WordPress Theme For Video Gaming Websites

 

Gone are the days when video games would be considered as nothing more than a childish pastime. They have now evolved to the status of complete social networks and fully fledged esports entertainment venues. There are tons of websites out there that are dedicated to the richly dynamic and ever changing communities that video gamers comprise of. So if you want to get in on the action it is imperative that you create a website with a look and feel that will be able to stand out from the rest, and that is exactly what this list is designed to help you with. Read on for our top picks for the best WordPress theme for video gaming websites currently available.

Gameleon
Price: $59

 

 

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A video game website can have many roles; it can be a review site, a social community or just an information centre, sometimes even all three. Gameleon is one such meme that allows you to fulfill all these roles and more with it’s intuitive design that seems custom tailored to all things gaming. The layout is very concise and precise, and with bold colors and clear formatting distinctions between sections, make sure your audience never feels lost or overwhelmed with information. This theme comes jam packed with functionality that is bound to give your site more than just the edge it needs, most notably a impressive pre-bundled package of popular WordPress plugins like Slider Revolution and WordPress Review, as well as Unity 3D games support on the site. Other features include a fully responsive and Retina ready design, SEO optimization, WPML support, BuddyPress and bbPress support, Google Fonts support, My Arcade plugin support, a fully widgetized homepage, custom page templates, custom widgets, review systems – unlimited custom criterias with SEO Rich Snippet Review Microdata Support, built-in newsticker, Ajax Login/Registration module, custom favicon upload, XML demo content, automatic theme updates through admin panel, Javascript & CSS minified option, custom CSS integration and much more. If a video game website is what you want, then ‘Gameleon’ has what you need.

CrystalSkull
Price: $59

 

 

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Currently one of the most sought after video gaming themes on the market, ‘CrystalSkull’ doesn’t shy away from the absurd tendencies that have made the video gaming industry so great. The theme presented here is bold and extravagant, as entire pages move by in a fluid and unobstructed manner, with high definition images and bold colors that really get the attention of their audiences. While the theme is built upon the latest Bootstrap framework with HTML5 and CSS3 styling and animation, you also get pre-bundled the popular page builder plugin, Visual Composer, that gives you the freedom to go about and create the site that you want. Other features like WooCommerce support, Parallax block, WPML support, rating  and review system, bbPress supportonsive design, cross-browser compatibility and SEO optimization are all provided to you bundled nicely together in a fully responsive package. What’s there not to love about this theme?

Blackfyre
Price: $59

 

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Blackfyre is a very popular WordPress gaming theme that seeks to focus more on setting up and maintaining online gaming communities. If that is your goal, then you’ll find the crisp and really graphic nature of the theme more than suitable for your needs. The animations are slick and precise and the theme lends an aura of over-the-top grandiosity to itself, very akin to blockbuster movies and AAA gaming titles. The theme is built using the Bootstrap framework and utilizes HTML5 and CSS3 styling and animations. You are also provided an extensive clan war system: create and manage team matches, full BuddyPress and bbPress support, a page builder powered by Visual Composer, WooCommerce and WPML support, Parallax functionality, a rating system, fully responsive design, cross-browser compatible as well as SEO optimization. If you want to make an online presence for your clan or start an online community, then ‘Blackfyre’ is definitely worth a look.

Oblivion
Price: $49

 

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Probably one of the most popular video game themes on the market, ‘Oblivion’ is quite arguably the ultimate gaming theme. Created using the latest HTML5 and CSS3 techniques, it allows you to create awesome review sites or portfolios for your games or communities. The design language is very dynamic and feels very immersive with its clever use of high definition images and parallax videos. Features included are WooCommerce, BuddyPress and bbPress support, parallax blocks, WPML functionality, pre-bundled plugins like LayerSlider and Isotope Gallery, cross-browser compatibility, SEO optimization, social media integration and a fully responsive design.

Gamezilla
Price: $10

 

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A good theme does not have to cost a lot of money. There are some themes out there that provide you a plethora of features and functionality for more than a modest price. The theme utilizes a very straightforward and clean design language that aims to bring focus to the content to the site and enhance it with its liberal use of bold colours and formatting options. There are a number of features baked into the system here that allow you to create all manners of formats and posts and bring real versatility to your site. Built using the ‘960 Grid System’, you have access to 9 different colors formats, bbPress and WooCommerce functionality, premade custom image sliders and drop down menus, image mouse over effects, custom icons, custom made backgrounds (layered and editable), about 4 Home page versions, numerous post types and formats, a unique sitemap page, social community functionality in the form of forums, posts and member pages as well as a contact form page. The theme is fully responsive, making sure that your website looks beautiful and fluid regardless of it being viewed from either a smartphone, tablet or a computer. This theme truly proves that you don’t have to spend a lot to get a very good WordPress experience.

 

In the age where there are talks of cyber games taking part in Olympics, a huge proportion of crowd would sulk in their chairs and get wired to try take advantage of the aforementioned themes while they are at it.

 

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