This Week In Gaming | GAM3 Awards 2025 Reveals Star Jury, Ronin Arcade Launches With $38K Prize Pool, Solana Game Pass Opens $40K Season, and FIFA Rivals’ NFT Sells Out in Minutes

Web3 Game Development

GAM3 Awards 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Jury Ahead of Manila Ceremony Read More

The GAM3 Awards 2025 will return this November at the YGG Play Summit in Manila, celebrating excellence in Web3 gaming. This year’s jury features over 80 leaders from across gaming, tech, and blockchain, including figures from Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Epic, Sony, Animoca Brands, and Google. The transparent voting system gives 90% weight to jury votes and 10% to the community, with special categories like People’s Choice fully community-led. Winners will be announced live on November 21, marking a milestone for the Web3 gaming industry.

Ronin Arcade Launches With $38K Prize Pool and Nine Web3 Games Read More

The Ronin Network has launched Ronin Arcade, a multi-game Web3 competition running from October 23 to November 13 with over $38,000 in rewards. Players can complete quests across nine titles—including Axie Infinity, Pixels, and Sunflower Land—to earn points redeemable for RON tokens, NFTs, and physical prizes like a PlayStation 5. A 25 RON Battle Pass unlocks premium quests and higher earning caps, while early buyers receive a special airdrop. The event also features referral bonuses and leaderboard prizes up to $4,000 in RON.

Solana Game Pass Launches $40K Season 1 Campaign Read More

Solana Game Pass has kicked off its first full season, introducing over 30 Web3 games, weekly missions, and a $40,000 prize pool. Unlike Season 0, players no longer need to mint an NFT to join—anyone can participate instantly by completing quests, earning points, and entering raffles for end-season rewards. Highlights include competitive arenas like Star Atlas’ racing and shooting events, plus community missions that reward engagement through Discord and livestreams. With rotating weekly updates and bonus XP events, Season 1 aims to boost Solana’s gaming ecosystem accessibility while driving consistent player participation across its expanding lineup.

Wildcard Launches Free Season 0 Battle Pass for Early Access Players Read More

Wildcard has launched its Season 0 Battle Pass, offering early access players free rewards and progression features. The 2v2 action-strategy game blends real-time combat with deck-building mechanics, letting players summon creatures, cast spells, and battle in team-based arenas. Season 0 introduces exclusive cosmetics and titles that can be earned through gameplay without cost, rewarding early adopters for participation and feedback. Following its Steam Next Fest debut, Wildcard begins its first full in-game season, marking a major milestone in its early access journey.

Remix and VeeFriends Launch $5K AI Game Jam Read More

Remix, a Coinbase-backed AI game creation platform, has partnered with VeeFriends for a $5,000 USDC Game Jam running from October 24 to November 4. The contest invites creators to build AI-generated browser games inspired by VeeFriends characters using Remix’s no-code engine on the Base network. Participants can publish directly through Remix’s Game Studio, earn Remix Points, and compete for rewards. Official VeeFriends asset packs and brand guidelines support submissions, promoting accessible, community-driven Web3 game creation across Remix’s ecosystem, which spans Farcaster, Telegram, and iOS.

Eternals Pew Pew Launches Open Beta Cycle 2 with NFT Rewards Read More

Eternals Pew Pew, a browser-based 2D shooter set in the world of Eternia, has opened its second beta cycle running until November 4. Players can battle enemies, craft items, and compete on leaderboards for NFT rewards and ranking points. The update introduces enhanced gameplay via a new partnership with B3, offering faster transactions and exclusive in-game items for B3 users. Built on the Viction blockchain, the game enables free-to-play access and zero-gas web3 transactions, combining casual shooting action with blockchain-powered rewards.

Tokyo Games Foundation Reveals Project U, a New NFT Racing Game Read More

Tokyo Games Foundation has unveiled Project U, a web3 NFT racing game that replaces its previous title, Tokyo Beast. The new whitepaper introduces a deflationary $TGT token model with strict no-mint policies—every race, auction, and breeding event burns tokens to limit supply. Players can wager $TGT on races, combining betting and ownership mechanics, while NFT characters are only obtainable through auctions. The pivot follows Tokyo Beast’s shutdown, marking a strategic shift toward sustainable GameFi design focused on scarcity and on-chain utility.

ChronosWorlds Launches S0 Game Pass with $SPHR Rewards Read More

Sphere Studios has released the S0 Game Pass for ChronosWorlds, granting early access to Season 0 ahead of its full launch. Players can explore Adventure Mode, join PvP tournaments, and earn $SPHR tokens through a Play to Airdrop campaign. The 2.5D action RPG combines platformer combat with crafting, stat-building, and survival modes like Ambush. Available on Epic Games Store, Elixir, Google Play, and iOS, the S0 pass also includes exclusive perks such as tournaments, naming rights for early buyers, and extended energy access.

FIFA Rivals’ 2026 Matchball NFT Sells Out in Minutes Read More

Mythical Games’ FIFA Rivals launched the limited 2026 Matchball NFT, a Mythical-tier collectible linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026. All 250 units sold out in under five minutes, marking the fastest NFT drop in the game’s history. Beyond its rarity, the NFT offers in-game benefits such as performance boosts and home-field effects, verified through blockchain ownership. The rapid sellout highlights the growing demand for Web3 sports collectibles and reinforces FIFA Rivals’ position as a leading blockchain football title.

Providence Announces Free Ethereum Mint for F8 Genesis NFTs Read More

Dynasty Studios is launching the F8 Genesis NFT collection for its upcoming survival shooter Providence, featuring a free mint on Ethereum with only 777 NFTs available. Each NFT evolves with player achievements, offering staking rewards, early access to game builds, and exclusive tournament participation. Originally planned for Avalanche, the collection shifted to Ethereum for broader ecosystem support. The mint begins October 22 with phased access, including an OG Drop and public window, marking the first step in Providence’s expanding Web3 ecosystem.

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Legend of Ymir Officially Launches Oct 28 on WEMIX Read More

Legend of Ymir, the next-gen MMORPG developed by Wemade and powered by the WEMIX blockchain, will officially launch on October 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game reimagines Norse mythology with stunning visuals, large-scale PvP battles, and on-chain asset ownership.

Immutable Schedules Final $IMX Token Unlock for Oct 31 Read More

Immutable, the Ethereum-based gaming infrastructure powering titles like Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians, will execute its final $IMX token unlock on October 31, 2025. This marks the completion of its initial token distribution cycle, with remaining allocations directed to ecosystem growth and long-term sustainability.

Otherside x Amazon Boximus Voyager Drop Launches Oct 31 Read More

Otherside, Yuga Labs’ expansive metaverse project, is teaming up with Amazon for the Boximus Voyager Drop, launching on October 31, 2025, at 12:00 AM. The collaboration introduces limited-edition digital and physical rewards for Voyagers, expanding Otherside’s cross-platform ecosystem.