From cutting-edge technologies like virtual and augmented reality to the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and immersive storytelling, this list of game trends for May 2024 highlights areas of opportunity for consumers looking to delve deeper into this space.
One example is the Billie Eilish x Fortnite collaboration, which seeks to bridge the gap between video games and music. This partnership will see Eilish's famous tracks seamlessly incorporated into the Fortnite Festival, providing players with an immersive experience of her music within the game's virtual world. Moreover, fans can anticipate the availability of her distinctive neon green character skin for purchase in the in-game shop, adding a personalized touch to their Fortnite gameplay.
Elsewhere, Team Vitality, a leading European esports organization, has recently introduced an exclusive merchandise line as part of its KARE project. The collection includes a fashionable bag, a comfortable hoodie, a stylish cap, and a standout T-shirt, all designed with mental health awareness as a central theme.
Top 65 Games Trends in May
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Dedicated Web3 Gaming Platforms
Gamestop is Working with 'Elixir' on a Crypto Gaming Launcher
64
Tablet-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The Razer Kishi Ultra Mobile Gaming Controller is Responsive
63
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
62
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
61
Gen Alpha-Focused Eyewear Collabs
Zenni Partnered with FreshCut to Market to Roblox Users
60
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
59
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
58
Virtual Obstacle Courses
Roblox's Specsavers Obby Lets Players Interact with Branded Virtual Items
57
Blockchain-Based Gaming Consoles
The ZIlliqa Console is Designed around a Skill-to-Earn Model
56
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Fnatic Partnered with Steelcase to Enhance Player Comfort
55
Horror Media Creation Games
In 'Content Warning,' Players Aim to Create Viral Horror Videos
54
Ultra-Compact Horizontal Handhelds
The MIYOO A30 Emulates Thousands of Games at a Low Price
53
Console-Focused Gaming Headsets
Razer Released a PlayStation and Xbox Edition of its BlackShark
52
Professional-Grade PC Controllers
Scuf's 'Envision Pro' is Designed for eSports Play
51
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
50
Esports Mental Health Apparel
Team Vitality Debuts the KARE Merch Capsule to Support Mental Health
49
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
48
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
47
Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Unveils Exclusive X-Men ’97 Xbox and Series X
46
Web3-First Handheld PCs
The SuiPlay0x1 runs Linux Optimized for Web3 Applications
45
Musician-Inspired Game Characters
Singer Billie Eilish Arrives as the Newest Fortnite Hero
44
Rapper-Backed Video Games
Roobet Unveils 'Snoop's High Rollers' in Collaboration with Snoop Dogg
43
Corporate Team-Building Games
Monox Island Is a Multi-Player Game to Strengthen Relationships
42
OLED Android Gaming Devices
The Anbernic RG556 Features a 1080P Screen and Built-in Game Controls
41
Comic Anniversary Controllers
CRKD is Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Hellboy with New Line
40
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
39
Cooperative Pirate Simulator Games
Microsoft is Bringing Sea of Thieves to PlayStation 5 Consoles
38
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
37
Feline-Centric Animated Games
The Little Kitty, Big City Game is Launching on May 9th
36
Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20SX Plays Games from Various Platforms
35
Promotional Branded Handheld PCs
AYANEO Announced an 'Eiyuden Chronicles' Special Edition Air 1S
34
Mobile Board Game Metaverses
Netmarble's 'Meta World: My City' is a Board Game City Builder
33
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
32
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
31
Expanded-Capacity Game Cartridges
Evercade's 'Giga Carts' Enable Larger, More Ambitious Titles
30
Comforting Fantasy Builder Games
Tales of the Shire Lets Players Build a Hobbit Society
29
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
28
Space-Centric Metaverse Games
Fortnite Debuts the Lunar Horizons Game with Hassell and ESA
27
Performance-Enhancing Driver Updates
Intel Released a New Beta Arc Driver to Enhance Dx11 Games
26
Tile-Based Word Games
Apple Recently Rolls Out its New Quartiles Game Discreetly
25
Social Simulation Adventure Games
Atlus is Back with 'Metaphor Refantazio' from the Persona Team
24
Expansive Touchscreen Control Games
The Assassins Creed Mirage Game Expands to iPhones and iPads
23
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
22
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
21
Esports Marketing Insights
Team Liquid Teams Up with Loadout for Esports and Gaming Insights
20
Web3 Action FPS Games
'MetalCore' is a Unique Blend of MMO and FPS Gameplay with Web3 Elements
19
Charitable Farming Game Bundles
Humble's 'Down on the Farm' Bundle Supports Kiss the Ground
18
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
17
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'VS-R' for Couch Cooperative Play
16
Fine-Tuned eSports Headsets
The Corsair HS35 V2 Series Gaming Headsets Offer Exceptional Audio
15
Holiday-Themed Mobile Gaming Events
Amuzo Games Presents an Easter Event Within DOBBLE GO!
