Top 100 Games Trends in August

From VR Alien Horror Games to Inclusive Esports TV Shows

— July 30, 2022 — Tech
This list of August 2022 trends in games spotlights the increasing popularity of esports-focused collaborations to drive engagement and build customer loyalty. In addition to this, consumers have expressed their enjoyment of mobile gaming as the industry skyrockets and more companies push for mobile-friendly features.

One notable example is the forthcoming FaZe Clan and DoorDash partnership which seeks to deliver player-inspired sandwiches to gamers across North America. This partnership prioritizes brand loyalty and showcases the impact an esports organization can have on a nationwide scale.

Elsewhere, Snapchat has debuted a new AR-based ‘Ghost Game’ that allows users to hunt ghosts, fight spirits, and explore the contents of an abandoned phone. This addition is significant in the gaming industry as social media and entertainment applications push for gaming-related content to keep consumers engaged. ‘Ghost Game’ is also the brand’s first foray into AR-based gaming, as consumers are steadily popularizing the convenience of mobile gaming.
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Mobile Courtroom Simulators
Mobile Courtroom Simulators
Capcom Released the Phoenix Wright Trilogy on Mobile Devices
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99
Mobile Military RPGs
Mobile Military RPGs
The Division: Resurgence is the Latest Game from Ubisoft Entertainment
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98
Computer Component Bundles
Computer Component Bundles
NVIDIA is Offering Free Games with its 30-Series Graphics Cards
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97
Dedicated Mobile GPUs
Dedicated Mobile GPUs
ARM Unveiled the 'Immortalis-G715' Graphics Card with HA Ray Tracing
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96
Console-Based Chatting Features
Console-Based Chatting Features
Discord Announces the Xbox Series S/X Voice Chat Integration
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95
Game Streaming Expansions
Game Streaming Expansions
Microsoft is Adding the Entire Yakuza Series to Xbox Game Pass
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94
High-Performance Low-Power Smartphones
High-Performance Low-Power Smartphones
The Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensity Edition is Efficiently Designed
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93
Debut Gaming Monitors
Debut Gaming Monitors
ASRock is Developing a Series of Monitors Under the 'Phantom Gaming' Name
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92
Independent Next-Gen Games
Independent Next-Gen Games
FYQD Studio Announced 'Bright Memory: Infinite' for Modern Consoles
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91
Gaming GPU Bundles
Gaming GPU Bundles
AMD's 'Raise The Game' Promotion Awards its Customers with Free Games
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90
Multiplayer Sports-Focused Games
Multiplayer Sports-Focused Games
‘INSTANT SPORTS All-Stars’ Debuts on the Nintendo Switch Store
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89
Award-Winning Superhero Games
Award-Winning Superhero Games
Insomniac is Bringing Spider-Man Remastered to PC Systems
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88
Esports Streaming Partnerships
Esports Streaming Partnerships
Gravity Media is now the Exclusive Service Provider for ESL Gaming
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Retro Platform Fighting Games
Retro Platform Fighting Games
TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Includes 13 Retro Arcade Titles
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86
Sci-Fi Mobile Game Adaptations
Sci-Fi Mobile Game Adaptations
Bungie is Developing a Mobile 'Destiny' Title with NetEase
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85
Arcade Game Collections
Arcade Game Collections
Capcom Arcade Stadium 2 Features 32 Iconic Arcade-Era Titles
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84
Football Club-Backed Collaborations
Football Club-Backed Collaborations
VERDY Previews a Collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain
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83
NFT Gaming Tournaments
NFT Gaming Tournaments
MetaWin Launches New Digital Tournament Called 'To The Moon'
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82
Nordic Game Developer Acquisitions
Nordic Game Developer Acquisitions
Nordisk Games Purchased 100% of Supermassive Games
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81
Mobile Game Investment Initiatives
Mobile Game Investment Initiatives
