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Blockchain-based battle royale Off the Grid has released new character skins modeled after Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, allowing players to engage in a fictionalized contest between two symbolic factions, “Red” and “Blue.” The satirical “Save Democracy” Pack offers players the chance to step into exaggerated versions of these political figures, each equipped with unique…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Immutable, raising concerns about the company’s $IMX token sales, which the SEC alleges may violate securities laws. This regulatory step places Immutable among a growing number of blockchain companies under scrutiny, as the SEC expands its oversight of digital assets. Immutable has…

Web3 MMORPG Chainers.io is taking a new approach to Play-to-Earn gaming by focusing on player engagement and sustainable economics. As P2E gains traction in the gaming industry, Chainers.io aims to balance enjoyable gameplay with real-world earning potential, addressing issues that impacted early crypto games. By building a web3 ecosystem that prioritizes the player experience, the…

Renowned filmmaker Roland Emmerich has shared details about his latest project, Space Nation, a television series connected to an Ethereum-based game of the same name. The series aims to expand the universe of the Space Nation game, a web3 multiplayer experience that places players in the role of starship captains in a vast interstellar setting.…

SKALE Labs has confirmed a partnership with NFT project Deadfellaz to develop Death Touch, a digital trading card game (TCG) set for early access in Q1 2025. Planned as a mobile game, Death Touch will join over 150 projects currently in development on the SKALE network, designed to support blockchain games without transaction fees. The…

Consensys, the Ethereum-focused blockchain software firm and developer behind popular web3 wallet Metamask, has announced a 20% reduction in its workforce. The decision, disclosed by CEO Joseph Lubin, comes as Consensys faces an increasingly challenging economic landscape alongside growing regulatory uncertainty, particularly for U.S.-based companies. The company is implementing the layoffs to streamline operations, focus…

The NFT conversation may be dominated by the big three – CryptoPunks, Bored Apes and Pudgy Penguins – but there’s a fourth collection that deserves, and arguably now receives, equal recognition. That NFT collection is the Doodles. This group of 10,000 colourful, vibrant characters have turned a fun, creative and excitement-filled experiment into one of…

Popular NFT marketplace Magic Eden is preparing to launch a test token called $TestME, intended strictly for evaluating technical capabilities rather than trading. Set to be available for a limited two-day period, $TestME allows Magic Eden to assess its digital wallet functions before the eventual release of a governance token. Users are advised that $TestME…

Popular social crafting and farming game Pixels recently introduced Chapter 2.5 featuring a revamped Reputation system, new quests, and unique events to mark Halloween and Binance Blockchain Week. Players can participate in limited-time events to earn exclusive Halloween costumes through a mini-game and Binance-themed items by completing specific quests. Running through early November, these events…

The NFT conversation may be dominated by the big three – CryptoPunks, Bored Apes and Pudgy Penguins – but there’s a fourth collection that deserves, and arguably now receives, equal recognition. That NFT collection is the Doodles. This group of 10,000 colourful, vibrant characters have turned a fun, creative and excitement-filled experiment into one of…