This Week In Gaming | Azuki Alley Escape Debuts on Telegram, Pudgy Party Recruits Esports Star Mongraal, Ronin Expands With NFT Collector Guide, and Slime Miner Launches 1M $SLX Season

Web3 Game Development

Azuki Alley Escape Launches Early Access on Telegram Ahead of Nov. 20 Release Read More

Azuki Alley Escape has launched early access on Telegram, allowing players to earn Coins, Boxes, and XP before full gameplay begins on November 20. Developed by GAMEE and Azuki, the mini-game introduces task-based progression that lets early participants gain inventory and leaderboard advantages. Rewards—including Coins for customization and Boxes containing gear—carry over into the main runner-style gameplay. Early access also boosts rewards for inviting friends. As part of Azuki’s expanding web3 ecosystem, the game brings the brand’s NFT and anime universe to Telegram, with GAMEE providing blockchain-backed reward mechanics. Season prizes are expected to reach tens of thousands of dollars.

Esports Star Mongraal Joins Pudgy Party to Spotlight Web3 Gaming Read More

Pudgy Penguins, Opensea, and Mythical Games teamed up with esports icon Mongraal for a Pudgy Party showcase, signaling growing momentum in web3 gaming. Mongraal’s participation highlighted how professional players interact with NFT-enabled gameplay, reinforcing that digital collectibles can serve functional roles beyond trading. The collaboration also showcased Opensea’s role in connecting creators and communities, helping web3 games reach wider audiences. As titles like Pudgy Party deepen the integration of digital ownership into gameplay, the event reflects a broader shift toward community-driven, creator-powered engagement in the evolving web3 gaming ecosystem.

Ronin Releases 2025 NFT Collector Guide as Web3 Gaming Expands Read More

Ronin has become a major hub for gaming NFTs, prompting the release of its 2025 Collector’s Guide to help newcomers navigate Axies, Pixels land, Mokis, and other digital assets. The guide arrives as mainstream figures like Rick Harrison and Chumlee explore the network, signaling wider interest in blockchain collectibles. Key highlights include Mystic Axies, prized for their rarity and VIP perks, and Origin Axies, valued for their historical significance. The guide also explains how to set up and fund a Ronin Wallet, now supporting RON and ETH. With more than 80 collections on Ronin Market, the ecosystem blends in-game utility with digital ownership, making it an accessible entry point for new collectors.

Axie and Ronin Make Mainstream Debut on Pawn Stars Read More

Axie and Ronin NFTs appeared on Pawn Stars for the first time, with hosts Rick Harrison and Chumlee setting up crypto wallets on-air and discussing web3 gaming with Jihoz. The segment introduced millions of viewers to blockchain collectibles, marking a milestone as the show featured digital assets alongside its usual historical items. The appearance highlights the growing intersection between traditional collecting and web3, positioning Axie and Ronin as accessible entry points for newcomers. With the Ronin Collector’s Guide offering simple onboarding steps, the event reflects increasing mainstream awareness and adoption of digital collectibles.

Spellborne Unveils High-Pace Blood Moon PvP Event Read More

Mon Studios has launched Spellborne’s Blood Moon event, introducing fast-paced experimental PvP rules to its monster-collecting MMORPG. The update disables healing, removes status effects, and applies escalating bleed damage to monsters left on the field, creating aggressive, strategy-heavy battles. Players can earn enhanced battle chests, reduced chest costs, and additional rewards by spending $BORNE tokens, though all blockchain features remain optional. Accessible on web and mobile, the event aims to attract both traditional RPG fans and web3 players, blending turn-based combat with optional on-chain progression.

