Gamifying aspects of everyday life is a relatively new concept in the gaming industry but the July 2018 gaming trends show that developers and studios are becoming more adept at making mundane activities interactive and compelling.
Attending nightclubs has been an entertaining experience for decades now but very few people may find it fun to actually run these nightclubs. This is the problem Rockstar chose to address in its latest update to Grand Theft Auto V. The new update to the game allows players to create a virtual nightclub within Grand Theft Auto Online and tasks players with building an exciting venue to attract the denizens that inhabit the virtual world.
Also featured on this list is a new and introspective take on the war genre of video game. Set in World War I, Adrian doesn't feature any combat or intense action. Instead, the game focuses on the stories and experiences soldiers carry. The point of the game is not to defeat an enemy or survive an attack, but instead, tasks players with capturing and understanding the humanity and despair involved in war.
Top 50 Game Trends in July
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Gold-Awarding Gaming Apps
Players Have the Chance to Win Real Gold with Planet Gold Rush
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Handmade Retro Arcade Consoles
Love Hulten's 'OriginX' is Styled After the Original Pong Cabinet
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Nostalgic Next-Gen Consoles
The 'PlayStation V' Concept Draws Inspiration from Previous Consoles
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HD Retro Gaming Consoles
The Polymega Console Plays All of Your Favorite Classic Games
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Arcade Cabinet Console Holders
The PixelQuest Arcade Kit Works with the Nintendo Switch
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Post-Apocalyptic Gaming Memorabilia
The Pip-Boy 2000 Construction Kit Contains Fallout 76 Replicas
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AI-Integrated Console Concepts
This PS5 Concept Reacts and Remembers User Preferences
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Plot-Based Chess Adventures
'Chessaria' is a Fantasy Game That Uses the Mechanics of Chess
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Portable Console Power Banks
The Anker PowerCore 13400 Charges the Nintendo Switch and More
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Pinball-Themed Arcade Bars
The Craftcade Pinball Bar Boasts Arcade Games and a unique Decor
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Portable Gaming PC Desktops
The Lenovo Legion C530 Cube Can be Brought with You Anywhere
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Voice-Controlled Indie Games
'One Hand Clapping' Requires Players to Sing or Hum Along to Play
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Competitive Hacking Games
Hackermud Pits Players Against One Another in a Simulated Hack Off
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AR Trading Monster Updates
A New Pokemon Go Update Allows for Friends Lists and Trading Pokemon
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Sci-Fi Survival Horror Games
Signalis Blends the Supernatural into a Mysterious Sci-Fi Setting
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Introspective War Games
Adrian is a World War One Game That Lacks Combat or Action
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Meditative Wandering Games
'Shape of the World' Prioritizes Experience Over Action
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Impressively Powerful Gaming Phones
The ASUS ROG Gaming Phone Packs an Impressive Processor
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Choice-Filled Dungeon Games
Sir Questionnaire Lets Players Talk Their Way Out of Encounters
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Improved VR Controllers
The ValveVR Knuckle Controllers Feature Ergonomic Designs and New Sensors
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Chewing-Controlled Video Games
Tic Tac's Chew & Play Experience Uses Snapchat Lenses
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Interactive Music Mobile Applications
Gismart's Apps Foster Creativity in Beginner Musicians
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MOBA-Specific Gaming Laptops
The Asus Strix Hero II is for MOBA Players
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Perspective-Warping Puzzle Games
'Perspectivo' is a Mind-Bending Puzzle App
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Inclusive eSports Festivals
The GIRLGAMER eSports Festival Focuses on Inclusiveness in Gaming
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3D-Printed eSports Chairs
IKEA, Unyq & Area Academy Created a Customizable Gaming Chair Design
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Cat-Collecting VR Games
'Neko Atsume' VR Turns Up the Cuteness of the Original in a VR Landscape
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Video Game Training Grounds
Fortnite Playground Helps Players Prepare for the Competitive Game
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Internet Treasure Hunts
'Internet Caching' Hides Easter Eggs Around the Web
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Store-Running Dungeon Exploreres
The Moonlighter Indie Game Has Players Exploring and Selling
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Virtual Nightclub Building Games
Grand Theft Auto Online Lets Players Build a Virtual Nightclub
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Hand-Drawn RPG Indie Games
Nepenthe Uses Unique Art to Bring Players into its World
