The top August 2018 gaming ideas offer a look into gaming experiences of the future, which emphasize tactile components and prioritize a high level of customization for players.
To take the horror game genre in particular to the next level, developers are building virtual reality worlds and offering unique ways for players to face their fears. On its own, VR has the potential to offer a highly immersive gaming experience but some games are making their mark with microphone-based controls and the incorporation of heart rate monitors, which react accordingly to increase the in-game terrors.
Away from consoles and computers, gamers can now partake in visiting sci-fi eSports facilities and kids can even sign up for a Fortnite-inspired fitness class to learn the popular victory dances performed by the characters.
Top 35 Gaming Trends in August
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Skateboarding Game Apps
Skate Icon Nyjah Huston Launched His First Skateboarding Video Game
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Futuristic eSports Training Facilities
OMG's eSports Facility Draws Inspiration for Sci-Fi Films
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Manual Controller Smartphone Cases
The GEED H1 Phone Controller Turns Smartphones into Consoles
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Video Game-Inspired Cookbooks
The Fallout Cookbook Turns Apocalyptic Food into Culinary Treats
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Gaming-Inspired Fitness Classes
David Lloyd Clubs' Classes for Kids & Teens are Based on Fortnite
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Kid-focused AR Gaming Toys
Plugo is an Educational AR Gaming System Introducing STEM to Kids
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Official Battle Royale Cosplays
Official Fortnite Cosplay Brings Items and Costumes to Real-Life
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Retro Video Game Journals
The Super Mario Moleskine Collection Strongly Raises Nostalgia
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Connected Board Game Consoles
The 'Hubiz' Audio Gaming Device Offers Endless Opportunities
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Sci-Fi Video Game Machines
Halo: Fireteam Raven Brings the Iconic Series to Arcades
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DIY Retro Game Consoles
The Odroid-Go Console Kit Lets Users Create a Portable Handheld System
24
AI-Powered Chess Boards
This Smart Chess Board Lets Player Practice Against AI and Play Online
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DIY Wireless Controllers
These Wireless Controller Mod-Kits Modernize Classic Controllers
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AR Tennis Match Games
Snapchat and Wimbledon have Partnered to Show Tennis in Bitmoji Form
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Shark-Inspired Gaming Skins
Fortnite's Shark Week Skins Celebrate the Iconic TV Event
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Microphone-Based Horror Games
Stifled Forces Players to Use Their Voice to Hide from a Monster
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Accessible Game Controller Packaging
The Xbox Adaptive Controller Comes in Easily Opened Packaging
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Passive Multiplayer Games
Ashen Has Players and NPC Remain Indistinguishable from One Another
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Retro-Inspired Gaming Controllers
The PDP GameCube Controllers Come in Three Design Styles
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Celebratory Video Game Cleats
Limited-Edition Madden 99 Cleats Were Presented to Three NFL Players
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Vibrational Music-Making Devices
The 'MUTE' Musical Instrument Lets Users Feel the Music
14
Military-Backed eSports Tournaments
Army Entertainment is Hosting a Gaming Event for Army Members
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Optical Mechanical Keyboards
The HP Omen Sequencer is a Tactile Dream for Any PC Gamer
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Entry Level Console Bundles
The Electric Blue Nintendo 2DS Bundle will Retail for $80
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Virtual Nightclub Building Games
Grand Theft Auto Online Lets Players Build a Virtual Nightclub
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War Zone Survival Games
'Orphan Age' Presents Survival Through a Child's Eyes
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Pocket-Sized Laptop GPUs
The 'eX Core' Portable GPU Turns Laptops in Impressive Gaming Rigs
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Streaming Success Camps
The Twitch Creator Camp Helps Aspiring Streamers Build Their Careers
