This Week In Gaming | Gunzilla Launches GUN Token on Solana, NFL Rivals Gets Major Year 3 Update, Pirate Nation Offers $125K in Season 2, and Treeverse’s $END Token Faces Sell Pressure
Web3 Game Development
Pixels Charts Path Forward Amid Web3 Sentiment Dip Read More
In their July 2025 AMA, the Pixels team addressed declining web3 gaming sentiment, announcing a shift to staking-only $PIXEL tokenomics, Chapter 3 gameplay revamps, and the launch of creator codes. With over 100M $PIXEL staked, upcoming features will emphasize community tools, competitive leaderboards, and hybrid risk-to-earn systems aimed at long-term growth.
Bravo Ready Studios Acquires Honeyland to Expand Web3 Ecosystem Read More
Bravo Ready Studios, the team behind BR1: INFINITE, has acquired Honeyland—a strategic web3 game with over 300K users and a strong token economy. The move strengthens Bravo Ready’s multi-game platform ambitions, aiming to scale Honeyland through shared infrastructure and reach broader audiences. This acquisition underscores their vision of a sustainable, multi-title web3 ecosystem.
NFL Rivals Unveils Year 3 Overhaul with Stadiums Mode and 800+ New Cards Read More
NFL Rivals enters Year 3 on August 20 with a massive update, introducing Stadiums Mode for unlimited PvP, a new card system with Locked and Minted Cards, and a revamped upgrade path using Card XP and Ranks. Over 800 new cards launch with the update, while Leagues, Events, Synergy, and Squads receive major reworks to enhance balance and progression for both new and veteran players.
Pirate Nation Launches $125K Prize Pool in Infinite Tides Season 2 Read More
Pirate Nation’s Infinite Tides: Season 2 is live from July 8–22, offering a $3.4M $PIRATE prize pool (~$125K) across new Top Run and Total Runs leaderboards. Players compete in roguelite PvE battles using customizable pirate decks. Rewards are open to VIP Pass holders and NFT owners, with the top 10,000 players eligible. Season 2 brings enhanced gameplay, strategic scoring, and expanded earning potential.
Samurai Shodown R Launches on Sui with Web3 Features and No Crypto Barrier Read More
SNK’s Samurai Shodown R, a mobile MMORPG, is now live on the Sui blockchain, blending real-time multiplayer gameplay with web3 features like dynamic NFTs and shared objects. Built in partnership with Lumiwave, the game uses zkLogin for seamless web2 sign-ins and introduces on-chain progression without requiring crypto knowledge. Available soon on SuiPlay0X1, the title modernizes the classic franchise with blockchain-driven customization and community-focused mechanics.
Moku Shuts Down Questing and Tamameme to Refocus on Grand Arena and New Puzzle Game Read More
Moku has announced the shutdown of Moku Questing and Tamameme as it shifts focus to its flagship project Grand Arena, Discord-based engagement tools, and a new casual puzzle game. Questing will transition to Discord with preserved user data and a rotating reward shop, while Tamameme's token system will remain on-chain but lose frontend and validator support. The move reflects Moku’s strategy to streamline operations amid changing web3 dynamics.
Treeverse’s $END Token Faces Sell Pressure After DEX-First Launch Read More
Endless Clouds launched its $END token via a DEX-first model with 31.1% circulating supply, triggering heavy sell-offs and a drop from a $30M to $10M FDV. Without a top-tier CEX listing or major marketing spend, the token faced liquidity challenges. Despite the setback, no new supply will unlock for six months, and the team emphasizes transparency and long-term commitment to Treeverse and its ecosystem.
Gunzilla Launches GUN Token on Solana to Expand Web3 Gaming Ecosystem Read More
Gunzilla’s $GUN token is now live on Solana, aiming to boost accessibility and adoption for its web3 shooter Off The Grid. The move supports a broader multi-chain strategy and comes alongside new NFT skins, gameplay updates, and progress on GUNZ mainnet migration. Despite market pressure, Gunzilla pushes forward with marketplace growth, Steam testnet plans, and tools like DEGENRADAR, reinforcing its vision of AAA blockchain gaming.
IMX Staking Migrates to Immutable zkEVM with New Engagement Requirements Read More
Immutable has officially moved IMX staking from Immutable X to zkEVM. Under the new system, users must both stake IMX and complete at least one NFT trade per 14-day cycle to earn rewards. Rewards come from 20% of protocol fees, and staking amounts and duration affect payouts. Immutable X staking ended June 19, with funds returned or bridged to zkEVM. The shift encourages deeper ecosystem engagement as Immutable consolidates into a unified chain.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Age of Dino x Mantle Games Fest Runs July 14–Aug 14 with 75K $MNT & 30K Dino Eggs Prize Pool Read More
Age of Dino, the blockchain-based dinosaur-themed strategy game, has teamed up with Mantle Games Fest for a month-long event running July 14 to August 14, 2025. Players can compete in-game to earn a share of 75,000 $MNT tokens and 30,000 Dino Eggs, which fuel breeding and gameplay progression.
Haunted Space $GAGA TGE & Listing Set for July 15 Read More
Haunted Space, the sci-fi space combat game developed by Galaxy Lab, has confirmed its Token Generation Event (TGE) and listing for July 15, 2025. Ahead of the launch, the team teased a “Token Claim and Listing Party” via Discord and X, signaling preparations are underway.
My Neighbor Alice Launches Play-to-Airdrop Event on July 15 with 100K $ALICE Prize Pool Read More
My Neighbor Alice—a community-driven blockchain simulation game—kicks off its Play-to-Airdrop event on July 15, 2025, offering a 100,000 $ALICE prize pool. Players can earn rewards through in-game activities like farming, building, and completing quests tied to the Alice DAO’s items and governance systems.
Party Icons CB3 Launches July 15 with Multi-Asset Rewards Read More
Party Icons—a dynamic multi-game Web3 metaverse for PC and mobile—kicks off its Closed Beta Test #3 on July 15, 2025, running through August 5. Built around extraction, crafting, mini-games, and strategic “God Mode” mechanics, this beta invites OGX holders, guilds, and casual players to party, loot, shoot, mine, craft, sabotage, and strategize together, providing 100K $MNT, 15K $RON and 20K $USD as price pool.
Sparkball Sweatfest Invitational Returns July 19 with $3K Prize Pool Read More
Sparkball, the high-energy 4v4 sports brawler by Opti Games, brings back its Sweatfest Invitational on July 19, 2025, at 12:00 AM UTC. The tournament features a $3,000 prize pool, with top duo teams battling it out in fast-paced arena matches.
Ragnarok Landverse: Genesis WoE Minor #2 Runs July 22–Aug 16 with $15K Prize Pool Read More
Ragnarok Landverse: Genesis is back with its second Minor War of Emperium (#2) event from July 22 to August 16, 2025, featuring a $15,000 prize pool for competing guilds. Guilds battle in castle-siege-style matches each Saturday, earning points toward victory. This stage is part of the competitive “Road to ROLC2025” series, where top-performing guilds advance to the finals.
