These April 2019 games innovations range from video game subscription services to customizable gaming workstations. While examples like Apple Arcade -- a platform that provides gamers with a myriad of titles -- aim to enhance the gaming experience by eliminating ads and the need for in-app purchases, others like the Ingrem Veyron J20 take gaming to new heights with temperature controls, a massage feature and more -- all designed to provide maximum comfort.
An abundance of charitable gaming initiatives round off this list and speak to gamers' and game developers' growing desire to gamify the giving experience. Standouts include the Gamers for Giving's event, which raises money for children's hospitals through interactive e-sports tournaments. GameBlast19 is another notable example and aims to change lives by allowing more people with physical disabilities to play and take part in tournaments.
Top 30 Games Trends in April
From Video Game Subscription Services to Custom Gaming Workstations:
Jana Pijak — Apr 28, 2019 — Tech
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Connected Laser Tag Toys
The Takara Tomy X-Tag Light Gun Works with Your Smartphone
29
HD Android-Powered Portable Consoles
The POWKIDDY X18 Portable Handheld Console is Feature-Rich
28
Apparel-Testing eSports Labs
The H4X L4B is Place to Play Games and Wear-Test Performance Apparel
27
Immersive Massaging Digital Workstations
The Ingrem Veyron J20 Provides Soothing Heat and More
26
Semi-Translucent Game Controllers
The Xbox One Phantom Controller Comes in White and Clear Designs
25
Multiplayer VR Experiences
Magic Leap's Grordbattle is a Hyper-Realistic Action Game
24
Charitable eSports Soccer Events
Gfinity's War Child FC FIFA Tournament Raised Funds for Kids
23
Charitable Celebrity Gaming Tournaments
Deadmau5 Won $20,000 in an Online 'Battle Royale' Game
22
Empowering Promotional Video Games
'Pitaya' is a "Game-Changing Game" from Telecom Company Tuenti
21
Social Good Gaming Platforms
Tiltify Helps Top Livestreamers Raise Money for Charity
20
Inclusive Gaming Organizations
GameBlast19 Changes Lives by Making it Possible for All to Play
19
DIY Console VR Kits
The Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit Builds Various Different Accessories
18
Convenient Livestreaming Donation Platforms
JustGiving Made It Easier for Gamers to Donate
17
Bold Female Empowerment Campaigns
The Canadian National Film Board's 'Draw Me a Penis' Has a Twist
16
Online Game Charity Tournaments
Skillz & Susan G. Komen Host the Play for the Cure Event
15
Charitable Weekend-Long Gaming Tournaments
Gamers for Giving Raises Funds for Children's Hospitals
14
Empowering Streaming Platform Fundraisers
Twitch and 1000 Dreams Fund Team Up for a Charity Event
13
Charitable eSports Tournaments
ELEAGUE Launches Through a Call of Duty eSports Charity Event
12
VR Ninja Attractions
The VR Ninja Dojo in Tokyo Appeals to Tourists Coming to Japan
11
Charitable Limited Gaming Skins
The BCRF Launched a Charitable Skin in Overwatch: PINK MERCY
10
Next-Gen Gaming Platforms
The Google Stadia Cloud Gaming Service Requires No Updates or Downloads
9
Powerful Wire-Free Game Streamers
The 'Shadow Ghost' Game Streaming Box Offers 4K UHD Resolution
8
Charitable VR Gaming Initiatives
The VR Charity Challenge Game Show is Organized by ESL and Oculus
7
Festive Charitable eSports Streams
Yogscast's Jingle Jam Takes Over Twitch During the Holidays
6
Affordable PC VR Headsets
The Oculus Rift S Boasts Five Separate and Integrated Sensors
5
Video Game Subscription Services
Apple Arcade Provides Gamers with Access to Hundreds of Titles
4
Storytelling VR Puzzle Games
The Creators of Myst are Launching a Next-Gen Game Called 'Firmament'
