The gaming world is unlike any other in the field of technology, with a fandom so intense that it's spawned an entire professional industry in and of itself, and the October 2017 gaming trends show that the industry isn't slowing down any time soon. Both serious gamers and casual gamers alike have new products that have been designed for them, showing the broad appeal of the industry as a whole.
As mentioned above, serious gamers can now dream of making big bucks as pros, with professional circuits revolving around many different genres and titles. One of the most popular genres for pro gamers is the first-person shooter, or FPS. Any pro in a traditional sport wouldn't think about competing without first spending time training, and Aim Lab is a new gaming system that helps gamers to do just that. It was designed by neuroscientists to help players improve by assessing their performance biases with AI.
Top 25 Gaming Trends in October
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Gamer Culture Couches
The Harow Arcade Sofa Furniture Design is Inspired by the 80s and 90s
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Liquid-Cooled Gamer PCs
The Alienware Area 51 X299 Can be Fitted with Intel Core i9 Processors
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Tiny Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Bittboy is a Handheld Device That Provides Retro Entertainment
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Combative Fantasy Games
Game of Thrones: Conquest Introduces a Mobile Game for Fans
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Smartphone-Connected VR Systems
Zeiss VR One Connect Puts PC VR Content on Mobile VR Headsets
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Racing-Themed Game Consoles
Sony Will Release a Gran Turismo-Themed Playstation 4
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Auto Brand eSports Partnerships
The New League of Legends BMW Partnership Targets Millennials
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Anime-Inspired Game Systems
Nintendo is Releasing a 2DS XL Designed to Look Like a Pokeball
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Design-Focused Game Collections
'Method of Action' Helps Designers Hone Their Skills
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3D-Scanning Smartphones
The Sony Xperia XZ1's Camera Doubles as a 3D Scanner
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FPS Training Platforms
'Aim Lab' is a First-Person Shooter Built by Neuroscientists
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Comfortable Performance Headphones
HyperX's Cloud Alpha Headphones are Designed for Lengthy Gaming
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Professional eSports Bootcamps
The Academy of eSports is Launching an Educational Dota 2 Intensive
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Alzheimer's-Tracking VR Games
Sea Hero Quest is a Virtual Reality Game App For Fighting Dementia
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In-Bed Gaming Events
Mattress Brand Casper Partnered with eSports Organization 'Fnatic'
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Comedian-Starring Strategy Games
'Gold Ambush with Kevin Hart' is Set in a Medieval World
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Ultrafast Gaming Routers
The ASUS RT-AC86U Router Offers Lag-Free Gaming and 4K Streaming
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eSports Grooming Partnerships
Gillette Collaborated with an eSports Ambassador for 'Within Reach'
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In-Game Burger-Ordering Services
Burger King's #BurgerClan Helps eSports Players Place Orders
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Safe Delivery Simulators
UPS is Now Using a VR Driving Simulator to Train New Drivers
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Upgradable Gaming Laptops
The HP Omen X Laptop Provides Impressive Speed for Avid Gamers
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Multiplayer eSports Battle Games
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is Entering the World of eSports
