Top 35 Game Trends in October

From Smartphone Gaming Controllers to Trauma-Confronting Games

— October 25, 2015 — Tech
While there is plenty of new entertainment that appeals to a gamer's sense of nostalgia with the familiar, plenty of the top October 2015 game ideas push boundaries to create entirely new video game experiences.

Some of the most radical video game concepts include ones that tell stories of feminist rage, grief, trauma and feeling empathy for others—particularly those who seem like the enemy. With virtual reality technology, storylines and action is becoming more engrossing and immersive. Only the brave will want to try their hand at a creepy game called 'Late Night Shop,' which is set in a dark retail space where mannequins come to life.

Creations like Game Boy-inspired guitars, smartphone attachments for playing classic games and the revival of the Tomb Raider gaming franchise seem that they will always have a place in the hearts of gamers who want to look back to earlier days for entertainment.
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Virtual Athlete Game Ads
Virtual Athlete Game Ads
The Commercial for 'FIFA 16' Shows the Technology Behind the Game
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Pizza-Promoting Gaming Networks
Pizza-Promoting Gaming Networks
The Legends of Gaming Channel is Sponsored by Pizza Hut
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Indie Game-Creation Apps
Indie Game-Creation Apps
Roblox Lets Independent Game Developers Bring Their Creations to Life
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Impromptu Gaming Challenges
Impromptu Gaming Challenges
Freemode Events are a Revolutionary Change to Grand Theft Auto Online
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Virtual Teleportation Games
Virtual Teleportation Games
Epic Games' Bullet Train Game Lets You Teleport in Virtual Reality
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Feminist Rage Video Games
Feminist Rage Video Games
In This Riot Grrrl-Inspired Game, Players Jump, Dance and Smash Things
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Retro Gamer Guitars
Retro Gamer Guitars
The 'Guitar Boy' is a Hybrid Electric Guitar and Nintendo Game Boy
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Surreal Cult Show Games
Surreal Cult Show Games
This Twin Peaks Dancing Game is Based on Iconic Scenes from the TV Show
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Precision Gaming Controllers
Precision Gaming Controllers
Trigger Devil Reduces Trigger Range for an Improved Gaming Experience
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Virtual Reality Horror Games
Virtual Reality Horror Games
'Late Night Shop' is a Nightmare World Where Mannequins Come to Life
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Controller-Charging Pads
Controller-Charging Pads
This Induction Charger by Rocketfish Handles Multiple Devices at Once
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Trauma-Confronting Games
Trauma-Confronting Games
This Animated Game is an Illustrated Metaphor for Coping with Grief
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Handshake-Analyzing Apps
Handshake-Analyzing Apps
This Advertising Week App Helps Users Achieve the Perfect Handshake
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Levitating Toy Trains
Levitating Toy Trains
This Takara Tomy Train Works Just Like the Record-Breaking Maglev Train
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Exclusive Gaming Incentives
Exclusive Gaming Incentives
O2's Customer Incentive Gives Access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Beta
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Math-Teaching Computer Games
Math-Teaching Computer Games
Osmo Designed 'Numbers' as a Tactile iPad Game That Teaches Kids Math
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Oversized Arcade Games
Oversized Arcade Games
Jason Camberis Breaks the World Record for Largest Arcade Machine
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Touch-Activated Lamp Speakers
Touch-Activated Lamp Speakers
This Touchable Lamp Speaker Features an Updated Vintage Design
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Female Explorer Game Sequels
Female Explorer Game Sequels
Rise of the Tomb Raider is Set for Release on November 10th
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Geology-Exploring Apps
Geology-Exploring Apps
This Children's App Teaches About Volcanos and Quakes Through Tactile Play
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Virtual Reality-Ready Computers
Virtual Reality-Ready Computers
The Oculus Ready Computers Will Work With the Oculus Rift
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Virtual Reality Armbands
Virtual Reality Armbands
The 'UnlimitedHand' Allows Users to Physically Feel Virtual Reality
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Empathy-Based Video Games
Empathy-Based Video Games
This Battle Game Lets Players Fight Monsters or Make Friends With Them
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Smartphone Gaming Controllers
Smartphone Gaming Controllers
This Apple Gaming Controller Features a Familiar Portable Experience
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Celebratory Gaming Controllers
Celebratory Gaming Controllers
The PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Dualshock 4 Controller is Iconic
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Screen-Splitting Devices
Screen-Splitting Devices
Skreens Allows You to Play Games While Watching TV on the Same Screen
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Gamified Money-Saving Apps
Gamified Money-Saving Apps
This App Teaches Young Children About Financial Literacy
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Vintage Video Game Adapters
Vintage Video Game Adapters
This Device Lets Users Play Retro Video Games on Their Phone
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High Capacity Consoles
High Capacity Consoles
This Special Edition PS4 Comes with One Terabyte of Storage Space
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Interactive Gaming Kiosks
Interactive Gaming Kiosks
This Company Uses Touchscreen Displays to Influence Purchasing Decisions
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4D Sci-Fi Theme Parks
4D Sci-Fi Theme Parks
The 'Mass Effect' Video Game Trilogy is Becoming a Thrilling Attraction Park
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Video Game Replica Cars
Video Game Replica Cars
The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo is a Real Version of a Virtual Race Car
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Button-Embedded Gaming Tablets
Button-Embedded Gaming Tablets
The JXD Singularity S192 Provides a Seamless Experience for Gamers
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Extreme Gaming Smartphones
Extreme Gaming Smartphones
The Acer Predator 6 was Specially Designed with Gamers in Mind
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