3
Charity-Focused Gaming Sidekicks
Whomper is a New Gaming Pet by Blizzard and Code.org for WoW
2
Celebrity-Voiced VR Games
'Shadow Point' is a VR Puzzle Game Narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart
1
Show-Inspired Vulgar Video Games
Trover Saves the Universe is an Immersive Rick and Morty Game
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Experiential VR Experiences
Foundry 45 Generates Unique Material to Suit Diverse Client Needs
Ultra-Stylish French Restaurant Interiors
AI3's Design Arrangement Recalls a Childhood in Provence
Social Media Noodle Machines
The Foodbeast Dream Machine Accepts Instagram Posts as Currency
Connected Laser Tag Toys
The Takara Tomy X-Tag Light Gun Works with Your Smartphone
Inflatable Mobile Broadcast Studios
DropKey Studio in a Bag Offers Backgrounds for Streamers
Artisan Instant Coffees
Waka Coffee is Premium, Convenient and Supports a Good Cause
Crowdsourcing Beauty Innovation
An Interview with Brandy Hoffman, Co-Founder of Volition Beauty
Cannabis-Infused Sensual Lubricants
Velvet Swing is at the Intersection of Wellness and Pleasure
VR Valentine's Day Pop-Ups
Atrium Toronto is Set to Host a Romance-Inspired Pop-Up Shop
Sliding Auto Brand Smartphones
The Conceptual Tesla C1 Smartphone by Jeffrey Lee is Futuristic
Business Professional Ideation Cards
The Myndset Ideation Playing Cards Accelerate Brainstorming
Anime-Inspired Video Game Ads
Sony & BANDAI NAMCO's Jump Force Game is Interestingly Marketed
Family-Friendly Tech Shops
Galaxy's Harajuku Store Appeals to Millennials with a Lounge and a Cafe
Valentine's Gamer Drinks
'Pink Grapefruit G Fuel' is an eSports Energy Drink for February 14th
Limited-Edition Gamer MP3 Players
This Sony Series A Walkman Has a Kingdom Hearts III Finish
Apparel-Testing eSports Labs
The H4X L4B is Place to Play Games and Wear-Test Performance Apparel
Science-Based Party Games
Nerd Words Challenges Players to Decipher Science Terms
Safe Sex-Promoting Mobile Applications
The SAFE Sex App is Private, Health-Focused & Responsible
Mixed-Reality Fashion Shows
Central Saint Martins Created a 5G-Powered London Fashion Week Show
Semi-Translucent Game Controllers
The Xbox One Phantom Controller Comes in White and Clear Designs
Automatic Calibration Projectors
The BenQ CinePrime HT3550 4K DLP Projector is All-in-One
Multi-Purpose Entertainment Spaces
The Rec Room is Toronto's One-Stop-Shop for Games, Eats & More
4K Touchscreen Entertainment Laptops
The Dell XPS 13 9380 is Perfect for Productivity and More
Modular Multifunctional VR Controllers
The 'Mixed Reality Controller' Immerses Users in Gameplay
Ephemeral Virtual Pop-Ups
LEGO's Pop-Up Features Goods That Can Only Be Purchased Via Snapchat
Multiplayer VR Experiences
Magic Leap's Grordbattle is a Hyper-Realistic Action Game
Mobile-Friendly PC Controllers
The SteelSeries Stratus Duo Controller Works with Android and PC
Canadian Virtual Reality Firms
CaVR Offers Virtual and Augmented Reality Services
Charitable eSports Soccer Events
Gfinity's War Child FC FIFA Tournament Raised Funds for Kids
Charitable Celebrity Gaming Tournaments
Deadmau5 Won $20,000 in an Online 'Battle Royale' Game
Optimized Gamer Audio Equipment
The New Logitech G Gaming Headsets Start at Just $60
Repurposed Media Apparel
Ocean Outdoor and Vin + OMI Created Fashion from Billboard Displays
Dock-Accompanied Gaming Laptops
The Conceptual Microsoft XYV Has a Dock for Upping Performance
Empowering Promotional Video Games
'Pitaya' is a "Game-Changing Game" from Telecom Company Tuenti
Technology Immersed Fashion Campaigns
The Han Kjøbenhavn Spring/Summer 2019 Range Spotlights Games
Swipeable Charity Apps
