This Week In Gaming | AnimeCoin and Azuki Debut New Game, Apeiron Enters Open Beta, Collaborations Between Aethir and Magic Eden and Plus Latest Fundraising and Free Mint Opportunities
Web3 Game Development
Avalanche Hoops Game Rumble Kong League and Gatorade Announce Partnership Read More
Rumble Kong League, an upcoming NFT-driven basketball game on the Avalanche blockchain, has partnered with Gatorade. This collaboration introduces Gatorade-branded digital collectibles and gear in the game, enhancing the mobile gaming experience ahead of its summer launch on iOS and Android platforms.
AnimeCoin and Azuki Launch 'Gacha Grab' Game with NFT Rewards Read More
AnimeCoin and Azuki have introduced "Gacha Grab," a web game inspired by gachapon. Players spin to win NFTs from the Azuki collection on Ethereum, earning credits through NFT ownership. The game features various rarity levels and a temporary event doubling credit earnings starting April 6.
Apeiron Launches Open Beta: A Strategic Blend of Genres with NFT Integration Read More
Apeiron, now in open beta on the Epic Games Store and Mavis Hub, combines trading card, god game, and battle royale elements into a strategic multiplayer experience. The game features a unique skill tree system, allowing players to customize their god-like avatars and command minions in dynamic, shrinking battlefields. While the game incorporates NFTs for advanced features, it maintains a balance to accommodate both free-to-play and paying players.
Nyan Heroes to Relaunch with Enhanced Play-to-Airdrop Campaign on Solana Read More
Nyan Heroes, a team-based shooter with NFT assets on the Solana blockchain, is set to relaunch its servers on May 8 for a second pre-alpha demo playtest. This phase introduces a ranked mode and expands the play-to-airdrop rewards, including new CATNIP points alongside MEOW points, enhancing player rewards and airdrop allocations for the upcoming NYAN token. The game has already attracted significant attention with over 200,000 downloads on the Epic Games Store.
STEPN and Illuvium Collaborate on Exclusive Sneaker Raffle Event Read More
STEPN, a fitness app that incentivizes physical activity, has partnered with the virtual game world Illuvium to launch the Raffle Mint event, offering a chance to win unique co-branded sneakers. This event, which blends active lifestyles with gaming, will run on the Solana blockchain from May 2nd to May 6th. Participants can enter the raffle with a ticket costing 700 GMT, with a full refund for non-winners, enhancing engagement and excitement within both communities.
Aethir and Magic Eden Collaborate to Enhance Web 3.0 Gaming Infrastructure Read More
Aethir, a GPU cloud computing platform, has partnered with NFT marketplace Magic Eden to enhance the Web 3.0 gaming ecosystem. This collaboration aims to leverage Aethir’s decentralized GPU resources and Magic Eden’s NFT platform to improve accessibility and reduce latency for blockchain games, promising a seamless gaming experience through distributed cloud infrastructure.
Voxie Tactics Launches Enhanced Unity Build, Boosting Graphics and Stability
Voxie Tactics, the voxel-style, turn-based battle game, has launched its updated Unity build, featuring enhanced graphics and stability. This update maintains compatibility with existing Voxie NFTs and paves the way for future expansions to MacOS and mobile platforms. Players can continue earning $VOXEL tokens through gameplay, despite some features temporarily unavailable during the transition.
Game Financing
5v5 action game Shadow War secures $5 million in Series A funding Read More Shadow War is a third-person 5v5 action game that focuses on blending futuristic, fantasy, action, and competition. As a free-to-play action game emphasizing melee combat, the game rewards skill-based players and tactical gameplay strategies. The game has secured $5 million in Series A funding, led by Momentum 6, with other participating investors, including Cogitent Ventures, New Tribe Capital, and Spicy Capital.
Blade Games Raised $2.4M Seed Round Led by PTC Crypto and IOSG Ventures Read More
Blade Games is an innovative on-chain game studio and infrastructure provider that has recently completed a successful $2.4 million seed funding round. The investment round was co-led by PTC Crypto and IOSG Ventures. This funding will support the development and broader adoption of trustless on-chain games leveraging WebAssembly and zkVM technology stacks.
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