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Top 55 Games Trends in June

From Celebrity Horror Game Characters to Web3 Mobile Card Games

— July 8, 2023 — Tech
From cutting-edge technologies to groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, this curated collection of game trends for June 2023 showcases the most compelling innovations and trends that are propelling the gaming industry into a thrilling future.

For fans of fighting games and the Hololive virtual YouTubers, the new, free PC game Idol Showdown allows you to compete as your favorite online idols. Additionally, players can experience the breathtaking visuals and music, which include scenes from the Hololive universe and remixes of their original songs.

When it comes to peripherals, the 8Bitdo Ultimate C 2.4G Wireless Controller is an inexpensive Xbox-style gaming accessory created to provide devoted players with a feature-rich, cost-conscious solution for console gaming. The controller is available in numerous fun pastel color schemes and includes a traditional D-pad, control sticks, and more to function flawlessly with your chosen device.
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Vibrant Tonal Game Controllers
Vibrant Tonal Game Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Gets a Sunkissed Vibes Design with OPI
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54
Stealth Game Remakes
Stealth Game Remakes
Sony Announced the Remake of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater for PS5
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Elevated Video Game Teasers
Elevated Video Game Teasers
Nightdive Studios Shows a Look at the New System Shock 2
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52
Timed Game Trials
Timed Game Trials
EA Released a 90-Minute-Playtime Demo for Dead Space Remake on Steam
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51
Gaming Smartphone Processors
Gaming Smartphone Processors
MediaTek Showcased its Flagship Gaming Processor 'Dimenstion 9200+'
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50
Esports Commercial Tournaments
Esports Commercial Tournaments
Echo Esports Shares the Commercial Partners for Race to World First
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Modular All-Purpose Controllers
Modular All-Purpose Controllers
The MOGA XP-Ultra from PowerA Works with Xbox, Android and Windows
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48
Iconic Fantasy MMOs
Iconic Fantasy MMOs
Amazon Games and Embracer Group Announced a New LOTR MMO
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47
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Turkey-Based Game Studios
Frantic Games Raised $2.4 Million to Develop Engaging Mobile Games
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46
Horror Game Collection Demos
Horror Game Collection Demos
The Layers of Fear Collection Gets a New Steam Demo Online
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Esports Championship Events
Esports Championship Events
The European Games Esports Championships Announces its Game Titles
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Indian Esports Leagues
Indian Esports Leagues
Skyesports Partners with AMD and Microsoft for a New Indian CS:GO League
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43
Facial Movement Game Controllers
Facial Movement Game Controllers
Google's New GameFace Allows Users to Control with their Faces
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Fighting Game Reboots
Fighting Game Reboots
Netherrealm Studios Unveiled a Teaser for 'Mortal Kombat 1'
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Sleek Game-Inspired Monitors
Sleek Game-Inspired Monitors
AOC Debuts the First League of Legends Gaming Monitor in India
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Limited Edition Retro Games
Limited Edition Retro Games
Cuphead Launches a New Limited Edition Version for Nintendo Switch
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39
Esports Tournament Managers
Esports Tournament Managers
Toornament Creates a White Label Platform Solution for Tournaments
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38
Japanese Visual Novel Games
Japanese Visual Novel Games
Norn9: Last Era is Releasing in English in NA for the First Time
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Survival Strategy Games
Survival Strategy Games
Darkest Dungeon II is Releasing on Steam Two Years After Initial Launch
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Level-Building Game Modes
Level-Building Game Modes
Epic Games Has Launched a New Creative Mode in Fall Guys
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Atmospheric Skateboarding Games
Atmospheric Skateboarding Games
The Developers of Pathless and Abzu are Back with Sword of the Sea
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34
Adventurous Soccer Game Trailers
Adventurous Soccer Game Trailers
Panic and Sony Unveil a New Trailer for the Despelote Game
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Role-Playing Game Expansions
Role-Playing Game Expansions
Monolith Soft Released the 'Future Redeemed' Content for Xenoblade 3
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Virtual Youtuber Fighting Games
Virtual Youtuber Fighting Games
'Idol Showdown' is a High-Quality Fan Game for 'Hololive'
