From wildlife awareness games to humanitarian game bundles, the April 2022 game trends highlight some of the most anticipated game releases of the month. New games with unique designs and gameplay approaches are set to dominate the market.
Notably, Microsoft recently launched a 'Women in Gaming' mentorship program. The tech company has organized a series of one-on-one coaching sessions throughout its global market to celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month.
Another intriguing example comes from Patrick Collins, a former marketing professional at 'EXCEL ESPORTS.' Collins launched an esports consultancy firm dubbed 'Leapfox' that will help brands elevate their esports brand. Esports and gaming organizations can utilize Leapfox's services to increase public outreach, accrue new sponsorships, and receive guidance on how to orchestrate a brand direction.
Top 75 Games Trends in April
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High-End Upscaled Televisions
Samsung's 'OLED S95B' Features 8k Upscaling and a QD Display
74
Food-Focused Metaverse Platforms
OneRare Launched the 'Foodverse' to Bridge the Web3 Gap
73
Community-Driven NFT Games
'SkyVerse' is an Open World Online Game Based on Blockchain
72
Sci-Fi-Inspired Boots
Wolverine and 343 Industries Unveiled Limited-Edition Master Chief Boots
71
Metaverse Creation Tools
Adobe is Releasing 3D Creation Software for AR and VR Experiences
70
K-Pop Eyewear Collections
Jennie from BLACKPINK Debuted the 'Jentle Garden' Glasses Collection
69
Online Song Guessing Games
'Heardle' Challenges Players to Guess a Song Name After a Short Clip
68
Foot-Tall Video Game Statues
Numskull Designs Created a Replica Statue from 'Destiny 2'
67
Video Game-Themed Military Boots
The Wolverine x Halo: Master Chief Boots Were Built for Fans
66
Inclusive NFT Marriages
'Closeup City Hall' Will Immortalize Marriages on the Blockchain
65
Online Streaming Lighting Accessories
Razer's 'Key Light Chroma' Delivers Professional Lighting
64
AR-Enabled Product Packages
'Wana Brands' Debuted an Interactive WebAR Experience on its New Line
63
Function-Customizable Mechanical Keyboards
The Keychron K8 Pro Features Natural VIA Capabilities
62
Virtual Interactive Malls
Pacsun Launches the Interactive Virtual Mall PACWORLD on Roblox
61
Value-Focused Gaming Services
Sony Unveiled Two New Tiers of 'PlayStation Plus' for Subscribers
60
Reimagined Ratchet Screwdrivers
This Screwdriver Offers Tremendous Torque From a Compact Package
59
Gamified Recycling Programs
ZeLoop is a Blockchain-Based Gamified Recycling App for Food Packaging
58
Play-to-Earn Multiplayer Games
'Heroes of Mavia' is an MMO That Features NFT-Tied In-Game Features
57
Performance-Tracking Table Tennis Rackets
The 'JANOVA' Smart Racket Tracks Every Swing
56
Cartoon-Branded Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Announced a Limited Edition 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Xbox
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Modular Haptic Feedback Controllers
The Happily Haptic Lab Project Offers a New Gaming Experience
54
Colorful Swappable Gaming Keyboards
Dust Silver's Keyboard Delivers on Functionality & Aesthetics
53
Wildlife Awareness Games
'Animal Cards' Seeks to Bring Attention to Wildlife Conservation
52
360-Degree Sound Gaming Headsets
The JBL x 100 Thieves Headset Offers Gamers "Unparelled" Sound
51
Video Game Jewelry Pop-Ups
Pandora and Animal Crossing Partner to Launch In-Game 'Pandora Island'
50
Portable Game Streaming Services
The Steam Deck Now Has Support for Xbox Cloud Gaming
49
Daily Trivia Apps
Quizl Challenges Players with Trivia Questions that Reset Each Day
48
Blockchain-Based Gaming Platforms
'Block Born' Will Be a Community for Web3 and Gaming Enthusiasts
47
Browser-Based Metaverse Applications
Topia.io is a Social Experience Platform for Web3
46
K-Pop-Themed Productivity Apps
'The Forest App' Has a New BTS Theme from 'TinyTAN'
45
Smart Storage-Protecting Tools
