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Top 50 Video Game and GamingTrends in 2009 (COUNTDOWN)Edit


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Top 50 Video Game and GamingTrends in 2009

This countdown features the top video game and gaming trends in the last year… and when I say gaming, I’ve expanded my definition to make room for the water balloon gun (because it’s awesome).  So… yeah.

If you’re looking for more, our gaming trend database has roughly 1,000 more articles to nerd up your life.  Enjoy!






Black Catvertising

Black Catvertising

'FEAR 2: Project Origin' Video Game Launches with Superstitious Campaign (VIDEO)
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Cinematic Video Game Music

Cinematic Video Game Music

Bear McCreary Set to Create Music Score for ‘Dark Void’ (VIDEO)
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Revolutionizing High-Speed Video

Revolutionizing High-Speed Video

Trumotion 480 Hz LG Display for Flawless Action Films (VIDEO)
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Plushie Monitor Cleaners

Plushie Monitor Cleaners

Cute Computer Care Screen Wipes Help Remove Dust (GALLERY)
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Video Games From Literary Classics

Video Games From Literary Classics

EA's "Dante's Inferno" Takes Required Reading to Hell (VIDEO)
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Virtual Market Research

Virtual Market Research

‘Wii No Ma’ VoD Service Asks for Your Blood Type & Age (GALLERY)
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Mindpower Toys

Mindpower Toys

Brainwave Play Challenges Gamer's Powers of Concentration (VIDEO)
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See-Through Billiards

See-Through Billiards

The Glass G-1 Pool Table Takes Luxury to the Next Level of Fun (VIDEO)
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Digital Human Replicas

Digital Human Replicas

CG Models Are Eerily Life Like Robots (VIDEO)
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Outdoor Playgrounds for Internet Game Play

Outdoor Playgrounds for Internet Game Play

‘Smartground’ by Tamer Nakisci (GALLERY)
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Gamers as Forensic Artists

Gamers as Forensic Artists

Nintendo Wii Console Used to Create Mii for Wanted Poster in Japan
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Digital Projections

Digital Projections

Sixthsense is an Interactive Wearable Gestural Interface (VIDEO)
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Futuristic Door Locks

Futuristic Door Locks

The Numlock by Jess Han Uses Shuffling Number Codes (GALLERY)
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Streaming Video Games

Streaming Video Games

OnLive is Poised to Make Separate Game Consoles Obsolete (VIDEO)
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Alternate Reality Universes

Alternate Reality Universes

Role-Playing 'EVE Online' Game Develops Massive Following (GALLERY)
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Electronic Hunting Toys

Electronic Hunting Toys

Duck Hunt Enters The Real World (CES 2009) (GALLERY)
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Double Lifetime Gamer Guarantees

Double Lifetime Gamer Guarantees

Fatal1ty is Super-Sure of His Extreme XFX Video Card (VIDEO)
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3D Baseball Cards

3D Baseball Cards

Topps Cards Put 3D Baseball Player Avatars on Your Computer Screen (VIDEO)
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Tetris Furniture

Tetris Furniture

Diego Silverio's Decor Enables Classic Gamer Living (VIDEO)
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Nerdalicious Nuptials

Nerdalicious Nuptials

Video Game-Inspired Wedding Unites Gamers in ‘Halo’ Matrimony (VIDEO)
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Augmented Reality Toys

Augmented Reality Toys

Frantz Larsone's War Game Blends Video Games and Physical Toys (VIDEO)
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Water Balloon Guns

Water Balloon Guns

Russian Roulette Style Balloon Gun Lets You Practice Safe Suicide (VIDEO)
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Dumbbells for Gamers

Dumbbells for Gamers

Riiflex Releases Snap-On Weights for Wiimotes (GALLERY)
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Art Inspired by Video Games

Art Inspired by Video Games

'Jab Strong Fierce' Exhibition Showcases "Street Fighter" Fandom (GALLERY)
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Puzzle-Solving Robots

Puzzle-Solving Robots

Guinness Book World Record Set By Rubik’s Cube Robocracker (VIDEO)
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LED Doormats

LED Doormats

Welcome Visitors With this High-Tech 'Space Invaders' Mat (VIDEO)
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MMORPGs for Kids

MMORPGs for Kids

Cartoon Network Universe's 'FusionFall' is Like World of Warcraft, But Cooler (GALLERY)
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Gamer Beer Steins

Gamer Beer Steins

"World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King" Collectibles for Drinkers (VIDEO)
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Architecture for Gamers

Architecture for Gamers

Sako FlatFlat Store Design Combines Real and Virtual Reality (GALLERY)
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Mind-Controlled Consoles

Mind-Controlled Consoles

Futuristic Nintendo Wii 2.0 Engages with Brainwaves (GALLERY)
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Game-Stream Fashion

Game-Stream Fashion

'Last Action Gamer' Offers Geeky Streamlined T-Shirt Designs (GALLERY)
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Cinematic Animated Promos

Cinematic Animated Promos

‘The Beatles: Rock Band’ Commercial is Captivating (VIDEO)
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Renaissance-Inspired T-Shirts

Renaissance-Inspired T-Shirts

Kevin Tong’s Super Mario Shirt is Sketched Da Vinci-Style (VIDEO)
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Wii Graffiti

Wii Graffiti

The 'WiiSpray' Project Aims to Make Virtual Graffiti Mainstream (VIDEO)
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YouTube Video Games

YouTube Video Games

'Street Fighter' Takes Online Gaming to a New Viral Dimension (VIDEO)
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iPod Parking Lots

iPod Parking Lots

The 'Charging Station Valet' for Die-Hard Apple Lovers (VIDEO)
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Green Video Gaming

Green Video Gaming

Sony PS3 Console Recognized For Its Eco-Friendly Qualities (VIDEO)
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Tactile Illusions

Tactile Illusions

More Blind-Friendly Tech Through Vibrations on Phones, Music Players (GALLERY)
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Steampunked Monopoly

Steampunked Monopoly

The Popular Board Game Goes Victorian in this DIY Set (GALLERY)
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Round Rubik

Round Rubik's Cubes

The Classic Puzzle Game Gets a Spherical Twist With the Rubik's 360
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Virtual War Games

Virtual War Games

'America's Army' Sets 5 Guinness World Records in 2009 (UPDATE) (VIDEO)
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Forced Gamercizing

Forced Gamercizing

With jOG-S21, Your Character Doesn’t Move Until You Do (CES 2009) (VIDEO)
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HD Video Goggles

HD Video Goggles

Vuzix iWear Lets You Game or Watch Movies Anywhere (VIDEO)
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Haunted Online Advergames

Haunted Online Advergames

Frito-Lay Uses 'Hotel 626' Interactive Game to Promote Doritos (VIDEO)
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Nerdalicious Keyboards

Nerdalicious Keyboards

Scrabble Tile Typing Is Perfect For The Unabashed Word Nerd (GALLERY)
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Life Tips From Pro Gamers

Life Tips From Pro Gamers

Experts Dish on Preferred Snacks and How to Pick Up Girls (GALLERY)
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Uber Gamer Add Ons

Uber Gamer Add Ons

Logitech G Series Peripherals for Awesome Advantage (CES 2009) (VIDEO)
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Real-Life Video Game Mashups

Real-Life Video Game Mashups

Matthew Dominick’s “Warp Whistle” Inserts Mario In (VIDEO)
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Untooning Video Game Characters

Untooning Video Game Characters

Anthony Jones Designs Real-Life Mario, Luigi, Bowser & Princess (GALLERY)
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23 Computer Mouse Innovations

23 Computer Mouse Innovations

From Goofy Mousepads to Futuristic Mice
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