In August 2025, the games industry is continuing to innovate to meet the demands of a growing global audience interested in immersive entertainment. From MMO esports partnerships to gamified fitness apps, this roundup of gaming trends for the upcoming month highlights innovations in artificial intelligence, hardware, and software.
One innovative experience comes from DreamPark, who has launched an innovative mixed-reality theme park at Seattle’s West Canal Yards. Offering a free-roam experience complimented by Meta Quest headsets or mobile devices, this adventure merges physical and digital experiences to appeal to modern consumers.
In terms of consoles, the ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1 is a new dual-screen device delivering immersive gameplay to consumers, regardless of location. With a 6.01-inch FHD OLED screen and 3.92-inch secondary OLED screen, this Android-powered handheld is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.