This Week In Gaming | Immutable Introduces The Main Quest, Cardano Founder's Studio Launches GalaChain, CARV Raises $10M, and More Airdrop News
Web3 Game Development
The modular data layer CARV will launch its first node sale on May 13, offering a total of 100,000 validation nodes Read More
CARV, which provides a modular data layer for the gaming and AI industries, will launch its first node sale on May 13th. Global users will be able to participate in the CARV decentralized network by running lightweight validation nodes, earning rewards in the process. This node sale will offer 100,000 validation nodes with a multi-tier pricing system starting at $499. Node operators will receive CARV native tokens as rewards, with 25% of the total supply gradually distributed to validators. Additionally, these nodes will verify proofs generated by Trusted Execution Environments (TEE), ensuring the trustworthiness of data processing.
CARV has already established partnerships with major global gaming and AI companies and has received investments from prominent institutions such as Vertex Ventures, ConsenSys (MetaMask), MARBLEX (Netmarble), and leading cloud service providers. With over 5.7 million on-chain attestations and 2.5 million users, CARV is committed to setting the standard for decentralized, user-owned next generation of the internet.
The Delay in Notcoin Token Launch and Future Plans Read More
The launch of the NOT token for the Telegram-based game Notcoin faced a delay from its April 20 target due to the need for extra preparation. Co-creator Sasha Plotvinov cited the challenge of accommodating millions of eager users on-chain. With 35 million players, the team aims to ensure a smooth launch by the end of this month. This delay marks a significant test for The Open Network, originally developed by Telegram, with Plotvinov expressing confidence in their readiness for the upcoming launch.
Immutable's zkEVM Network Launches The Main Quest: Offering Up to $50 Million in Token Rewards Read More
Immutable has introduced The Main Quest, providing token rewards worth up to $50 million on its zkEVM network. Players have the opportunity to earn rewards by participating in various activities such as gaming, utilizing exchanges, and trading NFTs.
'Heroes of Mavia' Modifies Ethereum Token Release Strategy Amid Significant Price Decline Read More
'Heroes of Mavia' Adjusts Ethereum Token Release Amid 65% Price Drop since February. MAVIA's value fell sharply following changes in token distribution plans. The team now aims to control supply growth by delaying allocations until February 2025.
Cardano Founder's Studio Launches Debut Game on GalaChain, Keeping Options Open for Cardano Gaming Read More
RFLXT, a company associated with Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, unveils its debut game, Voyager: Ascension, on GalaChain. Despite initial expectations for a Cardano-based release, RFLXT's choice to launch Gala highlights a broader strategy of engaging with various blockchain ecosystems.
Farcana's Gateway: Showdown Playtest Event Offers $1 Million Prize Pool in $FAR Tokens Read More
Farcana announces a playtest event with a $1 million prize pool, offering players a chance to earn $FAR tokens. The event, named Gateway: Showdown, runs from April 30th to May 4th, providing an opportunity for player feedback and showcasing the game.
Game Financing
CARV raises $10M to build out modular data layer for gaming and AI Read More
CARV has completed a $10M Series A funding to enhance its modular data infrastructure, the CARV Protocol, which is currently integrated across over 40 blockchain ecosystems and supports 700 games. The funds will further develop this infrastructure and support CARV Play, a gaming superapp with 2.5 million users. Tribe Capital and IOSG Ventures led the funding round, with Consensys, OKX Ventures, Fenbushi Capital, No Limit Holdings, Draper Dragon, Arweave and Netmarble among others. Past investors include HashKey Capital, Infinity Ventures Crypto, and Vertex Ventures.
GFAL Raises $3.2 Million in Seed Funding for Web3 Game Development, Plans Elemental Raiders Launch Read More
Web3 game development studio Games for a Living (GFAL) has secured a $3.2 million seed funding round, with participation from Supercell, Mitch Lasky, and others. Additionally, GFAL has begun piloting the release of its mobile game Elemental Raiders, with several soft launches planned for the fourth quarter of 2024, and it is scheduled to transition into a full version by 2025.
L3E7 Secures $10M in Angel and Series A Funding for Web3 3D LBS Game Development Read More
Web3 3D LBS game L3E7 (Lagrange3: Earth's 7WIN) announces completion of $10 million combined angel and Series A funding rounds. LongLing Capital leads the angel round, while Spartan Group and SevenX Ventures jointly lead the Series A round, with participation from Kekecely, Foresight Ventures, OKX Ventures, Big Brain Holdings, Vertex Ventures, Comma3 Ventures, Meta Labs, Marvellous Creature, Giantwood, Mantle EcoFund, BitValue, Hailstone Labs, LiquidX, Buzzone, and others.
Anichess Raises $1.8M in Funding for Chess Strategy Game Development Read More
Anichess, the Chess Strategy Game Supported by Animoca Brands, Secures $1.8 Million in Funding, Led by Sfermion and Amber Group, with Participation from Fenbushi Capital, Aspen Digital, SNZ Capital, and Others. The New Funds Will Support Game Development, Marketing Campaigns, and Team Expansion.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Paradise Tycoon Pass FREE NFT Mint on May 3rd Read More
What is Paradise Tycoon: Paradise Tycoon is a social building and crafting multiplayer game. It presents a beautiful MMO world where players can gather resources, explore, build, and craft items for their own use or to trade with others. They can purchase land and hire workers to make their lives easier, or sell them as NFTs. At the same time, they can earn real money with the MOANI token in a friendly and social metaverse.
KIP Protocol Genesis FREE NFT Mint on April 29th Read More
What is the KIP Protocol: KIP Protocol is the decentralised base layer that AI models, apps & data owners build on, to safely transact & monetise in Web3. KIP empowers valuable knowledge and data to be protected and monetised as Knowledge Assets, ensuring interaction with AI without losing ownership.
Gizmos Play to Airdrop Launch on April 29 Read More
What is the Gizmos: Gizmos is a Web3 adventure game that allows players to create a prosperous civilization and grow an island empire. Gizmos also introduces land rents, emissions taxes, and token sharing, where mints allow landowners to earn revenue from the way people play on their land.
Pirates of the Arrland Grand Tournament providing $100,000 Worth Pool of Rewards Read More
What is the Pirates of the Arrland: Building the most unique gaming ecosystem in the web3 space with MOBA, Strategy and Private Islands in one game connected with AI portal to the pirates world!