September 2017 games trends reveal the incorporation of the ever-growing popularity of subscription services into the game industry, as well as the revamping of classic games.
An example of the former is the Ubercrate video game subscription service, which sends subscribers 10 random games per month. This collection of games can have a total value of $40 and go up as high as $700, but the service itself costs only $20 for a three month subscription.
An example of the latter is the Prosecco Pong game offered by the party supply store Talking Tables. Most people are familiar with the classic party game 'beer pong,' and Prosecco Pong offers a more sophisticated way of playing the same game. The revamping of this classic ensures that it is more adult-friendly, while still being familiar.
Top 45 Game Trends in September
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Paper Component Toys
The 'Papier Machine' Printed Circuits are Compiled in a Book
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Portable 4K Projectors
The Nebula Mars Portable WiFi Projector Creates a 150 Inch HD Image
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Gamer Culture Couches
The Harow Arcade Sofa Furniture Design is Inspired by the 80s and 90s
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Themed Adult-Only Hotels
'Grand Portals Nous' Features Five Uniquely Themed Rooms
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Gamified AR Workouts
ARX Turns One's Exercise Routine into a Challenging Game
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Luxurious Adult-Only Hotels
The 'Grand Hotel Portals Nous' Loans Its Guests a BMW for Their Stay
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Universal Customizable Controllers
The 'ALL Controller' is Compatible with All of Your Devices
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Episodic Fantasy Merchandise
HBO's Game of Thrones Merchandise Collection is Now Updated Weekly
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Maze Game Phone Cases
This Retro Maze Case Offers Entertainment Should Your iPhone Ever Die
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Retro Video Game Controllers
The NES 30 Arcade Stick Controller Works on the Nintendo Switch
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Tailored Gamer Backpacks
The Mobile Edge 'CORE' Gaming Backpack Packs All Gamer Essentials
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Fantasy-Themed Dining Events
The White Gold Butchers Game of Thrones Dinner is Meat-Centric
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Retro Video Game Computers
The Love Hulten Datorbox Gaming PC is Elegant and Functional
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Educational Water Events
The Children's Water Festival Highlights the Importance of Conservation
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Aquatic Beer Pong Games
The Battleship Beer Pong PRO Can be Used on Water or Dry Land
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VR Horror Games
The 'Alien: Isolation' VR Mode is Compatible with Oculus SDK and Rift Headsets
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Chromatic Eye Test Games
iGame's Free Eye Test Assesses Color Recognition
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Smartphone-Connected Soccer Balls
The 'DribbleUp' Smart Soccer Balls Track Spin and Trajectory
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Prosecco Drinking Games
Prosecco Pong Offers a Sophisticated Alternative to Traditional Beer Pong
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Digital Crossover Board Games
The Uncharted: Monopoly Board Game Expands the Franchise
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Football Goalpost Chairs
The QB54 Lawn Chair Football Game is Playable While Tailgating
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Updated Retro Game Controllers
The Retro Fighters Nintendo 64 Controller Updates the Design
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Queer Dating Simulators
'Dream Daddy' is a Hugely Popular Dating Sim Game
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Medieval Fantasy Tarot Cards
The Game of Thrones Tarot Card Set is Ideal for Fans of the Franchise
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Racing-Themed Game Consoles
Sony Will Release a Gran Turismo-Themed Playstation 4
20
Monster-Building Card Games
'Bears vs Babies' is From the Creators of Exploding Kittens
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Social TV-Watching Platforms
Facebook 'Watch' is a Dedicated New Platform for Viewing Shows
