The gaming industry is evolving in alignment with trends that emphasize competition, connectivity, and convenience. In time for October 2024, this round-up details multiple emerging trends, including the expansion of professional esports opportunities, community-focused platforms, and portable gaming solutions.
Appealing to fans of nostalgic gaming consoles, the new 'Game Boy Flip' concept blends classic gaming with modern design. It offers a sleek, foldable device that switches from the classic portrait Game Boy format to a landscape view like the Nintendo Switch. With its clamshell hinge, this console reimagines retro gaming, allowing fans to enjoy handheld play with a fresh, innovative twist.
Similarly, the iconic 'Flappy Bird' game that took the App Store by storm in the 2010s is finally returning to mainstream media. A group of fans, calling themselves the Flappy Bird Foundation, have acquired the rights to the game and are reviving it with a fresh twist. The revamped version preserves the nostalgic appeal of the original while introducing exciting new features.
Top 45 Games Trends in October
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Hall Effect Keyboards
Wooting's 80HE Adds a Rapid Trigger System for Precise Gaming Inputs
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Retro Gaming Phone Cases
The GameBaby Optimizes the iPhone 15 & 16 Pro Max for Mobile Gaming
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Next-Generation Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Announced its Debut Sixth-Generation Device
42
Sim Racing Company Acquisitions
Corsair is Acquiring the Simulation Racing Company 'Fanatec'
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Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
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Game Compatibility Updates
Capcom is Removing GFWL from Older Titles to Make them Playable Again
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Anniversary-Celebrating Console Bundles
Sony Launched a PS5 Bundle with PS1-Inspired Designs
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Physical Metaverse Merchandise Stores
Roblox will Sell Physical Goods with Shopify
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Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
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In-Game Off-Road Vehicles
Polaris' RZR Pro R 4 Will Drop Into Season 1 of Call of Duty: Warzone
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Metaverse Music Festivals
A First-of-Its-Kind Kids Relief Music Festival is Taking Place on Roblox
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Next-Generation Power Supply Units
Corsair's Latest RMx PSUs Support ATX 3.1 with ATX 12V-2×6
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Modern Update Mobile Games
Flappy Bird is Getting Another Launch with New Modern Changes
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Customizable Multi-Use Keyboards
Glorious Unveils a 100% Customizable Keyboard for Gamers
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AI-Driven Video Game Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Pro Has the Spectral Super Resolution Feature
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Dual-Chamber Gaming Chassis
GameMax's N80 BK Features Curved Glass and a Modular Design
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Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
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Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
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High-Speed HDR Monitors
AOC Debuted a 27-Inch HDR Monitor with a 280Hz Refresh Rate for Gaming
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Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Units
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition is Limited in Numbers
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Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
24
Accessible Game Development Apps
CrazyGames Partnered with 'Struckd' to Enable In-Browser Creation
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Original Controller Modification Kits
8BitDo's Newest Mod Kit Transforms Original GC Controllers
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Wireless Controller Custom Kits
8BitDo Introduces the NGC Mod Kit for Custom Experiences
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Ultra High-Clock Mini PCs
GEEKOM's GT1 Mega Features 14th-Generation Intel Core Ultra CPUs
20
Gamepad-Equipped Gaming Devices
The Nitro Blaze 7 is a Handheld Gaming PC from Acer
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Game Console-Inspired Keycaps
8BitDo Launched New NES-Inspired 'Retro Keycaps' for its Keyboards
18
Esports Training Academies
KGen and Riot Games Unite to Create a Digital VALORANT Training Academy
17
Player Peripheral Deals
Gaimin Gladiators Teams Up with SteelSeries on a New Peripherals Deal
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Wired Pro-Grade Gaming Controllers
PowerA Released its FUSION Pro 4 for Xbox Series Devices
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Epic Mech Battle Games
Studio369 Debuts MetalCore Season 1: MetalPunk Rhapsody
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Community Gaming Initiatives
Riot Games' 'Riot Play Club' is an Inclusive, Engaging Experience
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Regional Gaming Platforms
Indian Esports Group 'AA Gaming' Launched 'AA Play' Platform
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Nostalgic Game Service Updates
Nintendo Has Launched 4 New SNES Games for Nintendo Switch Online
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Indian Esports Community Platforms
AA Gaming Launches the AA Play App for Esports Enthusiasts
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Youth-Supporting Esports Opportunities
British Esports Launches the PUBG Mobile College Tournament
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Industry-Leading Monitor Speeds
Acer's Latest Gaming Monitors Reach 600Hz Refresh Rate
8
Advanced TV Displays
TCL Releases the Brand New C655 PRO QLED TV to Enhance Home Entertainment
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Retro Fighting Game Collections
Capcom is Releasing an Arcade Classics Bundle on Modern Platforms
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Lightweight Gaming Headsets
The MSI Maestro 300 Uses 40mm Neodymium Drivers for Audio Clarity
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Community Grassroots Esports Projects
Mission Control Unveils a New Partnership with LeagueSpot
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Data-Centric Esports Widgets
GRID Teams Up with BETER to Enhance its Esports Betting Widgets
3
Fishing Activity Game Updates
No Man's Sky's 'Aquarius' Update Allows Players to Relax and Fish
2
Poker-Inspired Mobile Games
Popular Rogulite Title 'Balatro' is Coming to Mobile Devices
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Mobile Gaming Graphics Cards
The Radeon RX 7800M From AMD is a Powerful Laptop GPU
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Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Magnetic Low-Profile Keyboards
The NuPhy Air60 HE Has Adjustable Actuation and More
Hall Effect Keyboards
Wooting's 80HE Adds a Rapid Trigger System for Precise Gaming Inputs
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Customizable Pre-Built Keyboards
Glorious Gaming Introduces a Customizable GMMK 3 Keyboard
AI-Based Football Predictions
Field Vision Debuts Field Vision Sports, a New Curated App
Rapid-Trigger Keyboards
MelGeek's Latest Keyboard Features Customizable Switch Speeds
Dessert-Inspired Coffee Recipes
De’longhi's Tiramisu Coffee Concoction Features Fall Flavors
Rapid-Trigger Gaming Keyboards
The ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX Has an 8,000Hz Polling Rate
Limited Edition Sports Candies
NERDS Released Two New Gummy Clusters Flavors for Football Season
Promotional Metaverse Experiences
Warner Bros. Debuts [Beetlejuice] Escape the Afterlife on Roblox
Platforming Survival Game Events
Fall Guys is Coming to Fortnite for its 4th Anniversary
Immersive Sports Fan Platforms
Sony's FavoriteSpace™ Caters to the Sports Fan Communities
Keychain-Sized Gaming Devices
The 'Thumby Color' is the Successor to the 'Thumby' Micro Device
Noise-Canceling Pet Headphones
PAWNIX is Your Dog's New Best Friend for Reducing Anxiety
Shapeshifting Business Gamer Laptops
The GPD Pocket 4 Supports Users During Work and Play Hours
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Attractive Stealthy Mechanical Keyboards
The Keychron K2 HE is a Sleek Design Accessory
Off-Road Vehicle Activations
Polaris Hosted an Immersive Ride-Along Event at Budds Creek
Modern Update Mobile Games
Flappy Bird is Getting Another Launch with New Modern Changes
Creative Professional-Focused Monitors
ViewSonic's New VP2776T-4K Monitor is Noteworthy
Total Desktop Connectivity Stations
The Anker Prime Docking Station Delivers 160W of Power Output
Exclusive Oversized TV Memberships
The TCL 115-inch QD-Mini LED TV Comes with Club 115 Membership
Responsive Personalized Mechanical Keyboards
Keychron Introduces the K2 HE Customizable Keyboard
Social Sports Applications
EA is Launching the EA Sports Social App on Web and Mobile
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Pre-Built Mini Gaming PCs
The AtomMan G7 Ti Features a Core i9 and 40-Serie NVIDIA GPU
Special-Edition Branded Controllers
Sony is Releasing an Official Concord Controller for the Game
AI-Driven Video Game Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Pro Has the Spectral Super Resolution Feature
Viral Dress-Up Game Modes
The 'Dress to Impress' Game Mode on Roblox is a Viral Sensation
Vertical Handheld Gaming Devices
Anbernic's 'RG 40XXV' is for Fans of the Chocolate Bar Shape
Lightweight 3D-Printed Gaming Mouse
The Optimum Zeromouse V35 is the Lighting Gaming Mouse
Collaborative Slim Lifestyle Sneakers
Crazy Raccoon Takes a Go at It Own adidas Samba Sneaker
AI-Accelerated Mini PCs
Giada Tech is Crowdfunding for its Upcoming AI Workload PC
Superhero Multiplayer Arena Games
Dragon Ball Project: Multi is a Cross-Platform MOBA Title
Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
Park-Inspired Printable Board Games
Studio Ghibli Unveils the Ghibli Park Board Game
Competitive Gaming-Grade Keyboards
ASUS Released a Slew of Gaming Peripherals at Gamescom 2024
