This Week In Gaming | Disney Enters Web3 via Abstract Partnership, Pudgy Penguins Teams Up With DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda, and MapleStory Bans 640K Accounts in Anti-Bot Crackdown
Web3 Game Development
Disney Enters Web3 Through Abstract Partnership Read More
November 8, 2025 — Disney has officially joined the Abstract blockchain network through a partnership with digital collectible platform Cryptoys. The collaboration will bring Disney’s iconic franchises into the Web3 ecosystem, allowing fans to own and trade authenticated on-chain collectibles. Serving as the bridge between Disney’s IP and Abstract, Cryptoys will introduce new digital ownership and interaction models. The move marks a major step for traditional entertainment entering decentralized networks, highlighting the growing convergence between mainstream media and blockchain technology.
Somnia Expands Platform with New Web3 Titles Read More
November 9, 2025 — Somnia has added three new games — Neuro Guardians, Miomi Game, and Interlude — to its growing web3 ecosystem. The lineup introduces tactical strategy gameplay, competitive eSports tournaments, and cross-game interoperability through on-chain protocols. With this update, Somnia strengthens its position as a hub for connected web3 gaming experiences, offering players deeper engagement and seamless interaction across multiple titles.
MoonPay Partners with Football.Fun to Simplify Web3 Payments Read More
November 8, 2025 — MoonPay has partnered with Football.Fun to make onboarding and payments easier for sports fans entering the Web3 world. By integrating MoonPay’s seamless payment infrastructure, Football.Fun users can access digital experiences without complex wallet setups or blockchain knowledge. The collaboration aims to make Web3 participation feel as simple as a regular online purchase, marking a major step toward mainstream adoption of blockchain-powered fan engagement in sports.
Moonfrost Leaves Web3 to Relaunch as Premium Steam Title Read More
November 8, 2025 — Oxalis Games has announced that its cozy farming RPG Moonfrost will exit the Web3 platform Open Loot and relaunch on Steam as a premium game, removing all crypto and NFT elements. The shift reflects a focus on quality gameplay and broader accessibility. To support existing Web3 players, the studio introduced Frost Arcade, a browser-based hub where previous digital assets will remain usable. The move underscores a growing industry trend of developers prioritizing traditional gaming experiences over blockchain integration.
MapleStory Universe Bans 640,000 Accounts in Major Anti-Bot Crackdown Read More
November 8, 2025 — The developers of MapleStory N have banned over 640,000 exploit accounts, cutting bot activity by 82% in one of the game’s largest enforcement actions. The update introduces stricter KYC reverification and new anti-cheat tools to enhance fairness and security. Only 0.55% of flagged users passed the new verification, confirming the crackdown’s effectiveness. The move stabilizes the in-game economy and reaffirms the studio’s commitment to maintaining a fair experience for legitimate players.
HYTOPIA Surpasses 100,000 Weekly Active Players Read More
November 8, 2025 — HYTOPIA, the web3-based creative sandbox game, has reached a record 100,000 weekly active players and over 1.29 million minutes of gameplay. The milestone reflects steady community-driven growth fueled by user-generated worlds and collaborative play. By integrating blockchain ownership features without disrupting core gameplay, HYTOPIA continues to attract both web3 and traditional gamers, signaling rising interest and sustained engagement in decentralized gaming experiences.
Game Financing
Tatakai Secures $7 Million to Expand Anime-Inspired Web3 RPG Read More
November 7, 2025 — Tatakai, a Tokyo-based anime-style open-world RPG, has raised $7 million in angel funding from Tencent, Yield Guild Games (YGG), Immutable, and Metis. The investment will accelerate gameplay, NFT integration, and AI-driven content ahead of its global release. Built on blockchain with ERC-404 standards, Tatakai blends card-based combat and exploration with real digital ownership, aiming to merge polished gameplay and sustainable Web3 mechanics.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Paradise Tycoon Launches Farming Fiesta Nov 10 with 1.33M $MOANI Rewards Read More
Paradise Tycoon, the multiplayer life-simulation and builder game on Immutable, will host its Farming Fiesta event on November 10, 2025, featuring a 1.33 million $MOANI prize pool. Players can grow crops, complete quests, and collaborate with others to earn rewards.
Beamable $BMB Token Sale Launches Nov 11 Read More
Beamable, the Web3 gaming infrastructure platform focused on empowering developers to build on-chain experiences, will launch its $BMB token sale on November 11, 2025. The $BMB token underpins Beamable’s ecosystem, enabling governance, staking, and platform utility across its network of partner games.
Anichess $CHECK TGE & Listing Scheduled for Nov 13 Read More
Anichess, the strategy-based chess battler co-developed by Animoca Brands and Chess.com, will launch its native token $CHECK with a Token Generation Event (TGE) and exchange listing on November 13, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
PlaySolana $PLAY TGE & Listing Set for Nov 14 Read More
PlaySolana, a gaming hub uniting Web3 titles across the Solana ecosystem, will launch its native token $PLAY with a Token Generation Event (TGE) and exchange listing on November 14, 2025. The $PLAY token will serve as the core currency for platform transactions, player rewards, and governance.
