This Week in Gaming | Gaming Token Launch Season, MATR1X's 3-Phase Plan, Ronin's zkEVM Integration, and More Free Mints and Airdrop News

Jun 24, 2024

Web3 Game Development

AI Arena Sets NRN Token Launch Date After Airdrop Campaign Read More

AI Arena, an AI-driven fighting game on Ethereum's Arbitrum, will launch its NRN token on June 24 at 7am UTC. After a successful play-to-airdrop campaign with 8,000 users, tokens can be claimed, followed by a centralized exchange listing. The game, inspired by Super Smash Bros., involves coaching AI fighters and plans to introduce an NFT access pass for elite players.

Hamster Kombat Plans TON-Based Token Airdrop in July Amidst Massive Player Hype Read More

Telegram's popular game, Hamster Kombat, will launch its HMSTR token on The Open Network (TON) in July, following the success of Notcoin. The game, which involves players acting as hamster CEOs of a crypto exchange, has attracted over 150 million players. The airdrop will depend on players' profit per hour rather than their total in-game coin balance. Major exchanges like Gate.io and KuCoin plan to support pre-market trading for the token.

MATR1X FIRE Unveils $FIRE "Infinite Game" Plan to Burn 500 Million Tokens Read More

Shooting game MATR1X FIRE announces a three-phase $FIRE "Infinite Game" plan to destroy 500 million tokens. In the Firefly phase, the initial supply cap is 1 billion tokens, with 23.85 million $FIRE burned from the Apollo program and 80% of team tokens reduced from 25 million to 5 million. The Flamingo phase aims to expand $FIRE's use and reduce supply to 500 million. The Phoenix phase will enhance the game's economy, diversify the ecosystem, and ensure full circulation of $FIRE tokens.

Konami Chooses Avalanche for Resella NFT Platform to Enhance Efficiency Read More

Konami Digital Entertainment announced that its NFT platform, Resella, will utilize the Avalanche blockchain for improved efficiency and lower user costs. Powered by Avalanche Subnet and Ava Labs' AvaCloud Web3 launchpad, Resella aims to offer zero gas costs and consistent processing speeds. Known for franchises like eFootball, Metal Gear, and Silent Hill, Konami's Resella will allow developers to design, issue, and trade NFTs, while providing users with an enriched marketplace experience and novel social integrations within the Web3 ecosystem.

Immutable Co-founder Announces Record-Breaking 147 New Games Signed in Early 2024 Read More

Immutable co-founder Robbie Ferguson announced that the company signed 147 well-funded games in the first five months of 2024, surpassing the total for 2023. With the Immutable zkEVM beta launched three months ago, over 60 games are projected to go live in the next five months, setting the stage for a record-breaking year.

Ronin Network Announces zkEVM Integration for Enhanced Scalability and Game Development Read More

Ronin Network has unveiled plans to integrate zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machines (zkEVM) using the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK). This upgrade will allow developers to launch their own Layer 2 blockchains on Ronin, enabling faster and more accessible gaming experiences. With 1.5 million daily active users, Ronin aims to boost scalability, security, and decentralization. The first zkEVM chains are expected to launch in Q1 2025, paving the way for an expanded ecosystem and increased economic activity on the platform.

Pixels Chapter 2 Update Introduces New Crafting Options and Enhanced Speck Features Read More

Pixels, the popular web3 multiplayer farming game on the Ronin blockchain, has launched its Chapter 2 update. This release includes a major overhaul of gameplay with consolidated skills, tiered industries, and over 100 new crafting recipes. The update also enhances player-owned Specks, allowing for significant land and industry upgrades. Additionally, bug fixes and optimizations have been implemented to improve overall stability. Pixels continues to offer an engaging, free-to-play experience with blockchain-backed ownership and community-driven content.

Game Financing

Farworld Labs Secures $1.75M Funding to Launch Decentralized Web3 Gaming Platform Read More

Farworld Labs raised $1.75 million in a funding round led by Lemniscap and Variant, with participation from Base Ecosystem Fund and Coinbase Ventures. The funds will support the Q3 launch of their decentralized Farcade platform, enabling developers to build Web3 games.

Animoca Brands Invests in Saltwater Games’ $XR Token Read More

Saltwater Games (SWG) announced Animoca Brands' investment in the seed SAFT round for its $XR Token. This follows SWG's $5.5 million seed round in February 2024. SWG will use the funds to advance its XR One chain on Arbitrum, integrating with Animoca's Mocaverse to enhance live-ops gaming.