DOCKCASE Debuted Its NVMe Smart SSD Enclosure to Protect Storage
44
Comfortable Modular Gaming Chairs
DXRacer's Gladiator Series Comes in Two Colorways
43
Open-World P2E Metaverse Games
Aavegotchi Launches New RPG Metaverse Game, The Gotchiverse
42
NFT-Integrated Social Medias
Instagram Will Soon Include NFT Integrations and Minting Capabilities
41
Accessible Cloud Streaming Platforms
'Utomik' Announced its Android and Samsung TV Applications
40
Iconic Protagonist Replicas
Numskull Designs and Sega Unveiled a Shenmue-Inspired 10" Statue
39
Comedic Cologne Campaigns
Drone Racing League Unveiled its 'NFT: New Fragrance Tech' Campaign
38
Therapeutic Game Developers
DeepWell Digital Will Make Games That Help Treat Health Conditions
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Shareable Game Streaming Subscriptions
Microsoft Announced a Family Plan for Xbox Game Pass
36
Connected Metaverse Initiatives
The Founder of MetaMask Launched 'MetaMetaverse' to Connect Worlds
35
Blockchain Loyalty Programs
'Fnatic' Launched a Blockchain-Based Membership System
34
Humanitarian Game Bundles
All Proceeds from the 'Stand with Ukraine' Bundle are Going to Charity
33
Virtual Reality Medical Training
SimX Was Founded by Physician Educators for Physicians
32
Mobile Gaming Controllers
SteelSeries Debuted the 'Stratus+' Controller for Mobile Phone Games
31
Gender Inclusive Gaming Mentorships
Microsoft Has Launched a 'Women in Gaming' Mentorship Program
30
Sponsored Esports Events
Coca-Cola and Riot Games Debuted a Special Esports League for 'Wild Rift'
29
Blockchain-Based Streaming Platforms
'Verasity' and 'Axie Infinity' Will Reward Verified Viewers
28
Wireless Gaming Mouses
The EVGA X20 Gaming Mouse Features a Triple Sensor Design
27
Celebrity-Made Metaverse Experiences
The 'House Party' Game Partnered with 'Doja Cat' on Content
26
Virtual Reality Sports Games
The NFL and 'StatusPro' are Developing a VR Football Game
25
Software Development Services
Unity Game Services is Exiting its Beta with Improved Features
24
TV Streamer Mobile Games
Netflix Games Launches Several Titles Including 'This Is A True Story'
23
Play-To-Earn Soccer Games
'Mokens League' Lets Users Win NFTs by Competing in Online Soccer Games
22
Charity-Supporting Game Bundles
itch.io's $10, 1,000-Game Bundle Supports Humanitarian Efforts
21
Charity-Supporting Gaming Initiatives
Riot Games Will Donate Proceeds from Its Games to Ukraine
20
Metaverse User Support Companies
Helpshift Launched 'Metashift' to Target Customer Service in VR
19
Luxury Desktop Processors
Intel Unveiled its Flagship 'i9-12900KS' Ultra-Fast Processor
18
Mobile Gaming Earbuds
Turtle Beach Introduces the Scout Air and SYN Buds Air Earphones
17
American Esports NFT Collections
Pittsburgh Knights Partnered with Theta Labs on a Series of NFTs
16
Rapper Esports Partnerships
Snoop Dogg is Joining FaZe Clan as a Creator and Board Member
15
Game Development Services
'AWS for Games' Offers Multiple Gaming-Focused Solutions for Developers
14
Humanitarian Relief Campaigns
Epic Games is Donating Fortnite Proceeds Until April 3rd to Ukraine
13
Superhero-Themed Card Games
Marvel and Mattel Launched an Exclusive Comic-Themed Uno Ultimate Set
12
Demolition Derby Television Adaptations
Peacock is Developing a TV Show Based on 'Twisted Metal'
11
Mobile Game NFT Initiatives
Stardust and Tilting Point are Bringing Blockchain Items to Games
10
Esports Consultancy Firms
'Leapfox' Will Help Esports Organizations Elevate Their Brands
9
Lifelike Computer-Generated Videos
Unity's 'Enemies' Trailer Showcases the Engine's Capabilities
8
Laptop-Targeted Upscaling Features
Intel's 'XeSS' Feature Will Come to its 'Arc' Series GPUs
7
High-Powered Gaming Processors
AMD Launched the 'Ryzen 7 5800X3D,' its Fastest Processor to Date
6
Word-Guessing Survival Games
'Squabble' Pits Players Against Each Other Until One Winner Remains
5
Video-Smoothing Features
Sony is Adding VRR Support to the PS5 for All Titles and Applications
4
Digital Resolution-Upscaling Features
