKADE Offers a "Playable Food Delivery" Experience
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Business-Focused Video Games
Business-Focused Video Games
The American Mall Game Focuses on the Death of Shopping Centers
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15
Enamel Video Game Pins
Enamel Video Game Pins
These 'Fallout' Pins Feature Vault Boy from the Game's Perk Chart
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14
Sci-Fi Exploration Games
Sci-Fi Exploration Games
'In Other Waters' Places Players on a Massive, Awe-Inspiring Alien World
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13
Fake News Video Games
Fake News Video Games
'Bad News' Hopes to Stop Misinformation By Teaching People How It Works
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12
Meditative Art Games
Meditative Art Games
Joy Exhibition Lets Players Show Off Art Skills to Alien Races
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11
Video Game Art Marketplaces
Video Game Art Marketplaces
Fans Love You is an eCommerce Platform for Video Game Artwork
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10
Videogame-Inspired Snow Sculptures
Videogame-Inspired Snow Sculptures
A Final Fantasy Snow Sculpture is at the Sapporo Snow Festival
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9
Retail-Based eSports Games
Retail-Based eSports Games
Sports Direct Will Host Live eSports Games Across Many of its Stores
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8
Dungeon-Exploring Indie Games
Dungeon-Exploring Indie Games
'It Lurks Below' Blends Gameplay to Create a Unique Experience
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7
Professional eSports Athlete Keyboards
Professional eSports Athlete Keyboards
The Logitech G Pro Gaming Keyboard is Lightning Fast
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6
Real-World Video Games
Real-World Video Games
Moment Factory's Real-World Pong Brings Social Aspects Back to Gaming
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5
Touch-Responsive Board Games
Touch-Responsive Board Games
'Blinks' is a Lit-Up Social Board Game That is Fit for Any Age Group
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4
Pocket-Sized Gaming Devices
Pocket-Sized Gaming Devices
The 'PocketSprite tiny Game Boy' Brings Nostalgia in a Mini Package
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3
Next-Gen Smartphone Gamepads
Next-Gen Smartphone Gamepads
The 'GameSir G5' Turns Your Device into the Optimal Game Console
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2
Gravity-Bending Retro Games
Gravity-Bending Retro Games
'Jelly Mario Bros' Breaks the Original In a Fun and Hilarious Way
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1
Home Arcade Cabinets
Home Arcade Cabinets
Arcade1Up Machines Will Bring Cabinet Games to the Home Market
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