Plato, the seminal Greek philosopher, once said that you can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation, and if the venerable philosopher can be trusted, this proves the July 2017 gaming trends to be a worthy cause. For the more competitive among us, gaming is a direct channel to one's unvarnished personality, even among people who might otherwise be reserved.
Though games have existed for thousands of years, the July 2017 gaming trends show that game designers still haven't run out of creative and original formats. Minit is a good example. The game features a dynamic wherein the main character automatically dies every 60 seconds (hence the phonetic title.) Before expiration, the user must uncover new aspects of the surrounding area, advancing the narrative during each lifespan.
Top 30 Gaming Trends in July
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Team-Building eSports Platforms
The HypSports App Helps Gamers Build a Team and Play New Events
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Bluetooth Boxing Glove Games
The 'Jabii' Boxing Game Offers a Fun, Safe and Connected Experience
28
Revived Retro Smartphone Games
Sega Forever Brings Nostalgic Games to Smartphone Screens
27
Immersive Gaming Monitors
The Samsung QLED Curved Gaming Monitor Has a 144Hz Refresh Rate
26
Smartphone Gaming Systems
The Kanex GoPlay Sidekick Wireless Game Controllers are Highly Portable
25
Code-Teaching Computer Puzzles
The 'Turing Tumble' Mechanical Puzzle Teaches the Basics of Coding
24
In-Airport Gaming Stations
Nintendo Opened a Free Gaming Area in Kansai International Airport
23
Photographic Dance Machines
The Pop n’ Lock Dance Machine Blends Stop Animation and GIFs
22
Interactive Fireworks Shows
Microsoft Set Up a Fireworks Display to Challenge One-Way Streaming
21
Rugged Gamer Keyboards
The Corsair K68 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Resists Spills and Dust
20
Game Controller Revivals
Hyperskin's 'Duke' is Bringing Back the Hefty Original Xbox Controller
19
eSports Management Systems
ReadyUp is Debuting a New Platform That Help Manage eSports Teams
18
Interactive Comic Games
'FRAMED' Challenges Players to Re-Order Comic Strips to Alter Gameplay
17
Custom GPU Gaming Consoles
The Microsoft Xbox One X Offers Six Teraflops of Graphics Power
16
Galactic Virtual Reality Frisbee
Echo Arena is a Competitive Frisbee Game Played in Zero Gravity
15
Port-Expanding Console Hubs
The 'Switch-Con' HDMI Hub Works with the Nintendo Switch
14
Competitive Gaming University Courses
Staffordshire University Offers a Course on eSporting Events
13
Phobia-Fighting Rock Climbing Simulators
This VR Game Can Help People Overcome a Fear of Heights
12
Conceptual Console Designs
This PlayStation Redesign Concept Pays Tribute to Previous Consoles
11
Virtual Drone Games
Epson Has Released AR Glasses That Create a Drone Playground
10
Celebratory eSports Headsets
The Strix Fusion Gaming Headphones Synchronize With Team Members
9
Business-Minded eSports Expos
Esports BAR Brings Together Leading Companies in the World of Gaming
8
VR Anti-Smoking Programs
These Guided Meditations in VR Teach Smokers How to Quit
7
Leather-Wrapped Racing Controllers
The Thrustmaster Gran Turismo Wheel Costs More Than A New PS4
6
Supercharged Racing Games
Need For Speed: Payback Will Be Highly Plot-Focused
5
Retro Video Game VR
Mario Kart VR is Now Available to Who Visit the VR Zone in Shinjuku, Japan
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Fatally Timed Video Games
In Minit, the Main Character Perishes Every 60 Seconds
3
Amateur Football Game Modes
In Madden 18's Longshot Mode, Users Play as a Hopeful NFL Prospect
2
Diverse Console Avatars
The New Xbox Live Avatars are More Diverse Than Ever
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Creature-Catching Game Events
The Pokémon GO Fest Celebrates Several Milestones
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Retro-Style Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Marks a Milestone
Cozy Talking Animal Games
Outfit7's 'My Talking Tom Friends 2' Features Pop Culture References
Collectible Philosopher Figures
PIX! Plato Unboxes One of Three Ancient Greek Thought Leaders
Tactile Productivity Smartphones
The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Puts a Physical Keyboard in Focus
Nostalgic Gamer Streetwear Collections
The New Era x PlayStation Range Has Hats, Hoodies and More
Revived Retro Handheld Games
Ayaneo Pocket Play is a Slider-Style Gaming Handheld with a D-Pad
Monthly Gaming Giveaway Lineups
Amazon Prime Launches a Prime Gaming April Drop
Lighthearted Role-Playing Games
Fantasy Life I: The Girl who Steals Time Releases on May 21st
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Retro Gaming Chargers
The Mobile BOY Power Bank Merges Portable Energy with Classic Handheld Games
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Pocket Gaming Power Hubs
The Powerboy 2-In-1 Retro Gaming Console Plays Games and Charges