AMD Released its 'FSR 2.0' In-Driver Upscaling Technology
3
Global Pinball Networks
Stern Pinball's Insider Connected Updates an Iconic Game
2
Women-Only Esports Competitions
UMG Gaming has launched the LSPS for Professional Women in Gaming
1
Anime-Themed Accessory Collections
Numskull Launched an Official 'My Hero Academia' Collection
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Gaming-Themed Chocolate Partnerships
Kinder Joy and Nintendo Partnered on a Limited-Edition Range
Nostalgic Gamer Streetwear Collections
The New Era x PlayStation Range Has Hats, Hoodies and More
Monthly Gaming Giveaway Lineups
Amazon Prime Launches a Prime Gaming April Drop
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Game Subscription-Playable Titles
Rockstar Games' GTA: V is Officially Coming to Gamepass
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
In-Game Digital Sneakers
Nike and Fortnite Launched Four Digital Sneakers
Shooter Game Console Releases
FragPunk Launches for Xbox and PlayStation on April 29
Game-Based T-Shirt Capsules
UNIQLO's UT Launches an Archival 'Super Mario Series' Collection
Localized Post-Apocalyptic Campaigns
Max Channels the Theme of The Last of Us into Ad Spaces
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts
The Nintendo and Godiva Chocolates are Arriving in Japan
Competitive Multiplayer Game Crossovers
Overwatch 2 Partnered with Persona 5 on New Event
Expanded Game-Streaming Services
Microsoft Now Lets Players Stream their Library with xCloud
Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences
EB Games Boasts Mario Kart World in Montreal
GenAI Gameplay Ideators
Muse by Microsoft is the First World and Human Action Model
Urban-Inspired Outdoor Exploration Collections
The Moose Knuckles Spring 2025 Campaign is Timeless
Browser Game Platforms
RetroGames Lets Users Play Classic Console Games Online Instantly
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Mainstream Metaverse Experiences
The Sandbox's 'Alpha Season 4' Offered Brand Engagement
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
In-Game Pride Month Events
Riot Games is Hosting Pride Month Events in League of Legends
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Game Icon Capsules
Timberland x Sonic the Hedgehog Boots and Tees Sprint into Limited Tokyo Drop
Immersive Gameplay Features
The Sandbox Launched 'Game Maker 0.11' for Creators and Brands
Highly-Anticipated Extraction Shooters
'The Finals' Developers Released New 'Arc Raiders' Shooter
Wellness-Focused Gaming Platforms
TELUS Channels Interactive Games as Mental Support with GameRx™
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Cannabis Holiday Promotions
Trulieve Launches Special Cannabis-Focused Events for April 20th
Esports-Focused Creator Programs
Team Vitality Unveils a New Epic Games Creator Programme
Enhanced Mobile Gaming Platforms
Samsung Showcased its New Gaming Hub at CES 2026
AI-Powered Adventure Apps
The 'Globe Chaser' App Features Geocaching-Inspired Tours
Cinematic Video Game Spots
Droga5’s ‘Wake Up’ Campaign for Xbox Shows an Escape from the Everyday
Stylized Fighting Game Launches
Riot Games is Releasing 2XKO On Consoles Worldwide on Jan 20th
Women-Led Travel Journeys
Geographic Expeditions Launched its 'Women of the World Collection'
Military Game Peripheral Collections
Corsair Unveiled a Hardware Collection with Call of Duty
Gaming-Inspired Apparel
Uniqlo Celebrates Honor of Kings’ 10th Anniversary with Graphic Tee Drop
Collaborative Esports Tour Events
Intel and Team Liquid are Bringing Experiences Global
Cinematic Horror Games
Supermassive Games Announced 'Directive 8020' for a 2026 Release
Gaming-Focused AI Assistants
Microsoft Copilot for Gaming Answers Questions and More
Gamer-Themed Soda Branding
Fanta and Xbox Partnered for Limited-Edition Pack Designs
Inclusive MOBA Tournament Series
The Equal Esports Cup Returns for a League of Legends Event
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Third-Party Publisher-Focused Presentations