Moonfrost Drops Web3 Features, Transitions Fully to Steam Read More

Moonfrost, once positioned as “web3’s Stardew Valley,” has announced its exit from the blockchain ecosystem and will relaunch as a premium PC title on Steam. The shift removes all NFTs and token integrations, sparking community frustration over timing and communication—especially after recent in-game events and web3 discussions. Developers cited difficulties in bridging web2 and web3 audiences, noting that expectations, pacing, and engagement styles proved misaligned. While the team says existing NFT items will retain value in the upcoming Frost Arcade ecosystem, players voiced concerns about continuity and trust. The move underscores broader challenges in web3 gaming around timing, transparency, and managing community expectations during major pivots.

Mythical Marketplace Expands Trading and Prepares Major Upgrade Read More

Mythical Marketplace, now used by nearly 500,000 players, is becoming the core of Mythical’s gaming ecosystem as it drives trading across titles like NFL Rivals and soon FIFA Rivals and Pudgy Party. Its patented QuickTrade system lets players bundle NFTs into higher-value items, offering instant liquidity—a key improvement over traditional web3 marketplaces. The platform has surpassed 44 million transactions and 12 consecutive quarters of positive inflows, reinforcing demand for the $MYTH token, though selling pressure remains a challenge. An upcoming overhaul will add non-custodial wallets, EVM and Seaport compatibility, and remove KYC and withdrawal limits, signaling Mythical’s push toward broader web3 integration and improved accessibility.

YGG Play Summit 2025 Expands Skill District to Boost Digital Workforce Training Read More

YGG Play Summit 2025 will return to Manila with an expanded Skill District focused on preparing Filipinos for digital-first careers in web3, AI, and game development. Designed by YGG Pilipinas’ Metaversity, the Skill District adds new workshops such as Prompt to Prototype, an AI-powered no-code game development lab, and Metaversity Interactive, a forum connecting educators, students, and tech leaders. The event also highlights the Metaverse Filipino Worker program, showcasing developers trained in Sui’s Move language. With participation from schools, industry experts, and major sponsors like Sky Mavis and Sui, the Summit aims to build local talent pipelines while hosting esports tournaments and the GAM3 Awards from November 19–22 in Manila.

Slime Miner Launches Season 2 With 1M $SLX Token Rewards Read More

Slime Miner has kicked off Season 2, running from November 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026, offering players across LINE, Global App, and Korea servers the chance to earn a share of 1 million $SLX tokens. Only Global App players using Immutable Passport can join the leaderboard, which ranks the top 3000 participants by Slime Points earned from daily and one-off tasks. Season 2 adds new challenges, updated ranking tiers, and expanded token rewards. Slime Miner, a web3 idle clicker RPG, blends casual mining with blockchain rewards, allowing players to upgrade drilling teams, gather minerals, and progress even while offline. Only leaderboard points reset each season, preserving long-term gameplay advancement.

Game Financing

AI Social Game Kyuzo’s Friends Raises $11M for Global Expansion Read More

AI-driven social game Kyuzo’s Friends has raised $11 million in new funding from investors including DeAgentAI, Stratified Capital, Chain Capital, KnightFury, X Wave, and LBank Labs. The capital will be used for global market expansion, upgrading its AI creation system, and strengthening on-chain infrastructure. Developed by Key Origin and based on the popular “DNAxCAT” IP, the project integrates AI co-creation with web3 gaming and is already live on Sui and LINE. As Key Origin builds a global licensed web3 IP ecosystem, the success of Kyuzo’s Friends is expected to attract more major brands and creators into decentralized IP development.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

Monad Launches $MON Token Sale on Nov 17 Read More

Monad, the high-performance L1 blockchain known for its parallelized EVM architecture and strong backing from top crypto funds, is opening its public $MON token sale on November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM. This sale gives early supporters a chance to secure $MON ahead of mainnet growth, with allocations expected to move quickly.

Warp Chain $WRP TGE & Listing Goes Live on Nov 18 Read More

Warp Chain, a fast-paced sci-fi action RPG built around on-chain progression, will launch its $WRP token TGE and official exchange listing on November 18. Players can expect new reward loops tied to $WRP, including upgraded gear crafting and seasonal leaderboard prizes.