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Randomized Gaming Subscriptions
Ubercrate Delivers 10 Random Games to Members Every Month
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Adventure Game Mashups
'Assassin's Festival' Combines 'Assassin's Creed' and 'Final Fantasy'
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Cloud Gaming Expansions
Nvidia's GeForce Now Brought Game Streaming to Amazon Fire TV
Free PC Games
Ocean Of Games Offers Free Full-Version PC Game Downloads Online
PC Performance Tiers
Playground Games Revealed the Forza Horizon 6 System Requirements
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Interactive Fashion Horror Games
The Room by Gentle Monster Reimagines Brand Storytelling
Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets
Pimax Debuts Three New Models at CES 2026
Shooter Game Console Releases
FragPunk Launches for Xbox and PlayStation on April 29
Gaming Fusion Apparel
The VALORANT x fragment Capsule Brings Esports Style into Real Life
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
High-Framerate VR Streaming Upgrades
NVIDIA Adds GeForce Now 90fps And GOG Syncing
Immersive Action-Adventure Games
'MindsEye' is an Upcoming Open-World Game from Seasoned Devs
Handheld Gamer Computer Models
The AYANEO Flip 1S KB Boasts a Full QWERTY Keyboard
Gamified Gamified Productivity Platforms
BeeDone Turns Productivity into Play with AI Tasks
Revenue-Earning AI-Training Opportunities
GoPro Taps Cloud-Stored Video Content for AI Purposes
Controller-Integrated Gaming Phones
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Pairs with Gun God Controller for Play
Immersive Horror Games
Eyes Never Wake's Monster Sees Players Through Their Webcam
AI Training Marketplaces
LinkedIn Tests Platforms Paying Experts to Train AI
Detachable Gaming Console Laptops
The Wistron Dual Fusion Imagines a System for Work and Play
Platform Discovery Enhancements
Nvidia Adds GeForce Now Install-to-Play and Control Resonant Day-1
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Gamer-Targeted Donor Campaigns
Virtual Donors Turns In-Game Deaths into Real Registrations
American Football-Focused Venue Initiatives
Topgolf Ligns Itself with the American Football Season
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Console Hybrid PCs
The Steam Machine by Valve Reenters the Market as a Living Room Gaming System
GenAI Marketplaces
Arcade Turns Ideas into Purchasable Products with the Aid of GPT Image 1
Co-Branded Game Tournaments
Fortnite Announced the 'Stranger Things Cup' with Netflix
Instant Gaming Platforms
Zeon Games & Studio Enables Instant Play Through Scroll-Based Gaming
Esports Cinema Viewings
Fortnite Pro-Am 2025 is Coming to AMC Cinemas Across America
High-Performance Low-Cost Gaming Consoles
The KONKR Pocket FIT Elite is Advanced Yet Affordable
AI Game Builders
Vibe Game Studio Enables No-Code Game Creation With AI Assistance
Fandom-First Search Engines
Lore Helps Fans Research & Track Interests from a Central Hub
Stylized Fighting Game Launches
Riot Games is Releasing 2XKO On Consoles Worldwide on Jan 20th
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
AI Technology-Focused Training Campaigns
The Raspberry Pi Foundation Emphasizes Youth Empowerment
Game Lore-Celebrating Events
Teamfight Tactics Season 16 is Titled 'Lore and Legends'
Ultra-High Refresh Monitors
Sony and Fnatic Unveil a 540hz OLED Esports Monitor Built for Speed
Military Game Peripheral Collections
Corsair Unveiled a Hardware Collection with Call of Duty
AI-Powered Sports Training Systems
The Wonder Fitter Smart Shooting System is Immersive
AI-Driven Full-Body Motion Games
HUUCH Expands Interactive Entertainment with New Tech
Soccer Gaming Tech Initiatives
Lenovo is the Official Technology Provider for FIFAe Finals 2025
Collaborative Esports Tour Events
Intel and Team Liquid are Bringing Experiences Global
K-Pop-Backed PC Peripherals
Razer Teams Up with BLACKPINK for a New Collaboration
Gaming-Focused AI Assistants
Microsoft Copilot for Gaming Answers Questions and More
