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
23
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
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Game-Themed Energy Collections
G Fuel Partners with RPG Game Genshin Impact for a New Capsule
Monthly Free Game Bundles
Sony Confirmed its Three Free Titles on PlayStation for June
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Gaming-Influenced Beer Fridges
Heineken 0.0 Presents the Gaming Fridge to Keep Things Cool
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Anti-Consumerism Subscription Services
The 'Nothing' Subscription Service Literally Offers Nothing
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Adult-Oriented Classic Board Games
The Clue Conspiracy Board Game Updates a Classic
Limited-Edition Monthly Wine Capsules
Vinebox Announces Monthly Experiences with Its Product Line
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Connected Digital Game Boards
'The Last Gameboard' is an Interactive Digital Board Game Platform
Luxury Transparent Game Tables
The Effetto 71 Ping Pong Table is Made with Glass and Steel
Channel-Switching Commercials
This Tubi Super Bowl Ad Tricked Millions of Sports Viewers
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Three-People Wine Bottle Prototypes
19 Crimes's Throuple Bottle of Wine is for Valentine's Day
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
Summer-Themed Cafe Rewards Games
The Starbucks Summer Game: Adventure Awaits is Interactive
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
AI-Powered Video Highlights Services
Trace Elevates the Post-Gaming Viewing Experience
Game-Themed Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola Unveils a League of Legends-Themed Zero Sugar Can
Immersive Wine-Inspired Games
Chablis Appellation Launches an Online Interactive Game About Wine
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Monthly Premium Cheese Boxes
The Cheese Bar Offers a Monthly 'Club' Subscription with Three Tiers
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Arcade-Style Metaverse Games
JD Sports Steps into the Metaverse with 'King of the Game'
Downloadable Game Beer Ads
The Stella 'Beer, Au Naturel’ Ad is Playable on The Sims
On-Demand Bubbly Water Campaigns
"Press for Bubly" Keeps Non-Drinkers Committed to Dry January
Battle Royale Gaming Peripherals
Razer and KRAFTON Released a Special PUBG Collection of Devices
Home Cleaning Subscription Boxes
'Grove Collaborative' Offers Subscriptions to Save Costs
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Monthly Mocktail Subscriptions
Raising the Bar Offers Sustainable Mocktail Kits On-Demand
Premium Dating App Subscriptions
Tinder is Offering a $500 Subscription for Influential Users
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
AI-Powered Cocktail Subscriptions
The Barsys Subscription Box Service is Debuting at CES 2024
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Unsubscribing Activity Campaigns
Unsubscribe for Sports Challenges Canadians to Get Active
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Modern Alcohol Collection Platforms
Unicorn is a Next-Gen Platform for Collecting Spirits & Wines
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Endless Horde Survival Games
Vampire Survivors is Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023
Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps
The Smart 5min x Suika Game is Entertaining and Beneficial
Functional Coffee Subscription Services
Zend Coffee is Offering Easy Access to Premium Beans
Organization Digital Games
Witch Beam Games Develops the Unpacking Game for Mobile
Natural Wine Subscription Platforms
The Waves Proprietary Artificial Intelligence Technology
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
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
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Web3 Game Analytics Tools
Telescope Labs Unveils an Advanced Tool for Analyzing Web3 Games
Artisanal Monthly Cheeses
Hazelton's Sends Global Artisinal Cheeses to Subscribers Each Month
Series-Inspired Chess Games
The Queen’s Gambit Chess Puts Fans in the Action
AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers
Pubinno Smart Tap Provides Perfect Quality for Draft Beer Systems
Unlimited Fountain Drink Subscriptions
Parker's Chewy's Drink Club Offers a Large Drink Everyday
Co-Created Murder Games
White Claw & Netflix Collab on Glass Onion-Inspired Murder Mystery Game
Pizza Slice Subscriptions
Slice Squad Offers a Slice of Pizza a Day for $9.99 Monthly
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Streaming Service Game Controllers
