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Top 80 Games Trends in February

From Screen-Free Gaming Devices to Mindful Virtual Reality Games

— February 12, 2022 — Tech
New consoles, new handheld gaming devices, new services, new games, and new multimedia adaptations are all included in this list of the top February 2022 games trends.

One of the most interesting game reveals this month is the second trailer for 'Palworld,' an open-world multiplayer game that blends several genres into one. Palworld thrusts players into a world filled with Pokemon-like creatures and possibilities. The game boasts creature-collecting features then twists the genre by giving the 'Pals' and the trainers, guns. In addition to this, the game features a beautiful open-world and town-building features similar to FarmVille.

For hardware trends, the 'Picoo' screen-free gaming console helps children and young adults get active without harming their eyes. The Picoo connects to multiple other devices to enable cooperative play. Once this connection is done, simply scan a game code and the Picoo will allow users to play games that utilize sounds, lights, and vibrative feedback. The Picoo is an excellent way to get children their gaming fix without needing to sit them in front of a screen for long periods of time.
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Updated TV Streaming Devices
Updated TV Streaming Devices
Nvidia Has Announced Another Large Round of Updates for Its 'Shield'
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Gaming Studio Acquisitions
Gaming Studio Acquisitions
Sony Recently Purchased Bungie Studios for $3.6 Billion
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Large Gaming Company Acquisitions
Large Gaming Company Acquisitions
Microsoft Has Purchased Activision-Blizzard for $69 Billion
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Improved Digital Game Platforms
Improved Digital Game Platforms
Epic Games Has Announced Various Updates and Improvements
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First-Person Television-Inspired Games
First-Person Television-Inspired Games
‘Not For Broadcast’ is Both Challenging and Entertaining
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Long Range WiFi Routers
Long Range WiFi Routers
rock space Launched the AX1800 Router with a Dual-Core Processor
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Blockchain Payment Services
Blockchain Payment Services
Google Has Opened a Blockchain Division to Embrace Web3
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Re-Released Retro Games
Re-Released Retro Games
Nintendo Has Revived the N64 Classic 'Banjo-Kazooie' for the Switch
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AI-Supporting Art Projects
AI-Supporting Art Projects
Electronics Hub Has Shown What Self-Rendered Game Consoles Look Like
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Subscription Management Features
Subscription Management Features
Windows 11 Now Features a Subscription Manager Inside Settings
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Heartfelt Movie Adaptations
Heartfelt Movie Adaptations
Hazelight Studios is Working to Adapt 'It Takes Two' for Television
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Expansive Esports Training Programs
Expansive Esports Training Programs
'Team Singularity' Improved and Relaunched Its Academy Project
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Dual-Screen Tablet Upgrades
Dual-Screen Tablet Upgrades
The Microsoft Surface Duo Has Been Updated to Android 11
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Esports Retailer Collaborations
Esports Retailer Collaborations
EXCEL Esports Has Entered an Exclusive Partnership with JD SPORTS
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Console Subscription Services
Console Subscription Services
Ubisoft is Bringing Its Subscription Service to Xbox Systems
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Live-Action Video Game Shows
Live-Action Video Game Shows
'Halo The Series' on Paramount Plus is Action Packed
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Charity-Focused Gaming Events
Charity-Focused Gaming Events
'Awesome Games Done Quick' Has Raised $3.4 Million for Charity
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Memory-Expanded Graphics Processors
Memory-Expanded Graphics Processors
Nvidia Unveiled the RTX 3080 12GB Model with More CUDA Cores
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Convenient Multi-Device Features
Convenient Multi-Device Features
Apple's 'Universal Control' Feature is Easy to Set Up and Use
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Game-Movie Bundles
Game-Movie Bundles
Uncharted Movie Tickets are Free with a Purchase of the Video Game
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Mobile App-Enabled Computers
Mobile App-Enabled Computers
Windows 11 Will Begin Supporting Android Apps Next Month
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Cooperative Alien Survival Games
Cooperative Alien Survival Games
'Rainbow Six Extraction' is a Thrilling Three-Player Experience