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
Innovative Gaming Peripheral Ecosystems
Akko Expands Its Performance-Driven Gaming Peripherals
Localized AI Ecosystems
GIGABYTE Debuted its AI TOP Series at CES 2026
Hybrid AI Gaming Headsets
Razer's Project Motoko Aims to Leverage AI to Boost Performance
Artistic Gaming Peripherals
ASUS ROG Launches a New Product Lineup with Kojima Productions
Gaming Fandom Activations
LEGO® Code Break Arrives in San Diego with a Larger-Than-Life Vault
AI-Powered Virtual Worlds
Google's Project Genie Turns Text Prompts Into Traversable Worlds
Competitive Web3 Shooting Games
'Wilder World' was Announced at Gamescom 2025
Psychological Horror Shooter Games
'Total Chaos' is a Doom-Inspired Indie Thriller Title
Professionally Endorsed Gaming Mice
Pulsar Gaming Gears Partners with Tyson 'TenZ' Ngo
Gamified Crowdfunding Platforms
Tiltify Personal Helps Raise Money with Interactive Tools
Collaborative Esports Tetris Tournaments
Red Bull and The Tetris Company Announce a Tournament
AI Experiment Hubs
Google Labs Showcases Early AI Tools And Experimental Features
AI-Powered Gaming Ecosystems
Razer Unveiled its New 'Wyvrn' Ecosystem to Enhance Gaming
AI-Based Gaming Assistants
NVIDIA's Project G-Assist is Coming to the NVIDIA App Now
Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals
Higround Pays Homage to Xbox's Halo Video Game Franchise
AI Sports Platforms
Machina Sports Turns Real-Time Sports Data Into Engaging Fan Experiences
Stream-to-Earn Gaming Apps
'Tilted' is Coming to iOS Devices Later this January
Local-First AI Development Platforms
Razer AIKit Runs Multimodal AI Models on Local Hardware
AI Esports Broadcasting Analytics
GRID Esports Launches an AI Tool for Esports Broadcast Insights
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Desktop-Grade Handheld Gaming PCs
The AOKZOE A1X Has Up to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB Hard Drive
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Online Gaming Portals
Best Website Games Offers Accessible Browser-Based Games Anytime
Hand-Drawn Shooter Revivals
Fumi Games Announces the New Mouse P.I. For Hire Title
Game-Inspired Energy Drink Campaigns
Monster Energy Piggybacks on the New Call of Duty Release
GaN-Powered Pc Hardware
ASUS Brings Next-Gen GaN Efficiency to TUF Gaming Power Supplies
3D Holographic Game Experiences
VividQ Launched a New Modern Warfare 2 3D Experience
Indie Subscription Game Libraries
indie.io Launches Indie Pass Subscription on PC Platforms
Gamer Mealtime Campaigns
Telia's Dinner Assassin Helps to Get Teens to the Dinner Table
Debut Competitive Esports Tournaments
The Finals is Hosting its First $100K Esports Tournament
AI-Powered Game Campaigns
G2A.COM Unveils AI-Powered 'Best Gate 2 Play' Campaign
Official Gaming Systems
The 2025 IEM Tournament Taps Acer's Predator Orion 7000 Desktop Computer
Engagement-Focused Gaming Platforms
The Money Factory's New Platform Deepens Connections
Premium Gaming Controller Expansions
Hyperkin's 'The Competitor' is Now Available in North America
AI Game Art
AI Image Generation Helps Developers Create 2D, 3D, And 3D Models
Searchable Gaming Platforms
Search to Play Helps Users Discover, Track, And Share Video Games
Large-Screen AI-Powered Laptops
The Acer Predator Helios AI Laptops are Industry-Leading
Best-Selling Console Sequels
Nintendo Dropped the Reveal Trailer for the 'Nintendo Switch 2'
Hybrid Athletic Events
Life Time Announced the Introduction of a New Athletic Event — the LT Games
Tactical Game Competitive Hubs
Riot Games Announced 'CompeteTFT' for its Esports Scene
Competitive Tactical Shooting Games
The Free-to-Play Title 'Delta Force' is Entering eSports
Flagship AI Innovation Centres
Razer Announced an AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore
Gaming Hardware Partnerships
Lenovo Joins the Esports World Cup 2025 as a Hardware Partner
Motion-Based Gaming Platforms
Bin Jumpin! Turns Real Body Movement Into Interactive Gameplay
AI-Powered Gaming Investment Platforms
Slingshot Debuts a Novel Investing Model for Individuals
Celebratory VR Promotions