Low-Cost Gaming Devices
The RGB10X Offers Powerful Pocketable Emulation at Just $40
Wireless Aluminum Keyboards
The Womier SK75 is a Low-Cost Customizable Mechanical Keyboard
Game Experience Combo Meals
McDonald's Joins RPG Genshin Impact on a Special Combo Meal
Copper Keycap Mechanical Keyboards
Awekeys Presents the Copper Eagle Keycap Set with Copper Alloy
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Photo Frame-Like Televisions
TCL's 'NXTFrame' TVs Double as Chic Decor Pieces When Not in Use
Hybrid Wireless Controllers
Lenovo is Releasing an Official Legion Go Controller Wedge
Brightly Colored Party Cups
The Hefty Party Cups Feature Embellished Conversation Starters
Photographer-Collab Card Games
Gray Malin's Work is Highlighted in the New UNO Artiste Series
One-Handed Accessibility Controllers
Xbox Unveils a New One-Handed Controller for Disabled Persons
Empire-Themed Battle Games
Zynga Inc and Lucasfilm Launch Star Wars: Hunters Season 2
Gaming Tablet Docking Stations
Lenovo Released a Docking Station for its Popular 'Legion Go'
Interactive App-Themed Game Maps
Twitch Unveiled 'The Glitch' Brand Map in Fortnite for Twitchcon
Accessible Game Development Apps
CrazyGames Partnered with 'Struckd' to Enable In-Browser Creation
Keyboard-Focused Esports Deals
Localhost is Partnering with Higround for a New Promotional Project
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Sports Car-Themed Arenas
Ferrari World Yas Island Hosts an Inaugural Event Ahead of its Launch
Mobile Game-Branded Keyboards
FUNDIAN is Releasing a Limited Edition 'Cookie Run' Keyboard
All-Metal Mechanical Keyboards
Awekeys Presents Full Metal Keycaps as a Functional Artform
Citrusy Esports Drink Powders
Complexity and GLYTCH Energy Debut a Co-Branded Energy Drink Powder
Extreme Sporting Video Games
'Descenders Next' Pushes the Limits of Thrill Sports in Gaming
Collaborative Gaming Peripheral Brands
FURIA Partnered with 'Fallen Gear' on its First Mouse
Portable Anime Fighting Games
Arc System Works is Bringing Guilty Gear to the Switch
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Branded Pac-Man Experiences
Pac-Man is Launching Into Roblox with a New Collaboration
Cooling Systems-Integrated Chargers
AUKEY Solutions Overheating with the Magfusion Series
Athlete-Inspired Interactive Experiences
Gatorade Canada's G Arena Was Held from August 22 to 24
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
Esports Energy Sponsorships
G FUEL Partners with FaZe Clan for Another Multi-Year Partnership
Collaborative Battle Royale Maps
Guild Esports Teams Up with Sky to Launch a Free Map in Fortnite
Decaf Espresso Syrups
Cheeky Cocktails' Decaf Espresso Syrup Simplifies Coffee Cocktail Creation
Hall Effect Esports Controllers
Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro is its Most Precise Controller to Date
Commercial Esports Partnerships
Metizport Announces Partnerships with Craft, Lenovo and Logitech G
Esports Training Academies
KGen and Riot Games Unite to Create a Digital VALORANT Training Academy
Player Peripheral Deals
Gaimin Gladiators Teams Up with SteelSeries on a New Peripherals Deal
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Community Gaming Initiatives
Riot Games' 'Riot Play Club' is an Inclusive, Engaging Experience
Trading Card Game Developments
Pokémon Unveils the Upcoming Trading Card Game Pocket
Widescreen OLED Gaming Monitors
Corsair Released its Latest Xeneon 240Hz Gaming Monitor
Regional Gaming Platforms
Indian Esports Group 'AA Gaming' Launched 'AA Play' Platform
Nostalgic Game Service Updates
Nintendo Has Launched 4 New SNES Games for Nintendo Switch Online
Indian Esports Community Platforms
AA Gaming Launches the AA Play App for Esports Enthusiasts
Youth-Supporting Esports Opportunities
British Esports Launches the PUBG Mobile College Tournament
Design-Forward Portable Mechanical Keyboards
The Epomaker TH40 is Compact and Ultra-Versatile
Web3 Gamified Messaging Apps
PlaysOut is Bringing Web3 Gaming to the Telegram Messenger
Flag Football Athlete Partnerships
Oakley Has Announced Its Partnership with Diana Flores
Advanced TV Displays
TCL Releases the Brand New C655 PRO QLED TV to Enhance Home Entertainment
Retro Fighting Game Collections
Capcom is Releasing an Arcade Classics Bundle on Modern Platforms
Interactive Number Estimation Games
Tap Up or Down to Estimate Various Numbers with Hunch Punch
Professional OLED Gaming Monitors
Agon by AOC Launched a Premium OLED Monitor with 3-Year Warranty
External Gaming SSDs
Seagate Launched an Officially-Licensed External Drive for the PS5
Balkan Esports Developments
ITB Shuffle and Gjirafa50 Invest in Balkan Esports with a New Deal
Community Grassroots Esports Projects
Mission Control Unveils a New Partnership with LeagueSpot
Data-Centric Esports Widgets
GRID Teams Up with BETER to Enhance its Esports Betting Widgets
Marketing-Focused Esports Deals
OG Esports Partners with Valhalla to Revamp its Player Jerseys
Integrated Headlight Strollers
The Munchkin Night Owl Has One-Touch Lights to Boost Visibility
Gaming Peripheral Partnerships
FURIA is Launching a New Peripherals Partnership with Fallen Gear
Mobile Gaming Graphics Cards
The Radeon RX 7800M From AMD is a Powerful Laptop GPU