October 2017 games trends reveal more intimate gaming practices, as well as games that are endorsed by well known institutions and celebrities.
With eSports now being an industry in its own right, the mattress brand Casper wanted to get in on the action by offering an in-bed gaming event. It did so in a partnership with the eSports organization Fnatic, and allowed professional gamers an even more relaxing way to play than they are accustomed to.
In recent years, the comedian Kevin Hart has been dominating the movie industry and he can now be seen in the mobile strategy game Gold Ambush – a partnership he got involved with because of his children's love for the game.
Top 40 Game Trends in October
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Aerobatic Paper Planes
This Bluetooth Paper Plane Can Perform Acrobatic Aerial Stunts
39
Athlete Vision Training Glasses
The Swivel Vision Athletic Training Goggles Put Focus on the Game
38
Unconstrained Virtual Sports Cars
The Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo Imagines Tomorrow's Sports Car
37
Anime-Inspired Terrariums
These Pokémon Terrariums Encourage Collectors to Catch Them All
36
Modular Video Walls
LEDskin is a Compact, Portable Component Making Up Big Screens in Multiples
35
Theme Park Engineer Games
The ThinkFun Roller Coaster Challenge Logic Game is Educational
34
Lawn Game-Inspired Furniture
Poppin Furniture Created a Table That Doubles as a Game of Cornhole
33
Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunts
Verizon's Virtual Hunt Will Reward 256 Players with an iPhone 8
32
Celebratory Beer Cups
Bud Light's Light-Up Beer Glass Celebrates NFL Team Touchdowns
31
Sports Material Joystick Covers
The 'JoyTops' Incorporate Stylish Customization onto Joysticks
30
Remote Claw Games
Taito's Crane Game is Played Online, with Toys Delivered to Winners
29
Inclusive Card Game Redesigns
Mattel's Uno Cards Now Feature Color Icons for Colorblind Players
28
Smart Toothbrushing Companions
RoBoHon Teaches Kids to Brush Their Teeth with 'GUM Play'
27
Gigantic Backyard Soccer Games
The Giant Inflatable Soccer Dart Board is an Oversized Outdoor Game
26
Kindergarten Classroom Bots
'Keeko' Has the Intelligence of the Average Five Year Old
25
Combative Fantasy Games
Game of Thrones: Conquest Introduces a Mobile Game for Fans
24
Intimate Social Card Games
'You Think You Know Me' Challenges Perceptions of Friendships
23
Hearing Impaired Eyewear Attachments
The 'Peri' Eyeglasses Accessory Translates Noise into Light
22
Augmented Sudoku Apps
The Magic Sudoku Helps You Navigate Particularly Difficult Puzzles
21
Chip-Embedded Footballs
All NFL Footballs Will Be Equipped with Data-Collecting RFID Chips
20
Crowdsourced Decision-Making Apps
'Deemr' Lets Users Provide Input on Others' Decisions
19
Ring-Embedded Bath Bombs
Sanrio and Fragrant Jewels Created These Hello Kitty Bath Bombs
18
Total Entertainment Streaming Boxes
The Apple TV 4K Streams Content in a Stunning Format
17
Auto Brand eSports Partnerships
The New League of Legends BMW Partnership Targets Millennials
16
Anime-Inspired Game Systems
Nintendo is Releasing a 2DS XL Designed to Look Like a Pokeball
15
FPS Training Platforms
'Aim Lab' is a First-Person Shooter Built by Neuroscientists
14
Furniture-Previewing Apps
'IKEA Place' is an Augmented Reality App for Viewing Decor
13
Trailblazing Electric Trucks
The Fuso eCanter is the First Ever Series Production Electric Truck
12
Alzheimer's-Tracking VR Games
Sea Hero Quest is a Virtual Reality Game App For Fighting Dementia
11
Auto-Swiping Dating App Devices
The 'Tinda Finger' Swipes Right on Over 6,000 Profiles an Hour
10
In-Bed Gaming Events
Mattress Brand Casper Partnered with eSports Organization 'Fnatic'
9
Comedian-Starring Strategy Games
'Gold Ambush with Kevin Hart' is Set in a Medieval World
8
AR Battlefield Games
'The Machines' Introduces a Competitive Multiplayer Gaming Experience
7
App-Connected Jerseys
NikeConnect Can Be Accessed Through NBA Team Jerseys
6
Emotive Bot Toys
Anki's Cozmo Fuses Robotics, AI, Game Design and More
5
In-Game Burger-Ordering Services
Burger King's #BurgerClan Helps eSports Players Place Orders
4
Expressive Unisex Socks
Fortsox Introduces Dynamically Designs to Elevate Your Sock Game
3
Collectible Advocacy Cards
Ad Council Created Virtual, Collectible 'Love Has No Labels' Cards
2
Car-Integrated Drone Races
Jaguar's 'Game of Drones' Shows Off the XJL's Spacious Cabin
1
Multiplayer eSports Battle Games
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is Entering the World of eSports
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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Fnatic Partnered with Steelcase to Enhance Player Comfort
Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs
The Starfield x TEMPUR 'Dream Chair' Celebrates the Game
Smart Mattress Toppers
The Pepaminto Mattress Topper is a CES 2023 Innovation Award Winner
Gamified Collectable Sleep Apps
'Sleepagotchi' is a Furniture-Collecting App for iOS and Android
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Connected Digital Game Boards
'The Last Gameboard' is an Interactive Digital Board Game Platform
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Super-Simple Strategy Games
Power Hungry Pets Takes the Stress Out of Strategy Games
Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
Audio-Focused Party Games
Wilder and Doing Things Team Up to Launch The Audio Game
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Sleep-Supporting Virtual Pets
The National Sleep Foundation Featured Pocket Kado at CES 2024
Movie-Inspired Board Games
John Carpenter's Halloween Film is Getting its Very Own Board Game
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
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Arcade-Style Metaverse Games
JD Sports Steps into the Metaverse with 'King of the Game'
Reality Show-Inspired Games
Netflix Unveils the Love is Blind Game Ahead of New Season
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Trading Card Collector Camps
eBay's Collectors Camp Provides Insights, Tools & Strategy
Cozy Meditative Digital Games
The Simpler Times Game Creates a Peaceful Ambiance for Players
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Mobile Economy Board Games
Scopely Released 'Monopoly Go' on Android and iOS Devices
Plush-Themed Party Games
What Do You Meme? Launches a Squishmallows Card Game and Plush
Mixed-Reality Bedtime Apps
Pillow is a Mixed-Reality App for Quest That Supports Relaxation in Bed
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Movie Tie-In Games
Bron Digital Created a Game Inside Fortnite for its Upcoming Movie
Battle-Map Mobile Game Launches
Call of Duty Announces at the Upcoming Warzone Mobile Game
Cereal Bar Game Sets
Treat. Eat. Compete. Turns a Family-Favorite Snack into a Game
Collegiate Esports Tournaments
Coca-Cola and McDonald’s Extend their Partnership with Brag House
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Gamer-Targeted Workout Plans
Go Mate, Sergio Aguero, and Astralis Launch a Workout Plan For Gamers
Independent Puzzle Mobile Games
Storyteller is a Game Launching Online to Netflix Platforms
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
Esports Media Partnerships
KRAFTON Unites with ONE Esports as the Official Media Partner for PUBG
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Shopping App Football Games
This In-App Game from Klarna Provide Rewards for Football Fans
Level-Building Game Modes
Epic Games Has Launched a New Creative Mode in Fall Guys
Blockchain Gaming Competitions
Moxy Launches a $100K Blockchain Esports Tournament for Gamers
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Exclusive Gamer Gift Cards
Candy Crush Saga Gift Cards Share a 48-Hour Unlimited Lives Bonus
Cafe-Based Watch Parties
SideQuest to Host its Own League of Legends Worlds Watch Parties
Gamer-Targeted Chip Promotions
Pringles is Launching a New Gaming On-Pack Promotion
Series-Inspired Chess Games
The Queen’s Gambit Chess Puts Fans in the Action
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Esports Development Partnerships
Riot Games Teams Up with OMEN and HyperX to Launch a Partnership
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
Merge-and-Battle Mobile Games
Zynga's Socialpoint Releases the 'Top Troops' Combat Game
Ice Cream-Themed Esports Events
Team Vitality Launches The Frozen All Stars with Ice Cream Brands
Geography-Based Esports Competitions
GeoGuessr Hosts Its First Esports World Cup with 24 Players
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Cartoonized Role-Playing Games
Nintendo Announced 'MythForce' as a 2023 Switch Title
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Mobile Game Platform Expansions
Google is Expanding its 'Play Games' Windows Application
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Organization-Backed Gaming Chairs
Paper Rex Unites with Secretlab to Create a Custom Gaming Chair
Organization-Backed Video Games
Esports Organization 100 Thieves Launches the 'Bank Heist' Game
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
In-Car Gaming Expansions
Tesla Launches Thousands of Games in Its Cars with Steam
Transformative Gaming TV Concepts
Ibrahim Can Erdincmer Designs the New Gravity TV Concept
Mobile Streaming App Stories
