Game theory is a line of behavior analysis that assesses how people will perform under given circumstances, and the June 2018 gaming trends here show that modern gamers could potentially stand to learn a thing or two by delving into the thinking behind game theory. But whether or not gamers need to go take a few political science courses, it's clear that gaming continues to grow in popularity and dominate more of the cultural spectrum.
Speaking of the cultural spectrum, developers are beginning to use gaming and gamification in order to help broaden people's cultural vista. Most people think of gaming as a solo, isolating activity, but 'The Verbling Language Game', and others like it, help players to learn more about other people. The game tests players on language identification based solely on snippets of dialogue.
Top 45 Gaming Trends in June

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Encouraging Water Bottles
'Gululu Go' Talks to Kids and Motivates Them to Drink Water

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Arcade Game-Inspired Watches
Romain Jerome Introduces the 'Pac-Man' Level III Timepiece

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Immersive Gaming Motion Controllers
The 'Kai' Gesture Controller Intuitively Tracks Hand Movements
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Competition-Focused Game Controllers
The Scuf Vantage Prioritizes Customization and Performance
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Luck-based Indie RPGs
'Roulette Knight' Requires More Luck Than Skill to Survive
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Accessibility-Focused Controllers
The Project Z Controller Helps Disabled People Game Better
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Hassle-Free VR Console Controllers
The 'MoveShock' Controllers Offer an Intuitive VR Experience
38
Commuter-Friendly Gaming Laptops
The New Razer Blade Laptop is Just 0.66 Inches Thick
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Contemporary VR Cafes
Toronto VR Games Transports Visitors to Otherworldly Universes with Tech
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Action-Packed Cooking Games
Snack and Slash Changes Cooking Games with a Giant Knife
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Revamped Japanese Consoles
The Famicom Mini Will Celebrate a Manga Magazine With 20 Games
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Hardcore Gardening Games
'Dark Soil' Forces Players to Plant and Fight Leafy Monsters
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Foot-Worn Gaming Controllers
The CapLab Bcon Adds an Extra Button Into Gaming
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Hybrid Customizable Gaming Controllers
The Scuf Vantage Adds Impressive Depth to PS4 Games
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Gamified Loyalty Programs
EB Games' Edge Reward Program is Four-Tier and Easy to Level-Up
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Powerful Humanoid Battle Toys
'Super Anthony' is a Champion Fighting Robot
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Adjustable Console-Charging Stands
The Adjustable Charging Stand for Nintendo Switch Extends Play
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eSports-Focused Ethical Apparel
Ateyo Clothing Takes Fashion Experience into the eSports Ecosystem
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AR Game Festivals
Pokemon Go Fest Will Bring In-Game Events and Rare Pokemon to Chicago
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Variable VR Controller Apps
The 'SteamVR Input' System Helps Gamers Customize Their Controls
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eSports Production Courses
The eSports Content Production Module Focuses on Virtual Storytelling
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Detailed VR Painting Apps
'CoolPaintrVR' is Playstation's New VR App
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Accessible Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Adaptive Controller is for Gamers with Limited Mobility
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Realistic Relationship Games
The 'Together' Indie Game Does Not Always Have a Happy Ending
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Story-Focused Anime Games
'Forgotton Anne' Prides Itself on Art and Story
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Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Unveiled a Limited-Edition Black Panther Xbox One X
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Brilliant Billiards Games
'Pocket-Run Pool' is a Sleek Modern Version of Pool for Mobile
18
Cold War-Inspired Games
'First Winter' Draws Terror From the Cramped Walls of a Soviet Sub
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Nostalgic Hand-Painted Games
'Knights and Bikes' Follows Young Girls in Small-Town 80s England
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Performance-Driven Gaming Laptops
Acer's Predator Helios 500 is a Core i9 Portable Powerhouse
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Investigative Indie Games
'Dead Secret Circle' Has Players Investigate and Avoid a Serial Killer
14
Credit Card Loyalty Programs
MasterCard's App Lets You Spin a Wheel and Win with Every Purchase
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Coffee-Themed Fighting Games
'Coffee Crisis' Pits Metal-Loving Baristas Against Alien Invaders
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Cloud-Connected Gaming Subscriptions
This Nintendo Service Offers Cloud Saving and Classic Games
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Language Identification Games
The Verbling Language Game Challenges Cultural Knowledge
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Model-Created Mobile Games
Tyra Banks Released an America's Next Top Model Mobile Game
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Face-Focused Photo Features
God of War's New Photo Mode Lets Players Adjust Facial Expressions
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Anime-Inspired Fantasy Games
'Forgotton Anne' Thrusts Players into a World Of Living Lost Objects
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Bird Romance Indie Games
'On The Fly' Blends Multiple Game Styles to Tell a Charming Story
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Industrially Corporeal Games
'Homo Machina' Presents a Human Body as a Complex Machine
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VR Wildlife Games
'Virry VR: Wild Encounters' Puts Players Close to Wild Animals
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Mini Classic Arcade Cabinets
The Neo Geo Mini Packs 40 Classic Games in a Compact Package
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Live Sports Trivia Games
Steph IQ Will Only Begin When a Three-Point Shot is Made
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VR Home Run Games
The MLB Home Run Derby VR Lets Players Play on Realistic Iconic Fields
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Comical Literary-Inspired Games
'Austen Translation' Turns Dating a Dangerous Games
Related Ideas
Shooter Game Console Releases
FragPunk Launches for Xbox and PlayStation on April 29
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
AI-Powered Dating Simulators
The Game Game by Tinder Makes Meet-Cute Scenarios Less Intimidating
Dedicated Chess-Learning Courses
Duolingo Partnered with Chess.com on New Duolingo Course
Game-Enhancing AI Assistants
NVIDIA G-Assist can Tune a Computer or Provide Helpful Hints
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
Gaming Archetype Personality Quizzes
The New York Times Games Presents a Puzzle Personality Quiz
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
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
GenAI Gameplay Ideators
Muse by Microsoft is the First World and Human Action Model
Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts
This Conceptual Dell Gaming Laptop Series by Wei-Yi Li is Stylish
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan is for Hardcore Gamers
Industrial Video Game Controllers
The Conceptual Nothing Gamepad (1) by Anurag Sarda is Ergonomic
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Digital Pet Board Games
Tamagotchi Collections is for Two to Four Players
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Inclusive Gaming Tournaments
Logitech G is Hosting a Tournament for Players with Disabilities
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Game Development AI Tools
Gaxos.AI Launched Gaxos Labs to Streamline Game Development
Interactive Sports Game Predictions
Guul's EURO 2024 Predictor Offers Connection and camaraderie
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
Digital Board Game Tables
The Arena from Game Theory Tables Enables Smart Tabletop Gaming
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Wellness-Focused Gaming Platforms
TELUS Channels Interactive Games as Mental Support with GameRx™
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Interactive Connecting Word Games
The New York Times Introduces the Strands Game
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Digital Taste Profiles
The Shelf App Creates Comprehensive Media Consumption Analytics
Sharable Digital Video Games
The Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Card Allows for Sharing
Social-Focused Childrens Games
Dragon Snacks Games' 'Solar Punk' Will Act as a Social Hub
Generative AI Interpreter Campaigns
Samsung's 'The Next Big Thing Is You' Highlights Translation
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
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Team-Based Sci-Fi Shooter Games
Moonshot Games' 'Wildgate' is a Crew-Based Spaceship Game
Immersive 3D Fitness Games
Ergatta’s Latest Fitness Offering is the Wavelength Game
Comprehensive Tech Showcase Events
Logitech Announced Gadgets and Software at 'LogiPlay 2024'
Collaborative Creative Writing Games
CrowdTales is a Multi-Player Continue-the-Story Game
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Virtual Learning Playgrounds
GlobeKin Offers Real-World Learning Experiences for Children
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
Thought Organization Hubs
String Theories Stores Thoughts, Searchable with Natural Language
Foldable Gaming Controller Concepts
The Swift Game Controller Concept Makes it Easily Portable
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Charitable Developer Games Showcases
Humble Bundle is Hosting its 2025 Games Showcase
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
Social Media Forecasting Tools
WGSN TikTok Analytics Harness Data, Insights and More
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
AI Financial Education Games
Go Boldly Empowers Players with Financial Tools and Tips
Knowledge Trivia Challenges
Trivia Tests Your Knowledge Across Multiple Categories and Learn More
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Gaming-Themed Tech Accessories
The Kojima Productions x Higround Collection Arrives This Month
Daily Trivia Games
Daily Fact or Fiction Challenges Players With True or False Statements
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Fan-Focused Esports Collaborations
