Who knew that video games and gamer culture in particular were so widespread? As the sheer number of articles in this cluster shows, the fascination with video games goes well beyond traditional geekery.
The modern video game requires a fair amount of skill; parents who grew up playing Pong are probably blown away by the recent virtual musicians created from the ‘Rock Band’ and ‘Guitar Hero’ era.
Parents no longer need worry that their little gamers have bleak career opportunities: Speed-talker Yahtzee has made a name for himself and his frenzied video game reviews online, and there’s even a professional video game league called Major League Gaming.
Check out more bizarre video games and viral gamer news below.
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83 Bizarre Video Games + Viral News for Die-Hard Gamers
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Porn Inspired by Video Games
World of Warcraft Inspired Whorelor
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Glamorization of Video Game Characters
10 Hot Gaming Characters
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10 Body Modifications for Serious Gamers
Nintendo Tattoos
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Video Game Fashion
Cosplay Imitates Anime and Video Game Characters
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Arcade Cabinet / Kegerator Hybrid
The Gamerator
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Untooning Video Game Characters
Bowser Gets Real
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Torture Games
Online Video Games Getting More Violent
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Pregnant Video Game Heroines
Fable 2 for Xbox 360
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Sarah Palin Video Games
Political Gamers Rock their Vote
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Rockstar Supermodels
Heidi Klum in Her Underwear in 'Guitar Hero' Ad
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Custom Rock Band and Guitar Hero Instruments
ArtGuitar Controllers
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Play Guitar Hero On Your T-Shirt
The Guitar Hero
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Geek Pumpkins
Jack o' Lanterns for Gamers
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Wannabe Rockstar Games
'Rock Band' Lets You Live the Rock Life Without Rehab
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Big Band Video Games
Guitar Hero Aerosmith (Part 2)
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Dressing As Video Game Heroes
Slobs Of Gaming Costumes
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Olympic Video Games
Sega Beijing 2008 Olympics
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Video Game With Real Cars
Initial D Arcade Machines Very Life-Like
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Street Style Video Games
Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation
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Touchscreen Guitar
Modified Guitar Hero 3 Also Has Magnetic Switch
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Geeky Guinness Records
World's Best Guitar Hero Player
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Edible Video Game Art
Super Mario Wedding Cake
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Humanized Video Game Characters
Niko Bellic from Grand Theft Auto IV
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Top 6 Grand Theft Auto Posts
Viral Video Games
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Real Life Nintendo
Video Game Characters Superimposed in the Real World
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Video Game Handcuffs
Sony PSP Ad
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Girlie Gamers
Aly and AJ Rock Band Guitars
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Racing Seats For Gamers
Consoles Get Comfy
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Video Games for Boomers
Mamma Mia and SingStar ABBA for PlayStation
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Political Ads in Video Games
Obama Billboard in 'Burnout Paradise'
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Special Drugs For Gamers
FPSBrain
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Offensive Video Games
‘Fat Princess' Outrages Feminists
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Retro Movie Recreation
Athletes Recreate 'Risky Business' for ‘Guitar Hero'
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Real Rock Band Uses Plastic Instruments
Guitar Zero's
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Geeky Dropouts
Kid Drops Out of High School to Focus on Guitar Hero
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Midpoint Between Guitar Hero and Guitar Lessons
The E-Z Chord Kit
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Nintendo Game Sells For $9,000 on eBay
Parents Against Marijuana Bid on Guitar Hero III
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Nerd Art Paintings
Based on Video Games
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Video Games for Safe Driving
Allstate Advocates Senior Gamers
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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
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Political Video Games
Obama and Sarah Palin as Mercenaries
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Video Gamers As Spies
Hidden Recruitment Ads
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Food-Fueled Video Games
The Tomato Soup Battery
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Virtual Learning from Musical Icons
MTV to Produce Interactive Beatles Video Game
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Retiree Wii Gamers
The AARP Life@50 Expo
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Starcraft II Revealed
Gamers Are Drooling
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Gamer Dining Tables
Pong Table
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Luxury Desserts for Gamers
The Katamari Wedding Cake
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Guitar Hero Goes Mobile
Guitar Hero Carabiner
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Exercise-Fuels Interaction
Gamercize Sport
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Video Game Controller Belts
Nesbuckels
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Real Guitars for Gamers
The Zivix "Z1" for Rockband & Guitar Hero
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Plastic Instruments to Replace Real Ones?
