With the rise of the gaming industry, developers have more leeway than ever to create edgy and interesting titles, as the March 2018 games trends show. In the always-wise words of The Game, the popular rapper from the early 2000s, consumers might hate it or love it, but the dev is on top, and those creators will keep making fascinating games until consumer interest in the industry stops.
Naturally, smash-hit game franchises have still been leveraging their universal popularity. For example, 'Pac-Man Sonic Dash' combines the two SEGA heroes into a single mobile game, which is far from an indie title. That said, perhaps the most exciting area of the industry is out on the fringes, where games like 'David Lynch Teaches Typing' and 'Level 99 Axe Rage' are redefining video game concepts.
Top 80 Games Trends in March
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Home Arcade Cabinets
Arcade1Up Machines Will Bring Cabinet Games to the Home Market
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Gravity-Bending Retro Games
'Jelly Mario Bros' Breaks the Original In a Fun and Hilarious Way
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Retail-Based eSports Games
Sports Direct Will Host Live eSports Games Across Many of its Stores
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Pocket-Sized Gaming Devices
The 'PocketSprite tiny Game Boy' Brings Nostalgia in a Mini Package
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Next-Gen Smartphone Gamepads
The 'GameSir G5' Turns Your Device into the Optimal Game Console
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Professional eSports Athlete Keyboards
The Logitech G Pro Gaming Keyboard is Lightning Fast
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Dungeon-Exploring Indie Games
'It Lurks Below' Blends Gameplay to Create a Unique Experience
73
Touch-Responsive Board Games
'Blinks' is a Lit-Up Social Board Game That is Fit for Any Age Group
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Videogame-Inspired Snow Sculptures
A Final Fantasy Snow Sculpture is at the Sapporo Snow Festival
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Virtual Subscription PCs
Blade 'Shadow Technology' Offers Access to Powerful Equipment
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Business-Focused Video Games
The American Mall Game Focuses on the Death of Shopping Centers
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Surreal Typing Games
'David Lynch Teaches Typing' is an Educational Game Based on the Director
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Real-World Video Games
Moment Factory's Real-World Pong Brings Social Aspects Back to Gaming
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Retro Game-Upgrading Consoles
The Hyperkin 'SupaRetroN HD' Console Plays Classic Cartridge Titles
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Canine Cryptocurrency Concepts
CryptoDoggies is Yet Another Take on Crypto Tokens
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Hallucination-Fighting Video Games
This Therapeutic Game Helps Soothe Schizophrenia Patients
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Randomized Ruminant References
'Llama or Alpaca?' Asks a Simple Yet Difficult Question
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Gaming-Centric Cryptocurrencies
Atari Token is the Latest Venture from the Iconic Game Publisher
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Powerfully Compact Gaming PCs
The Compulab 'Airtop2 Inferno' Boasts a Silent Fanless Design
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Fake News Video Games
'Bad News' Hopes to Stop Misinformation By Teaching People How It Works
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Apocalyptic Battle Royale Games
Fear the Wolves Twists the Battle Royale Genre With a Unique World
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Monster-Fighting Robot Games
'Into the Breach' Lets Players Fulfill Their Kaiju-Slaying Dreams
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Anime-Inspired Video Games
'The World Next Door' is the First Title by Viz Media
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Superhero AR Games
Hasbro's Hero Vision Iron Man AR Helmet Lets Players Become the Iconic Hero
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Video Game Art Marketplaces
Fans Love You is an eCommerce Platform for Video Game Artwork
55
Fashion-Focused Style Assistants
The Amazon Echo Look Uses Machine Learning to Curate Fashion
54
2D Sidescrolling Action Games
Level 99 Axe Rage Draws Inspiration From B-Movies For Intense Fun
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Detailed Fantasy Gaming Currency
Rare Elements Creates Coins and Tokens That Enhance Game Play
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Fully Adjustable Gaming Chairs
The Corsair T2 Road Warrior is Comfortable for All Body Types
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Brewery-Created Mobile Games
Learn What Its Like to Run a Brewery Through 'Brew Money Inc.'
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Pre-Built Performance PCs
The Corsair One Gaming Pc Come in Two Flavors Both with Impressive Specs
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Snack-Dispensing Arcade Machines
SNACKADE Offers a "Playable Food Delivery" Experience
48
Resurrected LAN Cafes
The Waypoint Cafe is Reinventing the LAN Cafe for the Modern Era
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Real Life Video Games
Rocket League RC Cars are Set to Bring the Frantic Fun into the Real-world
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Soda-Supported ESports
The e-COPA Coca-Cola Tournament Hopes to Discover the Next ESports Star
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Nationwide eSports Leagues
The 'Japan Esports Union' is the First Cohesive eSports League in Japan
44
Mobile eSports Tournaments
The Arena of Valor World Cup is a Large-Scale Mobile eSports Event
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Sneaker-Inspired Game Consoles
The Air Jordan-Inspired Xbox Consoles Celebrate Iconic Sneakers
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Internet Interaction Video Games
'Dab on 'em Haterz' Helps Players Feel Better About Themselves
41
Video Game Viewing Promotions
Viewers can Earn Exclusive Overwatch League Tokens on Twitch
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Soccer-Managing eSports
Bidstack's Football Manager Tournament Shows Real World Applications
39
eSports Apparel Partnerships
H4X.gg is the Offical eSports Apparel Sponsor for DreamHack and ESL
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Meditative Art Games
Joy Exhibition Lets Players Show Off Art Skills to Alien Races
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Free-Form Art Games
The Skuiggle Game Lacks Motivation But Offers Tons of Expression
36
Tongue-In-Cheek Horror Games
The SpookyCellar Horror Game Pokes Fun at Other Games in the Genre
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Educational Video Game Updates
Assassins Creed Discovery Mode Teaches Players Egyptian History
34
Revived Rare Video Games
Donkey Kong 3: Daigyakushuu is Now Playable for Retro Game Fans
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Digital eSports Trading Cards
Epics.gg Recently Received Funding to Launch eSports Memorabilia
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eSport Cryptocurrency Initiatives
Unikrn Has Seen Progress in Its eSports Crpto Betting Goals
31
Immersive Dual-Functionality Headsets
The ASUS HC102 Windows Mixed Reality Headset is Powerful
30
ESports Communications Consultancies
The Story Mob Helps ESports Companies Build Better Brands
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Australian ESports Events
Gfinity eSport Australia Has Formed a Partnership to Host Live Events
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Classic Video Game Guides
Dark Horse's Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia Documents the Various Games
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Fan Analytics Platforms
The FanAI Platform Helps Esports Teams to Harness Their Fanbases
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ESports Racing Tournaments
NASCAR is Entering ESports With a Tournament Held on Race Weekends
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Classic Video Game Tournaments
Warcraft III Has Been Revamped for Modern Competative eSports
24
Sci-Fi Exploration Games
'In Other Waters' Places Players on a Massive, Awe-Inspiring Alien World
23
Historically Driven Video Games
'A Case of Distrust' Embroils Players in a 1920's Mystery
22
Cubic AR Toys
PleIQ Combines Tangible Cube Toys with Augmented Reality Interactions
21
Festive Video Game Updates
Overwatch's Lunar New Year Event Will Bring Several Themed Updates
20
Chat-Driven Video Games
Indie Game STAY Has Players Chat with a Mysteriously Captured Man
19
Powerful Gaming Console Routers
The Linksys WRT32XB Router Reduces Ping Times by 65%
18
Gorgeous Low-Polygon Games
'The World Begins With You' Has Beautiful Aesthetics and Design
17
Collegiate eSports Tournaments
The Fiesta Bowl is Set to Become the Premier College eSports Event
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Premium Console Game Apps
Mario Kart Tour will Bring the Classic Game to Smartphones in 2019
15
Island Survival Games
'Island Time VR' Challenges Players to Stay Alive After a Shipwreck
14
Conservation-Focused Games
The Polyventure Game Forces Players to Face an Uncomfortable World
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Iconic Videogame Crossovers
Sonic the Hedgehog and Pac-Man Will Finally Crossover in Mobile Games
12
Heartwarming Indie Games
'All Our Asias' is a Beautiful Exploration on Cultural Identity
11
Romance-Driven RPGs
The Roguemance Game Combines Relationship Elements With Engaging Combat
10
Dynamic Video Game Replays
PUBG's Partnership with Minkonet Let Players Create 3D Replays
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Live Game-Purchasing Services
Microsoft Mixer Lets Viewers Purchase Games They're Live-Streaming
8
Enamel Video Game Pins
These 'Fallout' Pins Feature Vault Boy from the Game's Perk Chart
7
European eSports Investments
Team Vitality Received Funding from Several Investment Firms
6
Noir Adventure Game Sets
Genesis Noir Takes Players on a Beautifully Illustrated and Surreal Quest
5
Family-Focused Indie Games
'Children of Morta' Blends Family Life With Monster Slaying Action
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Folklore-Inspired Videogames
'Where the Water Tastes Like Wine' Whisks Players on a Wild Journey
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Professional-Grade Streamer Microphones
The Razer Seiren Elite Boasts Plug-and-Play Operation
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Arena-Sized Game Trailers
Sony's Projection-Mapping Trailer for God of War Debuted on an NBA Court
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Martian Colony Games
Surviving Mars Tasks Players with Building and Sustaining an Off-World Colony
Related Ideas
Gaming Console Smartphones
The Nintendo Switch Phone Concept by Ivan Llaneza Prioritizes Play
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
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Gaming Archetype Personality Quizzes
The New York Times Games Presents a Puzzle Personality Quiz
Video Game Ice Creams
The Super Mario x Baskin-Robbins Collection is Arriving in Japan
Bright Video Game-Inspired Footwear
Onitsuka Tiger Launches a Street Fighter-inspired Sneaker
2.5D Platforming Game Sequels
Ubisoft's Latest Prince of Persia Game Follows The Forgotten Sands
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
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
Coming-Of-Age Digital Games
Uvula and AbleGamers Develop the Cartoonish To a T Game
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices
Tetris and McDonald's Collaborate on a Cheeky Tetris Device
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Gaming-Inspired Anime Figures
FuzzFeet Studio Unveil Figures of Vegeta and Goku Playing Games
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Nostalgic Retro Games Site
Capcom Presents Capcom Town to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
Team Shooter Superhero Games
Marvel Games and NetEase Unveil the Marvel Rivals Game
Cartoon Mascot Farming Games
Sunblink Announced 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure' for Apple Arcade
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Feline-Centric Animated Games
The Little Kitty, Big City Game is Launching on May 9th
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Battle-Map Mobile Game Launches
Call of Duty Announces at the Upcoming Warzone Mobile Game
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Handhand Console Game Launches
Mars After Midnight will be Launching on Playdate Soon
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Remastered Fan-Favorite RPGs
Nintendo is Bringing Back the Critically-Acclaimed Paper Mario Title
All-In-One Gaming Consoles
Analogue's TurboGrafx-16 Consoles Prepare for Preorders
Returning Fan-Favorite Fighting Games
MultiVersus is Returning on May 28th with New Characters
Organization Digital Games
Witch Beam Games Develops the Unpacking Game for Mobile
Gamer-Targeted Snack Promotions
Doritos and Xbox Partnered to Celebrate the Release of Starfield
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
Realistic Fighting Game Trials
Bandai Namco is Launching a Tekken 8 Demo on December 14th
Story-Mode Rhythm Arcade Games
Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go is Launching on Apple Arcade
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Anime-Themed Action Games
'BlazBlue Entropy Effect' is a Roguelike Sidescrolling Action Game
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Free Branded Racing Games
'Disney Speedstorm' Will be Free for All Players on September 28th
Merge-and-Battle Mobile Games
Zynga's Socialpoint Releases the 'Top Troops' Combat Game
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Offline Platforming Games
Capcom Announced a Fully Offline Version of Mega Man Mobile
Role-Playing Game Spin-Offs
ATLUS and Sega are Working on Two Additional 'Persona 5' Titles
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Fighting Game Crossover Events
Battle Royale Game PUBG Announces a Street Fighter 6 Collaboration
Iconic Game Presentation Events
Nintendo is Hosting a Dedicated 'Direct' for Super Mario Wonder
Mash-Up Board Games
Monopoly Scrabble by Winning Moves Games Combines Two Classics
Producer Gaming Studios
Bloodpop Created 'Genpop Interactive' to Mix Gaming with Pop Culture
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
Cartoonized Role-Playing Games
Nintendo Announced 'MythForce' as a 2023 Switch Title
Remastered Third-Person Games
Blaze Evercade Re-Released the PS1-Era Duke Nukem Games
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