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All-In-One Gaming Consoles
All-In-One Gaming Consoles
Analogue's TurboGrafx-16 Consoles Prepare for Preorders
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Superhero Action Game Sequels
Superhero Action Game Sequels
Peter Parker and Miles Morales Star in the Spider-Man 2 Game
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Creature-Capturing Mobile Games
Creature-Capturing Mobile Games
Young Horses Announced a Port of 'BugSnax' for iOS and MacOS
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28
Fantasy World-Inspired Mobile Games
Fantasy World-Inspired Mobile Games
Heroes of Middle-Earth is an Upcoming Mobile Game from EA
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Cloud Gaming-Focused Handhelds
Cloud Gaming-Focused Handhelds
The Logitech G Cloud is Coming to the U.K Market at £329.99
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Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
Inclusive Gaming Initiatives
RNIB and Twitch are Creating Change for Gamers with Sight Loss
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25
Farming Simulation Games
Farming Simulation Games
Roots of Pacha is a Pixel-Style Life Simulation Game with RPG Elements
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Official Phone Gamepads
Official Phone Gamepads
The Nacon MG-X PRO is an Official Gamepad for Xbox Cloud Gaming
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Daily Game-Guessing Services
Daily Game-Guessing Services
'GuessTheGame' is a Wordle-Like for Video Game Fans
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22
Toy-Themed Racing Games
Toy-Themed Racing Games
LEGO and 2K Partnered Up to Develop 'LEGO 2K Drive' on Modern Consoles
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21
Metaverse Circus Games
Metaverse Circus Games
Cirque Du Soleil Launches a Build-Your-Own Circus Game on Roblox
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Web3 Mobile Card Games
Web3 Mobile Card Games
The NFT-Based Card Game 'Axie Infinity: Origins' is Coming to iOS
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Retro-Style Dungeon-Crawling Games
Retro-Style Dungeon-Crawling Games
Mon-Yu is a First-Person Turn-Based RPG Inspired by the DOS-Era
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Mysterious Platformer Games
Mysterious Platformer Games
'Elypse' from Hot Chili Games is Reminiscent of 'Celeste' and 'Ori'
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17
Fighting Game Trial Versions
Fighting Game Trial Versions
Capcom Launched a Demo Version of its Upcoming Title Street Fighter 6
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Punishing Open World Games
Punishing Open World Games
'Phantom Blade Zero' is a Punishing Souls-Like Game Coming to PS5
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15
Game Console Wireless Earbuds
Game Console Wireless Earbuds
Sony Presents the New Immersive PS5 Earbuds for In-Game Using
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14
Cooperative Mecha Games
Cooperative Mecha Games
Hawken Reborn Revives a Fan-Favorite Mecha Title from 2012
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Celebrity Horror Game Characters
Celebrity Horror Game Characters
Behaviour Interactive Showcased Nicolas Cage as a DBD Character
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12
App-Enabled Party Games
App-Enabled Party Games
Twister Air Takes a Digitized Approach to the Classic Pastime
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11
Fantastical Footwear Metaverses
Fantastical Footwear Metaverses
Clarks' Playprints World on Roblox is an Immersive Escape
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10
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
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Licensed Android Controllers
Licensed Android Controllers
The 'Backbone One Playstation Edition' is a Sony-Licensed Product
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8
Childrens TV Show Games
Childrens TV Show Games
Paramount is Launching a Paw Patrol Game with Immersive Gamebox
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7
Sci-Fi Series Metaverse Activations
Sci-Fi Series Metaverse Activations
H&M is Launching an Experience Within H&M Loooptopia on Roblox
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Accessible Gamer Controllers
Accessible Gamer Controllers
The 8Bitdo Ultimate C 2.4G Wireless Controller is Xbox-Style
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Game-Themed Console Skins
Game-Themed Console Skins
The dbrand Clone of the Kingdom Skin Transforms the Nintendo Switch
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4
Snap-On Mobile Gaming Controllers
Snap-On Mobile Gaming Controllers
Zak Boardman Debuts the Compact SnapJoy Controllers
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3
Keychain-Sized Gaming Consoles
Keychain-Sized Gaming Consoles
The Anbernic 'RG Nano' is the Next Retro Gaming Device for Fans
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2
Franchise-Inspired Digital Egg-Like Toys
Franchise-Inspired Digital Egg-Like Toys
Warners Bro is Launching Harry Potter Tamagotchi Nanos
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Handheld Android Gaming Devices
Handheld Android Gaming Devices
Powkiddy's 'X28' is the Brand's Most Powerful Device Yet
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