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Twisted Webcomic Games
'Rapture Rejects' is Based on 'Cyanide & Happiness'
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eSports Business Degrees
Beck College is Now Offering an eSports Managment Degree
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Gamified Wine Tasting Apps
WineGame Turns Bottles into a Blind Wine Tasting Experiences
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Disney Family Gaming Contests
The Nintendo Switch Family Showdown Will Pit Families Against Others
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Revamped Retro Arcade Games
Tetsuya Mizuguchi Updated Tetris to Be More Visually Engaging
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Crypto-Based Gambling Sites
'Onlot' Rewards Players in Cryptocurrency
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Human Body Puzzle Games
Homo Machina Turns the Human Body into a Puzzle with Fritz Khan's Artwork
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HR Management Games
'From Ivan' is Essentially a Greeting Card Game in a Soviet Style Company
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Popular Opinion-Gauging Quizzes
MajorityRules Isn't About Getting the Right Answer
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Pride Month Streaming Initiatives
Twitch is Using Pride Month to Support LGBTQ Streamers
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Family-Friend Sports Betting
The Versus App Lets People Make Sports Picks Without Betting
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Pizza-Making Indie Games
'Good Pizza, Great Pizza' Encompasses Pizzeria Life in a Charming Way
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VR-Integrated Arcades
Dave & Buster's VR is Finally Becoming a Reality Across the US and Canada
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Super-Speed E-Sports Monitors
The MSI Oculux NGX251 is a Performance Monitor for Serious Gamers
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Conservation Gaming Campaigns
Minecraft's Update Aquatic Helps Players Support Real Oceans
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Interactive Anime Game Controllers
The Poke Ball Plus Controller Immerses Players in the Action
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Procedural Space-Exploring Games
The Voyageur Game Features Unique Alien Cultures
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Early Access Gaming Tests
Xbox's New 'Skip Ahead' Lets Users Test Potential Future Features
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Monthly Free Game Bundles
Sony Confirmed its Three Free Titles on PlayStation for June
Computer-Generated Game Updates
The No Man's Sky Game Gets the Orbital Update of Space Stations
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
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
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Virtual Beauty Brand Ambassadors
Nars Cosmetics Unveiled a Trio of Meta-humans—the Power Players
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Coming-Of-Age Digital Games
Uvula and AbleGamers Develop the Cartoonish To a T Game
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Summer-Themed Cafe Rewards Games
The Starbucks Summer Game: Adventure Awaits is Interactive
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Monstrous Horror Video Games
This Game Challenges Players to Evade An AI-Fueled Monster
Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships
Celebrity Cruises Launches the First Digital Cruise Ship Experience
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Immersive Wine-Inspired Games
Chablis Appellation Launches an Online Interactive Game About Wine
Gamified Tennis Metaverses
Race to Wimbledon is a Fast-Paced Game on Fortnite
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Arcade-Style Metaverse Games
JD Sports Steps into the Metaverse with 'King of the Game'
Model-Created Fashion Metaverses
Karlie Kloss' Fashion Klossette is a Virtual Fashion Destination
AI Party Planners
"The Generager" by Three Olives Vodka Launches Custom Party Themes & Concepts
Cozy Meditative Digital Games
The Simpler Times Game Creates a Peaceful Ambiance for Players
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Immersive Memory Loss Simulators
Lost in the World Brings Alzheimer's Awareness to Gen Z Gamers
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
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
Metaverse Circus Games
Cirque Du Soleil Launches a Build-Your-Own Circus Game on Roblox
Endless Horde Survival Games
Vampire Survivors is Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
AR Driving Games
Dodge Created an Augmented Reality Driving Game Targeting Younger Drivers
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Street Fighter-Style AR Games
Jadu is a New Multiplayer AR Mobile Fighting Game
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Level-Building Game Modes
Epic Games Has Launched a New Creative Mode in Fall Guys
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
AI Dare Generators
AI Truth or Dare Puts a Personalized Twist on the Classic Game
Web3 Game Analytics Tools
Telescope Labs Unveils an Advanced Tool for Analyzing Web3 Games
Calming Video Game Soundscapes
Xbox and Calm are Teaming Up for Two New Game-Themed Soundscapes
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Socialite-Inspired Virtual Worlds
Paris Hilton Joins Roblox for the 'Slivingland' Metaverse
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Merge-and-Battle Mobile Games
Zynga's Socialpoint Releases the 'Top Troops' Combat Game
Intelligent Game Characters
