September 2017 games trends reveal the incorporation of the ever-growing popularity of subscription services into the game industry, as well as the revamping of classic games.
An example of the former is the Ubercrate video game subscription service, which sends subscribers 10 random games per month. This collection of games can have a total value of $40 and go up as high as $700, but the service itself costs only $20 for a three month subscription.
An example of the latter is the Prosecco Pong game offered by the party supply store Talking Tables. Most people are familiar with the classic party game 'beer pong,' and Prosecco Pong offers a more sophisticated way of playing the same game. The revamping of this classic ensures that it is more adult-friendly, while still being familiar.
Top 45 Game Trends in September
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Paper Component Toys
The 'Papier Machine' Printed Circuits are Compiled in a Book
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Portable 4K Projectors
The Nebula Mars Portable WiFi Projector Creates a 150 Inch HD Image
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Gamer Culture Couches
The Harow Arcade Sofa Furniture Design is Inspired by the 80s and 90s
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Themed Adult-Only Hotels
'Grand Portals Nous' Features Five Uniquely Themed Rooms
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Gamified AR Workouts
ARX Turns One's Exercise Routine into a Challenging Game
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Luxurious Adult-Only Hotels
The 'Grand Hotel Portals Nous' Loans Its Guests a BMW for Their Stay
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Universal Customizable Controllers
The 'ALL Controller' is Compatible with All of Your Devices
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Episodic Fantasy Merchandise
HBO's Game of Thrones Merchandise Collection is Now Updated Weekly
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Maze Game Phone Cases
This Retro Maze Case Offers Entertainment Should Your iPhone Ever Die
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Retro Video Game Controllers
The NES 30 Arcade Stick Controller Works on the Nintendo Switch
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Tailored Gamer Backpacks
The Mobile Edge 'CORE' Gaming Backpack Packs All Gamer Essentials
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Fantasy-Themed Dining Events
The White Gold Butchers Game of Thrones Dinner is Meat-Centric
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Retro Video Game Computers
The Love Hulten Datorbox Gaming PC is Elegant and Functional
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Educational Water Events
The Children's Water Festival Highlights the Importance of Conservation
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Aquatic Beer Pong Games
The Battleship Beer Pong PRO Can be Used on Water or Dry Land
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VR Horror Games
The 'Alien: Isolation' VR Mode is Compatible with Oculus SDK and Rift Headsets
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Chromatic Eye Test Games
iGame's Free Eye Test Assesses Color Recognition
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Smartphone-Connected Soccer Balls
The 'DribbleUp' Smart Soccer Balls Track Spin and Trajectory
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Prosecco Drinking Games
Prosecco Pong Offers a Sophisticated Alternative to Traditional Beer Pong
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Digital Crossover Board Games
The Uncharted: Monopoly Board Game Expands the Franchise
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Football Goalpost Chairs
The QB54 Lawn Chair Football Game is Playable While Tailgating
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Updated Retro Game Controllers
The Retro Fighters Nintendo 64 Controller Updates the Design
23
Queer Dating Simulators
'Dream Daddy' is a Hugely Popular Dating Sim Game
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Medieval Fantasy Tarot Cards
The Game of Thrones Tarot Card Set is Ideal for Fans of the Franchise
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Racing-Themed Game Consoles
Sony Will Release a Gran Turismo-Themed Playstation 4
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Monster-Building Card Games
'Bears vs Babies' is From the Creators of Exploding Kittens
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Social TV-Watching Platforms
Facebook 'Watch' is a Dedicated New Platform for Viewing Shows
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Foldable 3D Fantasy Masks
These Game of Thrones Wall Mount 3D Masks Can be Worn or Displayed
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Design-Focused Game Collections
'Method of Action' Helps Designers Hone Their Skills
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Aquatic Card Table Sets
The Swimline Game Station Set Comes with Waterproof Playing Cards
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Magical Literature Card Games
'Cards Against Potter' Puts a Wizardly Spin on the Game
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Conversation-Starting Board Games
The 'Personalitree' Conversation Game Gets Participants Chatting
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Personalized Satellite Image Puzzles
This Personalized Puzzle is a Bird's-Eye View of Your Home
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Golfer Drinking Games
Beer Pong Golf Switches Up How the Classic Drinking Game is Played
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Women's Basketball Video Games
WNBA Teams Will Appear in NBA Live 18
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Trampoline Bed Installations
Virgin Media Promoted Its Virgin TV Kids App with a Jumping Apparatus
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Mobile-Only Basketball Tickets
Miami Heat is the First NBA Team to Offer Mobile-Only Entry
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Pup-Petting Games
'Pet the Pup at the Party' is a Game That Addresses Social Anxiety
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TV-Watching Races
Sky Staged a Game of Thrones Marathon That Challenged Viewers to Run
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Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
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VR Sports-Viewing Apps
'Fox Sports VR' Lets Users View Games in Virtual VIP Stadium Suites
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8-Bit Game Collections
UFO 50 Includes 50 Titles Inspired by Retro Gaming Origins
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Randomized Gaming Subscriptions
Ubercrate Delivers 10 Random Games to Members Every Month
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Adventure Game Mashups
'Assassin's Festival' Combines 'Assassin's Creed' and 'Final Fantasy'
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Anecdotal Gambling Commercials
This Commercial for 'Kwiff' is Equal Parts Dark and Comical
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Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Promotional Game-Themed Collabs
Microsoft Partnered with Several CPG Brands to Offer Xbox Rewards
Gaming-Influenced Beer Fridges
Heineken 0.0 Presents the Gaming Fridge to Keep Things Cool
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Anti-Consumerism Subscription Services
The 'Nothing' Subscription Service Literally Offers Nothing
Gamified Wine Kits
The Grape Detective by Vinebox Has Tasters Match Wines with Their Profiles
Next-Gen Drinking Games
Almost Friday Features Four Mini-Games for Adults & Beer Can-Shaped Cards
Reservation-Based Gaming Retail Initiatives
PlayStation 5 Pro in Japan is for Hardcore Gamers
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Adult-Oriented Classic Board Games
The Clue Conspiracy Board Game Updates a Classic
Alcohol-Centered Board Games
The MONOPOLY Board Crawl is a Drinking-Friendly Upgrade on a Classic
Streaming Service Gift Boxes
The Netflix Gift Box Shares Collectibles from Favorite Franchises
Video Game-Based Prize Packages
This KRAFT Mac & Cheese x Nintendo Collab Boasts Game Elements
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games
Hasbro Transforms a Classic with the Monopoly Board Crawl
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Insulated Video Game Tumblers
The Super Mario Tumbler Book is Arriving at 7-Eleven Japan
Cubic Video Game Candies
The PEZ Minecraft Collection is Arriving in September
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Three-People Wine Bottle Prototypes
19 Crimes's Throuple Bottle of Wine is for Valentine's Day
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Retro Game-Streaming Services
'Antstream' is the First Licensed Retro Game Service on iPhone
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Fashion Gaming App-Updates
Fashion Gaming App 'Drest' Launches New Update
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
On-Demand Bubbly Water Campaigns
"Press for Bubly" Keeps Non-Drinkers Committed to Dry January
Battle Royale Gaming Peripherals
Razer and KRAFTON Released a Special PUBG Collection of Devices
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
In-Car Gaming Experiences
BMW Introduces the UNO Car Party Experience for Immersive Fun
Resort-Inspired Video Games
Nintendo Debuts Super Mario Party Jamboree for Switch
Spiked Electrolyte Canned Beverages
Postgame Beverages Focuses on Mindfulness When Drinking
Personal-Sized Beer Pitchers
The Greene Turtle is Selling New Personal Pitchers This Fall
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
AI-Powered Cocktail Subscriptions
The Barsys Subscription Box Service is Debuting at CES 2024
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
Musician Guessing Games
Spotle Unlimited is Like "Wordle" for Guessing Spotify Artists
Pay-What-You-Want Gaming Platforms
Humble Bundle Changes Game Distribution with Flexible Pricing
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
Cult-Favorite Game-Themed Pizza Menus
Boston Pizza & Nintendo Debut a Mushroom Kingdom-Themed Menu
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Unsubscribing Activity Campaigns
Unsubscribe for Sports Challenges Canadians to Get Active
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Endless Horde Survival Games
Vampire Survivors is Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Collectible Penguin Games
'Pudgy Party' is an Upcoming Mobile Party Game with Web3 Elements
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Modern Alcohol Collection Platforms
Unicorn is a Next-Gen Platform for Collecting Spirits & Wines
Exercise-Focused Gaming Apps
The Smart 5min x Suika Game is Entertaining and Beneficial
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Expanded Game-Streaming Services
Sony Added a Number of Games to its 'PS Plus' Service in June
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Natural Wine Subscription Platforms
The Waves Proprietary Artificial Intelligence Technology
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Interactive Music Course Subscriptions
Strybo Digital Offers a Course Platform for £9.99
Exclusive Gamer Gift Cards
Candy Crush Saga Gift Cards Share a 48-Hour Unlimited Lives Bonus
Cafe-Based Watch Parties
SideQuest to Host its Own League of Legends Worlds Watch Parties
Web3 Game Analytics Tools
Telescope Labs Unveils an Advanced Tool for Analyzing Web3 Games
Series-Inspired Chess Games
The Queen’s Gambit Chess Puts Fans in the Action
AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers
Pubinno Smart Tap Provides Perfect Quality for Draft Beer Systems
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Seasonal Gamer Ornaments
Hallmark Launches a Variety of Gamer-Approved Ornaments for the Holidays
Tile-Based Word Games
Apple Recently Rolls Out its New Quartiles Game Discreetly
Ad-Free Gaming Platforms
Subscrible's Latest Gaming Platform is Available on Mobile Devices
Interactive Football Game Venues
TOCA Social Delivers a Blend of Sports, Entertainment, and Dining
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Streaming Service Game Controllers
Netflix Unveils a New Game Controller App for iPhones
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Cloud Gaming Service Updates
Nvidia Added High-Demand Games to its GeForce Now Game Service
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Digital Experience Gifting
Memory Crate Lets Users Gift Coupons, Experiences, or Acts of Service
Mash-Up Board Games
Monopoly Scrabble by Winning Moves Games Combines Two Classics
Italian Pantry Goods Subscriptions
Giadzy Offers 3 Subscription Boxes Starting at $35 Per Month
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
All-in-One iGaming Solutions
CrazyGames Unveils a New Collection of Browser-Based Games
Competitive Monetary Game Platforms
'VersusNow' Allows Players to Compete for Real World Prizes
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Pizzeria Subscription Programs
The Chuck E. Cheese Membership Program Has Three Tiers
Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes
Bokksu's Summer Collection Features Unique Japanese Snacks
BNPL Shopping Subscriptions
Klarna Adds a Subscription Plan for Frequent Shoppers
Unified Subscription Management Apps
The 'SubX' Subscription Manager Supports Over 1,000 Services
Business-Focused AI Subscriptions
OpenAI Debuts the ChatGPT Team Subscriptions for 149 People
Collaborative Daily Word Games
Netflix and TED Talks Join to Create the TED Tumblewords Game
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Zero-Proof Subscription Boxes
Raising the Bar's Boxes Boast Alcohol-Free Spirits, Mixers, and More
Hybrid Puzzled Tranquil Games
Humble Games and Witch Beam Launch the Unpacking Game
Game Day-Inspired Shots
Game On Shots Bottle the Fun of Stadium Snacks & Tailgating
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes
Starburst's Pink Passion Protection Program Fuels Creativity with Cash
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Audiobook-Only App Subscription
Spotify Rolls Out Audiobooks Access Tier Subscriptions
Speed Completion Video Games
Nintendo's NES Classics Game Challenges Players to Play Quickly
Game-Based VR Subscriptions
Meta Announces the Quest+ VR Subscription for Never-Ending Games
Web-Based Word Game Celebrations
New York Times Games Honors Its1,000th Wordle Puzzle
Battle-Royale Racing Games
Nintendo Announced 'F-Zero 99' as its Latest Switch Online Title
Mixed-Reality Treasure Hunts
EE is Kicking Off Its Inaugural Game Day with a Special Treasure Hunt
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Unique Crossword Events
The New York Times Games Celebrates the Anniversary of the Mini Crossword
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Basketball Gaming Additions
Nintendo Adds Basketball to Nintendo Switch Sports
Curated Book Subscription Boxes
Book of the Month Creates Personalized Fiction-Book Boxes
Youth-Supporting Esports Opportunities
British Esports Launches the PUBG Mobile College Tournament
Captivating Debut Games
The Cocoon Game was Unveiled During Summer Game Fest 2023
Smartphone Game Feature Expansions
Apple's iPhone Event Announced its Upcoming Game Launches
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
Web3 Gamified Messaging Apps
PlaysOut is Bringing Web3 Gaming to the Telegram Messenger
Bubble Tea Art Games
Call of Boba is a Fun Game where Players Sell Bubble Tea Drinks
Iconic Sidescroller Franchises
Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Social Gaming Calendars
ArcadeCal Helps Gamers Coordinate Their Gaming Sessions
Gamer Organization Apps
Skich Debuts New Features for its Tinder-Style Game Recommendation App
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Soothing Puzzle Games
Puzzle Odyssey Hosts a Collection of Games at Varying Levels
Exclusive Spelling Games
Apple News+ Launched Quartiles Just for Its Subscribers
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Cheese Subscription Clubs
Murray's Cheese Club Offers Themed Journeys for Product Discovery
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Strategic Feline Mobile Games
Netflix Has Launched a New 'Exploding Kittens' Mobile Game
Stadium Battle Games
Nintendo Released the Classic Pokemon Stadium 2 on Nintendo Switch Online
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
Re-Imagined Adult Party Games
Fluttr Spin the Bottle Features 150 Naughty Challenges
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Girls' Night Wine Discounts
Une Femme Wines' Project Gather Offers Wine for Up to 95% Off
Online Trivia Platforms
Masters of Trivia Offers a New Take With a Diverse Array of Topics