Netflix Unveils a New Game Controller App for iPhones
Geography-Based Esports Competitions
GeoGuessr Hosts Its First Esports World Cup with 24 Players
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Mash-Up Board Games
Monopoly Scrabble by Winning Moves Games Combines Two Classics
Italian Pantry Goods Subscriptions
Giadzy Offers 3 Subscription Boxes Starting at $35 Per Month
Educational Guitar Apps
Ubisoft is Bringing Rocksmith+ to iOS and Android on June 9th
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Competitive Monetary Game Platforms
'VersusNow' Allows Players to Compete for Real World Prizes
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Pizzeria Subscription Programs
The Chuck E. Cheese Membership Program Has Three Tiers
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
BNPL Shopping Subscriptions
Klarna Adds a Subscription Plan for Frequent Shoppers
Business-Focused AI Subscriptions
OpenAI Debuts the ChatGPT Team Subscriptions for 149 People
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Limited Edition Retro Games
Cuphead Launches a New Limited Edition Version for Nintendo Switch
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
Inflationary Meal Subscriptions
Urban Plates' Plate Pass Shares 20% Savings for $5 Per Month
Tile-Based Word Games
Apple Recently Rolls Out its New Quartiles Game Discreetly
Content Creator Streaming Platforms
The 'Quench' Platform Offers Access to Exclusive Content
Hybrid Puzzled Tranquil Games
Humble Games and Witch Beam Launch the Unpacking Game
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Clip-Sharing Game Platforms
Epic Games Launches Postparty for Sharing Fortnite Gameplay Clips
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Audiobook-Only App Subscription
Spotify Rolls Out Audiobooks Access Tier Subscriptions
Cross-Platform Game Libraries
Ubisoft is Bringing its 'Ubisoft+' Service to Xbox Consoles
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
Web-Based Word Game Celebrations
New York Times Games Honors Its1,000th Wordle Puzzle
Cross-Platform Game Libraries
Ubisoft is Bringing its 'Ubisoft+' Service to Xbox Consoles
Battle-Royale Racing Games
Nintendo Announced 'F-Zero 99' as its Latest Switch Online Title
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
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
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Daily Game-Guessing Services
'GuessTheGame' is a Wordle-Like for Video Game Fans
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Rhythmic Adorable Streamed Games
Netflix Adds New Games Including Hello Kitty Happiness Parade
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
Follow-Up Golf Game Launches
Sports Story Recently Launched on Nintendo Switch Platforms
Retro Virtual Consoles
Nintendo Added GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance to Switch Online
Iconic Sidescroller Franchises
Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Monster-Battling Tournament Games
Nintendo Annouced 'Pokemon Stadium' is Coming to Switch Online
Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
Gamer Organization Apps
Skich Debuts New Features for its Tinder-Style Game Recommendation App
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Responsive Game Updates
CD Projekt Red Added New Performance Features to Cyberpunk 2077
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Subscription-Based Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Mobile Game
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
Easter-Themed Game Giveaways
Fanatical's 'Mystery Egg Bundle' Holds Golden Egg Prizes
Cheese Subscription Clubs
Murray's Cheese Club Offers Themed Journeys for Product Discovery
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
High-Tier Esports Tournaments
PUBG Mobile Debuts Changes to Its Esports Partnership Program in SEA
Stadium Battle Games
Nintendo Released the Classic Pokemon Stadium 2 on Nintendo Switch Online
Relaunched Streaming Subscription Services
MoviePass Relaunches Across the Nation with New Model
Interactive Party Game Sequels
'Everybody 1-2 Switch' is the Successor to the Switch Party Game
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Android-Specific Cloud Gaming
Utomik Cloud Gaming is Now Available on Android Devices for Free
Girls' Night Wine Discounts
Une Femme Wines' Project Gather Offers Wine for Up to 95% Off
Expansive Game Library Platforms
The Ubisoft+ Game Subscription Selections Launches on Xbox
Handheld Game Store Launches
Playdate Presents its New Catalog Games Store as a Curated Storefront