The October 2018 gaming innovations feature the gambit of retro console revivals and streamer-focused gaming peripherals. Developed by Razer, the introduction of the Kiyo webcam and Ifrit showcase a new focus on the video game streamer. The Ifrit essentially functions as a gaming headset, but the low profile nature ensures the players face is always in view and unobstructed by chunky ear cups and bulk microphones. Designed to work alongside the headset, the Kiyo webcam captures Full HD 30fps resolution and comes with a built-in ring light to ensure clear and perfectly lit content.
Also featured on this list is a new nostalgic game console, this time focusing on the iconic Sony PlayStation. Complete with 20 classic games, this retro console is also 45% smaller than the original unit and features an HDMI port for connectivity with modern TVs.
Finally, the October 2018 gaming list also includes an incredibly progressive indie game entitled 'the earth is a better person than me.' This indie title explores aspects of sexuality, self-worth, and personal thoughts, all while presenting itself with a distinct and eye-catching aesthetic.
Top 30 Gaming Trends in October
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Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunts
Verizon Runs a Snapchat Contest, Relying on AR and Geolocation
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Specialized PC Gamer Packs
The Razer Rogue Backpack withstands the Elements for Optimal Durability
28
Competitive Puzzle Games
OnePlus' 'Crackables' is an Intense Puzzle Game with a Distinct Prize
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Board Game Livestreams
Big Potato Games is Sharing Tabletop Gaming on Twitch
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Rugged Gamer Smartphones
The DOOGEE S70 Smartphone is Ready for Indoor and Outdoor Use
25
Digital Monster Gamer Consoles
The Pokémon Let’s Go Limited Edition Switch Console is Chromatic
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Modernized Retro Game Controllers
The Nintendo Switch Wireless NES Controller is Nostalgic
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Ultra-Performance Gaming PCs
The Acer Predator Orion 9000 Gaming Computer Retails for Over $7,000
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In-Game Cosmetic Pets
Fortnite Pets Add an Extra Adorable Aspect to the Wildly Popular Game
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Low-Profile Gaming Earbuds
The Razer Ifrit is Focused on the Videogame Streaming Community
20
All-in-One Wireless VR Headsets
The Oculus Quest Headset Offers 360-Degrees of Immersion
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Mobile Console Satchel Bags
The Villager Supplies '3 Up' Nintendo Switch Bag is Multifunctional
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Video Game Streamer Cameras
The Razer Kiyo Webcam Enhances Your Look and Experience
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Retro Replica Gaming Consoles
The Sega Mega Drive Mini Console will Launch in 2019
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Snatch-and-Grab Game Modes
The New Fortnite Getaway Mode Has Players Complete a Heist
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Superhero Gaming Consoles
The Marvel Spider-Man PlayStation 4 Pro Console is Limited-Edition
14
Celebratory eSports Bars
a Fnatic eSports Pop-Up Bar Will Open in Madrid to Celebrate the EU LCS
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VR Health Apps
VRHealth Has Partnered with Oculus to Improve Health and Wellness in Users
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Mainstream VR Console Bundles
The New PlayStation VR Bundles Come Packed with Equipment and Games
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Mobile Console Speaker Docks
The YesOJO Speaker Dock Keeps the Console Cool and Functional
10
Triple Hard Drive PCs
The Alienware Area 51 R2 Desktop Gaming Computer is Ready for Action
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Haptic Feedback Headphones
The Razer Nari Ultimate Headphones Pull Users Into the Game
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Mobile Science-Themed RVs
Purple Me Green Offers STEM Toys and Educational Classes
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Childcare Indie Games
'Think of the Children' Tasks Players with Caring for Rambunctious Kids
