Cosplay bicycle races, celebrity gamer fundraisers and arcade game eateries are just some of the gaming culture innovations that have taken the world by storm in recent years.
Fueled by their love of video games like Super Mario, Sonic and even Final Fantasy, grown-up gamers are celebrating their niche interests through art projects, novelty fashions and even dining concepts that reference their favorite game features and characters. In addition to themed video game bars, restaurants and cafes, gaming culture weddings are also on the rise along with competitive cosplay events that bring together like-minded individuals.
Other favorites include online gaming communities that encourage discussions among fans of particular titles and even imaginary character blogs that feature fan fiction and niche gaming facts.
80 Gaming Culture Innovations
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Ultra Geektastic Weddings
This Geeky Wedding Theme Mashes Up Multiple Pop Culture Franchises
77
Nostalgic Gamer Aquariums
Kelsey Kronmiller Constructed a Super Mario Aquarium
76
Video Game-Themed Apartments
Super Mario-Inspired Decor Explodes onto Every Inch of This Apartment
75
Fashionable Comic-Con Cosplayers
Fab Sugar Combs the Convention for Legit Street Style
74
Wearable Headphone Screens
The Mask Personal Movie Theater by Dashbon is Extremely Portable
73
Gamer Subscription Services
Loot Crate Delivers Monthly Boxes of Geeky Swag of Video Game Lovers
72
Video Game Paintings
Artist Ronan Lynam Brings a Classical Touch to Pop Culture Characters
71
Gamer-Inspired Appetizers
Nerdy Nummies Shows Us How to Make Super Mario Fire Flower Appetizers
70
City-Inspired Arcades
The Kowloon Walled City Arcade is Designed After the Real Place
69
Anime Pop-Up Shops
A Pop-Up Shop in Paris Opened to Promote Pokemon X and Y
68
Gamified Garbage Disposals
This Augmented Reality Trash Can Turns Garbage Into Multimedia Tetris
67
Video Game-Inspired Jackets
Enzo Volante Makes MegaMan Jackets
66
Armored Girl Gamer Headgear
The Metroid Samus Helmet Guarantees Comic-Con Costume Contest Wins
65
Gamer Fan-Art Contests
Blizzard and DeviantART Have Partnered to Host a Diablo 3 Fan Art Event
64
Autopsy Console Controller Photographs
Artist Brandon Edgar Allen Disassembles Game Controllers
63
Converted-Gamer Race Drivers
The GT Academy Transforms Gamers into Real-Life Race Drivers
62
Obsessed Gamer Editorials
The Game Boys Fashion Story for F****** Young! Online is Designer-Clad
61
Gaming-Inspired Recipe Books
This Video Game Cookbook by Holly Green Makes Virtual Dishes Real
60
Gamer-Specific Stadiums
Permanent Arenas will Put Professional Gaming in the Public Eye
59
Multi-Touch Gamer Laptops
The New Razer 'Blade' Laptop is a Cutting-Edge Gaming Machine
58
Luxuriously Geeky Homes
The Boca Raton Mansion is Full of Sci-Fi and Video Game References
57
Affordable Gamer VR Headsets
The Oculus Rift Consumer Edition Works with Xbox One Controller
56
Monstrously Massive Monitors
This 34-Inch LG Monitor is Jaw-Droppingly Big
55
Iconic Gamer Eateries
The Eorza Cafe is a Restaurant Inspired by Final Fantasy XIV
54
Urban Gamer Apparel
Insert Coin Features Video Game Fashion Staples
53
Video Game Romantic Novels
These Video Games Got Reworked, Romance Novel Style
52
Gamer Cosplay Weddings
This World of Warcraft Wedding Turns the Virtual World into a Romance
51
8-Bit Karaoke Bars
The Highball Lets You Belt Out Tunes in a Mario-Inspired Room
50
Space Simulation Video Games
Kerbal Space Program is a Space Flight Simulating Game
49
Virtual Reality Command Centres
The Portable Command Centre is a Virtual Military Command Post
48
Projection Gaming Systems
Microsoft RoomAlive Turns Any Room into a Giant Xbox Game
47
Rage-Preventing Gaming Headsets
The Immersion Headset Can Control Your Gaming Rage
46
Member-Only Gamer Communities
The Rockstar Games Social Club Enhances and Extends the Experience
45
Joystick-Controlled Motorbikes
This Recumbent Bike Trades a Handlebar For a Joystick Control
44
Handicap Console Controllers
Newark & Element 14 Created a Controller for the Disabled
43
Cosplay Bicycle Races
Japan's Good Smile Racing Cup is a Unique Bike Ride for Cosplayers
42
Pop Culture Video Games
'Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes' Makes a Great Gift for the Holidays
41
Reworked Video Game Leashes
This Xbox Controller was Transformed into a Functional Dog Leash
40
Cosplay Video Game Weddings
This Final Fantasy Wedding Makes Gaming the Focal Point
39
Gamer-Designed Concept Coupes
The Honda Forza Civic Si Was Designed for Virtual Racers
38
Video Game Cafes
The Artnia Cafe is Based on Final Fantasy
37
Video Game Light Art
This Pac-Man Light Installation Creates Pop Culture with Camera Tricks
36
Opensource Video Game Platforms
Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 Lets Users Build Games for Free
35
Retro Gamer Knapsacks
The TravelBoy Backpack is Shaped to Resemble the Classic Game Boy
34
Virtual Reality Controllers
These Motion Tracking Stem Controllers Will Revolutionize Gaming
33
Drone Football Campaigns
This Pepsi Max Campaign Transformed a Game of Street Football
32
Eye-Controlled Video Games
Infamous: Second Son from Sony Uses Eye Movement to Guide the Game
31
Fear-Overcoming Video Games
The Nevermind Video Game by Erin Reynolds Monitors Heart Rate
30
Virtual Car Chase Games
Nissan's Chase the Thrill Immerses You in an AR Car Chase on Foot
29
Rewarding Video Game Quests
This Dragon Age Quest Rewards Players with Free In-Game Content
28
Animated Wedding Desserts
This Donkey Kong Wedding Cake from Meals For Reals is Animated
27
Retro Pixelated Gamer Bouquets
The 8-Bit Hero Heart Bouquet Lets You Power Up Your Love Life
26
Gamer Fantasy Show Spoofs
The Pixel Kingdom's Video Game of Thrones Mashes Up Zelda with GOT
25
Virtual Reality Tennis Games
Roger Federer Teams Up with Google Glass for Virtual Reality Tennis
24
Acapella Gamer Theme Songs
Smooth McGroove's Creates the Super Mario Bros. 2 Theme with His Voice
23
Pain-Reducing Video Games
This Augmented Reality Game Allivates Pain in Amputee Patients
22
Multiplayer Battle Game Costumes
This League of Legends Annie Cosplay is Super Cute
21
Video Game-Styled Doorbells
This Mario Doorbell Plays Classic Sounds When Pressed
20
Imaginary Gamer Blogs
Fake Video Games Bring Ridiculous Games to Real Life
19
Video Game Bars
Battle and Brew is a Video Game-Themed Bar in Atlanta
18
Medieval Horror Game Restaurants
The Dark Souls Cafe is Designed for Fans of the Video Game Series
17
Shocking Video Game Promos
PlayStation Electrocuted Users for a Chance to Win inFAMOUS: Second Son
16
Luxury Gaming Cars
Nintendo and Mercedes-Benz Team up for Wii-U
15
Customizable Gaming Devices
The Arduboy Game System Allows Gamers to Create Their Own Program
14
Gaming Eye Trackers
Assassin's Creed to Implement SteelSeries Sentry to Control the Game's Camera
13
Retro Gamer Cleansers
The Super Nintendo Gamer Soap Cartridges Keep Geeks Clean
12
Video Game Music Videos
This Interactive Video Game Music Video Brings Sound to the Virtual World
11
Toothpick Gamer Tributes
This Super Mario Bros. Start Screen Was Created with 14,000 Toothpicks
10
Video Game Building Facades
Drexel University Transformed into a Giant Tetris Game in Philadelphia
9
Language-Teaching Video Games
The Koe Video Game Teaches Users How to Speak Japanese
8
Gamer-Inspired Runways
Bjorn Borg's 'First Person Lover' Fashion Runway Show Emulates Gaming
7
Galactic Gamer-Inspired Frescos
Dan Hernandez Imagines Historic Paintings as Space Invader Art
6
Epic Fantasy Adventure Games
Dragon Age: Inquisition Will Give Players More Options Than Ever
5
Gamer Streaming Services
Sony's PlayStation Vue Curates Live and On-Demand Programming
4
Gamer Eating Habit Spoofs
MrTVCow Created a Hilarious Video on How Gamers Eat their Food
3
Gamer Racing Competitions
The Nismo PlayStation GT Academy Converts Gamers to Racecar Drivers
2
Gamer Stunt Short Films
Real Life Assassin's Creed Parkour Video Debuts at San Deigo Comic-Con
1
Celeb Gaming Fundraisers
