While there is plenty of new entertainment that appeals to a gamer's sense of nostalgia with the familiar, plenty of the top October 2015 game ideas push boundaries to create entirely new video game experiences.
Some of the most radical video game concepts include ones that tell stories of feminist rage, grief, trauma and feeling empathy for others—particularly those who seem like the enemy. With virtual reality technology, storylines and action is becoming more engrossing and immersive. Only the brave will want to try their hand at a creepy game called 'Late Night Shop,' which is set in a dark retail space where mannequins come to life.
Creations like Game Boy-inspired guitars, smartphone attachments for playing classic games and the revival of the Tomb Raider gaming franchise seem that they will always have a place in the hearts of gamers who want to look back to earlier days for entertainment.
Top 35 Game Trends in October
From Smartphone Gaming Controllers to Trauma-Confronting Games:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 25, 2015 — Tech
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Extreme Gaming Smartphones
The Acer Predator 6 was Specially Designed with Gamers in Mind
33
High Capacity Consoles
This Special Edition PS4 Comes with One Terabyte of Storage Space
32
Vintage Video Game Adapters
This Device Lets Users Play Retro Video Games on Their Phone
31
Screen-Splitting Devices
Skreens Allows You to Play Games While Watching TV on the Same Screen
30
4D Sci-Fi Theme Parks
The 'Mass Effect' Video Game Trilogy is Becoming a Thrilling Attraction Park
29
Smartphone Gaming Controllers
This Apple Gaming Controller Features a Familiar Portable Experience
28
Video Game Replica Cars
The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo is a Real Version of a Virtual Race Car
27
Button-Embedded Gaming Tablets
The JXD Singularity S192 Provides a Seamless Experience for Gamers
26
Levitating Toy Trains
This Takara Tomy Train Works Just Like the Record-Breaking Maglev Train
25
Celebratory Gaming Controllers
The PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Dualshock 4 Controller is Iconic
24
Interactive Gaming Kiosks
This Company Uses Touchscreen Displays to Influence Purchasing Decisions
23
Virtual Reality-Ready Computers
The Oculus Ready Computers Will Work With the Oculus Rift
22
Virtual Reality Armbands
The 'UnlimitedHand' Allows Users to Physically Feel Virtual Reality
21
Gamified Money-Saving Apps
This App Teaches Young Children About Financial Literacy
20
Empathy-Based Video Games
This Battle Game Lets Players Fight Monsters or Make Friends With Them
19
Handshake-Analyzing Apps
This Advertising Week App Helps Users Achieve the Perfect Handshake
18
Trauma-Confronting Games
This Animated Game is an Illustrated Metaphor for Coping with Grief
17
Exclusive Gaming Incentives
O2's Customer Incentive Gives Access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Beta
16
Geology-Exploring Apps
This Children's App Teaches About Volcanos and Quakes Through Tactile Play
15
Math-Teaching Computer Games
Osmo Designed 'Numbers' as a Tactile iPad Game That Teaches Kids Math
14
Surreal Cult Show Games
This Twin Peaks Dancing Game is Based on Iconic Scenes from the TV Show
13
Female Explorer Game Sequels
Rise of the Tomb Raider is Set for Release on November 10th
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Virtual Reality Horror Games
'Late Night Shop' is a Nightmare World Where Mannequins Come to Life
11
Controller-Charging Pads
This Induction Charger by Rocketfish Handles Multiple Devices at Once
10
Indie Game-Creation Apps
Roblox Lets Independent Game Developers Bring Their Creations to Life
9