Nintendo's Direct on July 31st will Focus on Partners
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Viking-Themed Survival Games
'Valheim' is Coming to All PS5 Consoles in 2026
Egg-Centric Metaverse Games
American Egg Board Launched a Tower of Eggs Pop-Up on Roblox
Expanded Game-Streaming Features
Xbox Cloud Gaming and LG Debut a New Xbox Game Pass Partnership
Games Journalism Website Acquisitions
Gunzilla Games Purchased Game Informer to Revive Platform
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Funded Mobile Development Studios
'Bigger Games' Raised $25M to Grow its Mobile Development
Approachable Mental Health Sessions
The Talk Squad Supports Gamers' Mental Health
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Gaming Fandom Activations
LEGO® Code Break Arrives in San Diego with a Larger-Than-Life Vault
Competitive Web3 Shooting Games
'Wilder World' was Announced at Gamescom 2025
Collaborative Esports Tetris Tournaments
Red Bull and The Tetris Company Announce a Tournament
Remastered Zombie Survival Games
Bend Studio Announced 'Days Gone Remastered' for April 25th
Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals
Higround Pays Homage to Xbox's Halo Video Game Franchise
Unique Co-Designed Capsules
Etsy Partners With WNBA Players for The 'Icon Collection'
Inclusive Football Content Partnerships
NFL and The GIST are Engaging Millennial & Gen Z Women
Team-Based Sci-Fi Shooter Games
Moonshot Games' 'Wildgate' is a Crew-Based Spaceship Game
Western European Esports Expansions
OG Esports Launches its First Mobile Team for Honor of Kings
AI Esports Broadcasting Analytics
GRID Esports Launches an AI Tool for Esports Broadcast Insights
Online Gaming Portals
Best Website Games Offers Accessible Browser-Based Games Anytime
Hand-Drawn Shooter Revivals
Fumi Games Announces the New Mouse P.I. For Hire Title
80s-Inspired Game Launches
Probablymonsters Debuts a New Title — Storm Lancers
French Adventure Game Bundles
MSI is Bundling Clair Obscur with Select Hardware Offerings
Celebrity-Partnered Game Events
Rocket League Partnered with Deadmau5 for its 10th Anniversary
Indie Subscription Game Libraries
indie.io Launches Indie Pass Subscription on PC Platforms
Action Cartoon Game Crossovers
Activision is Partnering with TMNT on New Ninja Turtle Skins
AI-Powered Game Campaigns
G2A.COM Unveils AI-Powered 'Best Gate 2 Play' Campaign
AI-Accelerated Gaming Assistants
Microsoft's 'Copilot for Gaming' will Provide Real-Time Aid
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Home Improvement-Branded Games
Lowe's Partners with EA SPORTS to Make In-Game Appearances
Indie Game Directories
Lovable Games Curates Unique Indie Games For Gamers And Developers
Interactive Emoji Puzzle Games
The Apple News+ Emoji Game Offers Visualized Puzzles
Searchable Gaming Platforms
Search to Play Helps Users Discover, Track, And Share Video Games
Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships
Nanak Foods and Nintendo of Canada Debut Their Collaboration
Best-Selling Console Sequels
Nintendo Dropped the Reveal Trailer for the 'Nintendo Switch 2'
Gaming Hardware Bundles
MSI is Offering Free Add-On Copies of Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Competitive Tactical Shooting Games
The Free-to-Play Title 'Delta Force' is Entering eSports
Charitable Developer Games Showcases
Humble Bundle is Hosting its 2025 Games Showcase
Generous Student Bundle Offers
Microsoft Offers Ultimate College Bundle to Prepare Students
Cartoon-Themed PC Peripherals
Razer Teases an Upcoming Collaboration with Pokémon
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Indian Esports Education Efforts
Skyesports and IICT Team Up to Support Regional Esports Education
Esports Ambassador Partnerships
TenZ Officially Partnered with Wooting Keyboards as Ambassador
Female Athlete-Focused Development Platforms
LaunchBreak is a Professional Development Platform
Luxury Gaming Capsules
The Balenciaga x PUBG Collaboration Delivers Couture for Battlegrounds.
