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'
Related Ideas
Premium Gaming Subscription Services
PlayStation Plus Expands Access to Recent Blockbuster Titles
Cloud Gaming Expansions
Nvidia's GeForce Now Brought Game Streaming to Amazon Fire TV
Gaming Ecosystem Smartphones
Infinix Launches the GT 50 Pro with Liquid Cooling
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
Gaming Fusion Apparel
The VALORANT x fragment Capsule Brings Esports Style into Real Life
High-Framerate VR Streaming Upgrades
NVIDIA Adds GeForce Now 90fps And GOG Syncing
Handheld Gamer Computer Models
The AYANEO Flip 1S KB Boasts a Full QWERTY Keyboard
Controller-Integrated Gaming Phones
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Pairs with Gun God Controller for Play
Revenue-Earning AI-Training Opportunities
GoPro Taps Cloud-Stored Video Content for AI Purposes
eSports-Grade Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Acer Predator Atlas 8 Has an Eight-Inch Touchscreen
AI Training Marketplaces
LinkedIn Tests Platforms Paying Experts to Train AI
AI-Driven Game Engines
Unity Announced a Natural Language Game-Building Tool for Developers
AI Handheld Gaming PCs
MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ Brings Intel Arc G3 Extreme to Portable AAA Gaming
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
Dedicated Social Event Apps
TikTok Pro Events is Arriving Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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
Customizable Console Bundles
Nintendo Paired Switch 2 with a Pick-your-own Digital Game
Browser Gaming Platforms
Unblocked Games Lets Users Play Quick Games Anywhere With No Restrictions
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
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
AI-Enhanced Sports Clubs
IBM's AI Sports Club Transforms Physical Game into Data-Driven Broadcasts
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
Game Lore-Celebrating Events
Teamfight Tactics Season 16 is Titled 'Lore and Legends'
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
Aesthetic Performance Hardware
GIGABYTE Combines Advanced Cooling with Premium GPU design
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
Retro Multiplayer Revival Games
Nintendo revives Star Fox with online multiplayer for Switch 2
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
AR Aiming Glasses Prototype
Future Optek Introduced Its AR AimGlass
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
Ultra-High Refresh Monitors
Sony and Fnatic Unveil a 540hz OLED Esports Monitor Built for Speed
AI-Advanced Soccer Tournaments
Lenovo Outlined Its AI-Powered Hardware and Software Strategy
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
GaN-Powered Pc Hardware
ASUS Brings Next-Gen GaN Efficiency to TUF Gaming Power Supplies
Competitive Web3 Shooting Games
'Wilder World' was Announced at Gamescom 2025
Psychological Horror Shooter Games
'Total Chaos' is a Doom-Inspired Indie Thriller Title
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
Local-First AI Development Platforms
Razer AIKit Runs Multimodal AI Models on Local Hardware
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
Premiumized Mid-Tier Smartphones
Qualcomm Brings AI and Gaming Upgrades to Affordable Devices
Franchise Gaming Peripherals
IQUINIX Blends Ghost in the Shell Design with Competitive Gaming
Real-Time Manufacturing Simulation
Aibuild Cuts Additive Manufacturing Analysis Times Dramatically
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
Arcade Football Mobile Games
FIFA Heroes Launched Its Fast-Paced 5v5 Arcade Football Game
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
Startup-Focused Build Sessions
Microsoft Presents Its Microsoft Build 2026 Sessions
Gamer Mealtime Campaigns
Telia's Dinner Assassin Helps to Get Teens to the Dinner Table
Indie Subscription Game Libraries
indie.io Launches Indie Pass Subscription on PC Platforms
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
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
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Performance Tracking Platforms
Umbrella Sports AI Consolidates Golf Performance Data Into 1 Place
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
Hyper-Realistic Fighting Games
EA Sports Launched UFC 6 With Its Markerless Capture Technology
Searchable Gaming Platforms
Search to Play Helps Users Discover, Track, And Share Video Games
Artistic Museum Simulators
Two Point Museum Added Emotion-Driven Art Curation Gameplay
Hybrid Athletic Events
Life Time Announced the Introduction of a New Athletic Event — the LT Games
Competitive Tactical Shooting Games
The Free-to-Play Title 'Delta Force' is Entering eSports
Tactical Game Competitive Hubs
Riot Games Announced 'CompeteTFT' for its Esports Scene
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
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
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Advanced AI-Supported PC Designs
ASUS Will Spotlight Its Innovation at the Always Incredible Event
performance-driven gaming monitors
Acer spotlights the Predator XB273U F6 gaming monitor
AI Battle Simulators
Who Would Win? Uses AI to Explore Hypothetical Matchups and Contests
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Dedicated Mouse Testing Spaces
Pulsar Opens a Playstore In Sofmap Akiba
AI-Powered Native Video Ads
TripleLift Powers GUESS FRAGRANCES Big Game Campaign
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
AI Influence Platforms
Fighterfame Provides AI Growth, Monetization, & Campaign Tools for Fighters
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Creator-Inspired Board Games
MrBeast Brings His Viral Challenges and Competition Style Home
AI-Native Computing Platforms
AMD Expands Local AI Processing Across Gaming and Creator Devices
Personalized Console Ecosystems
Xbox adds new interface updates and Gamerscore badges
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
Daily Esports Product Lines
PandaScore Launched New 'Daily Fantasy Esports' Products
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
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
Condensed Franchise Mobile Gaming
Borderlands Adapted Shooter Gameplay into Short Mobile Missions
Tabletop-To-Digital Franchises
Descent Expands into a Cooperative Tactical RPG Experience
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
Screen Time Management
DeepFocus Helps Users Control Screen Use and Build Healthier Habits
Engaging E-Soccer Video Games
Betby Announced Two New Soccer Titles for its Portfolio
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
Tactile Editing Consoles
XPPen Develops One-Handed Hardware for Eyes-Free Creative Workflows
Gaming News Customization Tools
Feed It Games Builds a Custom Gaming News Feed For Your Interests
Fake Video Gaming Essays
Super Eyepatch Wolf Explores Imaginary Gaming Worlds
Gamified Productivity Platforms
Leveling AI Turns Goal Setting Into AI Missions With XP Rewards
Interactive Entertainment Tools
Quiz Cabin Turns Curiosity to Playable Quizzes & Brain Challenges
University Esports Programs
Manchester University Teams Up with Gen.G Esports for a New Program
Multi-Continent Competitive Fitness Event
Fitstop Debuts the Global Games
Esports-Themed Tech Peripherals
Higround Unveils the New 'Vantage Collection' with 100 Thieves
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
Focus Training Games
Brain Focus Frenzy Uses Mini Games To Support Attention And Cognitive Skills
GPU Development Platforms
RightNow AI Accelerates CUDA Optimization With Integrated GPU Tools
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