Will Ferrell Hates Cancer and is Playing Video Games for Charity
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Game-Themed Energy Collections
G Fuel Partners with RPG Game Genshin Impact for a New Capsule
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Sour Candy Challenges
1UP Candy's Kit Challenges Sour Candy Fans to Keep a Straight Face
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
Gaming Archetype Personality Quizzes
The New York Times Games Presents a Puzzle Personality Quiz
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Family-Friendly Gamer Apparel
The Gap x Super Mario Nintendo Clothing Line is Arriving in Japan
Contemporary interactive workspaces
Kinzo Architekten collaborates with Dawon & Company
Video Game Ice Creams
The Super Mario x Baskin-Robbins Collection is Arriving in Japan
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Video Game Character Cafes
The Toadstool Cafe at Super Nintendo World is Now Open
Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs
The Starfield x TEMPUR 'Dream Chair' Celebrates the Game
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Stylish Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition is Chic
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin Robbins Celebrates the Super Mario Bros Wonder Launch
Anime-Inspired Keyboard Collections
Higround and Crunchyroll Launched Jujutsu Kaisen Keyboards
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Pizza-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Dinner Service Ny Debuts the Prince Street Pizza Collection
Gaming Console Coffee Tables
The Backyard Resin Mario Cart Coffee Table Mimics the Nintendo Switch
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Esports Apparel Partnerships
Team Liquid Partnered with Viz Media on Death Note Apparel Line
Video Game-Themed Canned Coffees
The Boss Coffee Legend of Coffee’s Origin is Zelda-Inspired
Gamer-Targeted Noodle Cups
Nissin's Gaming Cup Noodle Supplies Long-Lasting Energy
Video Game-Inspired Desserts
Nékter Juice Bar and Nintendo Created the Mario Kart Cookie Cruiser
Instant Noodle-Inspired PCs
Aftershock Presents a New Range of Food-Themed Computer Designs
Gaming Lifestyle Brand Collaborations
Razer Released a Set of Mobile Suit Gundam Merchandise
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Game-Themed Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola Unveils a League of Legends-Themed Zero Sugar Can
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Artful Diverse Gaming Backgrounds
The Xbox Celebrates Collection Honors Cultural Heritage
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Nostalgic Retro Games Site
Capcom Presents Capcom Town to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Trading Card Collector Camps
eBay's Collectors Camp Provides Insights, Tools & Strategy
Video Game-Inspired Bowls
Chipotle Just Added the New TEKKEN 8 Battle Bowl as a Digital Exclusive
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Esports Marketing Collaboration
Giants Gaming Renews its Partnership with Maggi FUSIAN for 2023
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique Designs
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
QSR Collaborative Game Ventures
KFC and The Legend of Zelda Join on the Recipe Run Project
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Game Controller-Inspired Pasta Shapes
PlayStation Joins Pasta Garofalo on Play Your Pasta
Hockey Culture-Inspired Collections
Better™ Gift Shop Pays Homage to Hockey Culture and Toronto
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Cafe-Based Watch Parties
SideQuest to Host its Own League of Legends Worlds Watch Parties
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Esports Seating Sponsorships
Luminosity Gaming Partners with Furniture Manufacturer Steelcase
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Fighting Game Crossover Events
Battle Royale Game PUBG Announces a Street Fighter 6 Collaboration
Celebratory Automotive Gaming Consoles
The Porsche x Xbox Consoles Come in Six Styles