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Multifaceted Gaming Remote Controls
The 'Cloud Remote for PS4' Can Also Control Your TV
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Iconic Sci-Fi VR Experiences
Star Wars: Vader Immortal Will be a Premier VR Star Wars Experience
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Self-Exploring Indie Games
'the earth is a better person than me' is a Progressive Visual Novel
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Miniature 90s Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation Classic Comes Preloaded with 20 Classic Games
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Limited-Edition Grease-Proof Controllers
New Xbox Controllers Let Players Game with Dirty Fingers
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Interference-Free Gaming Routers
The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR700 Allows for Seamless Connectivity
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Retro-Style Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Marks a Milestone
Video Game Enthusiast Apparel
Quay McConic's Fuyri Reaper Co Brings Apparel To The Gaming Masses
Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
The Image Creates the MIDI Controller Concept
Sleek Retro Console Remakes
Retro Games Ltd. Announced 'THEC64 Mini' Commodore 64 Remake
Nostalgic Gamer Streetwear Collections
The New Era x PlayStation Range Has Hats, Hoodies and More
Cyberpunk-Inspired Gaming PCs
The X-Cube Gaming Mini PC Concept by KiwiDesign is Cubic
Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is Xbox-Inspired
Limited Gaming Eyewear
Viture × Cyberpunk 2077 XR Glasses Appear as a Limited Anniversary Release
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Smartphone-Enhanced Controller Designs
Sony Files a DualSense Phone Attachment Patent
Portable Gaming Handhelds
AYANEO S Konkr FIT packs a Ryzen AI 9 chip and Windows for PC gaming
PC Gaming Tablet Successors
Lenovo Showcased the Sequel to its Popular Legion Go Handheld
Translucent Retro Controller Releases
Killscreen Releases Funtastic Ice Blue/Clear DualSense
Premium Retro Gaming Handhelds
Ayaneo Pocket S Mini Delivers True 4:3 Retro Gameplay
See-Through Retro Gamer Controllers
The 8BitDo 64 Controller Comes in New Transparent Options
Audiophile-Approved Gaming Headsets
The ROG Kithara Headset Was Developed with HIFIMAN
Pocket Gaming Power Hubs
The Powerboy 2-In-1 Retro Gaming Console Plays Games and Charges
Personal Computer-Based VR Headsets
Pimax Debuts Three New Models at CES 2026
Hybrid Pc Controllers
Valve Steam Controller 2 Launches May 2026 with Trackpads and Controls
Retro Gaming Controllers
Hyperkin Partners with ModRetro for M64-Compatible Designs
Backward-Boost Gaming Systems
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Update Introduces a Handheld Boost Mode
Handheld OLED Gaming PCs
Zotac is Releasing the Zone 2 Gaming Handheld with Impressive Tech
80s Gaming-Inspired Mini PCs
The ACEMAGIC Retro X5 Has the AMD Ryzen AI HX 370
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Handheld Gamer Computer Models
The AYANEO Flip 1S KB Boasts a Full QWERTY Keyboard
Collaborative Mobile Game Peripherals
Razer Partnered with Hoyoverse on ZZZ Collection
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Story-Driven Gaming Headsets
The Sony INZONE H6 Air Targets Immersive Story Gameplay
Metal Handheld Gaming Consoles
Anbernic's RG477M Features a 4.7-Inch Screen in a Metallic Frame
Console-Inspired Game Controllers
Hyperkin's The Competitor is a Dualsense-Inspired Gamepad
Pro-Grade Mobile Gaming Controllers
The Backbone Pro Xbox Edition Works Over USB-C or Bluetooth
Screen Retro Consoles
HOMMEMADE Gaming Console by A$AP Rocky Uses Retropie and a Flip-Up Display
Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan is for Hardcore Gamers
Mobile-Compatible Game Controllers
GameSir's X5 Lite Mobile Controller Comes in Black and Wasabi
Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Detachable Gaming Console Laptops
The Wistron Dual Fusion Imagines a System for Work and Play
Immersive Mobile Gaming Solutions
Viture x 8BitDo Ultimate Mobile Controller Supports XR Glasses
Retro-Inspired Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The GameSir Pocket Taco Has a Nostalgic Design
Nostalgic Clamshell Handhelds
Anbernic's RG34XXSP is the Nostalgic Gaming Device People Want
Retro Clamshell-Style Gaming Consoles
The Miyoo Mini Flip Will Feature a 2.8-Inch IPS Screen
Console-Branded PC Peripherals
Sony Released a New PC Keyboard under its INZONE Brand
Premium Gaming Tablet PCs
ROG Flow Z13 KJP x Kojima Productions Drops as a special gaming device
Modular Gaming PC Tablets
ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini Combines Handheld Controls with Laptops and Tablets
Miniaturized Video Game Controllers
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mini Features Interactive Lighting Modes
Industrial Translucent Gaming Controllers
This Sony Game Controller Concept is Futuristic
Retro Cartoon Tech Accessories
Higround x SEGA Partner for a Sonic the Hedgehog Collection
Customizable Mobile Game Controllers
The Hyperkin x GameSir X5 Alteron Was Debuted at CES 2026
Stylish Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket VERT Has a 6,000mAh Battery
Guided Challenge Party Games
Tomy's Human Controller Game Involves a Connected Headset
Multi-Device Gaming Earbuds
Razer’s Hammerhead V3 Earbuds Enable Seamless Cross-Device Switching
Console Hybrid PCs
The Steam Machine by Valve Reenters the Market as a Living Room Gaming System
Tablet-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The Razer Kishi V3 Comes in Three Models
Neurotechnology Gaming Headsets
Neurable x HyperX Headset Interprets Brain Signals for Gameplay
Branded Gaming Console Displays
The Sony PlayStation Gaming Monitor Will Have a QHD Resolution
Compact Mobile Gaming Controllers
8BitDo's FlipPad is Always Ready for Mobile Gaming On the Go
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Dual-Screen Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO FLIP 1S DS Runs Windows to Handle Many Games
Lightweight VR Headsets
The Pimax Dream Air Represents a Notable Advancement in Virtual Reality
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Minimalist Gaming-Focused Mice
Sony's INZONE Mouse-A Boasts Precision Gaming Performance
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Enhanced Mobile Gaming Platforms
Samsung Showcased its New Gaming Hub at CES 2026
High-Performance Low-Cost Gaming Consoles
The KONKR Pocket FIT Elite is Advanced Yet Affordable
Console-Branded Handheld PCs
ASUS is Working with Xbox on Xbox-Branded ROG Ally Handheld
Touchscreen Gaming Peripherals
Turtle Beach Command Series Embeds Displays to Keyboards and Mouse
Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets
The AYANEO Pocket ACE Supports Classic Console Games
Petite Android-Powered Gaming Systems
The AYANEO Pocket Air Mini Can Be Brought Anywhere
Elevated Mobile Gaming Controllers
Backbone's Newest Controller is Specially Designed for Xbox
Stylized Fighting Game Launches
Riot Games is Releasing 2XKO On Consoles Worldwide on Jan 20th
Interactive Light Mini Controllers
8BitDo Introduces the New Ultimate Mini Game Controller
Nostalgic Anniversary Console Updates
Sony Added Nostalgic Themes to its PS5 Console
Compact PC-Style Consoles
The Playnix Console is a Small-Scale PC-Style Device for Gaming
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Revives a 90s Console
Military Game Peripheral Collections
Corsair Unveiled a Hardware Collection with Call of Duty
Translucent Glowing eSports Accessories
The Razer Phantom Collection Has the Chroma RGB Lighting
Modular Gaming Controllers
HyperX Introduces Swappable Controls and Custom Gaming Parts
Premium Over-Ear Headsets
Sony Unveiled the INZONE H9 II Gaming Headset for PC Devices
AI-Powered Console Ventures
Ayaneo Launched the Indiegogo Campaign for its Ayaneo 3 Handheld
K-Pop-Backed PC Peripherals
Razer Teams Up with BLACKPINK for a New Collaboration
Spiked Gaming Headsets
The Kraken Kitty V2 Headset Blends Playful Design with Gaming Performance
Retro Console-Inspired Controllers
The Killscreen CubeSense Has a GameCube Inspiration for the PS5
Approachable Handheld Gaming Systems
The AYANEO 3 Has a Fluid, Contoured Form for Comfortable Use
Compact Gaming Devices
The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini Brings 4:3 Screen and Affordable Retro Gaming
Custom Anime-Themed Gaming Computers
Starforge Systems Released a PC with Kaiju No. 8 Theme
Innovative Gaming Peripheral Ecosystems
Akko Expands Its Performance-Driven Gaming Peripherals
Performance-Driven Gaming Peripherals
Akko Debuted the Dash Ultra Mouse and the Verge Headset
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
Artistic Gaming Peripherals
ASUS ROG Launches a New Product Lineup with Kojima Productions
Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Go Plays Classics in a Portable Format
Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems
The Vectrex Mini Revives a Classic Video Game System
Customizable Third-Party Gaming Controllers
The Horipad Turbo Will Launch in Five Color Options
Revived Lightweight Gaming Mice
Glorious Relaunches the Model O
AI-Powered Gaming Ecosystems
Razer Unveiled its New 'Wyvrn' Ecosystem to Enhance Gaming
Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals
Higround Pays Homage to Xbox's Halo Video Game Franchise
Nostalgic Gamer Keyboard Designs
The 8Bitdo Retro Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Honors Nintendo
Elevated Audio Product Lines
HAVIT Showcases Innovative Audio Technologies at CES 2025
Iconic Cat-Branded Headsets
Razer Unveiled its Kitty Kraken V2 Hello Kitty Edition with Sanrio
Premium Dynamic Gaming Headsets
JBL is Set to Unveil a Trio of New Headsets at CES 2026
Desktop-Grade Handheld Gaming PCs
The AOKZOE A1X Has Up to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB Hard Drive
Multiplatform Support Headsets
Logitech Debuted the 'Astro A20 X' for Gamers with Many Devices
Next-Generation Gaming Headsets
Sentinels and Razer Team Up to Launch the BlackShark V3 Pro
Vibrant Game Console Covers
Sony's New 'Hyperpop' PS5 Covers are Bright and Stylish
Transformative Gaming Experiences
The First Berserker: Khazan Sets a New Standard for 3D Gaming
Handheld Powerhouses
Ayaneo Strix Halo Next II With Built-In 116Wh Battery
Japanese Cartoon-Branded Collections
Razer's Latest Gaming Peripheral Collection is Kuromi-Themed
Retro-Style Game Controllers
The PlayStation FlexStrike Wireless Flight Stick is Advanced
Modular Gaming Controllers
GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron is a Fully Modular Mobile Gamepad
Official Gaming Systems
The 2025 IEM Tournament Taps Acer's Predator Orion 7000 Desktop Computer
Leverless Fighting Game Controllers
Turtle Beach Released its new 'Victrix Pro KO' Controller
Mobile Game-Streaming Services
Razer's New PC Remote Play Enables Direct Game Streaming
Enhanced Wireless Gaming Headsets
Microsoft Added Several In-Demand Features to its Xbox Headset
Premium Gaming Controller Expansions
Hyperkin's 'The Competitor' is Now Available in North America
Best-Selling Console Sequels
Nintendo Dropped the Reveal Trailer for the 'Nintendo Switch 2'
Next-Gen Console Customizations
eXtremeRate Unveiled Solutions for the ' Nintendo Switch 2'
Artistic Gaming Controllers
CRKD Debuts the Daft Punk NEO S 5-Fret Fortnite Festival Controller
Collaborative Anime Gaming Gear
The Razer EVA-02 Collection Introduces New Styles and Accessories
Game Console Anniversary Releases
Sony Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a Nostalgic PS5 Update
Competitive Gaming Monitors
KOORUI Debuts a Competitive Gaming Monitor with a 750Hz Refresh Rate
Modular Console Gaming Headsets
Nacon's New Rig R5 Pro HS Series Headset is Multifunctional
3D Handheld Gaming PCs
The Tencent 3D One Doesn't Require Glasses for Immersive Graphics
Gaming Console Voice-Changers
The Voicemod Key USB-C is a Debut Product for PS5 and XSX
Portability-Focused Handheld Consoles
Razer Unveils the Handheld Dock Chroma for Portable Gaming
Premium Controller Modules
Turtle Beach Launches the Stealth Pivot with Rotating Button Modules
Expansive First-Person-Shooter Games
EA Announced Battlefield 6 with an October 10th Release Date
Bold Themed Gaming Gear
Razer x Pokémon Goes All-In with a Pikachu-Themed Collection
Rhythm Game-Focused Studios
RedOctane Games Launched with a Specialty for Rhythm Games
Esports-Branded Peripheral Collections
100 Thieves Partnered with Higround on New Collection
Pebble-Shaped Vlogging Cameras
The kyu Camera Captures Nine-Second Videos
Premium Console Game Controllers
FlyDigi's Apex 4 is a Precision Customizable Controller for Games
Wireless Gaming Headsets
Cherry Xtrfy's H3 Wireless is a Multiplatform Audio Solution
Esports-Themed Tech Peripherals
Higround Unveils the New 'Vantage Collection' with 100 Thieves
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Collaboration Handheld Gaming Systems
These Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally Handsets Were Made with ASUS
Customizable Streaming Microphones
Razer Seiren Emote Enhances Broadcasts with Emoticons
Fighting Game Brand Collaborations
Razer Partnered with Riot Games on a New 2XKO Collab