Zero Latency VR is an Expert in Free-Roam Virtual Reality Entertainment
K-Pop-Inspired Computer Peripherals
Higround and Aespa Fuse K-Pop and Gaming
Player-Inspired Mouse Models
Finalmouse's Starlight Pro is a Collaboration with Tyson 'TenZ' Ngo
Cloud-Based Game-Streaming Services
Amazon Gamelift Streams is Designed to be Easy to Implement
Student-Targeted AI Skills
Prodigy Learning and Minecraft Education Unveil New AI Education Tools
Advanced AI-Supported PC Designs
ASUS Will Spotlight Its Innovation at the Always Incredible Event
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
performance-driven gaming monitors
Acer spotlights the Predator XB273U F6 gaming monitor
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Dedicated Mouse Testing Spaces
Pulsar Opens a Playstore In Sofmap Akiba
AI Image Challenges
AI or Real? Test Your Ability To Spot AI-Generated Images
Expanded Game-Streaming Functionalities
Xbox Announced PC Support for its Game Streaming
Gamified Career Prep
prefiQuest Helps Users Level Up Your Career Skills With Gamified Learning
AI Influence Platforms
Fighterfame Provides AI Growth, Monetization, & Campaign Tools for Fighters
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Gamified Productivity Apps
Solo Quests Turns Goals Into XP-Based Challenges To Build Routines
Competitive Esports Frameworks
Esports World Cup Foundation Debuts Esports Nations Cup Framework
Co-Branded Pilot Basketball Programs
Shoot 360 and LA Fitness are Enhancing Basketball Courts
AI Design Platforms
Playground Creates Professional Designs with AI-Driven Templates
Daily Esports Product Lines
PandaScore Launched New 'Daily Fantasy Esports' Products
Gamified Fitness Platforms
uRace Motivates Athletes With Gamified Challenges & Global Competition
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Expansive First-Person-Shooter Games
EA Announced Battlefield 6 with an October 10th Release Date
Player Feedback Hubs
Lovelace.gg Centralizes Player Feedback And Automates Task Prioritization
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Sports Video Tools
Highlight Factory Uses AI To Turn Games Into Shareable Highlights
Rhythm Game-Focused Studios
RedOctane Games Launched with a Specialty for Rhythm Games
Anniversary-Commemorating Esports Kits
G2 Esports Unveils its New Gallery Experience and Team Kit
Engaging E-Soccer Video Games
Betby Announced Two New Soccer Titles for its Portfolio
Screen Time Management
DeepFocus Helps Users Control Screen Use and Build Healthier Habits
AI-Driven Gaming Platforms
GamerBoom Has Released Version 1.3 of Its Desktop Client
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Esports-Branded Peripheral Collections
100 Thieves Partnered with Higround on New Collection
Gamified AI Training
Synthx Turns AI Prompt Learning Into an Engaging Gaming Experience
Gamified Productivity Apps
Respawn Turns Habits And Routines Into A Game To Boost Discipline
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Premium Console Game Controllers
FlyDigi's Apex 4 is a Precision Customizable Controller for Games
University Esports Programs
Manchester University Teams Up with Gen.G Esports for a New Program
Esports-Themed Tech Peripherals
Higround Unveils the New 'Vantage Collection' with 100 Thieves
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
AI Coding Platforms
Code Guide Platform Offers Free AI-Powered Coding With Gamification
Diversified Esports Events
League of Legends' Nova Series is for Women and Marginalised Genders
Emerging Esports Talent Programs
Krafton India Esports Unveils a New 'Rising Star' Program
Esports Harm Prevention Programs
Ygam Launched a Mental Health Programme for Gaming Communities
GPU Development Platforms
RightNow AI Accelerates CUDA Optimization With Integrated GPU Tools
Social Gaming Platforms
Dartify Lets You Play Real-Time Online Dart Matches With Friends
Cybersecurity Competition Tools
Hack Arena Hosts Capture The Flag Challenges For Skill Building
AI Goal Tracking
AiM: Goalkit Helps You Stay Focused and Consistently Hit Your Targets
Gamified Typing Trainers
TypeNews Boosts Typing Speed Using Live News And Competitive Play