Gen.G is Tapping LG U+ to Create Co-Branded Jerseys and Events
Show-Inspired Free-to-Play Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the Squid Game: Unleashed Mobile Game
Cozy Self-Exploration Games
Betwixt Provides Epic Escapes from Stress & Anxiety with Storytelling
Strategic AI Wordplay Games
Vocab Scrabble Puts an Innovative Twist on the Classic Game
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
Game Preservation Initiatives
GOG is Launching an Official Preservation Program for Video Games
Gaming Aim Training Tournaments
Logitech G and Aim Lab Launched 'The Gauntlet' Competition
Multi-Genre Multiplayer Games
'Shape of Dreams' Blends Popular MOBA and Roguelike Gameplay
Classic Board Game Remakes
Dungeons & Dragons Takes on a Celebratory Modernized Update
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Hands-On Esports Programs
Gen. G and Syracuse University are Educational Esports Opportunities
Video Game-Centric Discovery Platforms
Criticdb Debuts a Video Game Review & Discovery Platform
In-Game Social Solutions
Discord is Launching a New Way for Developers to Enhance Connectivity
Promotional Computer Peripheral Giveaways
Think Computers is Giving Away a Gaming Mouse
Engaging 3D Games
The FOROS Game Brings Timeless Fun with a Modern Twist
AI Word Challenge Games
AI Plays Wordle Challenges Users to Beat the Computer
Geographic Guessing Games
CountryGuessr Tasks Players with Identifying a Country with a Photo
Strategic Golf-Centric Partnerships
Gameabove Sports is Joining Forces with Sports Travel Group
Gamified Geography Applications
'Geoguessr' Challenges Players' Knowledge of the World
Immersive Fighting Math Games
Karate Math Dojo Combines Fighting with Learning
Daily Brain Training Games
'10 Games: Daily Brain Training Offers a Suite of Cognitive Games
Tech Culture Guides
Techbro Handbook Is Your Essential Guide to Tech Culture and Lingo
Anniversary-Commemorating Esports Kits
G2 Esports Unveils its New Gallery Experience and Team Kit
AI-Generated Guessing Games
'Human or AI?' Tasks Players with Spotting the AI-Generated Image
Game Marketing Tools
Conduit.gg is a Marketing for Game Developers That's Great for Social Media
Word Puzzle Games
Word Train’s Daily Puzzle Game Offers Educational Challenges
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
Skill-Focused Gaming Experiences
TiltPlay Officially Launches on the Soneium Ecosystem
Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs
The 'Swift' Foldable Controller Concept is Compact
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Indian Esports Community Platforms
AA Gaming Launches the AA Play App for Esports Enthusiasts
Educational Esports Partnerships
Gameplan Teams Up with the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation
Color Sensitivity Training
Color Game & Gym Helps Users Identify and Understand Colors
Basketball Gaming Additions
Nintendo Adds Basketball to Nintendo Switch Sports
Interactive Entertainment Board Games
MONOPOLY GO! Transforms Digital Mobile Game into Real Play
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Youth-Supporting Esports Opportunities
British Esports Launches the PUBG Mobile College Tournament
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Psychology-Based Esports Degrees
University of Chichester Announced a Psychology of Esports Degree
AI Review Summarizers
IsItWorthBuying Analyzes Steam Reviews to See If a Game is Worth Purchasing
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Regional Gaming Platforms
Indian Esports Group 'AA Gaming' Launched 'AA Play' Platform
Interactive AI Language Learning
Lantalk Integrates Interactive Role-Playing Games with AI
Mentally Stimulating Game Collections
Fresh Words: Word Game Boasts Engaging and Challenging Games
Community Game Help Functions
PlayStation 5's Game Help Function Now Sources Videos
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Storytelling Learning Platforms
Study Tale Offers Interactive Stories for Students
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Modern Typing Games
Type-A-Holic Improves Typing Skills While Keeping You Entertained
Engaging Grammar Games
Grake, the Grammar Snake is Available in Four Languages
Educational Esports Experiences
Gameplan Taps PSEL to Create Dynamic Learning Opportunities
Social Gaming Calendars
ArcadeCal Helps Gamers Coordinate Their Gaming Sessions
Aggregated Social Insights
IndiePulse Uses Forum and Thread Comments to Find Your Next Projects
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
2D Forensic Investigation Games
Gravity Recently Released the Tokyo Psychodemic Game
Esports Harm Prevention Programs
Ygam Launched a Mental Health Programme for Gaming Communities
Puzzle Strategy Games
Challenge Friends with Strategic and Fun Puzzle Gameplay
Social Gaming Platforms
Dartify Lets You Play Real-Time Online Dart Matches With Friends
Geography Guessing Games
TopoGuesser Uses Google Earth to Challenge Players with World Landscapes
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Quiz Competition Platforms
Jargon Jive is a Space for People to Build Engaging Quizzes
Learning Game Platforms
Study Snacks Turns Vocabulary and Knowledge Learning Into a Fun Game
Focus Group Simulators
This Tool Enables You to See a Product Through Thousands of Perspectives
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Gaming Market Strategies
Leagues.gg Launches the Leagues Media Subsidiary for Gaming Projects
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite
Online Trivia Platforms
Masters of Trivia Offers a New Take With a Diverse Array of Topics