Twitch is Rolling Out a Daily 'Story' Feature on its Mobile App
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Esports Basketball Events
ESL FACEIT Group and FIBA Launch the NBA 2K23 eFIBA Esports Tournament
Hybrid Puzzled Tranquil Games
Humble Games and Witch Beam Launch the Unpacking Game
Esports Championship Events
The European Games Esports Championships Announces its Game Titles
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Iconic Game Thriller Films
The Tale of the Tetris Game is Being Transformed into a Movie
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Esports Tournament Managers
Toornament Creates a White Label Platform Solution for Tournaments
Dedicated Gaming Gear Shops
The Samsung Game Portal is Launching in 30 Countries
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Conceptual Gamified Sleep Apps
'Sleep Quest' is an Early-Stage Gamified Sleep App for iOS
Web-Based Word Game Celebrations
New York Times Games Honors Its1,000th Wordle Puzzle
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
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
MENA-Based Esports Events
Saudi Arabia is Expected to Host the World Esports Championship
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Esports Event Partnerships
MSI is the Official Gaming Partner of the 2023 PUBG Global Championship
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
Turn-Based Strategy Games
EA SPORTS Debuts the Football Strategy Game 'FC Tactical'
Card-Comic Book Generators
Marvel Snap by Second Dinner is an Interactive Playful Card Game
Esports Community Platforms
Sacramento Kings are Launching a New Platform with RIval
Entrepreneurial Esports Events
Esports Insider and the University of Warwick to Host ESI Next Gen
Convention-Enabled Esports Tournaments
Call of Duty's Championship Will Air at DreamHack Atlanta
Fantasy Esports Data Partnerships
E-GO App Partners with GRID to Promote a New Esports Product
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
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Fish-Themed Minesweeper Games
Inspired Entertainment Launches its First Minesweeper Game
Follow-Up Golf Game Launches
Sports Story Recently Launched on Nintendo Switch Platforms
Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games
Nintendo and Niantic Join Forces on the Pikmin Finder Game
Fantasy Esports Platforms
Stattrak Launches a Fantasy Esports Bitcoin Platform with ZEBEDEE
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
Mobile-Specific Esports Ceremonies
The Esports Awards and Matt Rutledge Launch 'The Mobies'
Gamer Organization Apps
Skich Debuts New Features for its Tinder-Style Game Recommendation App
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Sponsored Esports Watch Parties
OpTic Gaming Taps Smoothie King for Call of Duty Watch Parties
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Castle-Guarding Puzzle Games
Lil’ Guardsman is a New Narrative Deduction Game Arriving January 23
Holiday-Themed Mobile Gaming Events
Amuzo Games Presents an Easter Event Within DOBBLE GO!
Modern Updated Classic Gameplays
The Upcoming Sonic Superstars Games Readies for Fall
Subscription-Based Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Mobile Game
Collaborative Esports Deals
M80 Partners with the Game Platform Forge for Various Activations
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Easter-Themed Game Giveaways
Fanatical's 'Mystery Egg Bundle' Holds Golden Egg Prizes
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Esports Wellness Courses
Entain Foundation U.S. Introduces a New Esports Mental Wellness Campaign
Inclusive Accessibility-Focused Tournaments
Ghost Gaming Hosts the 'Adaptive Gaming Cup'
Femme-Focused Tournament Series
Thunderpick Partners with the*gameHERS for a New Tournament Series
Android-Compatible Esports Apps
ONE Esports Debuts a Mobile App for Southeast Asian Consumers
Animated Series-Themed RPGs
Paramount Prepares to Launch the Avatar Generations Mobile Game
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
Coin-Flipping Statistics Games
Heads or Tails Hero Invites Users to try Their Odds
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Esports Expansion Deals
Esports Insider Recruits SMH Global to Further Esports in Other Regions
Army-Based Strategy Games
Chucklefish is Back with a Sequel to the 'Wargroove' Strategy RPG
Mobile Slot-Style Games
Gaming Realms Launches the Slingo Bingoton Game with Paddy Power
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
Cartoon Trading Tournaments
Ravensburger Launches a New Tournament Series for Disney Lorcana
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite