Gamifying aspects of everyday life is a relatively new concept in the gaming industry but the July 2018 gaming trends show that developers and studios are becoming more adept at making mundane activities interactive and compelling.
Attending nightclubs has been an entertaining experience for decades now but very few people may find it fun to actually run these nightclubs. This is the problem Rockstar chose to address in its latest update to Grand Theft Auto V. The new update to the game allows players to create a virtual nightclub within Grand Theft Auto Online and tasks players with building an exciting venue to attract the denizens that inhabit the virtual world.
Also featured on this list is a new and introspective take on the war genre of video game. Set in World War I, Adrian doesn't feature any combat or intense action. Instead, the game focuses on the stories and experiences soldiers carry. The point of the game is not to defeat an enemy or survive an attack, but instead, tasks players with capturing and understanding the humanity and despair involved in war.
Top 50 Game Trends in July
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Gold-Awarding Gaming Apps
Players Have the Chance to Win Real Gold with Planet Gold Rush
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Handmade Retro Arcade Consoles
Love Hulten's 'OriginX' is Styled After the Original Pong Cabinet
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Nostalgic Next-Gen Consoles
The 'PlayStation V' Concept Draws Inspiration from Previous Consoles
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HD Retro Gaming Consoles
The Polymega Console Plays All of Your Favorite Classic Games
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Arcade Cabinet Console Holders
The PixelQuest Arcade Kit Works with the Nintendo Switch
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Post-Apocalyptic Gaming Memorabilia
The Pip-Boy 2000 Construction Kit Contains Fallout 76 Replicas
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AI-Integrated Console Concepts
This PS5 Concept Reacts and Remembers User Preferences
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Plot-Based Chess Adventures
'Chessaria' is a Fantasy Game That Uses the Mechanics of Chess
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Portable Console Power Banks
The Anker PowerCore 13400 Charges the Nintendo Switch and More
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Pinball-Themed Arcade Bars
The Craftcade Pinball Bar Boasts Arcade Games and a unique Decor
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Portable Gaming PC Desktops
The Lenovo Legion C530 Cube Can be Brought with You Anywhere
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Voice-Controlled Indie Games
'One Hand Clapping' Requires Players to Sing or Hum Along to Play
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Competitive Hacking Games
Hackermud Pits Players Against One Another in a Simulated Hack Off
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AR Trading Monster Updates
A New Pokemon Go Update Allows for Friends Lists and Trading Pokemon
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Sci-Fi Survival Horror Games
Signalis Blends the Supernatural into a Mysterious Sci-Fi Setting
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Introspective War Games
Adrian is a World War One Game That Lacks Combat or Action
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Meditative Wandering Games
'Shape of the World' Prioritizes Experience Over Action
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Impressively Powerful Gaming Phones
The ASUS ROG Gaming Phone Packs an Impressive Processor
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Choice-Filled Dungeon Games
Sir Questionnaire Lets Players Talk Their Way Out of Encounters
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Improved VR Controllers
The ValveVR Knuckle Controllers Feature Ergonomic Designs and New Sensors
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Chewing-Controlled Video Games
Tic Tac's Chew & Play Experience Uses Snapchat Lenses
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Interactive Music Mobile Applications
Gismart's Apps Foster Creativity in Beginner Musicians
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MOBA-Specific Gaming Laptops
The Asus Strix Hero II is for MOBA Players
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Perspective-Warping Puzzle Games
'Perspectivo' is a Mind-Bending Puzzle App
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Inclusive eSports Festivals
The GIRLGAMER eSports Festival Focuses on Inclusiveness in Gaming
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3D-Printed eSports Chairs
IKEA, Unyq & Area Academy Created a Customizable Gaming Chair Design
24
Cat-Collecting VR Games
'Neko Atsume' VR Turns Up the Cuteness of the Original in a VR Landscape
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Video Game Training Grounds
Fortnite Playground Helps Players Prepare for the Competitive Game
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Internet Treasure Hunts
'Internet Caching' Hides Easter Eggs Around the Web
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Store-Running Dungeon Exploreres
The Moonlighter Indie Game Has Players Exploring and Selling
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Virtual Nightclub Building Games
Grand Theft Auto Online Lets Players Build a Virtual Nightclub
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Hand-Drawn RPG Indie Games
Nepenthe Uses Unique Art to Bring Players into its World
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Twisted Webcomic Games
'Rapture Rejects' is Based on 'Cyanide & Happiness'
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eSports Business Degrees
Beck College is Now Offering an eSports Managment Degree
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Gamified Wine Tasting Apps
WineGame Turns Bottles into a Blind Wine Tasting Experiences
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Disney Family Gaming Contests
The Nintendo Switch Family Showdown Will Pit Families Against Others
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Revamped Retro Arcade Games
Tetsuya Mizuguchi Updated Tetris to Be More Visually Engaging