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Video Game-Inspired Cartoons
Video Game-Inspired Cartoons
Netflix Has Announced an Exclusive 1930s-Inspired Cuphead Cartoon
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Universe-Expanding Sci-Fi Games
Universe-Expanding Sci-Fi Games
Respawn Entertainment Has Announced Three Upcoming Star Wars Games
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iOS-Compatible Game Streaming Services
iOS-Compatible Game Streaming Services
NVIDIA and Epic Have Brought Fortnite Back to iOS Devices
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Refocused Mixed Reality Initiatives
Refocused Mixed Reality Initiatives
Google Has Remodeled Its VR Headwear to Use Full-Eye Coverage
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Illuminated Liquid-Cooled Laptops
Illuminated Liquid-Cooled Laptops
The XMG NEO 15 Liquid Cooled Gaming Laptop is Hyper-Efficient
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Improved On-Demand Gaming Services
Improved On-Demand Gaming Services
Ubisoft Has Partnered with Gamestream to Improve Ubisoft+
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Digital Super Resolution Features
Digital Super Resolution Features
AMD Has Announced a Feature that Improves Performance by 70%
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Humorous Management Games
Humorous Management Games
Two Point Campus Allows Players to Create a Fun-Filled College School
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Football Club Esports Partnerships
Football Club Esports Partnerships
FC Barcelona Has Entered Into a New Partnership with GHME
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Graphically Enhanced Mobile Devices
Graphically Enhanced Mobile Devices
Samsung Phones Will Contain a Ray-Tracing-Enabled GPU
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Streamer-Branded Mobile Games
Streamer-Branded Mobile Games
Netflix Launches Two New Mobile Games: 'Arcanium' & 'Krispee Street'
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Affordable Gaming GPUs
Affordable Gaming GPUs
NVIDIA Has Unveiled the 'RTX 3050' Budget-Friendly Graphics Card
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Fast Console-Storage Upgrades
Fast Console-Storage Upgrades
Corsair Has Released the 'Mp600 Pro LPX' for Use in PS5s and Pcs
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Pre-Built Tactile Mechanical Keyboards
Pre-Built Tactile Mechanical Keyboards
Logitech Has Debuted the G413 SE in TKL and Full-Size Modes
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Ultra-Powerful Gaming Phones
Ultra-Powerful Gaming Phones
Details About the Lenovo Legion Y90 Were Leaked by @Pandaisbald
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3D Virtual Reality Streaming
3D Virtual Reality Streaming
Mythical Games Acquired Polystream to Enhance Metaverse Streaming
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Single-Player Virtual Card Games
Single-Player Virtual Card Games
CD Projekt RED Recently Announced 'Project Golden Nekker'
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Compact Gaming Laptops
Compact Gaming Laptops
Google Has Debuted Two New Game-Ready Chromebooks on Chrome OS
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Tactile Bare-Hands Metaverse Devices
Tactile Bare-Hands Metaverse Devices
Emerge Home Enables Physical Touch in Virtual Worlds
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Self Exploration Art Games
Self Exploration Art Games
‘Chicory: a Colorful Tale’ is a Colouring Adventure Game
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Anime-Inspired Art Exhibits
Anime-Inspired Art Exhibits
Daniel Arsham is Showing 'A Ripple in Time' at Five Venues in Tokyo
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Ergonomic Linen Gaming Chairs
Ergonomic Linen Gaming Chairs
AndaSeat Launched the Phantom 3 Customizable Gaming Chair
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Open-World Multiplayer Video Games
Open-World Multiplayer Video Games
Palworld Unveiled a Second Trailer for its Upcoming Launch
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Customizable Gaming Keyboards
Customizable Gaming Keyboards
Thermaltake Introduces the ARGENT K6 RGB Gaming Keyboard
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Olympic-Themed Mobile Games
Olympic-Themed Mobile Games
Olympic Games Jam: Beijing 2022 Features NFTs
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Fitness-Focused Gaming Wearables
Fitness-Focused Gaming Wearables
The 'Quell' is an Immersive Gaming Console with Haptic Feedback
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Car-Suited Karaoke Accessories
Car-Suited Karaoke Accessories
Tesla Has Released Its Chinese New Year Update and the 'TeslaMic'
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Virtual Reality Wrist Controllers
Virtual Reality Wrist Controllers
The VIVE Wrist VR Tracker Offers Impressive Tracking and More
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Ultra-Portable Gaming Tablets
Ultra-Portable Gaming Tablets
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Offers Impressive Power in a Compact Design
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Independent Metaverse VR Headsets
Independent Metaverse VR Headsets
Apple's Upcoming HMD Device is Separate from Facebook and Meta
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Budget-Friendly Gaming PCs
Budget-Friendly Gaming PCs
HP Announced the Launch of the 'Victus 15L' Mid-Range Prebuilt Computer
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Open-World Creature Collecting Games
Open-World Creature Collecting Games
'Pokémon Legends: Arceus' Reinvents the Series' Formula
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Gamified NFT Platforms
Gamified NFT Platforms
'G2 Esports' and 'Metaplex' Have Announced the 'Samurai Army' for Gamers
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Play-To-Earn Restaurant Games
Play-To-Earn Restaurant Games
'Good Fortune Arcade' Allows Users to Play a Game to Earn Vouchers
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Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts
Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts
This Mario Kart Hovercraft Appears to Float Off the Ground
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Multi-Modal Gaming Controllers
Multi-Modal Gaming Controllers
HyperX Debuts First-Ever Wireless Games Controller, the Clutch
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Haptic Response Gamer Vests
Haptic Response Gamer Vests
The OWO Haptic Vest Has 10 Feedback Areas
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Mindful Virtual Reality Games
Mindful Virtual Reality Games
'Maloka' Introduces and Teaches Mindfulness Through Gameplay
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NFT Esports Platforms
NFT Esports Platforms
GameSquare and ARterra Have Announced an Official Collaboration
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Workplace-Focused Metaverse Features
Workplace-Focused Metaverse Features
Meta's Newest Update to the Quest is Efficiency-Focused
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Food-Safe Board Game Dice
Food-Safe Board Game Dice
A New Kickstarter Project Offers Dice That Double as a Drink Cooler
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Wireless Portable VR Devices
Wireless Portable VR Devices
HTC Vive Announced a New Wireless VR Device to Compete with Meta
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Handheld-Console Carrying Bags
Handheld-Console Carrying Bags
'WaterField' Unveiled a New Pouch Built for the Analogue Pocket
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Drag Culture Video Games
Drag Culture Video Games
The 'Drag Her!' Video Game Merges Mortal Combat and Drag Race
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AI-Powered Video Upscaling
AI-Powered Video Upscaling
Nvidia Has Announced 'DLDSR' Technology for Its Graphics Processors
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High-Fidelity Japanese Gaming Headsets
High-Fidelity Japanese Gaming Headsets
Audio-Technica Unveiled Two New Analog Headsets
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Play-To-Earn Mafia Metaverses
Play-To-Earn Mafia Metaverses
SYN CITY is Set to Launch Via Binance on December 9
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Modular Gaming Console Cases
Modular Gaming Console Cases
The 'G-Case' for Nintendo Switch is Multifunctional
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Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts
Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts
The Conceptual 'OBJKT-2' Tiny Gaming Console is Nostalgic
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Metaverse Concert Venues
Metaverse Concert Venues
Warner Music Group Has Opened a Concert Hall Inside of 'The Sandbox'
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Multimedia Treasure Hunts
Multimedia Treasure Hunts
'Madok's Interactive Treasure Hunt' Will Keep Players Busy for Hours
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Immersive Metaverse Dating Apps
Immersive Metaverse Dating Apps
'Kippo 2.0' Allows Users to Build a Home in a Virtual World
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Futuristic Gaming Desks
Futuristic Gaming Desks
Razer's Project Sophia is a Modular RGB Desk with In-Built Touchscreens
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Visualized Audio Gamer Soundbars
Visualized Audio Gamer Soundbars
The LG Sound View Speaker Concept Brings Audio to Life
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Single-Handed Gaming Controllers
Single-Handed Gaming Controllers
This One-Handed DualSense Controller is Accessible
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Screen-Free Gaming Devices
Screen-Free Gaming Devices
The Picoo Gaming Console Offers Interactive Play
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Minimalist Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
Minimalist Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
This Sony PlayStation 6 Concept by She Yin is Sleek
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Next-Gen Handheld Gamer Consoles
Next-Gen Handheld Gamer Consoles
This Sony PlayStation Portable Concept Modernizes a Classic
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