This Week In Gaming | $1M Rewards by Immutable & YGG, Flickplay and Bandai co-host NFT hunt, GAM3 Awards 2024 winners, and the Latest Free Mint & Airdrop Updates

Web3 Game Development

Immutable and YGG Partner on $1 Million Player Rewards Initiative Read More

Immutable and Yield Guild Games (YGG) have announced a $1 million rewards initiative to enhance player engagement in web3 gaming. The partnership integrates Immutable’s Passport wallet and zkEVM scaling solutions into YGG’s ecosystem, facilitating secure and seamless player experiences. Players can earn rewards through questing activities, promoting loyalty and participation. Immutable will also sponsor YGG events, including the GAM3 Awards 2024 in Manila.

YGG Launches Onchain Guilds on Coinbase’s Base to Advance Web3 Communities Read More

Yield Guild Games (YGG) announced the launch of its Onchain Guilds platform on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, during the YGG Play Summit. Onchain Guilds enables communities to track contributions, manage assets, and build blockchain-verified reputations. Base offers faster, cost-effective transactions and is well-suited for Web3 gaming in the Philippines, where YGG has 1.2 million members and the sector is a major economic force.

GAM3 Awards 2024 Winners Announced, Celebrating Web3 Gaming Excellence Read More

The GAM3 Awards 2024 crowned winners across 21 categories during a live event in Manila on November 22, in partnership with YGG. Off the Grid by Gunzilla Games dominated with four awards, including "Game of the Year," while Parallel earned three honors. The event featured a $5 million prize pool supported by AWS, XAI, and others, aiming to foster growth in web3 gaming. Over 143,000 unique voters contributed to decisions alongside a jury of 70+ industry experts. With over 450,000 views in 24 hours and exclusive game premieres, the ceremony showcased the growing influence of web3 gaming heading into 2025.

Flickplay and Bandai Namco Launch Pac-Man NFT Scavenger Hunt in Shibuya Read More

Flickplay and Bandai Namco Entertainment announced a Pokémon Go-style scavenger hunt in Tokyo’s Shibuya to celebrate Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary. The event, scheduled for February 8-11, 2025, will feature exclusive Pac-Man digital collectibles available through Flickplay’s app. Players can use in-app currency to obtain these NFTs at over 40 Shibuya locations during the DIG Shibuya Festival. A second collection will be available globally via the Flickplay store. Flickplay supports Flow, Ethereum, and Polygon, and plans to expand interoperability with other Ethereum Layer-2 networks.

FIFA and Mythical Games Announce 'FIFA Rivals' Read More

FIFA and Mythical Games have partnered to launch FIFA Rivals, a free-to-play mobile soccer game arriving in summer 2025 on iOS and Android. Players can manage clubs, compete in real-time matches, and trade NFTs of soccer stars on the Mythos blockchain. Mythical Games, creators of NFL Rivals with over 6 million downloads, aim to integrate esports competitions into the new title. This marks FIFA’s continued expansion into Web3 following its blockchain initiatives during the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Super Champs to Launch CHAMP Token on Base Read More

The crypto gaming franchise Super Champs will launch its CHAMP token on November 20 at 7am UTC via Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network Base. CHAMP will serve as the ecosystem's primary currency, enabling purchases of NFTs, cosmetics, and subscriptions while supporting season-based rewards programs. Of the 1 billion token supply, 30% is allocated for community rewards, 30% for ecosystem development, and 20.5% for investors, with remaining portions reserved for liquidity and team allocations. Token distribution will gradually unlock over 60 months. Aerodrome, a decentralized exchange, is expected to facilitate initial trading.

Super Doginals: A Blockchain-Based Retro Gaming Tribute Read More

Super Doginals, a pixel-art beat-’em-up game inscribed entirely on the Dogecoin blockchain, celebrates the playful culture of Dogecoin. Developed by solo creator Pimax, the game utilizes the Doginals protocol and OpenBOR engine, combining lightweight design with blockchain technology. Its retro visuals and music were optimized for on-chain storage, enabling a fully interactive experience. Players can customize and extend the game using recursion, allowing for additional levels and characters. While built with AI tools for efficiency, Pimax emphasized that the project reflects months of dedicated effort, blending technology and creativity to bring a unique gaming experience to the Dogecoin community.

Guild of Guardians Launches Kriez’s Curse Event and New Guardians Read More

Guild of Guardians has introduced the Kriez’s Curse event, running from November 20 to 27, where players can form teams of Legendary guardians to face the Dreadshade Kriez. Players earn points by progressing through dungeon rooms and can reset their progress up to seven times using event tickets. Alongside the event, two new guardians, Hana and Dribb, are available through limited-time Prayers and Calling Crystals. Hana, a mage specializing in AOE damage, and Dribb, a warrior, offer unique gameplay enhancements. Prayers and Crystals are purchasable in varying packages, with guarantees in place to secure specific summons.

Game Financing

KGeN Secures $10M Ecosystem Funding Read More

KGeN has announced a $10 million funding round led by Aptos, with support from G7 DAO and Polygon. Having mapped over 197 million gamer attributes across 10.8 million gamers, KGeN focuses on providing smarter insights for user acquisition, scaling its Gamer Network through esports and partnerships, and reducing customer acquisition costs by 30-60% for partners.

Monkey Tilt Secures $30M Series A to Innovate Online Gaming Read More

Monkey Tilt announced $30M in Series A funding, led by Pantera Capital with participation from Polychain Capital, PokerGo, Hack VC, and others, bringing total funding to over $50M. Launched in March 2024, Monkey Tilt combines casino games, sports, poker, and crypto with enhanced social and lifestyle integrations. The platform offers multi-currency crypto payments and immersive gaming experiences. The funding will drive the launch of a gamified crypto trading product in Q1 2025 and further innovation in online gaming, positioning Monkey Tilt as a leader in the industry.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

EOS Gold Beta Test starts Nov 25th With $33,000 USDC Prize Pool Available Read More

MetaFight $MFT TGE & Listing on Base Scheduled for November 26 Read More

Gala Games $FILM TGE & Listing on December 5 Read More