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Crypto-Based Gambling Sites
'Onlot' Rewards Players in Cryptocurrency
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Human Body Puzzle Games
Homo Machina Turns the Human Body into a Puzzle with Fritz Khan's Artwork
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HR Management Games
'From Ivan' is Essentially a Greeting Card Game in a Soviet Style Company
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Popular Opinion-Gauging Quizzes
MajorityRules Isn't About Getting the Right Answer
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Pride Month Streaming Initiatives
Twitch is Using Pride Month to Support LGBTQ Streamers
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Family-Friend Sports Betting
The Versus App Lets People Make Sports Picks Without Betting
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Pizza-Making Indie Games
'Good Pizza, Great Pizza' Encompasses Pizzeria Life in a Charming Way
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VR-Integrated Arcades
Dave & Buster's VR is Finally Becoming a Reality Across the US and Canada
5
Super-Speed E-Sports Monitors
The MSI Oculux NGX251 is a Performance Monitor for Serious Gamers
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Conservation Gaming Campaigns
Minecraft's Update Aquatic Helps Players Support Real Oceans
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Interactive Anime Game Controllers
The Poke Ball Plus Controller Immerses Players in the Action
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Procedural Space-Exploring Games
The Voyageur Game Features Unique Alien Cultures
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Early Access Gaming Tests
Xbox's New 'Skip Ahead' Lets Users Test Potential Future Features
Related Ideas
Computer-Generated Game Updates
The No Man's Sky Game Gets the Orbital Update of Space Stations
Gaming Archetype Personality Quizzes
The New York Times Games Presents a Puzzle Personality Quiz
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
Next-Gen Drinking Games
Almost Friday Features Four Mini-Games for Adults & Beer Can-Shaped Cards
Virtual Modeling Metaverses
Heidi Klum's Modelverse on Roblox Supports Creative Self-Expression
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
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Family-Friendly Dance Games
The Just Dance 2025 Edition Features Pop Hits by Ariana Grande
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Coming-Of-Age Digital Games
Uvula and AbleGamers Develop the Cartoonish To a T Game
Gamified Stress Reduction Apps
The 'URSO' Mental Health Gaming App is Fun and Engaging
Competitive Fighting Game Updates
Warner Bros. is Adding New Characters and Modes to MultiVersus
Fantasy Football Mobile Games
Ubisoft's NFL Primetime Fantasy is Sure to Be Highly Anticipated
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Virtual Reality Stealth Games
HITMAN World of Assassination is Coming to PSVR2
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Gamified Virtual Fitness Apps
GymPet Transforms Workouts Like an Interactive Game
Virtual Community Kitchens
Mission: Hunger Helps Kids Solve Real-World Hunger Through Play
Internet Safety Metaverses
Google & Roblox's Be Internet Awesome World Teaches Online Safety
User-Created Metaverse Experiences
PocketWorldz' Highrise Studio Enables Accessible World Building
Trendy Metaverse Sportswear
adidas Enters the Virtual World Through a Roblox Collaboration
Virtual Pet Races
Purina Arena Pet Racing Reaches a New Generation of Pet Lovers on Roblox
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Gamified Tennis Metaverses
Race to Wimbledon is a Fast-Paced Game on Fortnite
Viral Dress-Up Game Modes
The 'Dress to Impress' Game Mode on Roblox is a Viral Sensation
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Revived Retro Internet Games
Neopets is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary with New Revivals
Gamified Workout Apps
'Workout Quest' Merges Workout Data with AI and Technology
Simulation Parking Lot Games
The Car Park Capital Game is a Real-Time City-Building Experience
AI Party Planners
"The Generager" by Three Olives Vodka Launches Custom Party Themes & Concepts
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Cozy Meditative Digital Games
The Simpler Times Game Creates a Peaceful Ambiance for Players
Digital Map AI Enhancements
Google Maps Update Brings AI-Powered Exploration Tools
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Updated Traditional Game Experiences
Admiral Clash Reimagines Battleship in New Angle
Immersive Memory Loss Simulators
Lost in the World Brings Alzheimer's Awareness to Gen Z Gamers
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Dynamic Mobile Fashion Games
Tommy Hilfiger Unveils a New Mobile Fashion Game Called FashionVerse
Immersive 3D Fitness Games
Ergatta’s Latest Fitness Offering is the Wavelength Game
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
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
Political Campaign Game Maps
Fortnite Develops Freedom Town for Harris/Walz Campaign
Endless Horde Survival Games
Vampire Survivors is Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023
In-Game Connectivity Updates
Roblox Unveils a New Party Feature for Group Play and Voice Chatting
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
AR Driving Games
Dodge Created an Augmented Reality Driving Game Targeting Younger Drivers
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Street Fighter-Style AR Games
Jadu is a New Multiplayer AR Mobile Fighting Game
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
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Socialite-Inspired Virtual Worlds
Paris Hilton Joins Roblox for the 'Slivingland' Metaverse
Merge-and-Battle Mobile Games
Zynga's Socialpoint Releases the 'Top Troops' Combat Game
Cloud Gaming Service Updates
Nvidia Added High-Demand Games to its GeForce Now Game Service
Activity-Monitoring Sports Apps
Strava Heatmaps Offer Athletes Insights into Populated Areas
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Accessible Game Development Apps
CrazyGames Partnered with 'Struckd' to Enable In-Browser Creation
Civilization Rebuilding App Games
The After Inc. Game Was Made by the Creators of Plague Inc.