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Foldable 3D Fantasy Masks
These Game of Thrones Wall Mount 3D Masks Can be Worn or Displayed
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Design-Focused Game Collections
'Method of Action' Helps Designers Hone Their Skills
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Aquatic Card Table Sets
The Swimline Game Station Set Comes with Waterproof Playing Cards
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Magical Literature Card Games
'Cards Against Potter' Puts a Wizardly Spin on the Game
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Conversation-Starting Board Games
The 'Personalitree' Conversation Game Gets Participants Chatting
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Personalized Satellite Image Puzzles
This Personalized Puzzle is a Bird's-Eye View of Your Home
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Golfer Drinking Games
Beer Pong Golf Switches Up How the Classic Drinking Game is Played
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Women's Basketball Video Games
WNBA Teams Will Appear in NBA Live 18
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Trampoline Bed Installations
Virgin Media Promoted Its Virgin TV Kids App with a Jumping Apparatus
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Mobile-Only Basketball Tickets
Miami Heat is the First NBA Team to Offer Mobile-Only Entry
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Pup-Petting Games
'Pet the Pup at the Party' is a Game That Addresses Social Anxiety
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TV-Watching Races
Sky Staged a Game of Thrones Marathon That Challenged Viewers to Run
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Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
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VR Sports-Viewing Apps
'Fox Sports VR' Lets Users View Games in Virtual VIP Stadium Suites
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8-Bit Game Collections
UFO 50 Includes 50 Titles Inspired by Retro Gaming Origins
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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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Anecdotal Gambling Commercials
This Commercial for 'Kwiff' is Equal Parts Dark and Comical
Related Ideas
Playful Student-Targeted Interactive Pop-Ups
Uber One Hits Campuses with ‘The One Arcade'
Multiplayer Mobile Game Updates
Subway Surfers is Getting a Competitive Multiplayer Mode
Soccer Game Updates
EA SPORTS FC 26 Released The World's Game Update for International Football
Wig-Snatching Games
Exploding Kittens Teased a New Party Game Called 'Snatch Snatch Wig'
Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Data-Driven Sports Culture Ads
Air Transat's OOH Campaign Compares and Contrasts Ticket Prices
Card-Style Game Soda Campaigns
PepsiCo Launches the 'Bottle Lotto Sweepstakes' for Summer
Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences
EB Games Boasts Mario Kart World in Montreal
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Game-Honoring Energy Drink Branding
The Red Bull Tetris Can Celebrates the Game's 40th Anniversary
Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
Kronenbourg 1664 Launched a Three-Day Immersive Fashion Experience
Energizing Video Game-Themed Drinks
Gong cha EnerTeas Were Created with The Tetris Company
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Revived RTS Games
R.U.S.E. Returns to Steam With Steam Deck Support and Free DLC
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Football Food Delivery Promotions
The ALDI SOS Big Game Bundle is an Uber Eats Exclusive
Browser Game Platforms
RetroGames Lets Users Play Classic Console Games Online Instantly
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
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
In-Car Gaming Collaborations
AirConsole x Audi Partner for Car Gaming, and Includes Pictionary
Soccer-Centric Soda Spots
Pepsi's 'Refresh the Game' Campaign Brings Soccer Icons Together
Gaming Console Leasing Services
The PlayStation 5 Subscription Service is £9.95 Per Month
Customizable Console Bundles
Nintendo Paired Switch 2 with a Pick-your-own Digital Game
Multi-Drink Desk Accessories
Rocco Introduces The Triple Coaster
Screen-Free Conversation Recorders
Prego's Connection Keeper Bundle Builds Bonds Around the Table
Psychological Espionage RPGs
ZERO PARADES Blends Surreal Storytelling With Tactical Spy Gameplay
Spring Skincare Sampling Boxes
The NewBeauty Spring 2026 TestTube Box is Curated
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Branded Aperitif Puzzles