Supercell Invested $37 Million USD into Space Ape Games
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80
Varsity Esports Partnerships
Varsity Esports Partnerships
Wisdom Gaming and United Esports will Offer Fans Unique Experiences
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79
Automaker-Ran Gaming Tournaments
Automaker-Ran Gaming Tournaments
The Honda Fan Cup is a Tournament for Three Xbox Games
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78
Popular Branded Fighting Games
Popular Branded Fighting Games
Warner Bros.' MultiVersus Game is Entering its Public Beta Stage
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77
Special-Edition Console Designs
Special-Edition Console Designs
Nintendo Unveils the 'Splatoon 3' OLED Nintendo Switch
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76
Undead Cat Card Games
Undead Cat Card Games
Zombie Kittens Upgrades the Exploding Kittens Game with Ressurection Powers
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Established Web3 Ecosystems
Established Web3 Ecosystems
Veloce is Launching a Web3 Ecosystem with an Established Fanbase
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Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
This Xbox Series X Thor: Love and Thunder Console is Detailed
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AI-Filled Virtual Worlds
AI-Filled Virtual Worlds
Klang Games Raised $41 Million USD to Accelerate its 'Seed' Project
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Fine-Tuned Gamer Headset Collections
Fine-Tuned Gamer Headset Collections
The NACON PRO RIG Gaming Headsets Come in Nine Options
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Dual-Rumble Motor Gaming Controllers
Dual-Rumble Motor Gaming Controllers
The Turtle Beach REACT-R Gaming Controller is Ergonomic
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70
Smooth Game Streaming Services
Smooth Game Streaming Services
NVIDIA's 'GeForce Now' Received 120fps Support for Android Phones
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69
Family-Friendly Party Games
Family-Friendly Party Games
Nintendo Announced Kirby's Dream Buffet for Four Player Parties
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68
Animation Studio Acquisitions
Animation Studio Acquisitions
Nintendo is Creating 'Nintendo Pictures' With Dynamo Acquisition
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67
Goat Sandbox Adventure Games
Goat Sandbox Adventure Games
'Goat Simulator 3' Recieves an Official November Release Date
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66
Paint-Splattered Gaming Consoles
Paint-Splattered Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Model Splatoon 3 Edition is Funky
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65
Top-Down Action Games
Top-Down Action Games
No More Robots Announced the 'TombStar' Bullet Hell Roguelike Game
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64
Esports-Backed Sandwich Deliveries
Esports-Backed Sandwich Deliveries
FaZe Clan Debuts a Partnership with DoorDash for 'FaZe Subs'
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Self-Sustaining NFT Adventure Games
Self-Sustaining NFT Adventure Games
Former Vine Co-Founder Launches Rule-Free NFT Game, 'Loot'
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AR-Based Ghost Games
AR-Based Ghost Games
Snapchat Launches an AR-Based In-App Game Called 'Ghost Phone'
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Optimized Performance Gamer Routers
Optimized Performance Gamer Routers
The ARRIS SURFboard THRUSTER Offers Three-Times More Channels
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60
Flagship Graphics Card Debuts
Flagship Graphics Card Debuts
Intel Unveiled its 'Arc A770' Graphics Card in a YouTube Demo
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59
Blockchain-Based Card Games
Blockchain-Based Card Games
'Shiryo' is an Upcoming Card Game Based on the Ethereum Blockchain
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Blockchain Game Integration Systems
Blockchain Game Integration Systems
Pocketful of Quarters Partnered with Unity for Future Games
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Esports Network Partnerships
Esports Network Partnerships
Riot Games Partnered with HBO to Promote 'House of the Dragon'
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Crypto-Themed Restaurant Games
Crypto-Themed Restaurant Games
Chipotle's Interactive Game Encourages Fans to "Buy The Dip"
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High-Resolution Gaming Consoles
High-Resolution Gaming Consoles
Sony is Adding 1440p-Resolution Support to the PlayStation 5
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Game Villain Building Blocks