Touch-Activated Lamp Speakers
This Touchable Lamp Speaker Features an Updated Vintage Design
8
Oversized Arcade Games
Jason Camberis Breaks the World Record for Largest Arcade Machine
7
Impromptu Gaming Challenges
Freemode Events are a Revolutionary Change to Grand Theft Auto Online
6
Precision Gaming Controllers
Trigger Devil Reduces Trigger Range for an Improved Gaming Experience
5
Pizza-Promoting Gaming Networks
The Legends of Gaming Channel is Sponsored by Pizza Hut
4
Virtual Teleportation Games
Epic Games' Bullet Train Game Lets You Teleport in Virtual Reality
3
Retro Gamer Guitars
The 'Guitar Boy' is a Hybrid Electric Guitar and Nintendo Game Boy
2
Feminist Rage Video Games
In This Riot Grrrl-Inspired Game, Players Jump, Dance and Smash Things
1
Virtual Athlete Game Ads
The Commercial for 'FIFA 16' Shows the Technology Behind the Game
Related Ideas
Roadworthy Virtual Reality
This Plastic VR Headset Protects Phones for Adventurous Viewing
Pop-Up Paper Lamps
This Folding Lamp is Constructed from One Simple Sheet of Cardboard
VR Real Estate Tours
Harrods Estates Provided Comprehensive Tours of London Apartments
Elevated Sustainable Homes
This Elevated Eco House is a Practical Space That Reduces Waste
Extreme Gaming Smartphones
The Acer Predator 6 was Specially Designed with Gamers in Mind
Nostalgic Arcade Parks
This Super Mario 'Shifting Sand Land' Inspires Kids and Adults to Play
Augmented Reality Contact Lenses
Magic Leap Patented a Design for VR Smart Contact Lenses
Convenient In-Car WiFi
This Simple Gadget Transforms Any Car into a WiFi Hotspot
Dystopian Theme Parks
Banksy's Dismaland is a Warped Version of Big Corporate Amusement Parks
Superhero Desk Lamps
This Ironman Hulkbuster Helmet Provides a Superhero Light Source for Fans
Soda Brand Factory Visits
This Coca-Cola Brazil Campaign Was a Response to Negative Rumors
Wind-Powered Bridges
This Bridge Will Soon Be Able to Generate Renewable Energy
Hipster Video Game Characters
These Images Display Super Mario Brothers Characters as Hipsters
Multi-Sensory Warehouse Installations
'29Rooms' Immerses Refinery29 Readers in Real-World Content
Vintage Video Game Adapters
This Device Lets Users Play Retro Video Games on Their Phone
Empathetic Virtual Reality Retail
TOMS Takes Shoppers on Their Virtual Reality Giving Trip to Peru
Interactive Money-Saving Tools
This Customized Software Helps Users Save Money for Retirement
Piggy Bank Apps
Clever Kash is a Digital Piggy Bank That Lets Children Experience Tangible Wealth
Sci-Fi Amusement Parks
Star Wars Disneyland Will Transport Visitors to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Feminist Advocacy Menswear
The Fall Fashion Line from Acne Studios Displays Bold Feminist Quotes
Sobering Toy Cars
This Drive Sober Campagin Hides Smashed Toy Cars Inside Cereal Boxes
Swivelling Hair Tools
Conair's New 'Quick Twist' Achieves the Popular Twisted Ponytail Runway-Look
Pop-Up Eco-Energy Labs
The Shell Eco-Marathon Experience Took Place in Rotterdam
Men-Only Fashion Sites
The Hermes Men Site Features Playful Distractions for the Modern Man
Smartphone Gaming Controllers
This Apple Gaming Controller Features a Familiar Portable Experience
Virtual Reality Rides
This 3D Experience Invites People to Experience Storytelling Via Technology
High-Powered Laptops
These New Nvidia Laptops are Perfect For Serious Gamers
Incomplete Customizable Decor
'Page Thirty Three' Invites Consumers to Personalize Their Products
Stylish Beverage Pop-Ups
The Coca Cola Belgrade Pop-Up Featured a Limited Edition Fashion Shop
Virtual Reality Museums
Reload Studios is Bringing Famous Artwork Out of Museums and Into Homes
Compact 8K TVs
