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
Metaverse Creation Tools
Adobe is Releasing 3D Creation Software for AR and VR Experiences
71
Sci-Fi-Inspired Boots
Wolverine and 343 Industries Unveiled Limited-Edition Master Chief Boots
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
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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
TV Streamer Mobile Games
Netflix Games Launches Several Titles Including 'This Is A True Story'
24
Software Development Services
Unity Game Services is Exiting its Beta with Improved Features
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
Laptop-Targeted Upscaling Features
Intel's 'XeSS' Feature Will Come to its 'Arc' Series GPUs
9
Lifelike Computer-Generated Videos
Unity's 'Enemies' Trailer Showcases the Engine's Capabilities
8
Esports Consultancy Firms
'Leapfox' Will Help Esports Organizations Elevate Their Brands
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
Related Ideas
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Monthly Free Game Bundles
Sony Confirmed its Three Free Titles on PlayStation for June
Dedicated Web3 Gaming Platforms
Gamestop is Working with 'Elixir' on a Crypto Gaming Launcher
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Stylish Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition is Chic
Remote Esports Coaching
eGame Studio Launches an Esports Coaching Application Called Game Lens
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Gamer-Targeted Beauty Collabs
Revolution Beauty x Fortnite Features Favorite Game Characters
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Singe-Player Adventurous Games
Crystal Dynamics is Developing the Next Tomb Raider Game
Cross-Cultural Esports Programs
USEF and Ghost Gaming Debut the International Esports Exchange
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
Arcade-Style Metaverse Games
JD Sports Steps into the Metaverse with 'King of the Game'
Gamified Charity Events
Make-A-Wish Partnered with Bandai Namco on its Livestreaming Event
Data-Driven Esports Partnerships
Electronic Arts Teams Up with Stats Perform Ahead of FC24
Feline-Centric Animated Games
The Little Kitty, Big City Game is Launching on May 9th
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Handhand Console Game Launches
Mars After Midnight will be Launching on Playdate Soon
Soccer Structure-Inspired Brands
EA Sports FC is a New Brand Inspired by the Shape of Soccer
Versatile Gaming Controllers
Yifeeling Design Launches a Controller with Detachable Design
Women-Only Esports Tournaments
Galaxy Racer Will Host a $250,000 Multi-Title Tournament for Women
Host-To-Earn Esports Platforms
ESPL Now Enables Everyone to Be An Organizer of Amateur Esports
Organization Digital Games
Witch Beam Games Develops the Unpacking Game for Mobile
Esports Media Partnerships
KRAFTON Unites with ONE Esports as the Official Media Partner for PUBG
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Esports Hat Collections
FURIA Partners with New Era for a Hat Merchandise Collaboration
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Branded Gaming Events
Ubisoft Announced 'Ubisoft Forward' for June 12th in Los Angeles
Childrens TV Show Games
Paramount is Launching a Paw Patrol Game with Immersive Gamebox
Calming Video Game Soundscapes
Xbox and Calm are Teaming Up for Two New Game-Themed Soundscapes
Elephant-Printed Sports Kits
Paris Saint-Germain Launches the New Michael Jordan Kits for 2023-24
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Community Tournament Series
Rival and New Balance Launch a New Rocket League Tournament Series
Geography-Based Esports Competitions
GeoGuessr Hosts Its First Esports World Cup with 24 Players
Puzzle-Focused Animal Games
'Animal Well' is an Upcoming Game from Shared Memory and Bigmode
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Cartoonized Role-Playing Games
Nintendo Announced 'MythForce' as a 2023 Switch Title
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
Virtual Pet Gaming Launches
Niantic Prepares to Launch its Peridot Game on May 9th
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Anime-Style Dating Games
Studio Sai Announces a Release Date for its Anime-Style Dating Sim
Mobile Game Platform Expansions
Google is Expanding its 'Play Games' Windows Application
Esports Merchandise Capsules
PlayVS Partners with Emerge Apparel on a New Apparel Collection
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Youth Esports Safety Initiatives
British Esports Partnered with the NSPCC on a Series of Events
Augmented Reality Hunting Games
Capcom and Niantic are Launching 'Monster Hunter Now'
Mobile Game Sequels
Persona 5: The Phantom Thieves Continues the Persona Story on Mobile
Modifiable Sci-Fi Shooters
LEAP is an Upcoming Shooter with User-Generated Mods
Esports Management Programs
ITTI Sports Launches an Esports Course with Barça Innovation Hub
Web3 Survival Games
Emergent Games Will Launch the Web3 MMO 'Resurgence' on ImmutableX
Sci-Fi Game-Inspired Game Accessories
Microsoft Unveils a Set of Xbox Tools Inspired by Starfield
Creature-Collecting Survival Games
'Palworld' Officially Released on Steam Early Access
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
AI Game Development Partnerships
Microsoft is Teaming Up with Inworld AI on Future Game Testing
Esports Basketball Events
ESL FACEIT Group and FIBA Launch the NBA 2K23 eFIBA Esports Tournament
Esports Bitcoin Tournaments
Crypto Betting Platform Thunderpick Announces a $600K CS:GO Tournament
Hybrid Puzzled Tranquil Games
Humble Games and Witch Beam Launch the Unpacking Game
Esports Championship Events
The European Games Esports Championships Announces its Game Titles
Serene Rural Farming Games
Stardew Valley is Receiving a New Major Update for 2024
Seasonally Shaped Springtime Treats
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Easter Range is Expansive
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
FIFAe Kicks Off New Female Esports Inclusivity Programme
Competitive Game Platforms
Gfinity’s Athlos Tournament Platform Joins with Playgendary Games
Esports Commercial Tournaments
Echo Esports Shares the Commercial Partners for Race to World First
Dedicated Gaming Gear Shops
The Samsung Game Portal is Launching in 30 Countries
Mixed Reality Racer Games
Hot Wheels Rift Rally Game is Set to Launch Officially in March
Nationwide French Esports Ecosystems
France Confirms its Plans for a National Esports Ecosystem
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Alpine Esports Partners with ADEPT for its Innovative Gaming Chairs
Cross-Platform Game Libraries
Ubisoft is Bringing its 'Ubisoft+' Service to Xbox Consoles
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Web-Based Word Game Celebrations
New York Times Games Honors Its1,000th Wordle Puzzle
Cross-Platform Game Libraries
Ubisoft is Bringing its 'Ubisoft+' Service to Xbox Consoles
Grooming Brand Esports Deals
Gillette Partners with the European Organisation Enterprise Esports
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Women's Day-Inspired Tournaments
True Gamer Partners with Sony to Host a Match for Women's Day
MENA-Based Esports Events
Saudi Arabia is Expected to Host the World Esports Championship
Holiday-Themed Mobile Gaming Events
Amuzo Games Presents an Easter Event Within DOBBLE GO!