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Drone-Navigating Sci-Fi Games
The Ice Caves of Europa is More than a Drone Simulator Game
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Driver-Encompassing Simulators
The Vesaro I Formula Professional Stage 7 Simulator is Immersive
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Biometric Horror Games
'Bring to Light' Amplifies the VR Horror Game Genre with a Heart Monitor
4
Child-Focused Streaming Services
Tankee is a Kid-Friendly Streaming Service for Video Games
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Toxicity-Curbing Chat Filters
'Rainbow Six Siege' is Cracking Down on Hate Speech with Bans
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Vehicular Cardboard Gaming Kits
The Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit Immerses Players in Content
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Baby-Simulating VR Games
Baby Hands Lets Players Become a VR Baby
Related Ideas
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Tactile Modular Gaming Consoles
The LUMI DREAMSTATION-02 by Bukvity Lorisz is Shapeshifting
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
AI-Based Football Predictions
Field Vision Debuts Field Vision Sports, a New Curated App
Game-Enhancing AI Assistants
NVIDIA G-Assist can Tune a Computer or Provide Helpful Hints
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles
The OneXPlayer X1 Has a 10-95-Inch Display
Snack-Silencing AI Tech
Doritos Silent Brings Crunch Cancellation Technology to PC Gamers
Virtual Reality Fidelity Updates
Meta Updated the Passthrough on its Meta Quest 3 Headset
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books
Playbrary GPT Merges Literature with Gaming
AI-Powered Boxing Bags
The Bhout Bag Fuses Elements of Fitness and Gaming
Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs
The Starfield x TEMPUR 'Dream Chair' Celebrates the Game
Stylish Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition is Chic
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
AI-Powered Gaming Laptops
The 2024 Razer Blade 14 Showcases Gaming Excellence at CES 2024
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Haptic Gamer Chair Cushions
Razer Project Esther Immerses Gamers in the Experience at CES 2024
Monstrous AI-Powered Gaming Chairs
The Razer Cthulhu Gaming Chair Has Six Arms for Multitasking
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Hands-Free Snack Dippers
Hum Hum by Heinz Helps Gamers Eat While They Play
Immersive VR Thriller Games
PlaySide Studios Announced 'Shattered' Thriller for VR Consoles
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Egg-Centric Metaverse Games
American Egg Board Launched a Tower of Eggs Pop-Up on Roblox
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Hyper-Responsive Gaming Monitors
The Acer Predator X45 Immerses Players in Gameplay
Game Development AI Tools
Gaxos.AI Launched Gaxos Labs to Streamline Game Development
Gamified Virtual Fitness Apps
GymPet Transforms Workouts Like an Interactive Game
Digital Board Game Tables
The Arena from Game Theory Tables Enables Smart Tabletop Gaming
Mixed-Reality Wellness Apps
Alo Moves XR Creates Immersive Fitness Experiences on Meta Quest 3
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Immersive Scent-Based Devices
Aromajoin Unveiled Two Immersive Scent Devices for VR Gaming
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Horror-Themed Virtual Islands
Fortnite's Island Shares a Peek at Themes from the 'Talk to Me' Film
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
AI-Enhanced Gaming Hardware
GIGABYTE's AORUS is Making a Notable Appearance at Gamescom 2024
AR-Powered Cereal Games
General Mills Releases a New Digital Monster Game for Consumers
Fantasy Roleplay AI Portraits
D&D Character Portraits Turn Players into Real Characters
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Battle Royale Gaming Peripherals
Razer and KRAFTON Released a Special PUBG Collection of Devices
Gamified Workout Apps
'Workout Quest' Merges Workout Data with AI and Technology
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Data-Driven Esports Partnerships
Electronic Arts Teams Up with Stats Perform Ahead of FC24
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
AI-Powered Esports Coaches
Osirion Uses AI to Deliver Feedback to Competitive Gamers
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Immersive 3D Fitness Games
Ergatta’s Latest Fitness Offering is the Wavelength Game
Transformational Handheld PCs
The Lenovo Legion GO has Nintendo Switch-Like Controllers
Virtual Reality Dance Games
Ubisoft Prepares to Launch Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Vibrational Gamer Belts
The Feelbelt Haptic Audio Wearable Enhances Game Immersion
Unsettling Mystery Action Games
