From relaxing fairytale video games to nostalgic mobile game devices, this comprehensive list of game trends in May 2023 features new slot-style titles and the most cutting-edge peripherals on the market.
One popular contribution is 'The Last Gameboard,' a 22-inch touchscreen that can detect physical objects such as miniatures, dice, and cards on its surface to allow players to play with anyone in any location. The gameboard can play a wide and near limitless variety of board games with support for sound effects and animations in real time. It also has stereo speakers, microphones, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and an open platform for developers to create games for it.
When it comes to actual game releases, the popular 'Dead Cells' roguelike sidescroller game is receiving a physical PS5 edition. The 'Return to Castlevania' expansion pack and support for PS5 capabilities, including 4K resolution, 120FPS, and Dualsense integrations, will be included in the physical PS5 version.
Top 80 Games Trends in May
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Fighting Game Deskmats
Arc System Works Launched a Zato and Eddie Desk Mat from Guilty Gear
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Screen-Packing Gaming Mice
This Advanced Gaming Mouse Lets You Project Messages On a Screen
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Inclusive Gaming Hairstyles
Sims 4 Growing Together Features Black Hairstyles by Lacy Redway
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Mini Tower Gaming PCs
The G2 Edge Ultra is a Sleek Tower PC With an Nvidia 3070 GPU
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Multi-Color Game Controllers
Xbox Unveils the New Red and Blue Iterations of the Elite Series 2
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Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
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Iconic Arcade Stick Sequels
Qanba Debuted the 'Obsidian 2' As the Successor to its Best-Seller
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Daily Math Puzzle Games
The New York Times is Trialing 'Digits' as a Math-based Wordle Clone
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Customizable Wireless Gaming Mice
This Mouse Lets You Tailor Its Buttons Toward Your Unique Needs
71
Transparent Retro Gamepads
8BitDo Launched Two New Colorways for its SN30 Pro SE Controller
70
Quilt-Making Cat Games
Quilts and Cats of Calico is the Official Video Game Adaptation of 'Calico'
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Immersive Gaming TVs
This TV Offers Heightened Visuals, Enhanced Audio & Rapid Connectivity
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Mobile Gaming Tablets
Acronym Partnered with ASUS on a Convertible Gaming Tablet and Laptop Hybrid
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Micro Gaming PCs
The Topton F12 Edge Boasts Enough Power for AAA Titles at High Resolutions
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Rapid-Response Gamer Keyboards
The 'Field75' Offers Lightning-Fast Reactions & Durable Gameplay
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K-Pop Mobile Games
YG Entertainment Announced 'BLACKPINK The Game' for Android and iOS
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Portable Gaming Computers
ASUS Unveiled the 'ROG Ally' Windows-Based Handheld Computer
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Connected Digital Game Boards
'The Last Gameboard' is an Interactive Digital Board Game Platform
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Noise-Cancelling Gaming Headphones
These High-End Headphones Can Curb Ambient Noise By 25 Decibels
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Chocolate Brand Esports Partnerships
KitKat Extended its Partnership with EMEA Masters
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Early-Access Horror Games
Players Investigate Paranormal Threats Together in 'Demonologist'
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Aluminum Gaming Devices
GoRetroid Announced the Retroid Pocket 3+ Metallic Edition
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Deck Builder Roguelike Games
'Wildfrost' is a New Roguelike Game Inspired by 'Slay the Spire'
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Model-Created Fashion Metaverses
Karlie Kloss' Fashion Klossette is a Virtual Fashion Destination
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Affordable Wi-Fi Networks
Vilo Living Seeks to Solve Common Wi-Fi Network Concerns
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Health-Boosting Gaming Campaigns
Actimel's The Immunity Station Gives Players a Boost in Fortnite
54
Mobile Economy Board Games
Scopely Released 'Monopoly Go' on Android and iOS Devices
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Movie Tie-In Games
Bron Digital Created a Game Inside Fortnite for its Upcoming Movie
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Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique Designs
51
Heavy Arcade Joysticks
QanbaUSA Debuted the 'Titan' Box-Style Stick with a Spacious Design
50
Metaverse Horse-Racing Games
Game of Silks is Hosting Digital Horse Races that Mirror Real Races
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Web3 Gaming Initiatives
Razer Launches a Web3 Initiative for More Gaming Projects in the Space
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Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Adapters
The Epilogue GB Operator Plays Retro Game Cartridges
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Three-in-One Handheld Devices
The Powkiddy V5 is a Hand Warmer, Console, and Battery Bank in One
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Branded Gaming Events
Ubisoft Announced 'Ubisoft Forward' for June 12th in Los Angeles
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Collegiate Esports Event Partners
McDonald's Partnered with Collegiate Sports Management Group
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Relaxing Fairytale Video Games
'Fae Farm' is a Farming Game and a Dungeon Crawler in One Title
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NFT-Based RPG Games
XL Games Debuted the North American Servers for 'Archeworld'
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British Esports Venues
Level Tap is Opening a 6,500 Sq Ft Venue at the Liverpool ONE Center
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Story-Driven Detective Games
Crime O'Clock is a Mysterious Indie Game with a Multi-Faceted Story
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Puzzle-Focused Animal Games
'Animal Well' is an Upcoming Game from Shared Memory and Bigmode
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Web3 Multiplayer Arena Games
Wildcard Alliance is Developing Wildcard as a Landmark in Web3 Gaming
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High-Performance Mice Updates
Razer Launched a True 8,000 Hz Polling rate Update for the Viper
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Tactical Sci-Fi Shooter Games
'Boundary' is an Upcoming Tactical Multiplayer Game Set in Space
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Augmented Reality Hunting Games
Capcom and Niantic are Launching 'Monster Hunter Now'
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Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets
The New Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet Will Be Available to Play
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Punishing Gothic Action Games
Blasphemous 2 Takes Notes from 'Dark Souls' and 'Castlevania'
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Card Game Super Packs
The Beelzemon Advance Deck is a New Digimon Bundle for Fans of the Game
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Mobile Game Sequels
Persona 5: The Phantom Thieves Continues the Persona Story on Mobile
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Handheld Game-Streaming Consoles
Sony is Working on a New Game-Streaming Handheld for the PS5
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Expanded Retro Game Bundles
Sonic Origins Plus Brings 12 Game Gear Games with Improvements
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Small-Town Indie Games
Mineko's Night Market Follows the Story of a Small Town's Market
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Slapstick Adventure RPGs
Shadows Over Loathing is a New Stick Figure RPG from Asymmetric
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Anime Game Collaborations
Epic Games Added 'Attack on Titan' Content to Fortnite: Battle Royale
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Controller-Expansive Gaming Hubs
Amazon Luna Launches to Samsung's Smart TV Gaming Hub
25
Hong Kong Esports Partnerships
PSG Talon Renewed its Peripherals Partnership with SteelSeries
24
Cross-Platform Game Libraries
Ubisoft is Bringing its 'Ubisoft+' Service to Xbox Consoles
23
Animal Cult Game Updates
Massive Monster Announced 'Relics of the Old Faith' for COTL
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Superwide Desktop Monitors
Philips Launched a 45-Inch SuperWide Monitor with 5120x1440 Resolution
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Platform Fighting Game Launches
Warner Bros. Announced it is Prepping Multiversus for 2024 Launch
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Artistic Sidescroller RPGs
Teslagrad 2 Follows 'Lumina' on her Quest Through Wyrmheim
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AI-Powered Upscaling Tools
Microsoft Added DLSS 3.0 Support to Forza Horizon 5
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Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
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Team-Based Anime Games
HoYoVerse Unveiled 'Honkai: Star Rail' as its Next Fantasy RPG
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Standalone Rhythm Game Adventures
'Rift of the NecroDancer' is a Rhythmic Battle Story Game
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Collaborative Sidescroller Games
Motion Twin is Working on a Physical PS5 Edition of Dead Cells
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In-Person Gaming Conventions
QuakeCon is Returning to a Physical Venue in 2023 on August 10th
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Easy Lottery-Style Games
PopOK Gaming Confirms the Release of Its Newest Instant Keno Game
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Monster-Battling Tournament Games
Nintendo Annouced 'Pokemon Stadium' is Coming to Switch Online
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Science-Based Gaming Platforms
Skillprint Launched a New First-of-Its-Kind Gaming Pairing Platform
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Support Hero Game Launches
Blizzard Entertainment Officially Launches the Lifeweaver Game
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Collectible RPG Figurines
Nintendo Announced the 'Pyra & Mythra' Amiibo Figurines
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Cooperative Mystical RPGs
THQ Nordic's Trine 5 Brings a Number of Changes to the Series
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Riproaring Gaming GPUs
NVIDIA's 'GeForce RTX 4070' Allows For Improved Gaming Graphic Performance
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Arena Horror Game Bundles
MSI Is Offering a Free Copy of 'Hunt: Showdown' with Certain Hardware
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Volcanic Game Trailers
Sony and Guerrilla Games Tease Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
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Nordic Fantasy Game Sequels
A God of War: Ragnarok Sequel is In Development from Santa Monica
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Bomb-Based Party Games
Konami Announced Super Bomberman R 2 in Celebration of its 40th Anniversary
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Adventure RPG Ports
Square Enix Released 'Stranger of Paradise' for the Steam Platform
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Expansive Game Library Platforms
The Ubisoft+ Game Subscription Selections Launches on Xbox
Related Ideas
Enhanced Mobile Game Controllers
Backbone Released its 2nd-Generation Suite of Bumper Controllers
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is Xbox-Inspired
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
Retro Gaming Phone Cases
The GameBaby Optimizes the iPhone 15 & 16 Pro Max for Mobile Gaming
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo's Latest Keyboard is Inspired by SNES-Era Gaming
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Consoles
This Steam Deck 2 Concept by Carota Design is Ergonomic
Console-Style Smartphone Controllers
The GameSir G8 Galileo Works on Android and iOS Devices
Video Game-Inspired Tabletop Games
KessCo Debuts the Sonic Speed Battle Tabletop Game
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Best-Selling Action Game Ports
The Hit PS5 Title 'Stellar Blade' is Soon Coming to PC Platforms
2.5D Platforming Game Sequels
Ubisoft's Latest Prince of Persia Game Follows The Forgotten Sands
Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan is for Hardcore Gamers
Creative Game-Themed Peripherals
The Higround x Minecraft Collection Has Several Styles
Family-Friendly Dance Games
The Just Dance 2025 Edition Features Pop Hits by Ariana Grande
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
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Anniversary-Celebrating Console Bundles
Sony Launched a PS5 Bundle with PS1-Inspired Designs
Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games
Hasbro Transforms a Classic with the Monopoly Board Crawl
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
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
Developer-Inspired Keyboard Lines
Higround and Hideo Kojima Unite on a Sleek Black Accessory Line
4K Display Arcade Games
The AtGames Legends 4KP Digital Pinball Machine Has Virtual Design
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
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
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Special-Edition Branded Controllers
Sony is Releasing an Official Concord Controller for the Game
Color-Blasting AR Games
Samsung's Can You Beat the Box is an Exclusive Digital Game
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Athlete-Partnered Console Designs
Sony Announced the Special-Edition LeBron James PS5 Faceplate
Retro Console-Inspired Controllers
The Killscreen CubeSense Has a GameCube Inspiration for the PS5
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Resort-Inspired Video Games
Nintendo Debuts Super Mario Party Jamboree for Switch
Updated Game-Streaming Devices
Sony Added a Few Much-Needed Features to its 'Portal' Handheld
All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Comes in Four Colors
Cooperative Pirate Simulator Games
Microsoft is Bringing Sea of Thieves to PlayStation 5 Consoles
Console Firmware Updates
Sony Added Improved Controller Features with its New PS5 Update
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Feline-Centric Animated Games
The Little Kitty, Big City Game is Launching on May 9th
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
AI-Driven Video Game Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Pro Has the Spectral Super Resolution Feature
