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The term “metaverse” isn’t as popular today as it once was – but are metaverse games on their way back? Blending gaming, social interactions and economic activities, metaverse games continue to offer immersive online experiences – and they’re pushing the boundaries of what our digital future could be. Many metaverse titles are still running today,…

double jump.tokyo has announced the launch of SG Verse, a specialized Layer 2 blockchain built on Oasys platform in collaboration with AltLayer. This new blockchain will support the upcoming game ‘KAI SANGOKUSHI TAISEN: Battle of Three Kingdoms,’ a blockchain adaptation of SEGA’s Sangokushi Taisen series. The game, set to be released in winter 2024, will…

Ronin Network has announced the addition of seven new games to its platform, following the launch of its developer support program, Ronin Forge. This move aims to diversify the blockchain gaming offerings available on Ronin and attract a broader audience. The new titles span a variety of genres, including MMORPGs, battle royale shooters, and strategy…

Pixelverse has launched a closed beta for its new browser-based game, introducing $TON microtransactions outside of its traditional Telegram platform for the first time. This development is part of Pixelverse’s strategy to expand beyond its initial focus on mini-games within Telegram, aiming to provide users with a more immersive and interactive experience. The closed beta…

A new survey by Elympics conducted on September 7 to 10 has highlighted key factors influencing the adoption of web3 gaming. The study, which surveyed nearly 1,000 global gamers, found that social platforms such as Telegram and competitive gaming models are central to web3’s growing appeal. With financial incentives and easy access driving interest, web3…

Popular NFT marketplace Magic Eden has teamed up with Mocaverse to create MagicMoca—an NFT launchpad. The new platform is set to feature curated gaming and IP projects and will provide early access to Moca NFT holders. This collaboration is aimed at leveraging both platforms’ strengths to offer premium NFT experiences focused on specific sectors like…

Leading Bitcoin Ordinals trading and minting platform Gamma has revealed a new platform that combines both Bitcoin Ordinals (Layer-1 Bitcoin) and Stacks (Layer-2 Bitcoin) NFT trading into a single application. This positions Gamma as a leader for digital art on Bitcoin – particularly ahead of the upcoming Stacks Nakamoto Upgrade and sBTC, which look to…

Card battle racing game MixMob is set to launch Season 2 on September 17, introducing over $50,000 in cryptocurrency rewards. Players will compete for exclusive digital collectibles, including limited-edition skins inspired by the Stormtroopers from the popular Star Wars franchise. The new season will also bring fresh tracks and secret pop-up events, providing additional opportunities…

Layer-1 blockchains are forever becoming faster, more efficient and more capable – and one particular Layer-1 has attracted particular attention in 2024 – Avalanche. With solid performance as its guiding mantra, Avalanche – otherwise known as the Avax Network – has gained a firm foothold in the blockchain industry – especially in NFT art, culture…

Eve Online creator CCP Games has officially renamed its upcoming blockchain-based game—formerly known as Project Awakening—to Eve Frontier. The game is being developed on the Ethereum ecosystem, utilizing its layer-2 network, Redstone, which is built on Optimism technology. With Eve Frontier, CCP Games is integrating blockchain-based features like tokenized economies and player-driven infrastructure, marking its…