Modernized Portable Music Devices
The Conceptual TL-1 Music Player by Hunny Modi is Nostalgic
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems
The SOOLRA Attachable Controller and App Transform Smartphones
Retro Gaming Smartwatches
The Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch Has Four Classic Games
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
Mobile-Compatible Game Controllers
GameSir's X5 Lite Mobile Controller Comes in Black and Wasabi
AI-Driven Game Engines
Unity Announced a Natural Language Game-Building Tool for Developers
Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
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
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Gen-Z-Targeted Language Platform Campaigns
Duolingo Introduces its Character-Driven 'Duolingo Ads'
In-Car Gaming Experiences
Atari and AirConsole are Partnering to Bring Games to Volkswagens
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Guided Challenge Party Games
Tomy's Human Controller Game Involves a Connected Headset
Handheld Retro Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO Classic Weighs in at 227-Grams
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Instant Gaming Platforms
Zeon Games & Studio Enables Instant Play Through Scroll-Based Gaming
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Enhanced Mobile Gaming Platforms
Samsung Showcased its New Gaming Hub at CES 2026
Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets
The AYANEO Pocket ACE Supports Classic Console Games
Petite Android-Powered Gaming Systems
The AYANEO Pocket Air Mini Can Be Brought Anywhere
Interactive Light Mini Controllers
8BitDo Introduces the New Ultimate Mini Game Controller
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Revives a 90s Console
Gaming-Inspired Apparel
Uniqlo Celebrates Honor of Kings’ 10th Anniversary with Graphic Tee Drop
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
Compact Gaming Devices
The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini Brings 4:3 Screen and Affordable Retro Gaming
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Go Plays Classics in a Portable Format
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Fan-Favorite QSR Trivia Games
Chipotle IQ 2025 Ran for Two Weeks with More Prizes Than Ever
Top-Down Action RPG Sequels
Grimlore Games Released Titan Quest 2 Nearly 20 Years After the First
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Classic Snake Games
Snake Apple Game Explores History, Strategies, And Free Online Play Options
Game Player Scan Programs
Sony Playerbase Personally Scans Fans into Playstation Games
Movie Trivia Games
mojie Delivers Daily Emoji Movie Quizzes for Film Lovers Everywhere
Online Gaming Portals
Best Website Games Offers Accessible Browser-Based Games Anytime
Interactive Color Challenges
Color Guess Game Helps Designers Train Their Eye to Master Selection
Micro Learning Apps
Discover Fun Facts & Learn in Bite-Sized, Customizable Cards With FactJano
Gamer Mealtime Campaigns
Telia's Dinner Assassin Helps to Get Teens to the Dinner Table
Interactive Party Games
Scano Games Lets Friends Play Real-Time Multiplayer Games On Their Phones
Social Media Reducers
UnplugHero Helps Gamify Social Media Reduction and Build Healthy Habits
AI-Powered Game Campaigns
G2A.COM Unveils AI-Powered 'Best Gate 2 Play' Campaign
Wacky Design Smartphones
Nothing, Motorola, and Others Embrace Playful Phone Experimentation
Chef-Approved Video Games
Gordon Ramsay Finds His Zen Within the ‘Hay Day’ Ad
Competitive Trivia Games
Trivia Tiles Offers Fast-Paced, Image-Based Multiplayer Challenges
Indie Game Directories
Lovable Games Curates Unique Indie Games For Gamers And Developers
Retro Music Platforms
Retro Play Streams Pre-2011 Music Videos With Curated Playback
Interactive Collectible Games
The Make It Mini Mobile Game Engages Kidult Collectors
Structured Learning Platforms
Mono Helps Build Skills, Track Progress, and Reach Goals in 30 Days
Searchable Gaming Platforms
Search to Play Helps Users Discover, Track, And Share Video Games
Best-Selling Console Sequels
Nintendo Dropped the Reveal Trailer for the 'Nintendo Switch 2'
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Cartoon-Themed PC Peripherals
Razer Teases an Upcoming Collaboration with Pokémon
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Hybrid Casual Games
Gravity Launches Ragnarok Monster Kitchen Worldwide
Social Network Number Puzzles
LinkedIn Mini Sudoku Encourages Users to Log On Regularly
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Knowledge Trivia Challenges
Trivia Tests Your Knowledge Across Multiple Categories and Learn More
Gamified Learning Platforms
Pineapple Cactus Turns Learning Into A Game With XP Daily Streaks
Digital Personality Tool Quizes
Google Find Your Doodle Birthday Quiz Reveals Your Logo Twin
Interactive Trivia Tools
MindMash Delivers AI-Powered Multiplayer Trivia For Fun And Connection