Rock Band
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Video Game Spoofs
Grand Theft Auto for Yuppies by Conan O'Brien
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Live-Action Classic Video Games
Pac-Man The Movie
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Prescription Video Games
Sony PSP Ad Portrays Games as a Dose of Fun
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Election Video Games
Super Obama World
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The Scion Five Axis Speedster Concept
Every Gamers Dream Car
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Video Game Board Games
Nintendo Monopoly
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Geeky Cutting Boards
Space Invaders Chopping Block
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Retro Mods for Gamers
The Space Invaders Keyboard
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Timely Video Game Marketing
Brett Favre In Jets Jersey on Madden '09
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Bathroom Decor for Gamers
Tetris Tiles
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Gamer Gut Shot Vest
TN Games Let You Feel Impact
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Gamers Renting Movie Theatres (UPDATE)
Private XBox Parties at Cineplex
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Ice for Gamers
Tetris Ice Cube Trays
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Play while Working Out
Gamercize Exercise Pod
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Killer eBay Auctions
The $16K+ Gamer Case Mod
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Circular Dual Keyboard for Hard Core Gamers
Wolf King Warrior XXtreme
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Comic Book Video Games
Batman Arkham Asylum by Rocksteady
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Targeting Casual Gamers
Nintendo Overlooking Hardcore Players
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MTV "Rock Band" Video Game Launched & It Rocks (UPDATE)
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Video Game Footwear
Nintendo Right in your Sneakers
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Knitting for Geeky Gamers
Mario Scarf
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Video Game Needlepoint
Subverted Stitched 70s Scenes
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Nerdy Marriage Proposals
Geek Hacks Video Game to Pop the Question
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Lego Video Games
Virtual Worlds Recreated With Lego
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Mobile Gaming
Gamers Safely Cram Xbox Live into Their Ride?
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Magical Drink for Gamers
Mana Energy Potion (For Real!)
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Video Game Olympics
The Digital Games China 2008
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Animated Evolutions
30 Years of Video Game Consoles
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China to Track Identities of Online Gamers
Communism Protecting China's Youth?
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Frenzied Product Reviews
Yahtzee's ‘Zero Punctuation' for Gamers
Related Ideas
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Celebrity-Fronted Mobile Game Commercials
Supercell Debuts Squad Busters with an Exciting Campaign
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
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
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
Gaming Archetype Personality Quizzes
The New York Times Games Presents a Puzzle Personality Quiz
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
Gaming-Themed Gummy Candies
These Trolli x Xbox Products Celebrate Familiar Video Game Titles
Mischievous Candy Metaverses
The Sour Patch Kids Mischief Tycoon Experience Engages Gen Alpha
Next-Gen Drinking Games
Almost Friday Features Four Mini-Games for Adults & Beer Can-Shaped Cards
Blockchain-Based Gaming Consoles
The ZIlliqa Console is Designed around a Skill-to-Earn Model
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Streaming Series Games
Netflix Stories Invites Viewers to Participate in Their Own Adventures
Cinematic GenAI Campaigns
The Know-It Alls by Perplexity is a Movie-Style Trailer
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Horror Media Creation Games
In 'Content Warning,' Players Aim to Create Viral Horror Videos
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Sony Pictures' Wonderverse is an Engaging Entertainment Stop
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
Modern Update Mobile Games
Flappy Bird is Getting Another Launch with New Modern Changes
Coming-Of-Age Digital Games
Uvula and AbleGamers Develop the Cartoonish To a T Game
Candy-Themed Gaming Experiences
Sour Patch Kids and Roblox Partnered on a New Experience
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Video Game-Themed Canned Coffees
The Boss Coffee Legend of Coffee’s Origin is Zelda-Inspired
Festive Trivia Games
'Yule Never Guess' is a Fun, Challenging Christmas Trivia Game
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Internet Safety Metaverses
Google & Roblox's Be Internet Awesome World Teaches Online Safety
Candy Challenge Card Games
BeanBoozled Taste the Truth Gamifies the Jelly Bean Tasting Experience
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Overbearing Password-Guessing Games
'The Password Game' has Incredibly Difficult Requirements
Friendship-Focused Party Games
Catch the Vibe is a Battle to Prove Who Knows Their Friends Best
AR-Powered Cereal Games
General Mills Releases a New Digital Monster Game for Consumers
Revived Retro Internet Games
Neopets is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary with New Revivals
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Modern-Retro Handheld Games
'Kien' is a 2024 Release For 2001's GameBoy Advance
Athlete-Founded Nostalgic Bubblegum
Bubblegum Kids Was Founded NHL Player Zach Hyman & His Brother
Resort-Inspired Video Games
Nintendo Debuts Super Mario Party Jamboree for Switch
Gamified Video Dating Apps
IRLY is a Dating App by Gen Z for Gen Z
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Immersive Memory Loss Simulators
Lost in the World Brings Alzheimer's Awareness to Gen Z Gamers
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Singer-Collaborated Game Campaigns
Nintendo and Raye Join Forces on a Series of Advertisements
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Battle-Map Mobile Game Launches
Call of Duty Announces at the Upcoming Warzone Mobile Game
Virtual Reality Dance Games
Ubisoft Prepares to Launch Just Dance VR: Welcome to Dancity
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
QSR Collaborative Game Ventures
KFC and The Legend of Zelda Join on the Recipe Run Project
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Unsettling Mystery Action Games
Blumhouse Games' 'Fear the Spotlight' is an Engaging Eerie Story
Bloody Promotional Game Campaigns
Gaming Franchise Diablo Wants Fans to Donate Blood For a PC
Haunting Gaming Adventures
The New Hauntii XBOX Game Is Super Mario Inspired
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Gamified Yogurt Tube Campaigns
The Frubes Freeze ‘Em Campaign Includes a New Online Game
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Game Console-Branches Streetwear
PlayStation Joins F.C. Real Bristol and SOPH on a Fashion Capsule
Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
In-Arena Content Spaces
TikTok and MLSE Introduced the Creator Zone and a Live Content Series
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Gaming-Themed Tech Accessories
The Kojima Productions x Higround Collection Arrives This Month
Work-Ditching Video Game Campaigns
Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Game Streaming Service Updates
Sony has Added Several Titles to 'PlayStation Plus Premium'
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Extreme Sporting Video Games
'Descenders Next' Pushes the Limits of Thrill Sports in Gaming
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
Hybrid Horror Video Games
Hideo Kojima and Jordan Peele Announced OD at the 2023 Game Awards
Funded Mobile Role-Playing Games
Azra Games Raised Over $42 Million to Develop 'Project Legends'
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
VR-Based First-Person Shooter Games
SGEntertec Debuts the Highly Anticipated Bounty City
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Hardware-Brand Gaming Handhelds
The Zotac Zone is Coming Soon from the Motherboard Manufacturer
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Game-Collaborative Phygital Apparel
Balenciaga Unveils a Collaboration with Need for Speed Mobile
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
Speed Completion Video Games
Nintendo's NES Classics Game Challenges Players to Play Quickly
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Addictive Chaotic Games
Angel Pop is a Bulley Shoot 'Em Up Game Available on Playdate
Fast-Paced History Games
ZoomYear Challenges Players to Guess the Year a Photograph Was Taken
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Child Verification Mechanisms
ERSB Debuts a New System for Parental Consent in Video Gaming
Networking Platform In-App Games
LinkedIn is Working on Integrating Games to its Platform
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
Pixel-Style Role-Play Games
Disney Adventures Into Pixel Gaming with its New Mobile Title
Social Gaming Calendars
ArcadeCal Helps Gamers Coordinate Their Gaming Sessions
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Updated Sentient Robot Games
No Man's Sky Gets a Slew of New Gameplay Updates This Year
Anime Service-Backed Games
Crunchyroll is Adding Mobile Games to its Subscription-Based Offerings
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Dynamic Quizzing Experiences
Qwhiz Offers Daily Fun and Leaderboards to Compete with Friends
Avatar-Centric Gaming Activities
Interactive New Meta Quests are Added to the Horizon Worlds
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
Quiz Competition Platforms
Jargon Jive is a Space for People to Build Engaging Quizzes
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
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
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s
Engaging Rap Trivia Games
Rap Trivia is a Fun Hip Hop Trivia Game
Narrative Alien Simulations
Beyond Earth: Life Simulation is a Choose Your Own Adventure
Gamified AI Quizzes
SnapQuiz Offers a Vast Library of Quizzes with Something for Everyone
Exclusive Game Ports
Squanch Games Announced the Release of 'High on Life' for Playstation
Educational Esports Endeavors
British Esports Debuts an Education Partnership with Level Infinite
Online Trivia Platforms
Masters of Trivia Offers a New Take With a Diverse Array of Topics