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
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
Vintage Game-Inspired Peripherals
Higround Unveils a New Street Fighter Gaming Collection
Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys
Eastside Bowl is a State-of-the-Art Bowling Alley
Responsive Gamer Keyboard Models
The Spigen ArcPLAY Gaming Keyboard Has 8,000Hz Polling and More
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Animated Game-Inspired Buildings
Lev Libeskind Designs the New Rainbow Road Building in Phoenix
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Sci-Fi Gaming Chair Covers
The Secretlab Star Wars Collection Now Has New SKINS
Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology
Team Singularity Partners with Technology Brand GamerTech
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Black Gaming Hairstyles
Code my Crown Brings Better Representation to Video Games
Esports Championship Events
The European Games Esports Championships Announces its Game Titles
Collaboration Clothing-Branded Gaming Devices
The Razer EVISU Collection is Arriving Soon
Game Franchise-Themed Keyboards
Higround Unveils Exclusive Street Fighter Keyboard Collection
Dedicated Gaming Gear Shops
The Samsung Game Portal is Launching in 30 Countries
Virtual Arcade Worlds
Dave & Busters Announced its Offiical Metaverse World in Roblox
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Nationwide French Esports Ecosystems
France Confirms its Plans for a National Esports Ecosystem
Football Season Retailer Menus
7-Eleven Game Day Grub is Arriving Alongside Special Offers
Japanese Folklore-Themed Games
Capcom Presents the New Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Game
Women's Day-Inspired Tournaments
True Gamer Partners with Sony to Host a Match for Women's Day
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Organization-Backed Esports Apparel
Faze Clan and SteelSeries Debut the New Co-Branded Gaming Gear
Parent-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Chuck E. Cheese Grown-Up Menu Caters to Adult Diners
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
Italian Delicacy-Themed Jerseys
Bene Culture Launches a New Sporty Capsule for Summer
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Esports Community Platforms
Sacramento Kings are Launching a New Platform with RIval
Studio Anniversary Events
Capcom is Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with 'Capcom Town'
Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
Retro Virtual Consoles
Nintendo Added GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance to Switch Online
European Gamer Destinations
Giants Will Promote Costa Del Sol as First Gamer Destination in Europe
Female-Centered Restaurant Concepts
Trust Bae Showcases the Culinary Perspectives of Female Chefs
Video Game-Inspired QSR Promotions
Chipotle Customers Can Now Earn Tekken 8 Rewards with Purchase
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Esports Sim Racing Deals
Guild Esports Enters the Sim Racing Space Through a Fanatec Partnership
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Livestream-Enabled Food Vouchers
Twitch Teams Up with Capcom for the Launch of Street Fighter 6
Collegiate Esports Ceremonies
Gen.G Partners with the Gaming Awards Ceremony 'The Scholars'
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Collaborative Esports Deals
M80 Partners with the Game Platform Forge for Various Activations
Creative Gaming Studios
Tundra Esports’ Danny Lopez Launches a New Studio for Gaming Creators
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
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'
Irish Esports Circuits
Nativz Gaming and Rí-Rá Irish Lager Launch an Esports Collegiate Series
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Marketing-Focused Esports Deals
Gambling Site M88 Mansion Partners with Vietnamese Esports Team
International RPG Tournaments
Genshin Impact Announces Its First International Tournament for 2023