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Mechanical Game Console Keyboards
The Megalodon 'Hitbox' Controller Works with Many Systems
Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20SX Plays Games from Various Platforms
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
Battle-Map Mobile Game Launches
Call of Duty Announces at the Upcoming Warzone Mobile Game
Handhand Console Game Launches
Mars After Midnight will be Launching on Playdate Soon
Comprehensive Tech Showcase Events
Logitech Announced Gadgets and Software at 'LogiPlay 2024'
Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
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
Foldable Gaming Controller Concepts
The Swift Game Controller Concept Makes it Easily Portable
Game Console-Branches Streetwear
PlayStation Joins F.C. Real Bristol and SOPH on a Fashion Capsule
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Game Console Anniversary Releases
Sony Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a Nostalgic PS5 Update
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
Realistic Fighting Game Trials
Bandai Namco is Launching a Tekken 8 Demo on December 14th
Collectible Penguin Games
'Pudgy Party' is an Upcoming Mobile Party Game with Web3 Elements
Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers
abxylute's S9 Controller Enables Cloud Gaming on Phones
Multi-Dimensional Metroidvania Games
Cookie Cutter is a New Hybrid Platformer and Fighting Game
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Expansive Touchscreen Control Games
The Assassins Creed Mirage Game Expands to iPhones and iPads
Streaming Service Game Controllers
Netflix Unveils a New Game Controller App for iPhones
Dark Meditative Digital Games
The Crow Country Game is Inspired by Retro Classic Games
Athlete-Approved Gaming Controllers
LeBron James Limited Edition PS5 Controller is Inspirational
Role-Playing Game Spin-Offs
ATLUS and Sega are Working on Two Additional 'Persona 5' Titles
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
Samurai Adventure Game Ports
Sony's Ghost of Tsushima is Coming to PC with New Features
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Mash-Up Board Games
Monopoly Scrabble by Winning Moves Games Combines Two Classics
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Teleporting First-Person Shooter Games
1047 Games Announced the Sequel to the Shooter 'Splitgate'
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
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
Deluxe Superhero Console Games
PlayStation's Spider-Man 2 Deluxe Features Responsive Vibrations
Co-Branded Game Controllers
Sony and Team Asobi Launched an 'Astro Bot' Edition Dualsense
Hybrid Puzzled Tranquil Games
Humble Games and Witch Beam Launch the Unpacking Game
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Dedicated Gaming Gear Shops
The Samsung Game Portal is Launching in 30 Countries
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Japanese Creature-Collecting Games
Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Releases on June 14th
Physical RPG Game Releases
Larian Studios Debuted the Highly-Anticipated Deluxe Edition of BG3
Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs
The 'Swift' Foldable Controller Concept is Compact
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Superhero-Inspired PC Games
Sony Announced the PC Launch of the Spider-Man 2 Game
Interactive Entertainment Board Games
MONOPOLY GO! Transforms Digital Mobile Game into Real Play
Console Firmware Improvements
Sony Released a New Beta Update For its PS5 Console
Tactical Japanese RPGs
Persona 5 Tactica is the Latest Spin-Off in the Persona 5 Series
Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Apple's iPhone Event Announced its Upcoming Game Launches
Mentally Stimulating Game Collections
Fresh Words: Word Game Boasts Engaging and Challenging Games
Video Game Merchandise Events
The King of Games Tokyo Pop-Up Store is Nintendo Approved
2D Forensic Investigation Games
Gravity Recently Released the Tokyo Psychodemic Game
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Earth-Inspired Gaming Accessories
The Sony PlayStation Deep Earth Collection is Eye-Catching
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle is Striking
Comprehensive Console Updates
Sony's Latest Update to the PS5 Adds Accessibility Features
Isolating Alien Survival Games
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Continues Samus' Story after Many Years
Rhythm Game Platform Expansions
The Xbox Hi-Fi Rush Game is Launching to PS5 Platforms
Repeating Action Platformer Games
Evil Empire is Developing a Roguelite 'Prince of Persia' Title
Input-Clarifying Game Icons
Valve Added a Badge to Dualsense Controller-Verified Games on Steam
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Classic Action-Inspired Games
The Bomb Rush Cyberpunk Game is Launching in September
Exclusive Game Ports
Squanch Games Announced the Release of 'High on Life' for Playstation
Comprehensive Console Updates
Sony Brings a Variety of New Updates to the PS5 System
Orange-Tonal Game Peripherals
CORSAIR Unveils a New Peripherals Collaboration with Call of Duty