'Millie' Makes It Easy for Millennials to Support Various Nonprofits
Active Cooling Gamer Headsets
The OMEN by HP Mindframe Headset Features FrostCap Technology
Social Good Gaming Platforms
Tiltify Helps Top Livestreamers Raise Money for Charity
Gesture Control Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Sync Console Senses Proximity and More
Charitable eSports Partnerships
Immortals and St. Jude Children's Hospital Team Up to Help Kids
Supercharged Laptop Alternative Tablets
The New iPad Air is Performance and Speed-Focused
In-Game Virtual Concerts
DJ Marshmello Held the First-Ever Fortnite Concert for Millions of Fans
Kid-Crafted Pancake Recipes
IHOP's New Oreo Oh My Goodness Pancakes Were Created by a Kid
Vegan-Friendly Kids Meals
McDonald's UK Has a Vegan Happy Meal That Contains a Tasty Veggie Wrap
LGBT-Friendly Sexual Health Clinics
Birmingham LGBT Recognizes Marginalized Communities
Egyptian Stonemason Board Games
The Pyramid in the Garden Board Game is Family-Friendly
Inclusive Gaming Organizations
GameBlast19 Changes Lives by Making it Possible for All to Play
DIY Console VR Kits
The Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit Builds Various Different Accessories
Hidden Throne Campaigns
HBO is Giving GOT Fans the Chance to Claim the Iron Throne Themselves
Convenient Livestreaming Donation Platforms
JustGiving Made It Easier for Gamers to Donate
AI Cyberbullying Assistants
The Cybersmile Assistant Provides Support for Internet Users
Online Game Charity Tournaments
Skillz & Susan G. Komen Host the Play for the Cure Event
Charitable Weekend-Long Gaming Tournaments
Gamers for Giving Raises Funds for Children's Hospitals
Robust Low-Cost Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Has a Lightweight Unibody Design
Adventurous Goal-Tracking Apps
The 'Questlii' App Turns Your Goals into an Interactive Game
Accessibility-Focused Gaming Ads
The 2019 Microsoft Super Bowl Commercial Aims at Inclusion
Charitable eSports Tournaments
ELEAGUE Launches Through a Call of Duty eSports Charity Event
VR Ninja Attractions
The VR Ninja Dojo in Tokyo Appeals to Tourists Coming to Japan
Charitable Limited Gaming Skins
The BCRF Launched a Charitable Skin in Overwatch: PINK MERCY
Size-Inclusive Empowering Supermarket Campaigns
Sainsbury's and Portas Launch #AllBoobsWelcome
5G Network Media Centers
The HTC 5G HUB Allows for 4K Streaming, Low-Latency Gaming and More
Next-Gen Gaming Platforms
The Google Stadia Cloud Gaming Service Requires No Updates or Downloads
Charitable VR Gaming Initiatives
The VR Charity Challenge Game Show is Organized by ESL and Oculus
Festive Charitable eSports Streams
Yogscast's Jingle Jam Takes Over Twitch During the Holidays
Virtual Credit Gaming Bundles
This Nintendo Switch Bundle Offers Gamers an eShop Credit
Charitable Migration-Focused Hoodies
Kids of Immigrants Offers Support with 'Love Has No Borders'
Affordable PC VR Headsets
The Oculus Rift S Boasts Five Separate and Integrated Sensors
Video Game Subscription Services
Apple Arcade Provides Gamers with Access to Hundreds of Titles
Collaboration Game Console Drives
The PlayStation Portable Game Drive is Manufactured by Seagate
VR Slingshot Games
Angry Birds VR Gives Players a First-Person Perspective of the Popular Game
Charity-Focused Gaming Sidekicks
Whomper is a New Gaming Pet by Blizzard and Code.org for WoW
Video Game Charity Events
GameStop Gives and Extra Life Support Children's Miracle Network
Optimized eSports Headsets
The Xtrfy H2 Headset Balances Durability with Comfort and Performance
Communal Charity Gaming Streams
Trick2G Raises Over $16,000 on an Online Charity Stream
Migrant-Catered Love Centric Hoodies
Kids of Immigrants Joins Border Angels for a Special Hoodie