These March 2021 game trends range from limited edition gaming console bundles to virtual in-game concerts.
Standouts include musician Post Malone's virtual in-game concert in celebration of this year's Pokémon Day, marking the franchise's 25th anniversary. The event speaks to growing consumer desires for elevated virtual entertainment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and can be accessed for free via the "Pokémon YouTube channel, Twitch channel and the 25th anniversary website."
The Nintendo Switch Monster Hunter Edition is another notable example, and is a limited edition console bundle for fans of the interactive game. "The console bundle comes with the Nintendo Switch unit itself, which has been customized with a series of graphics from the Monster Hunter Rise game" and "comes with a download code to get the game on the console immediately along with the Deluxe Kit DLC and bonus material."
Top 30 Games Trends in March
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Gaming Furniture Collabs
IKEA & ASUS Collaborated on a Series of Gaming Furniture Designs
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Gender-Neutral Dating Simulations
Players Match and Mingle with Unique Characters in Lovelink
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Suctioning Smartphone Controller Systems
The 'Icon' Gaming Controller System is Intuitive
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Third-Party Consoles Cases
The Dbrand Darkplates Transform the PlayStation 5
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Location-Based Sneaker Games
Aglet's Virtual Sneaker Experience Integrates Live Weather
25
All-in-One Vintage Gamer Consoles
The POWKIDDY A12 Handheld Retro Gaming Console Has 2,400 Games
24
Youth-Targeted Gamer Glasses
The HyperX Spectre Scout Gaming Glasses Block Blue Light and More
23
Dedicated Gaming Entertainment Venues
This eSports Stadium is Set to Arrive in Toronto in 2025
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Gaming System Brick Toys
The LEGO and Nintendo Collaboration Collection is Inspired by the 80s
21
Gamer Matchmaking Platforms
The 2up App Recently Launched to Helps Gamers Find Love
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Triangular Gaming Console Concepts
This PlayStation 5 Concept Design Explores a Different Look
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Virtual Street Art Games
The Tate Kids Street Art Game Encourages Creativity
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Interactive Walking Games
'The Walk' is Described as a 500 Mile Thriller Doubling as a Workout
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Cognition-Testing Recruitment Games
The U.S. Air Force's E.C.H.O. is an Interactive Experience
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Stylish Crossbody Console Cases
The 'MagGo' Travel Bag Protects the Nintendo Switch with Ease
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Nostalgic Gaming Services
Plex Arcade Offers Access to Classic Titles from Your Computer
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Gamer Socialization Apps
The 'Noobly' App Connects Players Together to Chat, Play and More
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Animated Virtual Concerts
Post Malone is Performing for a Virtual Pokémon Day Concert
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Game Enthusiast Dating Apps
Kippo is a Dating App Developed for the Gaming Community
11
Modern Bitcoin Casinos
RooBet is a Viral Crypto Casino That Revolutionizes Online Gambling
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Video Game-Inspired Board Games
Stardew Valley: The Board Game is for One to Four Players
9
Contoured Gaming Console Cases
The tomtoc Nintendo Switch Hard Shell Case Has Space for 10 Games
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5G Cloud Gaming Technologies
Gamestream Debuts Hami 5G iOS App to Meet Growing Consumer Demand
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Riproaring Gaming Monitors
This High-Speed Monitor Gives Gamers a Clear Competitive Edge
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Gamer-Targeted Crisps Campaigns
Pringles' Campaign Has a Hungry Zombie Who Travels Through Screens
5
Therapeutic Video Games
Akili Interactive’s EndeavorRX is the First FDA-Approved Prescription Game
4
Esports Partnership Platforms
Trovo Joins Forces with PMGC Champion Nova Esports
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Limited-Edition Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Monster Hunter Edition is Fan-Focused
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Toy-Branded Mobile Games
LEGO® DUPLO® WORLD is Available for iOS iPad and iPhone Devices
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Meditative World-Building Games
Winds & Leaves Lets Players Cultivate Biomes in Virtual Reality
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Gaming-Themed Chocolate Partnerships
Kinder Joy and Nintendo Partnered on a Limited-Edition Range
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Retro-Style Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Marks a Milestone
Nostalgic Gamer Streetwear Collections
The New Era x PlayStation Range Has Hats, Hoodies and More
Cartridge-Ready Pocket Consoles
HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition Launches
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Wooden Figure Sets
Nintendo Unveiled 'My Mario' in 30-Piece and 3-Piece Sets
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Open-World Racing Games
Nintendo Announced 'Mario Kart World' With a New Format
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
Anime-Themed Virtual Pet Toys
The Poke-Nade Monster Ball Features Pokémon Characters
Shooter Game Console Releases
FragPunk Launches for Xbox and PlayStation on April 29
Digital Pet Dining Experiences
Kura Sushi USA and Bandai Namco Partnered for a Tamagotchi Range
Retro Gaming Controllers
Hyperkin Partners with ModRetro for M64-Compatible Designs
Digital Pet Toy Exhibitions
The Tamagotchi Grand Exhibition Celebrates the Toy's 30th Anniversary
GameCube Console Classics
Nintendo Brings 'Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness' to Switch Online
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Trading TCG Card Game Releases
Pokemon TCG Introduced Charizard Ex Special Set
Game-Based T-Shirt Capsules
UNIQLO's UT Launches an Archival 'Super Mario Series' Collection
Anime-Inspired Coffee Lineups
The Grind x Pokémon Range Celebrates 30 Years of the Anime Franchise
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Collaborative Anime-Forward Apparel Lines
100 Thieves and the Pokémon Company Collaborate
Nostalgic Capsule Collections
The UNIQLO UT x Tamagotchi Range Marks 30 Years of the Digital Pet
Competitive Battle Features
Nintendo Confirms Pokémon Champions Release
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
Anime Anniversary Apparel
UNIQLO UT Honors Pokémon 30th Anniversary Spring 2026 with Collection
Collectible Digital Toys
BE@RBRICK x Tamagotchi Marks the Virtual Pet’s 30th Anniversary
Category-Defining Home Arcade Collections
Basic Fun! Debuts Its Inaugural Home Arcade Collection
Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences
EB Games Boasts Mario Kart World in Montreal
Trading Card Game Fashions
The Uniqlo x Pokémon Trading Card Game Range Has Many Styles
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Co-Branded Metaverse Games
Epic Games and Disney Launch 'Disneyland Game Rush' in Fortnite
Inaugural Toy-Inspired Tournaments
BEYBLADE X Franchise is Expanding with BEYBLADE Day
Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Cartoon-Inspired Game Quests
Solve Puzzles to Craft Plushies in Pokémon Palworld Stitch
90s-Inspired Anime QSR Meals
McDonald’s and Pokémon Partnered to Celebrate 30 Years
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Video Game-Themed Beverages
Candy Can and Bandai Namco Entertainment Partner on Exclusive Collab
Next-Gen Pokémon Releases
Game Freak Announces Pokémon Winds and Waves for Switch 2
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
Stylized Collectible Figures
POP MART Launches the 'Arcane: League of Legends Blind Box Series'
Video Game-Inspired Makeup Ranges
The Pat McGrath Labs x Candy Crush Saga Range is Limited-Edition
Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections
Starbucks Introduces the Bearista Game Collection
In-Game Pride Month Events
Riot Games is Hosting Pride Month Events in League of Legends
Arcade Game-Inspired Tween Fashion
Justice Unveills a Limited-Edition PAC-MAN Collection
Card Game Meal Sets
Pokémon 30th Anniversary x McDonald’s brings Collectible Cards to Meals
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Game Icon Capsules
Timberland x Sonic the Hedgehog Boots and Tees Sprint into Limited Tokyo Drop
In-Car Gaming Collaborations
AirConsole x Audi Partner for Car Gaming, and Includes Pictionary
Gaming-Inspired Streetwear Ranges
The Kith x Marvel x Capcom Collection is Retro-Inspired
Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
Restaurant Pop-Star Collaborations
McDonald's Partnered with BTS For the Second Time on New Meal
Iconic Franchise Puzzle Partnerships
LEGO and Pokémon Join Forces on a Multi-Year Partnership
Video Game Plant-Inspired Cameras
Nintendo Spotlights the Iconic Piranha Plant Camera Device
Handheld Console Launches
Microsoft Debuts Handheld Xbox Consoles with Premium Pricing
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
Nintendo Launches a New hanafuda Product Collection
Nostalgic Toy Brand Celebrations
Tamagotchi Marks Its 30th Anniversary at the New York Toy Fair
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Co-Branded Game Tournaments
Fortnite Announced the 'Stranger Things Cup' with Netflix
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Basketball Championship-Themed Convenience Promotions
7-Eleven is Offering Deals for March Madness
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Monster Video Game Collabs
Players Can Now Challenge and Play As Godzilla in Fortnite
World Building Anime Games
Pokémon Pokopia Offers Players a Cozy Gameplay Experience
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Enhanced Mobile Gaming Platforms
Samsung Showcased its New Gaming Hub at CES 2026
Digital Pet Collector Games
Find Tamagotchi Introduces Nostalgic IP to Gen Zalpha on Roblox
Remastered Classic Rhythm Games
PlayStation's Patapon Game is Coming to Steam and Switch
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
Mobile Gaming Power Banks
The Genki Energy Pack Has a 10,000mAh Battery
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
K-Pop-Themed Game Events
BABYMONSTER Joins the PUBG Mobile Universe with a New Collaboration
Gamer-Focused QSR Devices
McDonald’s Türkiye's ‘Archie' is Part of the Pro Gamer Menu
Basketball Film-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts Space Jam-Inspired Menu Bundle & Recipes
Third-Party Publisher-Focused Presentations
Nintendo's Direct on July 31st will Focus on Partners
Culture Play Card Games
MONOPOLY Deal: KPop Demon Hunters Links Games and Fandom Through Netflix
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Gaming Fandom Activations
LEGO® Code Break Arrives in San Diego with a Larger-Than-Life Vault
Sharable Digital Video Games
The Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Card Allows for Sharing
Iconic Mobile Card Games
The Pokemon Company Released Pokemon TCG: Live on Mobile Devices
Cartoon-Inspired Camping Gear
LOGOS Unveils the New Pokémon Camping Collection
Console-Focused Retail Updates
Walmart and Best Buy are Shifting Store Operations for the Switch 2
Game-Inspired Market Events
Riot Games Unveils the IRL Bangkok VALORANT Night Market
Digital Pet Video Games
Tamagotchi Plaza is Arriving on the Nintendo Switch
Livestream-Themed QSR Bundles
Popeyes Streamer Bundles Come in Seven Options
Entertainment Venue-Branded Retro Merchandise
Dave & Buster's Debuts a Limited-Edition Capsule
Cozy Life-Sim Games
Pokémon Pokopia is a Life-Simulation Game for Nintendo Switch 2
Game-Inspired Energy Drink Campaigns
Monster Energy Piggybacks on the New Call of Duty Release
80s-Inspired Game Launches
Probablymonsters Debuts a New Title — Storm Lancers
French Adventure Game Bundles
MSI is Bundling Clair Obscur with Select Hardware Offerings
Vibrant Game Console Covers
Sony's New 'Hyperpop' PS5 Covers are Bright and Stylish
Anime Game-Inspired Graphic Apparel
Uniqlo Draws Inspiration from Pokémon Trading Card Game
Prize-Winning Arcade Pop-Ups
GACHA & CATCH Features Interactive Capsule Toy & Claw Machines
Gaming-Inspired Food Partnerships
Nanak Foods and Nintendo of Canada Debut Their Collaboration
Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections
Krispy Kreme and Bandai Launch a Limited Collection
Gaming Hardware Bundles
MSI is Offering Free Add-On Copies of Assassin's Creed: Shadows
Creative Canvas Online Games
Nintendo is Bringing The Classic 'Mario Paint' to Nintendo Switch
Cartoon-Inspired Kids Meals
McDonald's Teams Up with Pokémon on a Themed Happy Meal
Next-Gen Console Customizations
eXtremeRate Unveiled Solutions for the ' Nintendo Switch 2'
Artistic Gaming Controllers
CRKD Debuts the Daft Punk NEO S 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Controller
Charitable Developer Games Showcases
Humble Bundle is Hosting its 2025 Games Showcase
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
Cartoon-Themed PC Peripherals
Razer Teases an Upcoming Collaboration with Pokémon
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Retro Game Additions
Nintendo Adds Mario Clash, Mario’s Tennis and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
Picture Book Platform Adventures
Nintendo Announces Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for Switch 2
Data-Driven Concert Discovery
Apple Music Uses Listening Behavior to Surface Ticketmaster Events
Entertainment Venue Loyalty Platforms
Dave & Buster's Debuts 'What the Fun' Platform
Virtual Idol Concerts
Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! Marks Project Voltage’s First Stage
Cartoon-Inspired Card Games
Magic the Gathering x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arrives This Spring
Baseball-Inspired Game Collaborations
Pokémon Go is Partnering with Major League Baseball
Puzzle-Focused Monster Games
Nintendo Released Pokémon Friends Following its July Pokémon Direct
Themed Pinball Machines
Stern Pinball Launches the Pokémon Arcade Machine
Game-Inspired Merchandise Lines
Fangamer Introduces a New Stardew Valley Merchandise Line
Anniversary Retail Collection
Pokémon x Target Collection Spans Apparel, Home Goods, & Accessories
Anime-Inspired Lifestyle Apparel
BlackMilk's New Pokemon Collection Brings 20 New Styles
Anime-Themed Gamer Chairs
The Secretlab TITAN Evo Pokémon Collection is Eye-Catching
Rhythm-Based Game Collections
Nintendo Launches Rhythm Heaven Groove on Switch
Dedicated Multiplayer Chat Features
Nintendo is Adding 'GameChat' to Streamline Switch 2 Play
Bold Themed Gaming Gear
Razer x Pokémon Goes All-In with a Pikachu-Themed Collection
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
Music-Driven Coming-Of-Age Games
Beethoven and Dinosaur’s Mixtape Releases This Upcoming May
Game Day Pizza Promotions
Mountain Mike’s Pizza Triple Play Bundle Celebrates Baseball Season
Exclusive Card Game Meals
McDonald's Introduces a New Pokémon Happy Meal with a Card Game
Iconic Title Game Bundles
Humble Announced the 'Play the Legends' Bundle
Interactive Holiday Games
Easter Quest 2025 Creates Digital Scavenger Hunts For Families
Cartoon Card Qsr Meals
Mcdonald’s Japan Serves Exclusive Pikachu Promo Cards in Happy Meals
Electronic Gaming Accessories Lineups
JSAUX Debuts Nintendo Console-Compatible Accessories
Gaming Accessory Lines
SUPCASE, MUMBA, and i-Blason Debut Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories
Rhythm-Based Roguelite Releases
Ratata Arts' Ratatan Launches Globally On July 16
Multiplayer Cartoon Soccer Games
Nintendo is Adding 'Super Mario Strikers' to NSO on Switch 2
Immersive Store Game Launches
Target Launches an In-Store Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Experience
Music-Focused Game Collaborations
Fortnite Teams Up with Daft Punk for a New In-Game Collaboration
Curated Surprise Game Seasons
Panic Announces Playdate Season Three for Episodic Game Releases