The Pernod Ricard x Le Puzz Jigsaw Puzzle Reimagines a 70s Dinner Table
Gamified Sports Rewards
Mountain Dew Links MLB Home Runs to Real-Time Free Drink Rewards
Screen-Free Interactive Gaming
tonies and Hasbro Turn Classic Board Games Into Audio Adventures
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Tennis-Themed Pop-Up Bars
Grey Goose's Last Serve Bar Brings a Signature Serve to Commuters
Toronto Gastro-Gaming Businesses
OCHE Arrives in Toronto to Enhance the Entertainment Scene
LDA Gen Z-Focused Delivery Apps
Instacart Launches a Dedicated App for Party Hosts
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Football-Focused Sofa Campaigns
Pepsi Presents the Refresh the Game Campaign with Icons
Playing Field Pizza Boxes
Pizza Pizza's Pitch Party Pizza Creates a Tabletop Soccer Experience
Casual Brain Training Games
Mind Match Pro Turns Memory Training to a Structured Level-Based Game
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
Mom-Focused Mobile Game Events
Avia Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Mom's Week in Solitaire Clash
Gamified Soccer-Tied Pizza Promotions
Domino's Launches an In-App Game Called Soccer Shoutout
Playful Transport Management Missions
Urban Games Transport Fever 3 Campaign Mode
Casual Game Collections
PolyTrack Offers Access to Popular Games in One Platform
Collaborative Esports Tetris Tournaments
Red Bull and The Tetris Company Announce a Tournament
Seasonal Cocktail Solution Platforms
Lucas Bols Launches Its Stock Your Home Bar Incentive
Soccer Tournament-Timed Snack Promotions
TokyoTreat Announces a Special World Cup Promotion
Gaming Wearable Devices
Tetris Watch Combines Classic Gameplay with Smartwatch Features
Hardcore Daily Puzzle Variants
PC Gamer Spotlights Hunch by Bennette Sebastian
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Luxury Game Sets
These Luxury Board Games Now Include Sets Up to $4,200 for Collectors
Online Coffee Subscriptions
Trade Coffee Offers Locally Sourced Roasts
Gaming Trivia Apps
Retro Game Trivia Offers Daily Retro Gaming Quizzes And Fun Facts
Difficult Video Game Bundles
Humble Bundle Launched the 'Humbling Soulslikes' Bundle
Streaming Sports Subscriptions
Roku Added FOX One as Its Premium Subscription on The Roku Channel
Presence-Boosting Bar Campaigns
'She's Got a Tab' Revives the SVEDKA Robot & Real-Life Connection
Modular Streaming Channel Plans
YouTube TV Introduced 12 Cheaper Channel Packages
Indie Subscription Game Libraries
indie.io Launches Indie Pass Subscription on PC Platforms
Interactive Party Games
Scano Games Lets Friends Play Real-Time Multiplayer Games On Their Phones
Competitive Trivia Games
Trivia Tiles Offers Fast-Paced, Image-Based Multiplayer Challenges
Interactive Emoji Puzzle Games
The Apple News+ Emoji Game Offers Visualized Puzzles
Mid-Tier Ai Subscriptions
OpenAI $100 ChatGPT Pro Plan Expands Coding-Focused Usage Tier
Searchable Gaming Platforms
Search to Play Helps Users Discover, Track, And Share Video Games
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Associative Word Games
Word Puzzle: Connections Challenges Players To Group Words By Traits
Interactive Game Advertisements
Samsung Ads GameBreaks Encourage Deeper Engagement
Commitment-Based Subscriptions
Apple Introduces Monthly Plans with 12-Month Commitment Options
Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events
Carlsberg Ran the 'Fare Game' Initiative for Taxi Drivers
Entertainment Venue-Branded Retro Merchandise
Dave & Buster's Debuts a Limited-Edition Capsule
Curated Horror Subscriptions
the Tales of the Weird Subscription Offered Eerie Stories
App Strategy Insights
ScreensDesign Reveals Proven Tactics Behind Top iOS Subscription Apps
Futuristic Taxi Drifting Games
Current Games Drops 'Taxi Chaos 2'
Lifestyle Gaming Ecosystems
Nintendo Extends Music Access Beyond Its Consoles
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Stable Game-Themed Cryptocurrencies
Playtron's 'Game Dollar' is Pegged to the USD
Interactive Soccer Viewing Experience
PubNub Partners with DAZN for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
Mobile Sports Simulation Gaming
MLB The Show Brings Team Building and Gameplay to Mobile
Pachinko-Like Roguelike Games
Mister Morris Games Releases 'Pegs X Stickers'
Retro Game Additions
Nintendo Adds Mario Clash, Mario’s Tennis and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
Productivity Co-Working Games
On-Together: Virtual Co-Working Turns Focus Sessions to Shared Play
Creative Frustration Outlets
Punch Your Client Is A Satirical Game For Creative Professionals