Blumhouse Games' 'Fear the Spotlight' is an Engaging Eerie Story
Haunting Gaming Adventures
The New Hauntii XBOX Game Is Super Mario Inspired
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Expanded Game-Streaming Services
Sony Added a Number of Games to its 'PS Plus' Service in June
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
AI Dare Generators
AI Truth or Dare Puts a Personalized Twist on the Classic Game
Free Urban Adventure Games
Adventure City Games Launches a Consumer-Focused Initiative in BC
AI Image Trivia
In Guess the AI, Players are Tasked with Finding the Word Within an Image
Cross-Cultural Esports Programs
USEF and Ghost Gaming Debut the International Esports Exchange
Collaborative Gaming Peripherals
Razer Releases a New Fortnite Gaming Peripherals Collection
Industry-Leading VR Headsets
HTC is Returning to The VR Industry with a New Gaming Headset
Esports Arena Partnerships
Omnic.ai Announced a 'Belong Gaming' Partnership on Activations
Cloud Gaming Service Updates
Nvidia Added High-Demand Games to its GeForce Now Game Service
Gaming-Themed Tech Accessories
The Kojima Productions x Higround Collection Arrives This Month
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Affordable Gaming Chairs
GTPLAYER Has Garnered Acclaim with Its Gaming Chair
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Strategic AI Wordplay Games
Vocab Scrabble Puts an Innovative Twist on the Classic Game
Extreme Sporting Video Games
'Descenders Next' Pushes the Limits of Thrill Sports in Gaming
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Robot Character Digital Games
Sony Introduces the New Astro Bot Adventure Game
Competitive RTS Games
'Stormgate' is an Upcoming Esports-Focused RTS Title on PC
Gaming Aim Training Tournaments
Logitech G and Aim Lab Launched 'The Gauntlet' Competition
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Virtual AR Adventures
Spin Genie Launches 'AR Treasure Quest'
VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games
SGEntertec Debuts the Highly Anticipated Bounty City
AI Football Games
Futureverse's 'AI League' Lets FIFA Superfans Manage Their Own Pro Teams
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Enhanced VR Ecosystems
Valve Launches a New Update to its SteamVR 2.0 Platform
Co-Branded Game Controllers
Sony and Team Asobi Launched an 'Astro Bot' Edition Dualsense
AI Design-Philosophy Books
Ambient Agents Meltface Typeface Studies the Future of AI Design
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Responsive Gamer Chair Cushions
The Razer Freyja Haptic Gaming Cushion Immerses Players
AI-Powered Bedtime Storytelling
Augie Storytelling Uses Auto-Generated Video Clips
Contemporary Classic Horror Games
Still Wakes the Deep Immerses Players in a Scary Game
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
AI-Ready Gamer Laptops
The GIGABYTE AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 Have the Intel Core Ultra 7 Processors
Conversational Game Assistants
Roblox is Rolling Out AI-Based Utilities for Its Gaming Platform
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Women's Day-Inspired Tournaments
True Gamer Partners with Sony to Host a Match for Women's Day
FPS Training Tournaments
Logitech G is Partnering with Aim Labs to Host a Training Competition
Fast-Paced Robot FPS Games
Roboquest is an Action Roguelike with a Deep Progression System
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
High-Motion VR Action Games
Attack on Titan VR Lets Players Hunt Massive Monsters in the Metaverse
Action-Focused VR Games
Skydance's Behemoth is a Large-Scale Action Game for the Quest 3
Turn-Based Strategy Games
EA SPORTS Debuts the Football Strategy Game 'FC Tactical'
Youth-Supporting Esports Opportunities
British Esports Launches the PUBG Mobile College Tournament
Casual MR Gaming Companies
'MixRift' Raised over $1.6M to Fund its Mixed Reality Game Development
Real-Time Sci-Fi Strategy Games
Dune: Spice Wars Has Players Battling for Control of Arrakis
Child Verification Mechanisms
ERSB Debuts a New System for Parental Consent in Video Gaming
Mentally Stimulating Game Collections
Fresh Words: Word Game Boasts Engaging and Challenging Games
Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games
Nintendo and Niantic Join Forces on the Pikmin Finder Game
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
AR-Powered Football Cards
Sorare Launches the AR-Equipped 3D Digital Football Player Cards
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Dynamic Quizzing Experiences
Qwhiz Offers Daily Fun and Leaderboards to Compete with Friends
Game-Inspired Haptic Shirts
Ubisoft Joins OWO to Launch a Haptic Feedback Shirt
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Orange-Tonal Game Peripherals
CORSAIR Unveils a New Peripherals Collaboration with Call of Duty