These May 2019 games trends from social network gaming services to virtual reality casino games. While examples like Snapchat's Snap Games service allow users to compete with friends directly via the social media platform, Didsbury Casino's Ultimate VR Driving experience is an immersive alternative to traditional gambling games. The platform allows players to access a vast car library of both sport and luxury vehicles and allows for solo or multi-player challenges.
Other May 2019 games trends to note include the pixelated Stranger Things 3 game which is an homage to retro arcade classics from the 80s and 90s. Similarly, Tastemakers' range of personal arcade machines revives iconic consoles and will appeal to lovers of nostalgia.
Professional eSports backpacks and relaxed eSports chairs round off this list of game innovations and speak to consumers' growing desire for niche eSports merchandise offerings.
Top 30 Games Trends in May
From Social Network Gaming Services to Virtual Reality Casino Games:
Jana Pijak — May 25, 2019 — Tech
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Smartphone eSports Accessory Kits
The 'StygianForce' Mobile Gaming Accessories Kit is Pro-Grade
29
Collaborative eSports Jerseys
Foot Locker, Champion and Five eSports Teams Launched a Collection
28
Laid-Back eSports Chairs
The Gamewarez Granite Hurricane Gaming Seat is Stylishly Functional
27
Esports-Centric Pop-Up Fan Events
Mastercard Delivers a League of Legends Experience to Players
26
Professional eSports Backpacks
The 'PentaCarry' Gaming Backpack Boasts a Military-Grade Build
25
Entertaining Pop-Up eSports Bars
Drink Company Collaborates with Events DC on a Summer Initiative
24
HD Android-Powered Portable Consoles
The POWKIDDY X18 Portable Handheld Console is Feature-Rich
23
eSports Game Streaming Devices
The Razer Ripsaw HD Game Capture Card Records Wins and Losses
22
Sliding Keyboard Gaming Laptops
The Acer Predator Helios 700 Features the New HyperDrift Keyboard
21
Major Esports Brand Partnerships
PUMA is the Official Apparel Provider for the Cloud9 LCS Team
20
Cookie-Centric AR Games
Oreo's Twist, Lick, Dunk Augmented Reality Game Encourages Play with Food
19
Co-Branded eSports Fan Apparel
OpTic Gaming and Champion Join Forces on an Exclusive eSports Line
18
Personal Retro Arcade Machines
Tastemakers Launches a Series of New Arcade1Up Classic Consoles
17
Ergonomic Split-Design Gamer Controllers
These Conceptual Xbox Controllers Prevent Fatigue
16
eSports-Inspired Gaming Apparel
Her Universe Debuts Overwatch and World of Warcraft Collaborations
15
Rugged Gaming Console Cases
The GAEMS Guardian Gaming Station Works with Your Choice of Console
14
QSR-Sponsored eSports Competitions
Chipotle, DreamHack & ESL Collaborate on the Challenger Series
13
Academically Backed Casino Innovations
Caesars Entertainment Teams Up with Students from UNLV
12
Grocery Chain Collaborative eSports
Houston Outlaws and H-E-B Create Exclusive Items and Events
11
All-in-One Nostalgic Gamer Consoles
The 'IndieGO!' Classic Retro Game Console is Powerful
10
Digital Board Game Pastimes
Nintendo Switch Settlers of Catan will be Available Starting June 20
9
Song-Inspired Slot Machines
The I Like Big BUCK$ Slot Machine Pays Homage to Baby Got Back
8
In-Game Superhero Weapon Expansions
Fortnite Users Can Now Access Avengers Weapons
7
Virtual Casino Social Clubs
Perilous Orbit's Latest VR Project is an Immersive Casino Experience
6
Social Network Game Services
Snap Games Lets Users Play with Friends Directly from the App
5
Pixelated Nostalgic Horror Games
The Stranger Things 3 Game is Sure to Hype Fans Up for the Season
4
Ornate Casino Gaming Terminals
TCSJOHNHUXLEY Taps Eastern Tradition for Qorex Carousel Design
3
Dual-Colored Electric Standing Desks
The Fitbit Standing Desk Offers Two Functions in One
2
Interactive Casino Driving Games
Didsbury Casino's Ultimate VR Driving Experience is Immersive
1
Fine Art-Inspired Slot Games
High 5 Games Taps Leonardo da Vinci for Its Latest Game Offering
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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
Dedicated Web3 Gaming Platforms
Gamestop is Working with 'Elixir' on a Crypto Gaming Launcher
Compact Gamepad Designs
99 City 8's Gamepad Concept Boasts a Hint of Playful Color
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
Virtual Beauty Brand Ambassadors
Nars Cosmetics Unveiled a Trio of Meta-humans—the Power Players
Gaming-Themed Luxury Fashion
Gucci Presents a Look at the Bright Good Game Collection
Remote Esports Coaching
eGame Studio Launches an Esports Coaching Application Called Game Lens
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Metaverse Development Brands
Best Web3 Development Creates Comprehensive Metaverse Solutions
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
Metaverse Beauty Looks
L’Oréal Revealed Its First Virtual Beauty Styles for Web3
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Color-Blasting AR Games
Samsung's Can You Beat the Box is an Exclusive Digital Game
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Gamified Tennis Metaverses
Race to Wimbledon is a Fast-Paced Game on Fortnite
Arcade-Style Metaverse Games
JD Sports Steps into the Metaverse with 'King of the Game'
Employee VR Training Practices
Talespin Works to Incorporate VR into Workplace Training
Feline-Centric Animated Games
The Little Kitty, Big City Game is Launching on May 9th
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Data-Driven Esports Partnerships
Electronic Arts Teams Up with Stats Perform Ahead of FC24
Survivalist Series Slot Machines
The Squid Game Slot Machine Will Arrive in Casinos in 2024
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Meta Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switch Small Invader is Self-Referential
Mobile 3D Scanning Apps
Epic Games and Capturing Reality Debut the RealityScan iOS App
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
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
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
Immersive Digital Experiences
Kraft and Nexus Studios Join on the Immersive Mayoverse
Web3 Social Gaming Apps
Super Snappy is Aiming to Integrate Web3 Gaming Into its Platform
