http://www.trendhunter.com/games Video Games and Consoles en-us Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:59:48 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/games 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Interactive-Gaming-Anniversaries (TrendHunter.com) Nintendo is expanding interactive gaming anniversaries with a year-long celebration marking 40 years of The Legend of Zelda. The campaign extends beyond commemorating the franchise through a...]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:07:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Interactive-Gaming-Anniversaries http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ultra-responsive-gaming-controllers (TrendHunter.com) Ultra-responsive gaming controllers are bringing faster inputs to competitive PC play as SCUF Gaming introduces the Nemesis Pro 8K PC family. Available in wired and wireless models, the controllers...]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:54:06 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ultra-responsive-gaming-controllers http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Toy-branded-game-studios (TrendHunter.com) Toy-branded game studios are giving entertainment companies greater control over how their established properties expand into interactive experiences. Mattel has formed Mattel Game Studios, a...]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:19:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Toy-branded-game-studios http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Third-party-app-stores (TrendHunter.com) Third-party app stores are becoming easier for mobile users to access as Aptoide Games returns to Google Play in the U.S. through Google's Play Catalog Access program. The approval allows Android...]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:50:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Third-party-app-stores http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cross-platform-streaming-bundles (TrendHunter.com) Cross-platform streaming bundles are bringing premium entertainment and creator-driven content together as YouTube and NBCUniversal expand their global partnership. Beginning in early 2027, Peacock...]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:40:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cross-platform-streaming-bundles http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-x-xbox (TrendHunter.com) McDonald’s x XBOX have partnered to bring in-game food to life through 'Side Missions,' a gaming-inspired QSR experience launching across McDonald’s UK and Ireland. Marking the companies’...]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:12:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-x-xbox http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-barbecue-pit-and-spark-adriatic (TrendHunter.com) Dickey's Barbecue Pit and Spark Adriatic have partnered to develop a series of custom mini games within the brand's mobile app that are exclusive for members of the Big Yellow Cup Rewards program....]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:15:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dickeys-barbecue-pit-and-spark-adriatic http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-coaching-tools (TrendHunter.com) Moonton, the developer behind Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, is developing AI coaching tools designed to support competitive teams with automated match analysis and performance feedback. The initiative...]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:17:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-coaching-tools http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toca-boca-and-adidas (TrendHunter.com) Spin Master's digital games studio Toca Boca and adidas teamed up to bring an empowering experience to Toca Boca World for tween girls so that players feel supported and confident, and as a result,...]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:36:00 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toca-boca-and-adidas http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-collectible-experience (TrendHunter.com) DAISE, the playful fragrance and body care brand purpose-built for older Gen Alpha and young Gen Z consumers, recently dropped a colorful collection featuring its first blind box collectibles, and...]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:56:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-collectible-experience http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spades-plus (TrendHunter.com) Zynga announced its partnership with Spades Plus and Anthony Edwards, bringing the NBA All-Star into one of the largest digital Spades communities through exclusive promotional content, social...]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:58:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spades-plus http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-pocket-supreme (TrendHunter.com) The Analogue Pocket Supreme handheld video game console has been unveiled as part of the streetwear brand's Fall/Winter 2026 collection that transforms the retro-inspired device into a recognizable...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:53:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-pocket-supreme http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixpuzz (TrendHunter.com) Traditional jigsaw puzzles can be relaxing, but moving and positioning individual pieces can sometimes feel repetitive. PixPuzz offers a different take on the classic puzzle format by replacing...]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:38:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixpuzz http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gears-of-war-eday-xbox (TrendHunter.com) The Gears of War: E-Day Xbox controller collection introduces two limited-edition accessories inspired by the upcoming Xbox exclusive. The standard controller features a 3D-molded shell with...]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:36:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gears-of-war-eday-xbox http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrance-activation-in-fortnite (TrendHunter.com) Jo Malone London's range of coastally inspired scents just grew to include the Sea Salt & Bergamot collection, and to promote it, the brand ventured into the gaming space for the first time with a...]