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
Value-Minded Video Game Consoles
This Nintendo Switch MAR10 Day Bundle Celebrates the Console
Retro RPG Releases
The Original 1996 Diablo Game is Coming to PC Game Pass with Microsoft
Startup Discovery Hubs
Launching.today Showcases New Projects from Entrepreneurs and Builders
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Mobile Esports Game Expansions
HMBLE Joined Supercell's Brawl Stars Esports Program
Free-to-Play PvE Campaigns
Epic Games Makes Save the World Free-to-Play for Fortnite Players
Show-Inspired Free-to-Play Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the Squid Game: Unleashed Mobile Game
Competitive Partner Programs
Supercell Adds LOUD, Gen.G & Team Heretics to the Brawl Stars Program
Cartoon-Inspired Card Games
Magic the Gathering x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arrives This Spring
Expanded Game-Streaming Functionalities
Xbox Announced PC Support for its Game Streaming
In-Game Wildfire Relief Funds
Riot Games Adds Two In-Game Bundles for California Wildfire Relief
Hands-On Esports Programs
Gen. G and Syracuse University are Educational Esports Opportunities
Gamified Cat Tax Campaigns
HitPaw Launches the 2026 Pay the Cat Tax Campaign
Post-Apocalyptic Strategy Expansions
Age of Wonders 4 Introduced Nomadic Harefolk in New Expansion
Daily Esports Product Lines
PandaScore Launched New 'Daily Fantasy Esports' Products
African Esports Phone Partnerships
Samsung Ghana Unites with PlayProvince’s Call of Duty Team
Comprehensive Game Bundles
Square Enix launched Its Life is Strange Collection
New Customization Updates
On-Together Adds Facial Hair Styles
Strategic Golf-Centric Partnerships
Gameabove Sports is Joining Forces with Sports Travel Group
Second-Hand Tech Deliveries
CeX and Just Eat Takeaway.com Will Deliver Pre-Owned Gaming Products
In-House Esports Media Agencies
G2 Esports Introduces the 62 Media House Agency for Esports
Expansive First-Person-Shooter Games
EA Announced Battlefield 6 with an October 10th Release Date
Gamified Geography Applications
'Geoguessr' Challenges Players' Knowledge of the World
Multi-Region Esports Programs
GosuGamers Debuts an Esports Grant Programme for Tournaments in Asia
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Survival World Games
Once Human Delivers Cooperative Survival In A Persistent World Online.
Anniversary-Commemorating Esports Kits
G2 Esports Unveils its New Gallery Experience and Team Kit
Integrated Streaming Access Updates
Spotify and EA SPORTS Team Up to Power In-Game Audio Streaming
Engaging E-Soccer Video Games
Betby Announced Two New Soccer Titles for its Portfolio
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Iconic Title Game Bundles
Humble Announced the 'Play the Legends' Bundle
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Jersey-Focused Esports Promotions
HEROIC and CDKeys Team Up on a New Promotional Partnership
Esports-Branded Peripheral Collections
100 Thieves Partnered with Higround on New Collection
Southeast Asian Esports Conferences
MOONTON Games Unveils the M6 Summit Conference in Malaysia
University Esports Programs
Manchester University Teams Up with Gen.G Esports for a New Program
Esports-Themed Tech Peripherals
Higround Unveils the New 'Vantage Collection' with 100 Thieves
Psychology-Based Esports Degrees
University of Chichester Announced a Psychology of Esports Degree
Electronic Gaming Accessories Lineups
JSAUX Debuts Nintendo Console-Compatible Accessories
Promotional Betting Partnerships
Astralis and ComeOn Group Team Up for New Esports Activations
Diversified Esports Events
League of Legends' Nova Series is for Women and Marginalised Genders
Emerging Esports Talent Programs
Krafton India Esports Unveils a New 'Rising Star' Program
Immersive Store Game Launches
Target Launches an In-Store Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Experience
Gaming Platform Rebrands
Marblex Gaming Platform Rebrands with a Bold Focus on Fun and Community
Esports Harm Prevention Programs
Ygam Launched a Mental Health Programme for Gaming Communities
DEI-Supporting Esports Events
Team Vitality and Skin.Club are Supporting the Elite FE Tournament
Timed Gameplay Trial Features
Google Play Introduced Game Trials for Sampling Game Titles
Curated Surprise Game Seasons
Panic Announces Playdate Season Three for Episodic Game Releases