Mobile Game Discovery Platforms
Nostra's 'Discovery' Makes Games Available from Phone Lockscreens
Returning Fan-Favorite Fighting Games
MultiVersus is Returning on May 28th with New Characters
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Blockchain Gaming Competitions
Moxy Launches a $100K Blockchain Esports Tournament for Gamers
Esports Hat Collections
FURIA Partners with New Era for a Hat Merchandise Collaboration
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
Series-Inspired Chess Games
The Queen’s Gambit Chess Puts Fans in the Action
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Virtual Game Tourism Campaigns
Cape Town Launches a Virtual Game for a New Tourism Campaign
Streaming Service Game Controllers
Netflix Unveils a New Game Controller App for iPhones
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
Role-Playing Game Spin-Offs
ATLUS and Sega are Working on Two Additional 'Persona 5' Titles
Virtual Pet Gaming Launches
Niantic Prepares to Launch its Peridot Game on May 9th
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Competitive Monetary Game Platforms
'VersusNow' Allows Players to Compete for Real World Prizes
Mobile Game Platform Expansions
Google is Expanding its 'Play Games' Windows Application
Toy-Themed Racing Games
LEGO and 2K Partnered Up to Develop 'LEGO 2K Drive' on Modern Consoles
Esports Merchandise Capsules
PlayVS Partners with Emerge Apparel on a New Apparel Collection
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps
Meta Quest Launches Xtaduym with the Help of VBVR Tech
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
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
In-Car Gaming Expansions
Tesla Launches Thousands of Games in Its Cars with Steam
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Sports Metaverse Communities
FIFA+ Collect Enables Fans to Compete with Licensed Digital NFTs
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Web3 Gaming Platforms
'Line Next' Announced the 'Game Dosi' Web3-Focused Games Platform
Esports Bitcoin Tournaments
Crypto Betting Platform Thunderpick Announces a $600K CS:GO Tournament
Host-To-Earn Esports Platforms
ESPL Now Enables Everyone to Be An Organizer of Amateur Esports
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
Esports Championship Events
The European Games Esports Championships Announces its Game Titles
Messaging App-Based Games
BetConstruct Launches a New Telegram Application for In-App Gaming
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Clip-Sharing Game Platforms
Epic Games Launches Postparty for Sharing Fortnite Gameplay Clips
Dedicated Gaming Gear Shops
The Samsung Game Portal is Launching in 30 Countries
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Esports Betting Websites
Entain Relaunches its Betting Platform Unikrn in Canada and Brazil
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
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Iconic Action Game Ports
Supergiant Games' 'Hades' is Coming to iOS Devices via Netflix Games
AR-Based Video Games
Graffity, Qualcomm, and Nreal Launch Two New Augmented Reality Games
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Women's Day-Inspired Tournaments
True Gamer Partners with Sony to Host a Match for Women's Day
Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Games
Netflix's 'Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales' RPG Game Debuts Online
Expansive Series Mobile Games
The Monster Hunter Series is Making Its Way to the Smartphone
MENA-Based Esports Events
Saudi Arabia is Expected to Host the World Esports Championship
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
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
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Streamed Mobile Game Launches
The Immortality Game is Free for Netflix Subscribers
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
Independent Multi-Gameplay Games
'Gardens' is Building a PvPvE Game with Countless Mechanics
Portuguese Slot Machine Games
SAW Unveils the SAW:GG Slot Machine in Partnership with Solverde.pt
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Entrepreneurial Esports Events
Esports Insider and the University of Warwick to Host ESI Next Gen
Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
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
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Follow-Up Golf Game Launches
Sports Story Recently Launched on Nintendo Switch Platforms
Retro Virtual Consoles
Nintendo Added GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance to Switch Online
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Updated Sentient Robot Games
No Man's Sky Gets a Slew of New Gameplay Updates This Year
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Convention-Based Esports Events
The Snapdragon Pro Series Will Be Held at DreamHack Japan
Responsive Game Updates
CD Projekt Red Added New Performance Features to Cyberpunk 2077
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Vietnamese Esports Media Deals
ESL FACEIT Group and VTVcab Sign a Multi-Year Media Rights Deal
Subscription-Based Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Mobile Game
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Auto-Running Mobile Games
Ultimate Sackboy is a New LittleBigPlanet Game Launching Soon
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
Headset-Free 3D Gaming Platforms
Acer SpatialLabs TrueGame Shows Off Immersive Graphics
Fortune-Telling Slot Games
ESA Gaming Launches the New Casino Classic Roulette VIP Game
Nostalgic Digital Mobile Games
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is Launching to iOS and Android
Online Poker Engagement Features
Stretch Network Confirms the Launch of Three New Features
Social-Platform Live Sport Features
Threads is Rolling Out Live Sports Scores with the NBA
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Mobile Slot-Style Games
Gaming Realms Launches the Slingo Bingoton Game with Paddy Power
Electric Vehicle Holiday Updates
Tesla Unveils its New Steam Integration for its Model S and X
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Revamped Online Gambling Games
Games Global Unveils the New Gold Blitz Extreme™ Game Mode