Cozy Self-Exploration Games
Betwixt Provides Epic Escapes from Stress & Anxiety with Storytelling
Trivia Quiz Games
True or False Master Challenges Your Knowledge With Interactive Play
Emoji Word Games
Quiz Blitz Turns Emoji Clues Into Addictive Word Challenges
Classic Board Game Remakes
Dungeons & Dragons Takes on a Celebratory Modernized Update
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Memory Reward Games
Airtime Puzzle Rewards Users With Free Airtime For Memory Game Success
Word Puzzle Games
Jumble Joy Offers Brain-Training Puzzles Through Letter and Word Games
Rhythm-Based Game Collections
Nintendo Launches Rhythm Heaven Groove on Switch
Social Puzzle Platforms
Puzzlit Lets Users Play Daily Puzzles and Connect With Friends Worldwide
Gamified Productivity Apps
Solo Quests Turns Goals Into XP-Based Challenges To Build Routines
Competitive Word Games
Lingo Battle Challenges Players With Quick-Thinking Word Matches
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Interactive Geography Games
City Quiz Fun Tests Your Global Knowledge With Timed Challenges
Gamified Productivity Apps
Triforce Todos Combines Retro Game Style With Task Management Tools
Month-Long Anniversary Gaming Promotions
FUN88 Thailand is Marking Its 17th Anniversary
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
The Roku Roklue Pop Culture Trivia Game Covers Movies and TV
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Narrative Retro Revivals
Truxton Extreme Adds Comic Storytelling to a Classic Arcade Game
Monster Memory Puzzle Games
Pokemon Memory Game Offers A Fun, Multi-Level Memory Challenge
Cognitive Play Platforms
Toddlr Offers Educational Games for Kids with Balanced Screen Time
Gamified Study Tools
DeepTerm Combines Pomodoro Timing With Custom Quizzes And Progress Tracking
AI-Powered Archaeological Games
Maastricht University and Ludii Identified A Roman Blocking Game
Racing Strategy Games
Escape Road Combines Racing Thrills With Mental Challenge On Mobile
Cultural Trivia Games
Culture King Turns Cultural Knowledge Into Fast-Paced Competition
Iconic Title Game Bundles
Humble Announced the 'Play the Legends' Bundle
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Word Puzzle Games
Word Train’s Daily Puzzle Game Offers Educational Challenges
Relaxing Puzzle Platforms
Puzzle Paradise Offers Visually Appealing and Easy-to-Play Puzzles
Quick Mini Math Games
Mini Sudoku by Nikoli Launches 6×6 Daily Puzzles for Quick Breaks
Media Management Simulators
The Hamburg Times Lets You Build, Publish, And Scale A Newspaper
Interactive Learning Platforms
KillerStudy Enhances Learning With Notes, Flashcards, And Analytics
Cognitive Break Tools
Memory Game Delivers Clean, Casual Play To Sharpen Recall Skills
Brand Recognition Games
Product Guesser Tests Brand Recognition Through Interactive Play Tool
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Casual Brain Games
QuickRiddle Offers Free Online Brain Games For Short Mental Breaks
Rhythm-Based Roguelite Releases
Ratata Arts' Ratatan Launches Globally On July 16
Arcade Game Revivals
Snake Classic Revives The Arcade Game With Modern Features And Challenges
Immersive Store Game Launches
Target Launches an In-Store Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Experience
Multiplayer Word Games
The New York Times Introduces Crossplay as a Multiplayer Word Game App
Daily Logic Puzzles
Futoshiki Today Delivers A New Daily Puzzle To Sharpen Your Mind
Puzzle Game Apps
Ahhhh Weekly Crosswords Delivers Social Puzzle Games With Leaderboards
Daily Trivia Games
Quizzers Hub Delivers Fresh, Fun Daily Trivia to Test Your Knowledge
Family Party Games
MirFam Games Turns Your TV Into Interactive Fun For Family And Friends
Math Puzzle Competitions
SumMatch Combines Math, Logic, and Multiplayer Puzzle Challenges
Interactive Language Learning
Rei Japanese Number Learning Enhances Skills with Engaging Games
Developer Memory Trainers
Memento Memory Game Helps Developers Reinforce Software Through Play
Learning Game Platforms
Study Snacks Turns Vocabulary and Knowledge Learning Into a Fun Game
Timed Gameplay Trial Features
Google Play Introduced Game Trials for Sampling Game Titles
Community-Focused Startup Leaderboards
IndiePage Showcases Startups that Compete for Top Spots
Social Gaming Platforms
Dartify Lets You Play Real-Time Online Dart Matches With Friends
Engaging Learning Platforms
Learn Smart and Have Fun with FunButSmart’s Interactive Platform
Word Game Apps
Describe The Word Uses AI Guessing To Power Fast-Paced Gameplay
Party Game Apps
Luminary is The Ultimate Mobile Game for Fun, Stats, and Socializing
Brick Jump Games
Five Bricks Offers Reflex-Based Mini-Game Challenges
Real-Time Trivia Games
Trivia Duel Turns Real-Time Knowledge Battles Into Competitive Leaderboards
Game Session Trackers
GamePal Helps You Organize and Log Gaming Sessions on iOS
Gamified Typing Trainers
TypeNews Boosts Typing Speed Using Live News And Competitive Play