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Since shifting from Polygon to the Ronin blockchain in November 2023, the social farming game Pixels has experienced significant growth, establishing itself as a leading blockchain game throughout 2024. In a recent interview, CEO Luke Barwikowski discussed the challenges, key lessons, and achievements from the past twelve months whilst setting out the company’s direction for…

OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces, has introduced a beta version of its anticipated V2 platform, introducing a series of new features and improvements. The update aims to streamline user experience by providing enhanced trading insights, competitive rankings, and loyalty rewards for active users. Feedback from early testers highlights several key changes, including a…

When NFTs boomed in late 2021, one collection hit incredible highs – and although it saw a dramatic fall, their commitment has seen the collection transform into a rapidly-growing entertainment powerhouse. That collection is Cool Cats. In just 3 years, they’ve gone from an unknown cartoon character to a premiere brand that spans animations, manga,…

Moonray Studios is bringing its Ethereum-based multiplayer game Moonray to mobile platforms, expanding beyond its original PC release. Initially launched on the Epic Games Store in Early Access, the game combines traditional gaming mechanics with optional blockchain features, attracting investment from major firms like Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, and Cardano. By launching on mobile, Moonray…

Web3 payments infrastructure provider Transak has announced a partnership with Lamborghini to become NFT Checkout partner for their Fast ForWorld digital platform. Partnering with Gravitaslabs and Animoca Brands’ Motoverse, Transak’s alliance with Lamborghini bring the manufacturer’s digital experience to a global audience, enabling NFT enthusiasts in 160+ countries to purchase and integrate exclusive Lamborghini NFTs within…

Popular blockchain-based social game Pixels has announced “Login With Pixels,” a new feature designed to let blockchain developers integrate reputation-based login into their dApps. This tool provides developers with access to Pixels’ reputation system, allowing them to identify and reward quality users based on their engagement and commitment across the Pixels ecosystem. By bringing this…

Popular NFT marketplace OpenSea has announced a significant platform revamp expected to launch in December 2024. This overhaul comes as OpenSea faces increasing competition from emerging NFT platforms like Blur and Magic Eden, as well as ongoing regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With the teaser of this new platform, OpenSea…

Web3-based MMORPG Lumiterra is launching its second Closed Beta Test (CBT 2) on November 11, 2024, introducing new gameplay features and wider player access. Set to run for three weeks, this phase brings refined progression systems, enhanced dungeon challenges, and new modes aimed at boosting player engagement. With updates based on feedback from the first…

A new wave in blockchain gaming may be underway as Off the Grid, an Avalanche-based battle royale game, sees significant mainstream success. As the first web3 game to achieve top rankings on the Epic Games Store, the game’s initial rollout drew traditional gaming audiences who may now be more open to blockchain integrations. Off the…

Global video game commerce company Xsolla is set to launch a blockchain solution designed to assist game developers in managing digital assets—Xsolla ZK. Powered by ZKsync’s Ethereum Layer 2 zero-knowledge rollup technology, Xsolla ZK will become part of the Elastic Chain ecosystem. The tool, which includes a digital “backpack” for in-game items, is intended to…