14
Fast-Paced Robot FPS Games
Roboquest is an Action Roguelike with a Deep Progression System
13
Cost-Effective Handheld Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'EXP-R' at a Lower Price
12
Cooperative Looping Games
Vellum is a Roguelite Game Inspired by Great Indie Titles
11
Peruvian Esports Deals
Global Esports Federation and ADPES Enhance Esports Opportunities in Peru
10
Enhanced Esports Opportunities
eFuse Partners with the National Esports Collegiate Conference
9
Educational Esports Platforms
ESIC Unveils the Esports Integrity Education Platform and Tutorial
8
Horde Survival Game Updates
Vampire Survivors is Receiving Guns and a PlayStation Release
7
Rewarding Restaurant Metaverses
Wow Bao's Dim Sum Palace on Roblox Serves Up Exclusive Rewards
6
Dynamic Rhythm Game Updates
The Crypt of the Necrodancer Gets a New Character
5
Repeating Action Platformer Games
Evil Empire is Developing a Roguelite 'Prince of Persia' Title
4
Geography Guessing Games
TopoGuesser Uses Google Earth to Challenge Players with World Landscapes
3
Digitized Sudanese Board Games
JumpDog Offers a Fresh New Format To Play The Traditional Game
2
Spanish Esports Apparel Partnerships
Heroic Esports Partners with Joma for the 'Pro Kit' Line
1
Zombie Survival Game Ports
Dambuster Studios Brought Dead Island 2 to the Steam Platform
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Competitive Stylized Gaming Mice
Razer's Viper V3 Pro has a 30K Optical Sensor and 280Hr Battery
Dedicated Web3 Gaming Platforms
Gamestop is Working with 'Elixir' on a Crypto Gaming Launcher
Cheeky Golf Pants
Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea Introduced the Twisted Tea Cheater Pants
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
Virtual Reality Fidelity Updates
Meta Updated the Passthrough on its Meta Quest 3 Headset
Virtual Obstacle Courses
Roblox's Specsavers Obby Lets Players Interact with Branded Virtual Items
Blockchain-Based Gaming Consoles
The ZIlliqa Console is Designed around a Skill-to-Earn Model
Esports Furniture Partnerships
Fnatic Partnered with Steelcase to Enhance Player Comfort
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Console-Focused Gaming Headsets
Razer Released a PlayStation and Xbox Edition of its BlackShark
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Esports Mental Health Apparel
Team Vitality Debuts the KARE Merch Capsule to Support Mental Health
Esports Apparel Partnerships
Team Liquid Partnered with Viz Media on Death Note Apparel Line
Modern Audio Studio Branding
No Fixed Address Has Developed a Visual Identity for DOKI DOKI
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
Wizardly Candy Toy Partnerships
The Kinder Joy Harry Potter Funko Pop! Collection Has 10 Figurines
Web3-First Handheld PCs
The SuiPlay0x1 runs Linux Optimized for Web3 Applications
Stuffed Hamburger Bites
Checkers & Rally’s Have Just Added New Buford Bites for a Limited Time
Musician-Inspired Game Characters
Singer Billie Eilish Arrives as the Newest Fortnite Hero
Rapper-Backed Video Games
Roobet Unveils 'Snoop's High Rollers' in Collaboration with Snoop Dogg
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Corporate Team-Building Games
Monox Island Is a Multi-Player Game to Strengthen Relationships
OLED Android Gaming Devices
The Anbernic RG556 Features a 1080P Screen and Built-in Game Controls
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Visual-Aiding AI Gaming Features
JBL Quantum Introduces the Inclusive Guide Play Feature
Cooperative Pirate Simulator Games
Microsoft is Bringing Sea of Thieves to PlayStation 5 Consoles
Adventure RPG Apparel Collabs
UNIQLO UT Launched a Second Final Fantasy Apparel Line
Mini-Display Retro Mechanical Keyboards
The Epomaker RT100 Keyboard Has a TV-Like Display
Sleek Whiskey Bottle Designs
BSB Whiskey & Jamie Foxx Debut an Exclusive Brown Sugar Blend Whiskey
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
Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20SX Plays Games from Various Platforms
Promotional Branded Handheld PCs
AYANEO Announced an 'Eiyuden Chronicles' Special Edition Air 1S
Optical Esports Partnerships
Zenni Optical Taps the Evo Event for a New Eyewear Partnership
Video Game-Inspired Bowls
Chipotle Just Added the New TEKKEN 8 Battle Bowl as a Digital Exclusive
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Expanded-Capacity Game Cartridges
Evercade's 'Giga Carts' Enable Larger, More Ambitious Titles
Pineapple-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
Jollibee is Adding a New Aloha Chicken Sandwich
Comforting Fantasy Builder Games
Tales of the Shire Lets Players Build a Hobbit Society
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Educational Book Summary Apps
Bookster Let's People Understand Books in Just 15 Minutes a Day
Daily Puzzle Hint Platforms
Connections Answer Provides Daily Hints to the New York Times' Games
AI-powered Assistant Chatbots
With Over 2,000 Prompts, GyaniAI Emerges as a Powerful Assistant
Space-Centric Metaverse Games
Fortnite Debuts the Lunar Horizons Game with Hassell and ESA
Low-Latency Gaming Headsets
Turtle Beach's 'Stealth' Series of Gaming Peripherals are Premium
AI Image Trivia
In Guess the AI, Players are Tasked with Finding the Word Within an Image
Customizable Screen Keyboards
Epomaker's Premium TH80 Pro V2 is Highly Personalizable
Social Simulation Adventure Games
Atlus is Back with 'Metaphor Refantazio' from the Persona Team
Anime-Inspired Esports Merchandise
Team BDS Announces a New My Hero Academia Partnership
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Esports Marketing Insights
Team Liquid Teams Up with Loadout for Esports and Gaming Insights
Game Day QSR Deals
A&W in Canada Ramps Up the Excitement or the Toronto Maple Leafs' Playoff Run
Web3 Action FPS Games
'MetalCore' is a Unique Blend of MMO and FPS Gameplay with Web3 Elements
Charitable Farming Game Bundles
Humble's 'Down on the Farm' Bundle Supports Kiss the Ground
Neon Retro Gaming Consoles
Evercade Announced the 'VS-R' for Couch Cooperative Play
Collaborative Esports Energy Partnerships
PSG TALON Signs a New Deal with Monster Energy
Fine-Tuned eSports Headsets
The Corsair HS35 V2 Series Gaming Headsets Offer Exceptional Audio
Travel-Friendly Location Scouting
LocationScout Helps Travelers Find the Most Beautiful Spots
Fast-Paced Robot FPS Games
Roboquest is an Action Roguelike with a Deep Progression System
Faceless 3D Avatars
ANONYMOUZ Introduces Faceless Avatars That Can Be Customized for Various Needs
Video Game-Inspired QSR Promotions
Chipotle Customers Can Now Earn Tekken 8 Rewards with Purchase
Educational Esports Partnerships
Gameplan Teams Up with the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation
Peruvian Esports Deals
Global Esports Federation and ADPES Enhance Esports Opportunities in Peru
Enhanced Esports Opportunities
eFuse Partners with the National Esports Collegiate Conference
Educational Esports Platforms
ESIC Unveils the Esports Integrity Education Platform and Tutorial
Engaging Trivia Arena Challenges
Boogala is a Quiz App for Competitive Trivia Games
Horde Survival Game Updates
Vampire Survivors is Receiving Guns and a PlayStation Release
AI Puzzle-Solving Games
Crossword House is a Creative Game to Improve Cognitive Skills
Indian Shooter Game Promotions
KRAFTON Partners with S8UL to Promote Bullet Echo India
Repeating Action Platformer Games
Evil Empire is Developing a Roguelite 'Prince of Persia' Title
Plant-Protecting Pest Solutions
Green Garden Vibes Debuts Plant Care Insect & Pest Protection
Geography Guessing Games
TopoGuesser Uses Google Earth to Challenge Players with World Landscapes
Spanish Esports Apparel Partnerships
Heroic Esports Partners with Joma for the 'Pro Kit' Line
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Zombie Survival Game Ports
Dambuster Studios Brought Dead Island 2 to the Steam Platform