Dynamic Accessible Gaming Controllers
Sony Unveils the Inaugural Inclusive Game Controller at CES
Daily Game-Guessing Services
'GuessTheGame' is a Wordle-Like for Video Game Fans
Platform Fighting Game Launches
Warner Bros. Announced it is Prepping Multiversus for 2024 Launch
Esports Event Partnerships
MSI is the Official Gaming Partner of the 2023 PUBG Global Championship
Charitable Esports Tournaments
The Brawlhalla World Championship Teams Up with Make-A-Wish Georgia
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
Turn-Based Strategy Games
EA SPORTS Debuts the Football Strategy Game 'FC Tactical'
University-Backed Esports Programs
Intel and National Student Esports Debut the FutureGen Campaign
Captivating Debut Games
The Cocoon Game was Unveiled During Summer Game Fest 2023
Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Apple's iPhone Event Announced its Upcoming Game Launches
Battle Arena Game Sequels
Titan Forge Games Announced 'Smite 2' on Unreal Engine 5
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Peruvian Esports Deals
Global Esports Federation and ADPES Enhance Esports Opportunities in Peru
Follow-Up Golf Game Launches
Sports Story Recently Launched on Nintendo Switch Platforms
PC-Based Virtual Game Remakes
The System Shock Remake is Getting Another Delay of its Launch
Iconic Sidescroller Franchises
Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch
Intricately Developed Game Releases
Capcom Releases Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess This Year
Dynamic First-Person Shooter Games
The Upcoming Immortals of Aveum Game Gets a Trailer
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Eco-Focused Esports Initiatives
GameSquare and Mastercard Tackle Deforestation with a New Game
Indian Shooter Game Promotions
KRAFTON Partners with S8UL to Promote Bullet Echo India
Cultural Supernatural Games
Tango Gameworks is Bringing Ghostwire: Tokyo to Xbox Game Pass
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Convention-Based Esports Events
The Snapdragon Pro Series Will Be Held at DreamHack Japan
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Esports Sportswear Partnerships
Team Vitality Signs a Deal with Danish Sportswear Brand hummel
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle is Striking
Tournament-Focused Esports Partnerships
Esports Organization Lionscreed Secures a Deal with Plutus
Esports Mental Health Initatives
UKETC's Teams Unite with Play Aid for a Mental Health Initiative
Fantastical Dynamic Game Releases
Square Enix Official Releases the Final Fantasy 14 Game
Humanoid Animal Detective Games
'On Your Tail' is an Investigative Narrative Game in Borgo Marina
Collaborative Esports Deals
M80 Partners with the Game Platform Forge for Various Activations
Dating Sim-Inclusive Digital Games
The New Overwatch 2 Game is Designed with a New Control Map
Earth Month Skincare Projects
Orpheus Skin Partners with The Green Project for Eco Initiative
Scholastic Esports Partnerships
National Student Esports Partnered with Nintendo UK for Splatoon 3
Southeast Asian Esports Circuits
PUBG Mobile Announces Changes to its Competitive Ecosystem
Easter-Themed Game Giveaways
Fanatical's 'Mystery Egg Bundle' Holds Golden Egg Prizes
Womens Football Game Expansions
12 NWSL Teams Will Be Joining the FIFA 23 Game by March 15th
Tactical Game Esports
Challengermode Partnered with BLAST on Rainbow Six: Siege Tournaments
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Inclusive Accessibility-Focused Tournaments
Ghost Gaming Hosts the 'Adaptive Gaming Cup'
Auto-Running Mobile Games
Ultimate Sackboy is a New LittleBigPlanet Game Launching Soon
High-Tier Esports Tournaments
PUBG Mobile Debuts Changes to Its Esports Partnership Program in SEA
Inclusive Esports Tournaments
Ally Taps Rocket League to Expand Opportunities for Women in Esports
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Youth-Focused Game Tournaments
Inter Milan and Mkers Unveil a New Fortnite Tournament Series
Lunar New Year Promotions
Green Man Gaming Launched a Set of Lunar New Year-Themed Discounts
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
First-Party Game Platform Launches
The Horizon Forbidden West Game is Prepared to Expand
Indian Esports Leagues
Skyesports Partners with AMD and Microsoft for a New Indian CS:GO League
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
Tournament Partnership Renewals
EMEA Masters Renews its Warner Music and Secretlab Partnerships
Expansive Game Library Platforms
The Ubisoft+ Game Subscription Selections Launches on Xbox
Digital Game Platform Expansions
Blizzard Announces that it is Launching Overwatch 2 on Steam
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite