The top May 2018 games explore everything from mixed-reality formats to how certain parts of the real world can be gamified to make it a better place. In the same way that many gamers put a great deal of care into creating the perfect hardware setups for play, personalization is also a key theme that's now allowing gamers to receive highly tailored tips from a voice assistant companion.
A new wave of games is emerging that encourages introspection, anxiety relief and even projects for the greater good. This year for Earth Day, the location-based nature of Pokemon Go was leveraged for garbage collection event and at the same time, provided rewards for participating fans.
Recently, Snapchat launched 'Snappables' as a series of in-app AR games that can be played with friends, adding a new layer of interactivity to its classic lenses.
Top 55 Gaming Ideas in May
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eSport Bar Chains
Kappa Bar is Sweden's Largest Gaming Bar Chain and Plans for Expansion
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AR Air Hockey Tables
Sony Created an Augmented Reality Air Hockey Game for SXSW
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Accurate Fitness Smartwatches
Suunto 3 Fitness Watch Has a Lightweight and Stylish Design
52
Refined Gaming Laptops
Gamers with Sophistication Should Take Notice of the GS65 Stealth
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Hassle-Free VR Console Controllers
The 'MoveShock' Controllers Offer an Intuitive VR Experience
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Atmospheric Pixel Art Games
The Librarian Fuses Puzzles and Exploration with the Paranormal World
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Hybrid Gaming Music Festivals
The Hyperplay Festival Will Bring Together eSports and Live Music
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Ultra-Fast Gamer Laptops
The ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 Laptop is Prepared for Intensive Use
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Alien-Inspired Puzzle Games
+iQeI/Q (This Game Is For Aliens) Challenges with Language Barriers
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Gamified Cleanup Events
Pokemon Go is Hosting a Garbage Collection Event for Earth Day
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Dreamy Puzzle Games
'The Garden Between' Crafts Gorgeous Worlds with Innovative Gameplay
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High School eSports Leagues
The PlayVS Startup Wants to Use eSports as an Educational Tool
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eSports Industry Events
The Esports Academy Will Help New Players Enter the Competitive World
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Esports Organization Partnerships
Immortals and Mountain Dew are Partnering for eSports Content
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Middle Eastern Esports Stadiums
Dubai is Entering the eSports World with the Dubai X-Stadium
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Sci-Fi Chess Games
Disney's Holochess Makes the Most of Apple's ARKit for AR Gaming
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Satirical Canine Games
The Dogness Game Has Players Breed the Perfect Canine Companion
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AI-Powered Word Games
Google's Semantris Game Showcases Sophisticated Machine Learning
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Women-Only eSports Race Competitions
SimBin Studios Caters to Women with Women and Wheels
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Blockchain Betting Platforms
The AstorGame Platform Functions Off Security and Smart Contracts
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Gaming-Focused Smartphones
The Black Shark is Purpose-Built for Elite Mobile Phone Gaming
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Premium Gamer Laptops
The 2018 Alienware 15 and 17 Gaming Laptops are "Mechanically Engineered"
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Zero-Gravity Platformers
'Spectrum Break' Tasks Players with Thinking Outside the Box
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Gamer-Friendly Hotel Rooms
Alienware's Room 2425 at the Hilton Panama is Decked Out in Gaming Gear
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Gamified AR Lenses
Snapchat 'Snappables' Can Be Altered by Touch, Motion and Expression
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eSports Betting Services
eSports Betting Tipster Offers Better Bet TIps for Gaming Events
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AI-Generated Gaming Tips
The Call of Duty Alexa Skill Feature Offers Personalized Video Game Tips
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Story Driven Card Games
Lord of the Rings: Living Card Game is PvE Focused and Tells a Story
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Disturbingly Beautiful Indie Games
'You Left Me' Uses Surreal Artwork to Show Mental Decline
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Puzzling Hotel Escape Games
'The Spectrum Retreat' is a Full Version of the BAFTA-Awarded Title
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Creative Sketching Dating Games
Doodle Date Fuses Two Unlikely Genres into a Humorous Game
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Model-Created Mobile Games
Tyra Banks Released an America's Next Top Model Mobile Game
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Monster-Managing Indie Games
Lobotomy Corporation Explores Unique Gameplay and Interesting Stories
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Atmospheric Text-Based Horror Games
Desert of Vice Combines Elements of Kafka and Lovecraft
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Modern Text-Based Adventures
The Pilgrimage Crafts an Amazing Game World in Simple Lines of Text
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Bird Romance Indie Games
'On The Fly' Blends Multiple Game Styles to Tell a Charming Story
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Multi-Genre RPGs
'For the King' Blends Multiple Gameplay Styles in a Beautiful Environment
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Introspective Experience Games
'The Stillness of the Wind' Explores a Solitary Life on a Farm
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Anxiety-Reducing Virtual Reality Games
Medical VR Solution is a VR Game for Kids, Facing Surgery
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Upgradeable Gaming PC Systems
The Chuwi HiGame Mini PC is Powerful Enough for Resource-Heavy Games
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Nightmare-Inspired Horror Games
The InnerFriend Explores Haunted Memories in Tainted Worlds
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Rogulite Action Indie Games
Sword of Ditto Makes Multiple Playthroughs an Absolute Delight
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Cave-Exploring Indie Games
Smaex's ONE Evolves a Basic Concept with Tight and Interesting Gameplay
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Atmospheric Horror Games
The Ellen Horror Game Uses Music and Sound to Evoke Fear and Unease
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Haptic Feedback Jackets
Disney's Force Jacket Aims to Make VR and AR More Realistic
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Frantic Typing Games
The Exit84 Game Combines Catchy Tunes with Frantic Action
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Social Interaction Indie Games
The Bustories Game Has Players Chat with Random Strangers
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Nordic-Inspired Survival Games
Dead in Vinland Builds an Impressive World With Engaging Characters
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VR Home Run Games
The MLB Home Run Derby VR Lets Players Play on Realistic Iconic Fields
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Alien Translation Games
Heaven's Vault Created its Own Language For Players to Explore
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Love-Focused Game Jams
The Heartbeat Symposium Aims to Explore Intimacy in Gaming
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Healing-Focused Indie Games
Healer's Quest Puts Players in a Thankless Role on a Grand Adventure
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Co-Op Ship Maintenance Games
39 Days to Mars Tasks Players with Maintaining a Dying Vessel
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Time-Managing Platformers
Plug Me Takes Influence from Classic Platformers But Offers a New Twist
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VR Home Run Derbies
'Home Run Derby VR' Lets Plays Mash Dingers in Real MLB Parks
Related Ideas
Hyper-Realistic AR Menus
'Kabaq 3D Food' Adds Technological Wonder to Restaurant Orders
eSport Bar Chains
Kappa Bar is Sweden's Largest Gaming Bar Chain and Plans for Expansion
Off-Grid Modern Rental Houses
The Catucaba Hideaway Hotel is an Award-Winning Eco Country Home
AR Air Hockey Tables
Sony Created an Augmented Reality Air Hockey Game for SXSW
Luxe Apartment Hotel Designs
Residences at West Hollywood Edition Hotel Can Be Rented Long-Term
Minimalist Race-Inspired Watches
The Autobahn Watch is a Striking Watch with Precision Movement
User-Generated Online Gaming Platforms
Roblox Can Be Accessed from a Large Number of Devices
Modern Structural Concrete Hotels
The Healing Stay Kosmos Hotel Features a Sea Shell-Inspired Look
Race-Themed Free Webcomic Experiences
The We Race Comic is Sponsored by Scuderia Ferrari
Princess-Themed Board Games
Hasbro's Monopoly Disney Princess Edition is Perfect for Disney Fans
Revolutionary Electric Race Cars
The Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo is Inspired By Virtual Racing
Dreamy Puzzle Games
'The Garden Between' Crafts Gorgeous Worlds with Innovative Gameplay
Luxe Traditional English Hotels
The Principal Hotel Has a Classic Exterior with a Modern Interior
Branded Avatar Outfits
Hollister Created a Spring Collection of Bitmoji Outfits for Snapchat Users
eSports Industry Events
The Esports Academy Will Help New Players Enter the Competitive World
Remote Mountain-Side Hotels
Ranwu Lake Campsite is a Modern and luxurious Retreat in Tibet
Marbled Boutique Hotel Designs
The Almanac Hotel in Barcelona Has a Luxurious and Classic Design
Promotional AR Pets
Three's 'Puggerfly' Mascot is the First-Ever Augmented Reality Snapchat Pet
Motorsport-Inspired Streetwear
KITH Unveils Its Racing Collection Surrounding Vintage Motorsport
Satirical Canine Games
The Dogness Game Has Players Breed the Perfect Canine Companion
Social Media Car Experiences
BMW's AR Experience is Available Through Snapchat
Opulent Floating Hotels
The QE2 Hotel is Located On the Iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 Passenger Ship
Livable Artistic Hotel Rooms
BnA STUDIO Explores the Eclectic Side of the Akihabara in Tokyo
High-Performance Thin Laptops
The ASUS Zephyrus M Features Intel's Eighth Generation of Cores
Undulating Skyscraper Designs
This Skyscraper's Elegant Facade Also Protects From Crushing Winds
Consolidated Blockchain Platforms
This Platform Aims to Bring the Sharing Economy Under One App
Concept Electric Race Cars
The Audi Vision Gran Turismo is No Longer Just a Conceptual Model
AR Movie Lenses
The Jumanji DVD Uses Snapchat Lenses to Immerse Viewers in a Jungle Enviroment
Zero-Gravity Platformers
'Spectrum Break' Tasks Players with Thinking Outside the Box
Gamer-Friendly Hotel Rooms
Alienware's Room 2425 at the Hilton Panama is Decked Out in Gaming Gear
Blockchain ID Initiatives
This Austin Blockchain Initiative Will Help the Homeless Community
Space Arcade Pizza Restaurants
Disneyland is Opening a Real-Life Toy Story Pizza Planet
Microscopic Blockchain CPUs
The IBM Blockchain CPU Can Bring Modern Tech to Almost Anything
Theme Park Restaurant Apps
The Disneyland App Will Now Include a Mobile Ordering Feature
Self-Destructing Emails
Google is Testing a New Version of Gmail with Expiring Emails
Affordable Blockchain Tools
The IBM Blockchain Starter Plan is an Great Option for Small Companies
Blockchain Peer-to-Peer Learning
NTOK Has Created the First Blockchain-Based Learning Platform
Updated Social Media Glasses
'Spectacles V2' Improve Upon Snapchat's First Recording Glasses
Accelerated Web Search Apps
This Web Search Engine is Designed for Users with Sluggish Internet
Sports Streaming Services
The ESPN+ Streaming Service Offers Original Content
Free Resort Meal Plans
Free Disney World Meal Plans are Offered to Families with Young Kids
Blockchain-Compatible Smartphones
Huawei Technologies is Planning to License Sirin Labs' System
Blockchain-Powered College Transcripts
SNHU is Offering Graduates Blockchain-Enabled Credentials
Impressive Laptop Core Upgrades
Intel's New Laptop Core i9 Offers Drastic Improvements and Speeds
Puzzling Hotel Escape Games
'The Spectrum Retreat' is a Full Version of the BAFTA-Awarded Title
Creative Sketching Dating Games
Doodle Date Fuses Two Unlikely Genres into a Humorous Game
Monster-Managing Indie Games
Lobotomy Corporation Explores Unique Gameplay and Interesting Stories
Explanatory VR Health Experiences
The Health Voyager App by Klick Health Explains Diseases to Kids
Home Assistant Announcements
'Alexa Announcements' Sends Messages to All Echo Devices in a Home
Expansive Group Chats
The Snapchat Group Chat and Mention Feature Bring New Life to the App
Voice-Assisted Donations
Amazon is Now Allowing for Alexa Charitable Donations
Multi-Genre RPGs
'For the King' Blends Multiple Gameplay Styles in a Beautiful Environment
Genome Donation-Rewarding Platforms
Shivom is a Platform That Stores Data for Researchers
Multiplayer VR Game Experiences
Nickelodeon and IMAX Corporation Debut Kid-Friendly Game SlimeZone
Modern Kingdom-Themed Baseball Campaigns
MLB's National Campaign Employs Top Hispanic Athletes
Introspective Experience Games
'The Stillness of the Wind' Explores a Solitary Life on a Farm
Nightmare-Inspired Horror Games
The InnerFriend Explores Haunted Memories in Tainted Worlds
Cave-Exploring Indie Games
Smaex's ONE Evolves a Basic Concept with Tight and Interesting Gameplay
Atmospheric Horror Games
The Ellen Horror Game Uses Music and Sound to Evoke Fear and Unease
Social Interaction Indie Games
The Bustories Game Has Players Chat with Random Strangers
Nordic-Inspired Survival Games
Dead in Vinland Builds an Impressive World With Engaging Characters
Blockchain-Focused Networking
Profede is Solving Hiring Woes Through a Blockchain Based Platform
Healing-Focused Indie Games
Healer's Quest Puts Players in a Thankless Role on a Grand Adventure
Co-Op Ship Maintenance Games
39 Days to Mars Tasks Players with Maintaining a Dying Vessel
Supportive Race Car Technologies
Mclaren Betters Its Formula 1 Performance Via Digital Twins