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Evolving with the needs and interests of both kids and adults, games are adapting to appeal to more diverse and eclectic consumer needs. Expanding beyond the traditional board game varieties, Trend Hunter is here to offer developments in gaming that transcend into diverse market areas, highlighting aspects like interactive play, emerging toys and youth activities.
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Top 100 Games Trends in 2024
Top 100 Games Trends in 2024
From Squishy Digital Pets to Tablet-Friendly Gaming Controllers
This list of games trends in 2025 is brimming with examples of innovative products, marketing schemes, and technologies that are set to transform the market. The gaming world is evolving at an... MORE
Gaming-Focused Compact PCs
Gaming-Focused Compact PCs
ASUS Showcased its 2025 ROG NUC Gaming Mini-PC at CES 2025
The ASUS ROG NUC 2025 is a compact mini PC designed for high-performance gaming and productivity tasks. It features the Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) ARL-HX processor, which can boost up to 5.5... MORE
play_circle_filledCataclysmic Roguelite Games
Cataclysmic Roguelite Games
'Wartorn' Sees Roguelike Gameplay in a Destroyed World
Wartorn, developed by Stray Kite Studios, is a fantasy roguelite game set to be released in early access on Steam and Epic Game Store in spring 2025. The game follows two elven sisters on a perilous... MORE
Second-Generation Graphics Cards
Second-Generation Graphics Cards
Intel Released The First of its 'Battlemage' GPUs
The Intel Arc B570 GPU is part of Intel’s Battlemage series, launched on January 16, 2025. Built on the 5 nm process, the Arc B570 features the BMG-G21 graphics processor with 2304 shading... MORE
Flagship Gaming Smartphones
Flagship Gaming Smartphones
Nubia's Redmagic 10 Pro is Designed for Professional Mobile Gaming
The Redmagic 10 Pro from Nubia, released in November 2024, is a high-performance gaming smartphone designed to cater to the needs of avid gamers. It features a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz... MORE
Premium-Range Graphics Cards
Premium-Range Graphics Cards
ZOTAC's Latest 5090 Gaming OC Card is for Enthusiasts
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC from ZOTAC is part of the latest generation of graphics cards powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture. It features a base clock speed of 2017 MHz and a... MORE
play_circle_filledBest-Selling Console Sequels
Best-Selling Console Sequels
Nintendo Dropped the Reveal Trailer for the 'Nintendo Switch 2'
Nintendo recently unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to its popular Switch console. The new device features a larger screen and several enhancements, including a pair of Joy-Con... MORE
Nostalgic Game Collections
Nostalgic Game Collections
The RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection Expands to Europe for the Nintendo Switch
Clear River Games, in collaboration with Japanese publisher City Connection, has announced the European release of the ‘RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection’ for Nintendo Switch. After a successful... MORE
Groundbreaking Mobile Gaming Accessories
Groundbreaking Mobile Gaming Accessories
PuK Gaming Aims to Enhance Smartphone Gaming Performance
PuK Gaming has launched a groundbreaking line of mobile gaming accessories aimed at enhancing smartphone gaming performance. Led by a team of seasoned industry professionals, PuK offers a modular... MORE
Unique Player-Versus-Player Games
Unique Player-Versus-Player Games
Arkheron From 'Bonfire Studios' Aims to Shake Up the Industry
Arkheron is the debut game from Bonfire Studios, an independent video game developer founded by industry veterans including Rob Pardo, former Chief Creative Officer of Blizzard Entertainment. The... MORE
Inclusive Esports
Esports campaigns are adapted to appeal to neurodivergent and disabled gamers
Trend - As esports becomes a viable career option for experienced gamers, more competitive opportunities are emerging for disabled and neurodivergent gamers. These tournaments champion diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where all gamers can showcase their skills.

Insight - As the esports landscape becomes increasingly competitive, gamers with disabilities often desire opportunities that allow them to get involved while receiving necessary accommodations. In response, esports organizations are introducing new tournament formats and player pools catered to these groups, aiming to diversify the competitive space and champion inclusion. Businesses focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in esports can attract marginalized communities eager to join these spaces.
Workshop Question - How can your brand cater its product/service to a marginalized group?
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Gaming Console Voice-Changers
Gaming Console Voice-Changers
The Voicemod Key USB-C is a Debut Product for PS5 and XSX
The Voicemod Key is a hardware accessory designed to enable real-time voice changing and sound effects for console gamers. It connects to a smartphone or tablet via USB-C or Lightning port, allowing... MORE
play_circle_filledPlayer-Inspired Mouse Models
Player-Inspired Mouse Models
Finalmouse's Starlight Pro is a Collaboration with Tyson 'TenZ' Ngo
Finalmouse, a popular PC peripherals brand, has officially partnered with Tyson ‘TenZ’ Ngo, a professional VALORANT player, to produce the new ‘Starlight Pro’ mouse. This new... MORE
Gaming Platform Rebrands
Gaming Platform Rebrands
Marblex Gaming Platform Rebrands with a Bold Focus on Fun and Community
The Marblex gaming platform has unveiled an exciting rebrand that reflects its forward-thinking approach to blockchain gaming. Anchored by the slogan ‘FUN COMES FIRST,’ this... MORE
play_circle_filledAlternative History Action Games
Alternative History Action Games
'The Blood of Dawnwalker' is Set in a Fictional 14th-Century
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a dark fantasy action RPG developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Set in an alternative 14th-century Europe, the game follows the story of... MORE
Remastered Fighting MMOs
Remastered Fighting MMOs
NCSoft is Re-Releasing 'Blade & Soul' as 'Blade & Soul Neo'
Blade & Soul Neo is a modern reinterpretation of NCSoft’s 2012 MMORPG, Blade & Soul. This remaster offers enhanced graphics and animations, improved textures, lighting, and... MORE
Virtual Idol Game Crossovers
Virtual Idol Game Crossovers
Fortnite Festival and Hatsune Miku Bring Vocaloid to Modern Gaming
Fortnite Festival is teaming up with virtual sensation Hatsune Miku for its seventh season, bringing the idol’s most popular songs to the gaming universe. Vocaloids refer to voice synthesizer... MORE
Sports-Themed Board Games
Sports-Themed Board Games
MONOPOLY Panini Prizm Brings Basketball and Board Games Together
Basketball enthusiasts and board game lovers can unite with ‘MONOPOLY Panini Prizm: NBA 3rd Edition Board Game’, which offers a thrilling fusion of strategy and collectibles, elevating... MORE
Flagship Gamer Smartphone Ranges
Flagship Gamer Smartphone Ranges
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Comes in Two Versions
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 smartphone has been debuted by the brand as its latest and greatest mobile gaming devices that will provide users with several high-performance options to choose from. The... MORE
Co-Operative Action Hunting Games
Co-Operative Action Hunting Games
Elden Ring: Nightreign is a Multiplayer Sequel to the Hit Title
The Elden Ring: Nightreign network test is a preliminary verification test organized by Bandai Namco for their upcoming co-op spinoff of Elden Ring. The test aims to evaluate the game’s online... MORE
Anniversary-Commemorating Esports Kits
Anniversary-Commemorating Esports Kits
G2 Esports Unveils its New Gallery Experience and Team Kit
G2 Esports is marking its 10th anniversary in 2025 with exciting events and initiatives that celebrate the organization’s rich history and set the stage for its future. As part of the anniversary... MORE
Marketing-Centric Esports Deals
Marketing-Centric Esports Deals
Fnatic Teams Up with Red Bull on a New Promotional Partnership
Fnatic has forged a strategic partnership with Red Bull, focusing on the organization’s esports rosters and content creators. The collaboration sees Red Bull’s logo prominently featured... MORE
AI-Powered Gaming Co-Pilots
AI-Powered Gaming Co-Pilots
Razer Unveils the Project AVA AI Assistant for Gamers
Razer previewed some of its new technologies at CES 2025, and one of the company’s newest and most captivating projects is Project AVA. Project AVA is a conceptual “AI gaming copilot,&#... MORE
Interactive Game-Based Pop-Ups
Interactive Game-Based Pop-Ups
LINE FRIENDS x HoYoverse will Host a Genshin minini Pop-Up in NYC
LINE FRIENDS x HoYoverse is hosting the highly anticipated Genshin minini Pop-Up at the LINE FRIENDS flagship store in Times Square, New York, from January 22 to February 2. The pop-up is “... MORE
Professional Mini Gamer Laptops
Professional Mini Gamer Laptops
The ONEXPLAYER G1 is Suited for Both Work and Play
The ONEXPLAYER G1 mini laptop is a highly portable piece of equipment for professionals and gamers alike to incorporate into their setup as a way to easily support work and play. The laptop measures... MORE
Building Block Game Consoles
Building Block Game Consoles
LEGO and Nintendo are Releasing a Game Boy Building Block Set
LEGO announced a new collaborative product with Nintendo: The LEGO Nintendo Game Boy. This is a custom building block set designed to replicate the appearance of the original Game Boy handheld... MORE