Game Villain Building Blocks
LEGO Announced 'The Mighty Bowser' Set with 2,807 Pieces
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Cinematic Web3 Games
Cinematic Web3 Games
AMGI Studios Raised Money to Create a Number of Blockchain Gaming Projects
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52
Livestream Football Apps
Livestream Football Apps
The NFL Officially Launches Its Streaming Service Called 'NFL+'
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Simulation Racing Games
Simulation Racing Games
RaceLeague is Now in Early Access on PC Devices via the Steam Platform
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Affordable Miniature Desktops
Affordable Miniature Desktops
The Minisforum UM560 Provides Excellent Value for its Price
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Immersive Flicker-Free Gaming Monitors
Immersive Flicker-Free Gaming Monitors
The NZXT Canvas QHD Gaming Monitor Comes in Two Sizes
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Low-Latency Gamer Earbuds
Low-Latency Gamer Earbuds
The ROCCAT Syn Buds Air Earbuds Have a Gaming Mode and More
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Mid-Range Gamer Smartphone Models
Mid-Range Gamer Smartphone Models
The TECNO Pova 3 Has a 6.9-Inch LCD Display
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Win-to-Earn Shooting Games
Win-to-Earn Shooting Games
'BR1: Infinite Royale' Charges Players to Enter Each Match
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Japanese Tabletop RPGs
Japanese Tabletop RPGs
FromSoftware Announced the 'Elden Ring Tabletop RPG' for Japan
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Paint-Splattered Gaming Controllers
Paint-Splattered Gaming Controllers
The Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is Chromatic
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VR Alien Horror Games
VR Alien Horror Games
The 'Aliens' Franchise Recieves an Update with 'Predator: Hunting Grounds'
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Mobile Device Mechanical Keyboards
Mobile Device Mechanical Keyboards
The Corsair K70 PRO MINI WIRELESS Has Slipstream Wireless
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Blockchain-Based Payment Solutions
Blockchain-Based Payment Solutions
Zebedee Raised $35 Million USD to Develop its In-Game Payments
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40
Esports Tournament Platforms
Esports Tournament Platforms
Sony Acquires Repeat.gg in an Effort to Bolster Its Esports Presence
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Open-World Role-Play Games
Open-World Role-Play Games
Digital Extremes' Next Project is the Free-To-Play MMO 'Soulframe'
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Micro-Sized Gaming Devices
Micro-Sized Gaming Devices
The Ampersand 'Asterisk' Tiny Gaming Device Requires Good Eyesight
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Fan-Equipped Gaming Phones
Fan-Equipped Gaming Phones
Nubia's RedMagic 7S Pro has 18GB of RAM and a 20,000 RPM Fan
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Esports Artist Partnerships
Esports Artist Partnerships
XSET Announced a New Partnership with the Renowned Artist Ganga
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Mobile Gaming Controllers
Mobile Gaming Controllers
Sony Released the 'Backbone One' in Collaboration with Backbone
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Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games
Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games
Dragon Ball: The Breakers Challenges Players to Evade Villains
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Daily Word Game Pastimes
Daily Word Game Pastimes
Wordle: The Party Game from Hasbro is Perfect for Avid Fans
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Inclusive Esports TV Shows
Inclusive Esports TV Shows
Prime Video's 1UP Shows the Challenges Women Face in Competitive Gaming
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Exclusive Tower Defense Games
Exclusive Tower Defense Games
Sunblink Announced the 'HEROish' Title for the Apple Arcade
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Mobile Creature-Collector Games
Mobile Creature-Collector Games
Genopets is a Move-to-Earn NFT Game for Mobile Devices
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Branded Virtual Playgrounds
Branded Virtual Playgrounds
Samsung Launches 'Samsung Space Tycoon' on Metaverse Platform Roblox
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Gaming Merchandise Partnerships
Gaming Merchandise Partnerships
Spin Master is Releasing Official Gaming Toys with Sony
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Future Focused Training Trends
