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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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Retro Survival Horror Games
Retro Survival Horror Games
Crow Country is a Newly Immersive Modern Horror Game
Crow Country is a new game that boasts a retro aesthetic by indie studio SFB Games, which is led by brothers Tom and Adam Vian. Crow Country brings a 90s energy to the game—it is also set in... MORE
Web-Based Mobile Game Stores
Web-Based Mobile Game Stores
Microsoft Mobile Games is Launching a Web-Based Store
Microsoft will be rolling out its mobile games from its own store within the next few months as it is officially launching a web-based store. It was announced by Sarah Bond, Xbox President during... MORE
Expanded Digital Game Distributions
Expanded Digital Game Distributions
Limited Run Games Expands with Three Exciting Titles
Limited Run Games expands its digital distribution with three exciting titles — ‘Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition,’ ‘Hatch Tales,’ and ‘Deathwish Enforcers.’... MORE
Enhanced Online Gaming Experiences
Enhanced Online Gaming Experiences
Fun88 India Has Partnered with Evolution Gaming
Fun88 India has partnered with Evolution Gaming to launch ‘Fun88 X Evolution.’ The partnership aims to enhance the gaming experience for players with guaranteed wins and exclusive prizes.... MORE
Approachable Incremental Game Updates
Approachable Incremental Game Updates
Kolibri Games Made 'Idle Miner Tycoon' More Approachable
Idle Miner Tycoon, developed by Kolibri Games, introduced the Super Manager 2.0 update to enhance player engagement and accessibility. The update revolutionizes the game’s existing Super Manager... MORE
play_circle_filled Mining Management Idle Games
Mining Management Idle Games
'Moose Miner'
Moose Miners is an idle simulation game developed and published by Lingon Studios. In this game, players take control of a mining operation managed by moose characters. The primary gameplay involves... MORE
Expansive Idle Role-Playing Games
Expansive Idle Role-Playing Games
AFK Journey's 'Song of Strife' Update Brings the Desert Biome
AFK Journey, the anime-style idle RPG developed by Farlight Games and published by Lilith Games, has introduced its first significant update since its launch in April. Titled “Song of Strife,”... MORE
Refreshed Handheld Gaming PCs
Refreshed Handheld Gaming PCs
ASUS' Announced the 'ROG Ally X' as a New-and-Improved Model
The ASUS ROG Ally X is the latest iteration in the company’s foray into the handheld gaming PC market. Announced on May 9, 2024, the ROG Ally X is not a successor to the original ROG Ally but... MORE
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Collaborative Streaming Game Experiences
Netflix and Roblox Partnered for a Digital Theme Park
Netflix and Roblox announced a partnership on a digital theme park as a way to provide players with an interactive experience inspired by some of their favorite streaming show franchises. The... MORE
Youth-Focused Game Tournaments
Youth-Focused Game Tournaments
Inter Milan and Mkers Unveil a New Fortnite Tournament Series
Inter Milan has forged a strategic partnership with esports organization Mkers to introduce a new Fortnite tournament. This collaboration is significant for Inter Milan as it hopes to engage with... MORE
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K-Pop groups are venturing into the video game space to bolster fan engagement
Trend - K-Pop video games are video games that are centered around Korean pop music and idols. These games typically incorporate rhythm and business management elements, allowing players to engage with the K-Pop industry and its artists more personally.

Insight - Mobile music games are desired by fans who want to feel closer to their idols and immerse themselves in their day-to-day lives. These games allow players to manage their virtual characters or idols, execute thrilling performances, and access exclusive content in a way that mimics the real idol experience. This allows fans to feel more connected to the K-pop experience and what it might be like to be a part of it.
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Organization-Backed Gaming Mousepads
Organization-Backed Gaming Mousepads
Fnatic Unveils its New and Improved Premium Mousepads
Fnatic unveils its latest innovations in gaming peripherals through the Fnatic Gear brand. The organization’s newest offerings, the Dash2 Max and Focus3 Max mousepads, boast enhanced materials... MORE
play_circle_filled Gaming-Ready Phone Cases
Gaming-Ready Phone Cases
The RhinoBuff Phone Case Enhances Shooting Games on Mobile Devices
The RhinoBuff FPS Precision Kit from RhinoShield is designed to enhance the mobile gaming experience. It includes a gaming phone case and a screen protector that work together to provide lightning-... MORE
Pocket-Sized Clamshell Devices
Pocket-Sized Clamshell Devices
The RG35XXSP is a Retro-Inspired Foldable Gaming Handheld
The Anbernic RG35XXSP is a handheld gaming device that offers a blend of nostalgia and modern technology. Available in four colors—classic silver, gray, technological black, and blue transparent—... MORE
Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers
Expandable Mobile Gaming Controllers
abxylute's S9 Controller Enables Cloud Gaming on Phones
The abxylute S9 Mobile Controller is designed to enhance the mobile gaming experience by providing console-grade gaming on smartphones. It offers precise controls, haptic feedback, and gyro support,... MORE
Dual-Fan Graphics Cards
Dual-Fan Graphics Cards
ASUS is Rolling Out its First Dual-Fan 7000-Series GPU
The ASUS 7900 XT DUAL OC is a high-performance graphics card designed to deliver an advanced gaming experience to consumers in a smaller form factor. It is equipped with the latest AMD RDNA 3... MORE
Web3 Sci-Fi Adventure Games
Web3 Sci-Fi Adventure Games
'Project Awakening' is a Web3 Game Set in the EVE Online Universe
Project Awakening is an ambitious new game by CCP Games. Set within the EVE Universe, it is designed as a single-shard survival experience, where players are thrust into a dark expanse of space... MORE
play_circle_filled Open-World Mongolian Games
Open-World Mongolian Games
Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori Follows a Mythical Wind Horse
Mindscape, in collaboration with Aesir Interactive, has announced the upcoming release of “Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori,” an open-world adventure game set to launch in early access on Steam... MORE
Software Compatibility Updates
Software Compatibility Updates
Valve Updated its Proton Translation Layer to Version 9.0
Valve has introduced the Proton 9.0 update, which marks a significant advancement in the compatibility layer’s ability to facilitate the running of Windows games on Linux systems. This update is... MORE
American Esports Training Facilities
American Esports Training Facilities
Uplink Confirms its Plans to Open an Esports Training Centre
Uplink, a popular operator of esports facilities in North America, has unveiled its latest expansion by opening a state-of-the-art facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The King of Prussia... MORE
play_circle_filled Mythological Adventure Game Sequels
Mythological Adventure Game Sequels
SuperGiant's 'Hades II' is Now Available in Early Access
SuperGiant Games has launched the early access version of Hades II, a direct sequel to their critically acclaimed title, Hades. The early access release is available on PC via Steam and the Epic... MORE
Cross-Cultural Esports Programs
Cross-Cultural Esports Programs
USEF and Ghost Gaming Debut the International Esports Exchange
The United States Esports Federation (USEF) and Ghost Gaming, a prominent North American esports organization, have forged a strategic partnership to introduce the International Esports Exchange... MORE
Android-Powered Handheld Systems
Android-Powered Handheld Systems
AYANEO Debuts its Second Android Handheld, the Pocket S
AYANEO has officially announced the launch date for its highly anticipated Pocket S, marking a significant milestone as the brand’s second Android gaming handheld device. At the heart of the... MORE
Top 65 Games Trends in May
Top 65 Games Trends in May
From Mobile Retro Gaming Apps to Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
From cutting-edge technologies like virtual and augmented reality to the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and immersive storytelling, this list of game trends for May 2024 highlights... MORE
Data-Based Esports Partnerships
Data-Based Esports Partnerships
Team Vitality Unveils a New Data Partnership with Abios
Team Vitality has recently forged a strategic partnership with Abios, a leading provider of esports odds and data. This comprehensive and long-term agreement entails Abios supplying Team Vitality... MORE
In-Game Fashion Collections
In-Game Fashion Collections
DKNY and Roblox are Debuting a 20-Piece Virtual Collection
DKNY and Roblox have announced a new collection of exclusive virtual fashion products that will help players to don their favorite styles when playing the pastime. The launch will see the virtual... MORE