Gaming technology expands into memory wellness and in-car entertainment

New digital developments are expanding the applications of gaming technology, ranging from memory wellness to in-car entertainment.

Happy People Games has launched two digital experiences, Timeless Tunes and Still Frames, under its The New Forevers brand. Designed primarily for older adults, caregivers, and families, these research-led tools use music from the 1950s through the 1970s and personal photographs to encourage memory recall and social connection. The games prioritize accessibility by removing traditional timers and losing mechanics, instead using large touch targets and a slower pace to facilitate conversation.

In the automotive sector, Tetris has made its North American in-car debut through a partnership with AirConsole by N-Dream. Demonstrated at New York Comic Con in a 2027 Volkswagen Atlas, the system allows passengers to use their smartphones as controllers to play Tetris on the vehicle’s in-car screen. The experience includes synchronized interior lighting that reacts to gameplay, aiming to turn vehicle downtime into an immersive arcade-like environment.