Palate-Expanding Wine Kits
Vinebox's Level Up Wine Tasting Kit Progresses from Crisp to Bold
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Cross-Platform Memberships
Xbox and Discord bundle gaming and social benefits
Social Learning Experiences
Lectures on Tap Hosts Expert-Led Discussions in Local Bars
Entertainment Venue Loyalty Platforms
Dave & Buster's Debuts 'What the Fun' Platform
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Product Discovery Communities
MillionShip Turns Product Discovery Into A Playful Experiences
Conversational Streaming Apps
Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App for Easier Content Discovery
Curated Pet Subscriptions
Genius Dog's Limited Monthly Boxes Create Moments Between People & Pets
Creator-Inspired Board Games
MrBeast Brings His Viral Challenges and Competition Style Home
Expanded Game-Streaming Functionalities
Xbox Announced PC Support for its Game Streaming
Emoji Word Games
Quiz Blitz Turns Emoji Clues Into Addictive Word Challenges
Fun Fact Trivia Decks
Fun Fact Co. Has Expanded Its Catalog of Card-Based Games
Casual Game Platforms
Brainrot Game Delivers Addictive Online Play With Competitive Features
World Cup Gaming Contests
Splash Sports Launched Its $3M World Cup Survivor Contest
Live Sports Jackpots
Budweiser Launched a Real-Time NHL Goal-Tracking Jackpot in Quebec
Elevated Brunch Menu Refreshes
Sixty Vines Introduced Its New Brunch Menu
Tabletop-To-Digital Franchises
Descent Expands into a Cooperative Tactical RPG Experience
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Subscription Tracking Tools
Bills Helps You Track Subscriptions And Stay On Top Of Your Budget
Curated Subscription Tracking Platforms
'SubWatch' Helps Users Manage Subscriptions Proactively
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
The Roku Roklue Pop Culture Trivia Game Covers Movies and TV
Narrative Retro Revivals
Truxton Extreme Adds Comic Storytelling to a Classic Arcade Game
Engaging E-Soccer Video Games
Betby Announced Two New Soccer Titles for its Portfolio
Cultural Trivia Games
Culture King Turns Cultural Knowledge Into Fast-Paced Competition
Fantasy Sports Apps
bet365 Launched Its Free-to-Play Fantasy Sports App Ahead of World Cup 2026
Points-Powered Sports Travel
point.me Helps Fans Use Rewards for World Cup Travel and Tickets
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Subscription Tracking Platforms
Subscription Day² Tracks Renewals, Spending, and Insights
Subscription Management Apps
Reko Helps Users Track and Control All Subscriptions in One Place
Visual Subscription Managers
Sub Blocks Organizes And Tracks Subscriptions With A Fun Dashboard
Gaming News Customization Tools
Feed It Games Builds a Custom Gaming News Feed For Your Interests
Interactive Entertainment Tools
Quiz Cabin Turns Curiosity to Playable Quizzes & Brain Challenges
Subscription Manager Tools
Subbbed Helps Track Subscriptions With Alerts and Spending Analytics
Global Wine Tasting Kits
Vinebox's January Tasting Experience Features Wine from Around the World
Subscription Management Tools
Subscription Manager Helps You Track and Organize All Subscriptions
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Brand Recognition Games
Product Guesser Tests Brand Recognition Through Interactive Play Tool
Casual Game Discovery Apps
PizzaSlice Helps Users Find Relaxing, Chill Indie Games Easily
Multiplayer Cartoon Soccer Games
Nintendo is Adding 'Super Mario Strikers' to NSO on Switch 2
Multiplayer Word Games
The New York Times Introduces Crossplay as a Multiplayer Word Game App
Rule-Free Sports Tables
Ping Pong Park by Exercice Turns Gameplay into Open-Ended Play
Puzzle Game Apps
Ahhhh Weekly Crosswords Delivers Social Puzzle Games With Leaderboards
Live Event Fan Platforms
SeatGeek Launched Its Game Day Your Way to Unify Stadium Fan Data
Elevated At-Home Dining Subscriptions
The Gousto Premium Range Features Three Tiers
In-Game Music Experiences
Toca Boca Integrates Music From Major Artists Into Gameplay
Victorian Parlour Gaming Booths
Inception Group Launches Mr Fogg’s Games Parlour
Interactive Party Games
'Roved' Makes Group Drinking Games Easy, Fun, And Instantly Social
Paid Subscriber Thread Features
X Introduced the Creator Subscriptions 2.0 Enhancement
Timed Gameplay Trial Features
Google Play Introduced Game Trials for Sampling Game Titles
Real-Time Trivia Games
Trivia Duel Turns Real-Time Knowledge Battles Into Competitive Leaderboards
Curated Surprise Game Seasons
Panic Announces Playdate Season Three for Episodic Game Releases
Bar Hunt Games
Chicken Chase Turns Pub Crawls Into A Chaotic Team Race With Clues