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:40:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragrance-activation-in-fortnite http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Razer-Acquired (TrendHunter.com) Razer acquired StreamElements, a creator platform used by streamers and YouTubers across Twitch, YouTube, Kick and other services. The deal gives Razer ownership of StreamElements’ intellectual...]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:59:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Razer-Acquired http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-wine-education-platform (TrendHunter.com) PourPlays has introduced a gamified wine education platform alongside its debut offering, PairPlays, a food and wine pairing game designed to address the wine industry's challenges in engaging...]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:15:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-wine-education-platform http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-theft-auto-vi-an-extended-look (TrendHunter.com) The excitement and anticipation surrounding the release of Grand Theft Auto VI is culminating in a number of tie-ins to help further build momentum, which is what we're seeing with Grand Theft Auto...]]> Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:45:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-theft-auto-vi-an-extended-look http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-controller (TrendHunter.com) GameSir, a global gaming peripheral brand known for high-performance engineering, has launched the Tarantula 8K PC, a wired esports controller designed exclusively for PC gaming with an 8000Hz...]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:30:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-controller http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-disc-audio-cp1 (TrendHunter.com) The Instant Disc Audio Cp1 is a limited-edition CD player created by Kojima Productions and Japanese audio brand km5, drawing its design from the BB Pod featured in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach....]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:19:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-disc-audio-cp1 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Creator-first-game-updates (TrendHunter.com) Creator-first game updates are transforming video games into evolving platforms where player creativity is just as important as new gameplay content. MindsEye's latest update introduces multiplayer...]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:53:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Creator-first-game-updates http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culdcept-begins (TrendHunter.com) Originally released on the Sega Saturn in 1997, Culdcept is a Japanese role-playing game that features unique gameplay that blends board game, deckbuilding, and RPG mechanics into one. Since its...]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:53:00 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culdcept-begins http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ad-supported-cloud-gaming-game-streaming (TrendHunter.com) Ad-supported cloud gaming is introducing a new way for players to access game streaming by exchanging short advertisements for free cloud sessions. Xbox's test allows eligible users to stream games...]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:44:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ad-supported-cloud-gaming-game-streaming http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konkr-pocket-advance (TrendHunter.com) Konkr Pocket Advance is a handheld gaming device from Ayaneo that reinterprets the horizontal design of the original Game Boy Advance with updated hardware. The device features a 3.5-inch LCD...]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:42:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konkr-pocket-advance http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2016-dodge-viper-acr (TrendHunter.com) Dodge, in collaboration with LEGO and Microsoft, has launched a multifaceted campaign centred on the iconic 2016 Dodge Viper ACR. This launch offers enthusiasts a unique convergence of digital and...]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:13:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2016-dodge-viper-acr http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Gaming-first-tablets (TrendHunter.com) Gaming-first tablets are redefining mobile gaming by combining flagship smartphone performance with hardware engineered specifically for extended play. The REDMAGIC Astra 2 features a Snapdragon 8...]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:52:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Gaming-first-tablets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Gaming-audio-hubs (TrendHunter.com) Gaming audio hubs are transforming desktop gaming setups by combining immersive sound, communication tools and device management into a single platform. ASUS's ROG Gjallar integrates 2.1.2 Dolby...]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:28:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Gaming-audio-hubs http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theburntpeanut (TrendHunter.com) Lucy Goods — the nicotine pouch brand known for its Breakers, Pouches, and Gum products — has announced a multi-year partnership with TheBurntPeanut — a prominent streamer who has...]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:42:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theburntpeanut http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-lifestyle-collections (TrendHunter.com) Gaming lifestyle collections are extending digital brands beyond the screen by combining exclusive merchandise with connected in-app experiences. Toca Boca's collaboration with MINISO introduces...]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:11:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-lifestyle-collections http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/National-AI-ecosystems (TrendHunter.com) National AI ecosystems are emerging as governments and technology companies work together to integrate AI across manufacturing, healthcare, finance, robotics and scientific research. NVIDIA's...]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:09:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/National-AI-ecosystems