NetEase is Using Generative AI to Power its NPC Characters
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Producer Gaming Studios
Bloodpop Created 'Genpop Interactive' to Mix Gaming with Pop Culture
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Virtual Pet Gaming Launches
Niantic Prepares to Launch its Peridot Game on May 9th
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
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
Toy-Themed Racing Games
LEGO and 2K Partnered Up to Develop 'LEGO 2K Drive' on Modern Consoles
Multiplayer Online RTS Games
NCSOFT Unveiled 'Project G' as its First-Ever 'MMORTS' Title
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
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Young-Adult Metaverses
Roblox Announced a New Section on its Platform for Age 17+ Content
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
NFT-Focused Virtual Games
Spielworks Launches its 'Dungeon Worlds' NFT Game on December 29
Immersive Language Games
Noun Town Puts a Gamified Spin on Learning a New Language
Blockchain Gaming Integrations
Unity Gaming Debuts the New Blockchain and Web3 Integration Options
Serene Rural Farming Games
Stardew Valley is Receiving a New Major Update for 2024
Anime Game Collaborations
Epic Games Added 'Attack on Titan' Content to Fortnite: Battle Royale
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Superhero-Themed Gaming Features
Marvel Snap Prepares to Launch the PvP Mode by January 31st
Clip-Sharing Game Platforms
Epic Games Launches Postparty for Sharing Fortnite Gameplay Clips
Metaverse-Like Racing Events
NASCAR Enters the Roblox World With an Immersive Gaming Experience
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Mixed Reality Racer Games
Hot Wheels Rift Rally Game is Set to Launch Officially in March
Virtual Arcade Worlds
Dave & Busters Announced its Offiical Metaverse World in Roblox
VR Developer Acquisitions
Ndreams Acquired Near Light, a Collaborator in the VR Space
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
AI-Generated Guessing Games
'Human or AI?' Tasks Players with Spotting the AI-Generated Image
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Futuristic Lighting Action Games
Marvel 1943 will Feature Nanite and Lumen Technologies
Next-Gen Crime Games
Rockstar Games is Set to Launch 'Grand Theft Auto VI' in 2025
Cinematic Digital Game Trailers
Ubisoft and Red Storm Entertainment Drop the Division Heartland
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Comic-Themed RPG Games
Jam City's New Game is Inspired by the Characters of the DC Universe
Tycoon-Style Beauty Games
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a Digital Tycoon World on Roblox
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Independent Multi-Gameplay Games
'Gardens' is Building a PvPvE Game with Countless Mechanics
Turn-Based Strategy Games
EA SPORTS Debuts the Football Strategy Game 'FC Tactical'
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Action Rhythm Game Updates
Tango Gameworks Added Two New Game Modes to 'Hi-Fi RUSH'
Virtual Doll-Inspired Tycoons
Mattel and Gamefam Launch the 'Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon' on Roblox
Post-Apocalyptic City-Building Games
11 Bit Studios' Frontpunk 2 Game Will Arrive by the Summer
Virtual Reality Racing Games
Sony Confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 Will be on PSVR2 from Day One
Debut Multiplayer Fantasy Games
IO Interactive is Entering Online Gaming with 'Project Fantasy'
Blockchain Gaming Platforms
Solana Labs Unveils a Tool to Streamline the Development of Web3 Games
Tactical Japanese RPGs
Persona 5 Tactica is the Latest Spin-Off in the Persona 5 Series
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Dynamic First-Person Shooter Games
The Upcoming Immortals of Aveum Game Gets a Trailer
Professional Battle Royale Events
Activision Unveils the 150K 'Who is the King' Warzone Tournament
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Spanish FPS Game Launches
Novarama Launched its Debut FPS Title 'United 1944' on PC via Steam
Live-Service Game Updates
343 Industries Launched a Major Halo Infinite Update for Mid-Season
Action Rhythm Animated Games
Xbox and Bethesda Develop the New Hi-Fi Rush Game Available Now
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
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Life-Simulating RPGs
Level 5 Studios Announced a Sequal to 2014's Fantasy Life at Nintendo Direct
Responsive Game Updates
CD Projekt Red Added New Performance Features to Cyberpunk 2077
Galactic Survival Simulators
Stranded: Alien Dawn is Available Now on PC Through the Steam Store
Humanoid Animal Detective Games
'On Your Tail' is an Investigative Narrative Game in Borgo Marina
Dating Sim-Inclusive Digital Games
The New Overwatch 2 Game is Designed with a New Control Map
Sheep Herding Digital Games
The Upcoming Summerhill Game Surrounds a Calm Gameplay
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Base-Building Sleep Apps
'SleepTown' lets Users Build a Cartoon Town by Sleeping
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Narrative Alien Simulations
Beyond Earth: Life Simulation is a Choose Your Own Adventure
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Digital Game Expansive Modes
Warzone 2.0 Prepares to Launch with a New Map and Feature Update
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
Army-Based Strategy Games
Chucklefish is Back with a Sequel to the 'Wargroove' Strategy RPG
Engaging Rap Trivia Games
Rap Trivia is a Fun Hip Hop Trivia Game
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Electric Vehicle Holiday Updates
Tesla Unveils its New Steam Integration for its Model S and X