Future Focused Training Trends
POP FUTURE training method
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Japanese BBQ-Simulating Games
Japanese BBQ-Simulating Games
SECRET CHARACTER Announces 'Yakiniku Simulator' Is Coming to Switch
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Sci-Fi Show-Inspired Board Games
Sci-Fi Show-Inspired Board Games
Monopoly Stranger Things is Inspired by Season Four
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Action Figure Shooting Games
Action Figure Shooting Games
In 'Hypercharge: Unboxed' Players Control Toys in a Retail Store
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Handheld Gamer Laptop Models
Handheld Gamer Laptop Models
The GPD Win Max 2 is Small Enough for Use Anywhere
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In-Game Wallet Solutions
In-Game Wallet Solutions
Stardust Announced the Secure 'Stardust Vault' Web3 Wallet Solution
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Oversized Iconic Card Games
Oversized Iconic Card Games
The Giant UNO Card Game is Great for Players Seven and Up
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Gamer-Focused Energy Drinks
Gamer-Focused Energy Drinks
7-Eleven is Now Stocking the 'NXT LVL Gamer Shot' by T-Pain
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Gamer-Focused Camping Gear
Gamer-Focused Camping Gear
Xbox Launches the 'Xbox Camper' Collection on Its Merchandise Store
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Gaming-Themed Makeup Collections
Gaming-Themed Makeup Collections
The e.l.f. Cosmetics 'Game Up' Collection is Vibrant
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Low-Profile Optical Keyboards
Low-Profile Optical Keyboards
Razer's DeathStalker V2 Pro Keyboard Boasts an Instant Actuation
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Mobile Blockchain Games
Mobile Blockchain Games
TenthPlanet's Mech Angel and Alien Meow are Decentralized
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VR Cooking Games
VR Cooking Games
Suzanne Bongers Presents an Alternative to Physical Kitchens
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Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios
Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios
The Conceptual Nintendo Radio Has a Retro Tech Design
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Digital High Fashion Games
Digital High Fashion Games
YEEZY GAP Engineered by Balenciaga Launches a Virtual Game
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Programmable Gamer Mouses
Programmable Gamer Mouses
The Glorious MODEL I Ergonomic Gaming Mouse Weighs Just 69-Grams
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Retro-Inspired Toy Models
Retro-Inspired Toy Models
LEGO Created a 2,532-Piece Replica of the Atari 2600 Console
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10
Phygital Trading Card Games
Phygital Trading Card Games
The CryptoMages Trading Card Game is Blockchain-Connected
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Blockchain-Based Arena Games
Blockchain-Based Arena Games
Fault: Elder Orb is Blockchain-Based and Not Play-to-Earn
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Series-Inspired Life-Sized Games
Series-Inspired Life-Sized Games
Immersive Gamebox and Netflix Launch a Life-Size 'Squid Game'
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AI-Powered Realistic Metaverses
AI-Powered Realistic Metaverses
MeetKai is Creating a Digital Twin of the World in Virtual Reality
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Challenging Visual Puzzles
Challenging Visual Puzzles
Vizzles are Visual Puzzles with Riddles to Solve Once Assembled
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Multi-Tiered Gamer Workstations
Multi-Tiered Gamer Workstations
The Thermaltake ARGENT P900 Smart Gaming Desk is Adjustable
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Colorful Back-to-School Collections
Colorful Back-to-School Collections
Sprayground Released Over 100 New Designs & Collaborations
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3
Dual-Boot Handheld Consoles
Dual-Boot Handheld Consoles
Anbernic Launched the 'RG353P' Retro Consoles with Two OS Launchers
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2
Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots
Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots
The 'RobotCreator DX' Doesn't Require Coding Expertise to Use
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Foldable Gaming Console Controllers
Foldable Gaming Console Controllers
The 'Go-Cons' Nintendo Switch Controllers are Keychain-Like
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