This Week in Gaming | Pixels' $4M Guild Wars, Xai's Sentry Keys Launch, Illuvium Beyond x G-Shock NFT Collab, and Limbo's AI Comeback, and the Latest Free Mint & Airdrop Updates

Web3 Game Development

Pixels Announces $4 Million Guild Wars Competition on Ronin Network Read More

Ethereum-based farming game Pixels, hosted on the Ronin network, will launch its second Guild Wars season, Spore Sports, on December 10, 2024. Running until March 4, 2025, the event offers $4 million in PIXEL token rewards. Players can join guilds to compete in activities like mushroom cultivation, sabotage, and leaderboard challenges, earning PIXEL, Guild Runes, and exclusive in-game items. The season introduces tier-4 Ultimate Items, powerful artifacts unlockable through specific tasks. Pixels CEO Luke Barwikowski highlighted the event's role in advancing Web3 gaming and fostering ecosystem sustainability.

Xai Introduces Affordable Tiny Sentry Keys for Gaming Ecosystem Rewards Read More

Ethereum layer-3 gaming network Xai is launching "Tiny Sentry Keys," NFT-based licenses priced at $55, significantly lowering the entry barrier for its ecosystem. These keys offer scaled-down rewards compared to regular Sentry Keys, which sell for $5,520, and provide access to perks, airdrops, and benefits within Xai’s gaming ecosystem. Built on Ethereum’s layer-2 Arbitrum, Xai supports over 12 top-tier gaming projects and plans to integrate payment options like credit cards and XAI tokens. The Tiny Sentry Keys sale date will be announced on December 9.

Illuvium Beyond Partners with G-Shock for NFT Card Collection Read More

Blockchain gaming franchise Illuvium has teamed up with Casio's G-Shock brand to release NFT cards for its Illuvium Beyond collector game. Featuring six Illuvitars wearing G-Shock gear, the collection includes holographic and non-holographic variations across 108 combinations. Available as $35 “D1SK” NFTs from December 9-22, players purchasing 20 or more will receive an exclusive G-Shock physical watch. Built on Immutable X, Illuvium Beyond emphasizes collection and rarity over traditional gameplay, with prior collaborations including GameStop and Team Liquid.

CCP Games Launches Founder Access for Ethereum-Based 'Eve Frontier' Read More

CCP Games, creator of Eve Online, has unveiled Founder Access packs for Eve Frontier, an Ethereum-based survival game. Starting at $30, these packs offer perks like Closed Alpha access from December 10, exclusive skins, a "Founder" Discord role, and premium post-launch subscription playtime. Built on Ethereum's Layer 2 network Redstone, the game includes crypto tokens like EVE, serving as its utility token. CCP CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson described this as the first step toward a player-driven ecosystem. Eve Frontier will eventually be free-to-play.

Nifty Island Announces December 17 Launch for ISLAND Token Read More

Ethereum-based metaverse gaming platform Nifty Island will launch its ISLAND token on December 17, following a nine-month play-to-airdrop campaign that engaged over 140,000 wallets and created 70,000 playable islands. Campaign participants will share 12.5% of the token supply, with an additional one million tokens set aside for other Web3 community members. Co-founder Charles Smith described the token launch as a foundation for transformative updates, including mobile support and enhanced content creation. Nifty Island joins the rising wave of metaverse gaming tokens alongside The Sandbox and Decentraland.

Today's Limbo Refocuses on Community and AI After Launch Setbacks Read More

Following a troubled $LIMBO token launch disrupted by leaks and bot exploits, the team behind Today's Limbo has pledged to rebuild trust by increasing community allocation from 2% to 6% and prioritizing AI innovation. The platform, funded by $5M from Sfermion and Big Brain, leverages generative AI for immersive NPC interactions, setting it apart in social simulation gaming. CEO Michael O’Connor acknowledged missteps and emphasized a community-first approach, including expanding AI capabilities and interactive streaming features.

Game Financing

Accelbyte Fund Invests $15 Million in Web3 Games Infinitar and Runesoul Read More

Accelbyte Fund has announced a $15 million investment in two AAA Web3 titles, Infinitar MOBA and Runesoul ARPG. The move positions the fund as a leader in the rapidly growing Web3 gaming sector. Backed by a global team of over 200 professionals, Accelbyte aims to capitalize on the surge in mobile gaming and Web3 adoption. Infinitar promises competitive 5v5 gameplay similar to Mobile Legends, while Runesoul explores action RPG experiences. This investment reflects Accelbyte's commitment to driving innovation in gaming's next evolution.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

Oxya Origin Hunter Program kicks off on Dec. 8 with a 1M OXYZ prize pool Read More

Pixels Online Guild Wars Season 2 begins December 10 with a 15M PIXEL reward pool Read More

Captain Laserhawk Universe NIJI Warriors ID card NFT FREE Mint on December 11 Read More

Sophon Mainnet launches Dec. 18, with Node operations and non-transferable tokens live. Read More