This Week in Gaming | BloodLoop Play-to-Airdrop, Notcoin's 'Fresh Start', Marblex Migrates to Immutable, and More FREE Mint & Airdrop News

Jul 02, 2024

Web3 Game Development

Pixelverse Launches PIXFI Token on TON Read More

Pixelverse, a cyberpunk-themed crypto gaming ecosystem, is launching its PIXFI token on The Open Network (TON). The popular Telegram-based game PixelTap, where players earn coins to upgrade and battle robots, is part of this ecosystem, which has attracted 35 million players. PIXFI, with a total supply of 5 billion, will be used for trading, crafting, and battling within Pixelverse.

BloodLoop Launches Play-to-Airdrop on Epic Games Store Read More

BloodLoop, an Overwatch-style shooter, has launched its play-to-airdrop campaign alongside its debut on the Epic Games Store. The 5v5 hero shooter, now accessible to 75 million monthly active users, rewards players with tokens for completing daily and weekly quests. The servers are live daily from 10am-3pm and 7pm-12am UTC until June 30. BloodLoop aims to drive awareness and reward early players, similar to strategies used by other games like Nyan Heroes and Shrapnel.

Notcoin Teases 'Fresh Start' with $8 Million Token Burn and Airdrop Read More

Notcoin, a viral Telegram game with over 35 million players, has announced a community-oriented shift in its tokenomics. The game recently burned $3 million worth of NOT tokens and plans to distribute an additional $5 million as bonuses to Gold and Platinum users of Notcoin Explore. This "fresh start" emphasizes rewarding the community and enhancing the tap-to-earn model, which converts digital coins into NOT tokens.

Netmarble's Marblex Migrates to Ethereum L2 Immutable zkEVM with $20M Fund Read More

Netmarble’s blockchain gaming arm, Marblex, is migrating its ecosystem from Klaytn to Ethereum layer-2 network Immutable zkEVM. This move includes games Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds, A3: Still Alive, and Meta World: My City. The partnership with Immutable, leveraging Polygon's zkEVM scaling technology, aims to enhance scalability and attract new titles with a $20 million Ecosystem Boost Program. Marblex CEO Hong Jin Pyo highlighted the strategic choice of Immutable to maximize reach and scalability for their Web3 gaming experiences. The impact on Marblex's previous plans with Saga remains unclear.

Big Time Adds Cosmetic Collection Score to VIP Program Read More

Big Time's web3 action RPG now includes a Cosmetic Collection Score in its VIP Program, rewarding NFT holders with points to advance through VIP tiers. Points are based on NFT attributes like rarity and season, encouraging collection and holding $BIGTIME tokens. This update aims to boost player engagement, offering new perks and ongoing updates for VIP members.

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Game Financing

GolfN Secures $1.3M Pre-Seed Funding for Blockchain Golf Game Read More

GolfN, a Solana-based blockchain golf game, has raised $1.3 million in pre-seed funding. Investors include CitizenX, Fourth Revolution Capital, Nom, and Asymmetric Financial's Joe McCann. GolfN aims to introduce a play-to-earn mechanism for golf, with plans to develop a digital caddie app.

Shaga Secures $1M Angel Funding to Revolutionize Cloud Gaming Read More

Shaga, a cloud gaming PC lending platform, announced on X that it has raised $1 million in angel funding. The round was led by arca, with participation from Skybridge20VC, AuroryProject, quotientvc, MARINDIGITALVEN, and several angel investors including amirhaleem, stephenakridge, Pavelbains, harkl_, spacemandev, PashiPas, and gaoyuan121. Shaga aims to address cloud gaming issues by enabling trustless local PC lending, reducing costs and latency associated with traditional cloud gaming services.

Manta Foundation Invests in Elfin Metaverse Read More

Manta Foundation announced on X that it has invested in Elfin Metaverse, a recipient of the $50 million Manta Eco Fund. According to Web3 asset data platform RootData, Elfin Metaverse is a GameFi full-chain layer focused on esports. It features an integrated esports platform and open-world metaverse built on Elfin Lands, offering unique gaming experiences and a thriving community.