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Anime-Style Dating Games
Studio Sai Announces a Release Date for its Anime-Style Dating Sim
Gaming Aim Training Tournaments
Logitech G and Aim Lab Launched 'The Gauntlet' Competition
Gaming Experience-Enhancing Innovations
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Debuts New Gaming Innovations
Parametric Style Video Games
Zaha Hadid Architects and Epic Games Add to Re:Imagine London
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Community Gaming Initiatives
Riot Games' 'Riot Play Club' is an Inclusive, Engaging Experience
VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games
SGEntertec Debuts the Highly Anticipated Bounty City
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Young-Adult Metaverses
Roblox Announced a New Section on its Platform for Age 17+ Content
Creature-Collecting Survival Games
'Palworld' Officially Released on Steam Early Access
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Exclusive Car Gaming Upgrades
The Gran Turismo 7 Upgrade to Feature New Cars and Race Track
AI Game Development Partnerships
Microsoft is Teaming Up with Inworld AI on Future Game Testing
Lifelike Space Exploration Games
No Man's Sky's 'Worlds Part 1' Update Adds Immersion to Planets
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Horde Survival Mining Games
'Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor' is Inspired by the Popular Team Game
In-Car Gaming Systems
Volkswagen Will Feature AirConsole's Video Games in its Vehicles
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
AI-Generated Guessing Games
'Human or AI?' Tasks Players with Spotting the AI-Generated Image
Sport-Themed Game Maps
Topgolf Introduces a New Driving Range Map for Fortnite Players
Futuristic Lighting Action Games
Marvel 1943 will Feature Nanite and Lumen Technologies
Next-Gen Crime Games
Rockstar Games is Set to Launch 'Grand Theft Auto VI' in 2025
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Tycoon-Style Beauty Games
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a Digital Tycoon World on Roblox
Comic-Themed RPG Games
Jam City's New Game is Inspired by the Characters of the DC Universe
High-Motion VR Action Games
Attack on Titan VR Lets Players Hunt Massive Monsters in the Metaverse
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Independent Multi-Gameplay Games
'Gardens' is Building a PvPvE Game with Countless Mechanics
Turn-Based Strategy Games
EA SPORTS Debuts the Football Strategy Game 'FC Tactical'
Fast-Paced History Games
ZoomYear Challenges Players to Guess the Year a Photograph Was Taken
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Virtual Doll-Inspired Tycoons
Mattel and Gamefam Launch the 'Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon' on Roblox
Action Rhythm Game Updates
Tango Gameworks Added Two New Game Modes to 'Hi-Fi RUSH'
Post-Apocalyptic City-Building Games
11 Bit Studios' Frontpunk 2 Game Will Arrive by the Summer
Blockchain Gaming Platforms
Solana Labs Unveils a Tool to Streamline the Development of Web3 Games
Tactical Japanese RPGs
Persona 5 Tactica is the Latest Spin-Off in the Persona 5 Series
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Strategic Running Gameplay
Battle Run Invites Joggers to Conquer Territories on Their Runs
Dynamic First-Person Shooter Games
The Upcoming Immortals of Aveum Game Gets a Trailer
Spanish FPS Game Launches
Novarama Launched its Debut FPS Title 'United 1944' on PC via Steam
Professional Battle Royale Events
Activision Unveils the 150K 'Who is the King' Warzone Tournament
Live-Service Game Updates
343 Industries Launched a Major Halo Infinite Update for Mid-Season
Social Gaming Calendars
ArcadeCal Helps Gamers Coordinate Their Gaming Sessions
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Web3 Gaming Ecosystems
NEOWIZ is Launching the 'Adventure' Web3 Gaming Platforn
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Humanoid Animal Detective Games
'On Your Tail' is an Investigative Narrative Game in Borgo Marina
Base-Building Sleep Apps
'SleepTown' lets Users Build a Cartoon Town by Sleeping
Sheep Herding Digital Games
The Upcoming Summerhill Game Surrounds a Calm Gameplay
2D Forensic Investigation Games
Gravity Recently Released the Tokyo Psychodemic Game
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
Army-Based Strategy Games
Chucklefish is Back with a Sequel to the 'Wargroove' Strategy RPG
Engaging Rap Trivia Games
Rap Trivia is a Fun Hip Hop Trivia Game
Narrative Alien Simulations
Beyond Earth: Life Simulation is a Choose Your Own Adventure
Online Trivia Platforms
Masters of Trivia Offers a New Take With a Diverse Array of Topics