These Japan Display Packs An 8K Resolution Into a 17.3-Inch Display
Virtual Reality Flavor Journeys
The Boursin Sensorium is a VR-Powered 3D Exploration of Cheese
Gamer Lunch Boxes
This Bento Lunch Box is the Perfect Geeky Accessory for Back to School
Automated Money-Saving Apps
The 'Qapital' App is Especially Useful for Freelance Workers
Twitter-Powered Shopping Cranes
The Topshop Playland Pop-Up Lets Visitors Pay with a Tweet
Conical Perforated Lights
This V-Lamp Casts Interesting Patterns Through a Cone-Shaped Shade
Dynamic Smart TV Remotes
The New Apple TV Remote Features Touch and Voice Commands
3d Vision-Simulating Glasses
This Device Allows Customers to Experience New Lenses Before They Buy
Gaming Hard Drives
The Seagate Game Drive Helps You Add Storage Space to Your Xbox One
Cinema-Simulating Headsets
This VR Application Recreates the Movie Theater Experience at Home
Water-Activated Cleaners
Splosh Lets Consumers Take on the Task of Diluting its Product with Water
Futuristic Lava Lamps
This Interactive Desktop Sculpture is Filled with Suspended Liquid
Celebratory Gaming Controllers
The PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Dualshock 4 Controller is Iconic
Minimalist Sci-Fi Posters
These Star Trek Posters Lay Out Memories from All 78 Episodes
Interactive Gaming Kiosks
This Company Uses Touchscreen Displays to Influence Purchasing Decisions
Virtual Reality-Ready Computers
The Oculus Ready Computers Will Work With the Oculus Rift
Human Wi-Fi Hotspots
O2 Provides Wi-Fi at the Beach with Human 'GuyFi' Hotspots
Galactic Gesture Book Ends
This Homemade Star Trek Vulcan Salute is Ideal for Fans of the Series
Audio-Broadcasting Lamps
This Sony Lamp Doubles as a Bluetooth Speaker
Timed Puzzle Apps
The Zirkel Gaming App Offers a Series of Games in a Celestial Setting
Virtual Reality Streaming Apps
This Netflix App Works With the Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Headset
Wooden Gaming Consoles
This Retro Gaming Device Lets You Play Old Games on the Go
Cognitive Design Games
The 'Designercise' Board Game Enhances a Player’s Creative Thoughts
Virtual Reality Hotel Experiences
This Futuristic In-Room Entertainment System Markets Luxury
Golden Revolving Lamps
This Limited Edition Rotating Lamp Can Pivot 360 Degrees
Bowling Alley Cinemas
Entertainment is Taken to the Next Level at Frank Theaters Cinebowl & Grille
Virtual Museum Exhibits
The Virtual Reality Weekend Transports Museum Visitors to the Bronze Age
Virtual Reality Political Debates
CNN Will Stream the Democratic Presidential Debate in Full VR
Trauma-Confronting Games
This Animated Game is an Illustrated Metaphor for Coping with Grief
Intergalactic Bathroom Accessories
The Star Trek TNG Shower Curtain is Ready to Beam You Up
Exclusive Gaming Incentives
O2's Customer Incentive Gives Access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Beta
VR Cereal Boxes
Nutri-Grain's BOLT Cereal Box Lets People Experience Virtual Reality
Fist-Bumping Cola Ads
This Ad Encourages Friendship Through Age-Appropriate Handshaking Images
Multistream Gaming Platforms
Restream Lets Gamers Share Live Videos on Multiple Networks
Swipe-Simulating Games
The 'Millennial Swipe Sim 2015' Flash Game Pokes Fun at Avid Tinder Users
Math-Teaching Computer Games
Osmo Designed 'Numbers' as a Tactile iPad Game That Teaches Kids Math
Recreated Soccer Photographs
This Photo Series Recreates Soccer's Most Memorable Moments
Augmented Holographic TVs
The Content on ARHT's 3D TVs Can Be Viewed Without 3D Glasses
Crowdsourced Toy Competitions
Hasbro & Indiegogo are Teaming Up to Find a Winning Party Game Idea
Learning App-Monitoring Platforms
EnderMetrics Analyzes the Success of Educational Apps for Kids
Video Game Streaming Platforms
Google Launched the 'YouTube Gaming' Site for Streaming Video Games
Parent-Controlled Banking Apps
This New Finance App Facilitates Peer-to-Peer Money Transfers
Fantasy Pinball Machines
This Pinball Machine is Inspired by HBO's 'Game of Thrones'
Galactic Word Guides
This Star Trek Alphabet Inforgraphic Depicts Terms With Bold Illustrations
Virtual Reality Horror Games
'Late Night Shop' is a Nightmare World Where Mannequins Come to Life
Controller-Charging Pads
This Induction Charger by Rocketfish Handles Multiple Devices at Once
Virtual Dementia Simulators
This Vitrual Reality System is a Learning Tool for Dementia Caregivers
Affordable Family Tablets
The Durable, User-Friendly Amazon Fire Tablet Costs Just $50
Artistic Wireless Lamps
This Arc Light is an Interactive Lamp That is Completely Wireless
Superhero Gamer Illustrations
These Gamer-Inspired Images Fuse Nintendo and Comic Characters
Kid-Focused Gaming Apps
PlayKids Encourages Educational Gaming That is Both Fun and Interactive
Virtual Reality Ride Previews
This Roller Coaster Simulation Previews a Real, Record-Breaking Ride
Gamified Breathing Contraptions
The Jordi-Stick Encourages Children Suffering From Cystic Fibrosis
Virtual Reality Orchestras
LA Phil's 'VAN Beethoven' Experience Visualizes Classical Music
Galactic Gaming Consoles
This PlayStation Console was Inspired by the Upcoming Star Wars Film
Immersive Car Creation Videos
This 360-Degree Virtual Reality Ad Tours the Infinity QX30 Interior
Kid-Friendly Finance Platforms
'Rich Kid Smart Kid' Teaches Youth About Money Management
Handmade Retro Arcade Games
This Battlecade Game by Love Hulten is a Beautiful Arcade Throwback
Virtual Video Stores
This Program Recreates the Feeling of Taking a Trip to the Local Video Shop
Virtual Reality Campus Tours
This University Engrosses Visitors with a Flying Virtual Reality Tour
DIY Streaming Service Switches
The Netflix Switch Button Orders Food & Dims Lights for TV Watching
Addictive Smartphone Card Games
Sage is the New Solitaire Specially Designed for Smartphone Play
Virtual Reality Disney Drawings
Disney Animator Glen Keane Uses the HTC Vive to Draw Characters
Revamped Stereo Receivers
The Solo Bar Plus Brings Audio to Life in New, Complex Ways
Pop Culture-Themed Eateries
This Pop-Up Restaurant Draws Inspiration from a Beloved TV Series
Virtual Reality Cockpits
This Invention Offers Consumers the Thrill of Flying from Your Desk
Printed Cyclist Lights
The POC LightVest Could Be Printed on Different Garments and Gear
Augmentation Anime Apps
The Pokemon Go Lets Users Battle & Play On the Go Via Mobile Devices
Oversized Arcade Games
Jason Camberis Breaks the World Record for Largest Arcade Machine
Impromptu Gaming Challenges
Freemode Events are a Revolutionary Change to Grand Theft Auto Online
Portable Gaming Controllers
This New Product Will Transform the Experience of Gaming on Phones
Space Travel-Themed Keyboards
These Star Trek Keyboard Wallpapers Let Texters Travel to Deep Space
Informative Feminist Infographics
This Infographic Illustrates the Importanc Women's Equality Day
Precision Gaming Controllers
Trigger Devil Reduces Trigger Range for an Improved Gaming Experience
Pizza-Promoting Gaming Networks
The Legends of Gaming Channel is Sponsored by Pizza Hut
Financial Advisor Apps
'Even' is a Virtual Financial Manager for Stressless Money Management
Virtual Athlete Game Ads
The Commercial for 'FIFA 16' Shows the Technology Behind the Game
Universal Smartphone Stands
The 'STAN' Securely Holds Any Device From a Smartphone to an eReader
Galactic Sushi Sets
This Pair of Chopsticks is Designed to Resemble a Star Trek Spaceship