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Tech giant Apple Inc. is set to unveil its iPhone 16 lineup during the “It’s Glowtime” event live-streamed on September 9 at 17:00 UTC. The iPhone 16 models will likely focus on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, including improvements in image recognition and smart suggestions—running on iOS 18—which was first announced in June. Whilst Apple…

One blockchain is at the heart of the modern web3 landscape – Ethereum. As the first blockchain to support smart contracts, and therefore decentralized applications (dApps), Ethereum revolutionized the potential of blockchain technology – and today, it forms the sturdy core that so many facets of the industry branch from: NFTs, web3 gaming, DeFi and…

Blockchain-based gaming platform Immutable has partnered with web3 distribution platform Portal to improve the distribution and monetization of blockchain-based games. The collaboration, announced at Korea Blockchain Week, aims to make web3 gaming more accessible by addressing key challenges related to game distribution and transactions. Both companies plan to streamline how blockchain games are shared and…

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, 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…

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, 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.…

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…

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, 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…