First-Person Shooter Ports
Activision Released Three Prior CoD Games on the Steam Gaming Platform
Hybrid Horror Video Games
Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele Announced OD at the 2023 Game Awards
Competitive RTS Games
'Stormgate' is an Upcoming Esports-Focused RTS Title on PC
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Augmented Reality Hunting Games
Capcom and Niantic are Launching 'Monster Hunter Now'
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Mobile Game Sequels
Persona 5: The Phantom Thieves Continues the Persona Story on Mobile
Fighting Game Reboots
Netherrealm Studios Unveiled a Teaser for 'Mortal Kombat 1'
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Gore-Filled Mobile Games
NetherRealm Studios Announced a New Mobile Mortal Kombat Title
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Limited Edition Retro Games
Cuphead Launches a New Limited Edition Version for Nintendo Switch
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Interactive Digital VR Games
Horizon Worlds Launches the New Super Rumble Social VR Game
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Vibrant Retro Game Cartridges
Mr. Run and Jump is the New Atari Physical Game Catridge
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Cartoon-Themed Gaming Controllers
PowerA Unveils a Kirby Wireless Controller for Switch and PC
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Remade Fantasy Action Games
Nintendo is Bringing 'Epic Mickey: Rebrushed' to the Nintendo Switch
Iconic Action Game Ports
Supergiant Games' 'Hades' is Coming to iOS Devices via Netflix Games
Birthday-Themed QSR Games
McDonald's Celebrates Grimace's 52nd Birthday with a Game Boy Color Game
Genre-Defining Shooter Games
Id Software is Reportedly Remastering the Original FPS 'Quake II'
Fan-Favorite RPG Remakes
Nintendo Announced a Remake of Super Mario RPG for the Nintendo Switch
Web-Based Word Game Celebrations
New York Times Games Honors Its1,000th Wordle Puzzle
Regal Adventure Game Designs
The Princess Peach: Showtime! Game Has a Simplistic Mission
Women's Day-Inspired Tournaments
True Gamer Partners with Sony to Host a Match for Women's Day
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Daily Game-Guessing Services
'GuessTheGame' is a Wordle-Like for Video Game Fans
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Comic-Themed RPG Games
Jam City's New Game is Inspired by the Characters of the DC Universe
Classic Platforming Game Sequels
Nintendo Announced 'Mario vs. Donkey Kong' Inspired by GBA Games
Artistic Sidescroller RPGs
Teslagrad 2 Follows 'Lumina' on her Quest Through Wyrmheim
Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
Action Rhythm Game Updates
Tango Gameworks Added Two New Game Modes to 'Hi-Fi RUSH'
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
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
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
Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games
Nintendo and Niantic Join Forces on the Pikmin Finder Game
Intricately Developed Game Releases
Capcom Releases Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess This Year
Expanded Video Game Stories
Nintendo is Expanding the World of Splatoon with 'Side Order'
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
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
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
Ghostly Adventure Games
Capcom Announced the Return of 'Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective'
Modern Updated Classic Gameplays
The Upcoming Sonic Superstars Games Readies for Fall
Cartoon Fighting Game Events
Capcom Launched a TMNT Collaborative Event in Street Fighter VI
Humanoid Animal Detective Games
'On Your Tail' is an Investigative Narrative Game in Borgo Marina
Dynamic Rhythm Game Updates
The Crypt of the Necrodancer Gets a New Character
Repeating Action Platformer Games
Evil Empire is Developing a Roguelite 'Prince of Persia' Title
Anime Franchise-Themed Digital Games
Detective Pikachu Returns Unveils its Latest Trailer
Easter-Themed Game Giveaways
Fanatical's 'Mystery Egg Bundle' Holds Golden Egg Prizes
Platforming Game Spin-Offs
Nintendo Announced 'Princess Peach: Showtime' Focusing on the Character
Rhythm Game Platform Expansions
The Xbox Hi-Fi Rush Game is Launching to PS5 Platforms
Multiplayer Arcade-Style Racers
Aquiris is Bringing Horizon Chase 2 to Nintendo Switch Today
Collaboration-Focused Game Publishers
Aonic Launches Megabit as a Collaborative Game Publisher
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Interactive Party Game Sequels
'Everybody 1-2 Switch' is the Successor to the Switch Party Game
Nostalgic Digital Mobile Games
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is Launching to iOS and Android
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s
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
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite