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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…

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…

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 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…

Stone Blade Entertainment has officially launched its hybrid deck-building game, SolForge Fusion, on the Solana blockchain. This expansion introduces new web3 features, allowing players to mint their unique decks into digital assets and participate in a blockchain-based economy. In addition, the launch is accompanied by a substantial airdrop of $SFG tokens, providing players with a…

Donald Trump has launched a fourth set of digital trading cards, with 50 new Polygon-based NFT cards available at the price of $99 USD each. Titled the ‘America First’ collection, the NFTs depict Trump in a variety of intriguing situations and costumes – akin to previous Trump digital trading card releases – and a number…