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  • Pixels to Host Barney’s Bazaarn Event and Virtual Wedding

    Pixels to Host Barney’s Bazaarn Event and Virtual Wedding

    Pixels, the popular social gaming platform on Ronin, is preparing to launch two significant events—Barney’s Bazaarn and a Virtual Wedding. The first is a competitive event where players can earn rewards by fulfilling crafting orders whilst the second event is a virtual wedding, which will be live-streamed for the community to attend. Barney’s Bazaarn Event…

  • Tales of Elleria Ends Development, Hosts Final World Boss Event

    Tales of Elleria Ends Development, Hosts Final World Boss Event

    Tales of Elleria, the web3 role-playing game built on the Arbitrum blockchain, has officially ended active development due to financial challenges. Whilst the development team will no longer be adding new features, the game’s servers will remain operational for a limited time. Players are invited to participate in a final World Boss event as the…

  • The Sandbox Launches ‘Voxel Games’ Program for Indie Devs

    The Sandbox Launches ‘Voxel Games’ Program for Indie Devs

    Popular blockchain-based platform The Sandbox has launched a new program called Voxel Games, designed to assist independent developers in creating voxel-style games. The initiative allows developers to use popular engines of their choice to build games for The Sandbox metaverse whilst also distributing them on other platforms such as PC, mobile, and the web. This…

  • Calamity Launches Last Playtest with $4,400 Prize Pool

    Calamity Launches Last Playtest with $4,400 Prize Pool

    Calamity, an upcoming 2D action RPG, has launched its final playtest, giving players the chance to compete for a share of a $4,400 prize pool. Running from September 3 to September 13, this playtest allows Artifact holders to experience the game’s mechanics, take part in contests, and prepare for the Play to Airdrop (P2A) campaign.…

  • Illuvium Introduces Gauntlet Leviathan Mode in Latest Patch 1.1.0

    Illuvium Introduces Gauntlet Leviathan Mode in Latest Patch 1.1.0

    Open-world auto-battler RPG Illuvium has rolled out its latest update, Patch 1.1.0, which introduces a new gameplay feature called Gauntlet Leviathan Mode. This mode allows players to leverage their NFT collections of Illuvials, Weapons, and Suits, putting them to the test in a more strategic and dynamic environment. Along with this major update, the patch…

  • Whale Investor ‘Humpy’ Influence Compound DAO’s Governance

    Whale Investor ‘Humpy’ Influence Compound DAO’s Governance

    Decentralized Autonomous Organizations or DAOs are often hailed as the future of governance in the crypto world, promising a new era of community-driven decision-making. However, despite their decentralized nature, many DAOs remain vulnerable to the influence of large tokenholders, or “whales,” whose actions—or inactions—can have outsized impacts on these supposedly democratic structures. This scenario played…

  • MetalCore Season 1: MetalPunks Rhapsody Set for September 12

    MetalCore Season 1: MetalPunks Rhapsody Set for September 12

    MetalCore, popular web3 mech-based action game, is set to enter its first public release phase with the launch of Season 1: MetalPunks Rhapsody on September 12. This season marks the transition from closed beta phases to open access, allowing a broader audience to experience the game. The season will introduce new content, including a focus…

  • Layer-1 vs. Layer-2 Blockchains: What’s The Difference?

    Layer-1 vs. Layer-2 Blockchains: What’s The Difference?

    If you’ve been in the blockchain space for some time, you’ve probably seen the terms Layer-1 and Layer-2 used to refer to blockchains – but what do these mean? What are the differences? These terms describe fundamental differences to the structure of a blockchain, and grasping them is crucial to developing an understanding of blockchain…

  • 0xAstra Debuts Genesis NFTs with Exclusive Minting Phases

    0xAstra Debuts Genesis NFTs with Exclusive Minting Phases

    Omnichain strategy game 0xAstra today debuts its first Genesis NFT collection ahead of its official launch on August 31. The collection, consists of 800 NFTs, were minted on the Ethereum blockchain, and were sold out before the second phase even begun. These Genesis NFTs are now being traded on OpenSea, with the floor price currently…

  • Gods Unchained Introduce New Formats and Gameplay Changes

    Gods Unchained Introduce New Formats and Gameplay Changes

    Gods Unchained has recently rolled out significant updates, including the introduction of two new game formats and a revamp of the Daily Play Earnings (DPE) system. These changes are aimed at altering how players engage with the game, with a particular focus on strategic deck-building under specific conditions. Additionally, the final patch for the Dread…

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