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Top 30 Gaming Concepts in May

From Competitive GIF Games to Goo-Shaped Gaming Controllers

— May 28, 2017 — Tech
Video games are immensely popular — so much so that for some consumers, traditional entertainment (e.g. television, movies, etc.) takes a definitive back seat, and the May 2017 gaming concepts here show that traditional media producers are wising up to that consumer sentiment. Many media franchises are doing their best to parlay their media experiences into a gamer-friendly format, often with hilarious and effective results.

For whatever reason, it seems that cartoon comedy franchises have the best luck converting to the interactive space of video games. 'Archer,' the FX sitcom about hapless intelligence agents, has recently created a smartphone game that makes use of augmented reality, and 'Rick and Morty,' the irreverent Adult Swim sci-fi spoof, has released a virtual reality game that brings gamers on a hilarious and horrendous journey through the show's multiple universes.
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International E-Sports Medals
International E-Sports Medals
The Olympic Council of Asia will Award Medals for E-Sports in 2022
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Evolutionary Video Games
Evolutionary Video Games
'Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey' Will Follow Human Evolution
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Perception-Expanding Vibrating Vests
Perception-Expanding Vibrating Vests
Neosensory Has Developed the VEST, Which Reinterprets Sounds
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Online Building Game Shop
Online Building Game Shop
'Minecraft Pocket' Now Has an Online Store That Includes PC Add-Ons
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App-Inspired Laser Tag Games
App-Inspired Laser Tag Games
This Event Brought Bubble Witch 3 Saga to Life Through Laser Tag
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Revamped Demolition Derby Games
Revamped Demolition Derby Games
'Micro Machines World Series' is an Update on the Classic 90s Game
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Increased Airflow Gaming Laptops
Increased Airflow Gaming Laptops
The MSI Leopard Pro Gaming Notebooks Boast Advanced Cooling
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Augmented Investigation Apps
Augmented Investigation Apps
The 'Archer, P.I.' App Integrates AR and Printing Technology
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Minty Retro Gaming Handhelds
Minty Retro Gaming Handhelds
MintyPi 2.0 Lets You Play 'Donkey Kong Country' in an Altoids Tin
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Virtual Reality Cafes
Virtual Reality Cafes
'Vrei' is a Hub for Trying Out Virtual Reality Technology and Games
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Gamified Dating Apps
Gamified Dating Apps
The Splish Dating App Makes Users Complete Quizzes to Get Matches
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Branded Professional Gamer Peripherals
Branded Professional Gamer Peripherals
Steelseries' EG Signature Line was Developed for Pros
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Unassuming Gaming Keyboards
Unassuming Gaming Keyboards
The Logitech G413 Looks Like Any Other Practical Keyboard
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8-Bit Pop-Up Bars
8-Bit Pop-Up Bars
The Super Mario Bros Bar Celebrates the Blooming of D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms
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Goo-Shaped Gaming Controllers
Goo-Shaped Gaming Controllers
Hori Created a New PS4 Remote in Honor of Dragon Quest Xi
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In-Store Game Development Classes
In-Store Game Development Classes
Microsoft's Xbox Academy Teaches Game Development and More
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Anti-Technology Smartphone Apps
Anti-Technology Smartphone Apps
The 'Forest' App Plants a Garden That Flourishes Without You
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DIY Gaming Consoles
DIY Gaming Consoles
'MAKERbuino' is a Customizable DIY Game Console That Can Be Made for $35
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Competitve GIF Games
Competitve GIF Games
GIFs Against Friends Challenges You to Make the Quickest and Best Reference
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Virtual Reality Sci-Fi Cartoons
Virtual Reality Sci-Fi Cartoons
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality Offers a Deep Dive in the Show
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Responsive HD Gaming Projectors
Responsive HD Gaming Projectors
The BenQ Gaming Projector Ensures a Lag-Free Image
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Powerful PC Gaming Consoles
Powerful PC Gaming Consoles
The MSI Trident 3 Arctic Gaming PC Console is Laptop-Sized
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Handheld Retro Gaming Consoles
Handheld Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari Flashback Portable Consoles Come Loaded with 60 Games
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AR Easter Egg Games
AR Easter Egg Games
British Land Launched a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt Game
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Arabic Emoji Games
Arabic Emoji Games
The New Wain Waleed Game Functions as an Extension of the Halla Walla App
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Modular Gaming Devices
Modular Gaming Devices
The 'Potan' Handheld Entertainment Device Has Interchangeable Components
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Glowing Electric Tube Games
Glowing Electric Tube Games
The Nixie Chess Set Game Uses Nixie Tubes for a Glowing Experience
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Portable Liquid-Cooled PC Consoles
Portable Liquid-Cooled PC Consoles
The Corsair One Pro Compact Gaming PC Can Go with You Anywhere
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Freezer PC Cases
Freezer PC Cases
The Calyos NSG S0 PC Cases Work Like Refrigerators to Keep Components Cool
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Romantic Gamer Rings
Romantic Gamer Rings
The Oathkeeper Keyblade Engagement Ring is Inspired by 'Kingdom Hearts'
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