Top 35 Game Trends in October

From Dedicated Gaming Networks to Customizable Coding Board Games

These October 2019 game trends include dedicated gaming networks and customizable coding boardgames. While notable game releases include Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour re-release for mobile devices, enhanced game features include Candy Crush Friends Saga's AR mode that is exclusively available to those with Samsung Galaxy Devices.

When it comes to gamer accessories, this month's top examples include Tilt Five's AR glasses headset, the Gran Board 3 smart dartboard and Acer's impressive new Predator Thronos Air gaming chair -- boasting a comfortable and interactive design that is equipped with three screens.

Other October 2019 game trends to note include eSports focused examples that illustrate the ongoing popularity of this evolving industry. Some standouts are the Intel World Open, an Olympic-style eSports gaming tournament that is set to run before the 2020 Olympic Games and Nike's new range of Pro League team jersey kits for League of Legends players.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 93%
Activity 88%
Freshness 9%
Ring-Shaped Fitness Devices
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Ring-Shaped Fitness Devices
Cloud Gaming Performance Testing
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Cloud Gaming Performance Testing
Sentimental Puzzle Games
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Sentimental Puzzle Games
Unlimited Mobile Game Services
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Tech
Unlimited Mobile Game Services
Custom Game Suggestions
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Tech
Custom Game Suggestions
Mobile Classic Game Releases
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Tech
Mobile Classic Game Releases
Exclusive AR Games
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Tech
Exclusive AR Games
Fitness Gaming Accessories
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Tech
Fitness Gaming Accessories
Dual-Purpose Gaming Controllers
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Tech
Dual-Purpose Gaming Controllers
Gaming Video Converters
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Tech
Gaming Video Converters
Modular Child-Specific Guitars
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Tech
Modular Child-Specific Guitars
Olympic-Like eSports Tournaments
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Tech
Olympic-Like eSports Tournaments
Social Exploration Games
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Tech
Social Exploration Games
Game Character-Themed Controllers
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Tech
Game Character-Themed Controllers
Sustainable Gaming Console Designs
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Eco
Sustainable Gaming Console Designs
QSR Dating Simulators
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QSR Dating Simulators
HD Game Streaming Devices
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Tech
HD Game Streaming Devices
Ergonomic Mobile Console Controllers
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Tech
Ergonomic Mobile Console Controllers
Dedicated Gaming Networks
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Tech
Dedicated Gaming Networks
Holographic Gaming Headsets
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Tech
Holographic Gaming Headsets
Digital Solution Puzzle Toys
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Tech
Digital Solution Puzzle Toys
Camo Cast-Iron Pan Giveaways
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Fashion
Camo Cast-Iron Pan Giveaways
Connected Competition Dartboards
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Tech
Connected Competition Dartboards
Car-Inspired Gaming Chairs
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Autos
Car-Inspired Gaming Chairs
eSports Jersey Partnerships
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Marketing
eSports Jersey Partnerships
Customizable Coding Board Games
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Life-Stages
Customizable Coding Board Games
Retro Triology-Themed Arcade Games
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Tech
Retro Triology-Themed Arcade Games
eSports League Gaming Chairs
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Art & Design
eSports League Gaming Chairs
Portable Retro Gamer Consoles
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Tech
Portable Retro Gamer Consoles
Immersive VR Seat Controllers
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Tech
Immersive VR Seat Controllers
Large Immersive Gaming Chairs
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Tech
Large Immersive Gaming Chairs
Therapeutic Autism-Friendly Games
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Lifestyle
Therapeutic Autism-Friendly Games
Smart Chess Sets
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Tech
Smart Chess Sets
Cubic Multifunctional Game Consoles
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Tech
Cubic Multifunctional Game Consoles
Video Game-Inspired Vodkas
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Marketing
Video Game-Inspired Vodkas

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