This Week In Gaming | MATR1X TGE, OKX Game on TON, Illuvium Launch, Atari on BASE, Binance Labs Invests in Pluto Studio, and More Free Mint & Airdrop News

Jul 29, 2024

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Web3 Game Development

$MAX and MATR1X Platform Set to Launch on OKX Read More

The MATR1X platform's governance token, $MAX, is scheduled to launch on OKX Jumpstart on July 29, with trading to commence on August 5. Supported by $20 million in funding and 2.5 million game downloads, $MAX aims to represent a comprehensive Web3 ecosystem. This ecosystem includes popular games, a game distribution platform, and an esports segment featuring Watch2Earn mechanics. $MAX's functions encompass governance, ecosystem value, exclusive privileges, and staking rewards.

OKX Launches Bitcoin Price Guessing Game on Telegram Read More

OKX has introduced OKX Racer, a Telegram game where players guess Bitcoin’s price movement every five seconds to earn points. Players can link their OKX account for potential future rewards, which requires KYC verification. The game features multipliers for streaks of correct guesses and rewards for referring friends.

'Machines Arena' Announces Play-to-Airdrop Campaign on Ronin Network Read More

The Machines Arena, an Overwatch-style shooter, is launching a play-to-airdrop campaign starting July 30, ahead of the TMA token's debut on the Ronin network. Players can earn points by completing quests and leveling up, which will rank them on a leaderboard determining their TMA token rewards. The event, lasting up to eight weeks, requires a VIP membership for leaderboard participation. VIP tiers offer daily points and protect against bots. If all milestones are achieved, up to 70 million TMA tokens could be airdropped, representing 7% of the total supply.

Planet-X Launches on Ethereum's Xai Network with Real-World Prizes Read More

Planet-X, a free-to-play mobile extraction shooter, is set to join the Xai network on Ethereum, offering players the chance to win real-world prizes, including a Tesla Cybertruck, through in-game treasure hunts. Available in open beta on iOS and Android, Planet-X allows players to mint in-game items as NFTs on Xai and introduces the Gallax (GLX) token. Players can find treasure chests containing X-Tokens, redeemable for prizes like Apple devices. A forthcoming in-game event will offer a Tesla Cybertruck as a prize. The game has already awarded $50,000 in prizes during its closed beta phase.

Illuvium Launches Three Ethereum Games on Epic Games Store Read More

The Illuvium blockchain gaming franchise has officially launched three interconnected games—Illuvium: Overworld, Arena, and Zero—on the Epic Games Store. Built on the Ethereum scaling network Immutable X, these games span different genres and are designed to integrate with each other. Illuvium: Overworld is an open-world survival game, Arena is a strategic auto-battler, and Zero is a city-builder available on both mobile and PC. This launch follows extensive beta testing and a play-to-airdrop campaign.

MapleStory N Pioneer Test Begins with Tuner’s Guide Read More

The MapleStory N Pioneer Test has started, welcoming over 1,000 participants for a 10-day exploration. MapleStory Universe has launched the Tuner’s Guide video series to help new players. The first episode covers essentials like wallet connection, game launch, World selection, and Job Advancement to level 30. Future episodes will guide players on the Minting system and 2nd Job Advancement.

Atari Launches Ethereum-Powered Retro Arcade on Base with 'Asteroids' Read More

Atari has launched a blockchain-enhanced version of its classic arcade game Asteroids on Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. Players can mint NFT access passes for $5.25 to compete on global leaderboards, with top players winning weekly prizes, including Atari gift cards. Scores are recorded on-chain, and Atari plans to expand this on-chain arcade with additional retro games. This initiative is part of Base’s "On-Chain Summer" campaign and continues Atari’s ongoing exploration of blockchain technology, which includes past ventures into NFTs, tokens, and blockchain gaming partnerships.

Axie Infinity Classic Season 4 Launches with New Features, Tournaments, and Rewards Read More

Axie Infinity Classic Competitive Season 4 is now live, introducing enhanced graphics, daily Mini Tournaments, and a revamped Battle Pass. Running until August 11th, the season resets all Guild Leaderboards and offers a 10,000 AXS prize pool for top guilds. Players can participate in daily Mini Tournaments, the Season Championship, and the Grand Tournament for various rewards. The season also debuts Artifacts, allowing strategic class changes during battles. These updates aim to provide a richer gaming experience and numerous opportunities for rewards.

Pantera Capital Highlights TON Ecosystem in Latest Update Read More

Pantera Capital's recent update emphasizes the strategic potential of the TON ecosystem, integrated with Telegram's vast user base of 900 million monthly active users. Pantera has made significant investments in TON, highlighting its ease of access and rapid adoption through Telegram mini apps, especially games. This partnership aims to enhance blockchain penetration and adoption, leveraging Telegram’s extensive reach to integrate blockchain technology seamlessly into users' everyday experiences. Pantera sees TON’s alignment with Telegram as a major advantage for future growth and adoption in the blockchain space.

Game Financing

NPC Labs Secures $18M in Seed Funding, Bringing Total to $21M Read More

NPC Labs announced the completion of an $18 million seed funding round with participation from Makers Fund, Hashed, Collab+Currency, Mirana Ventures, Sfermion, Bitscale Capital, and Mantle EcoFund. This follows a pre-seed round, bringing the total funding to $21 million. Angel investors include notable figures from Coinbase, Base, Optimism, Bybit, NFT card game Parallel, Yield Guild Games, Proof of Play, and Delphi Venture.

REDACTED Secures Investment from Animoca Ventures to Build AI-Powered Web3 Ecosystem Read More

REDACTED has received strategic investment from Animoca Ventures to develop an AI-driven web3 entertainment ecosystem, powered by the RDAC token. This project aims to enhance user experiences and commercial opportunities for web3 companies and dApps. The team, with backgrounds from Tesla, Bank of America, and LEGO, has achieved significant milestones, including $1.8 million in NFTs and $40 million in trading volume. Half of the RDAC tokens will be allocated to the community, emphasizing a community-driven approach.

Metaverse Blockchain Game Ecosystem Panda Titan Secures $3 Million Funding with Archer Capital Participation Read More

The new funding will accelerate Panda Titan's efforts in technological innovation and market expansion. The capital will support the development of more games and applications, improve the game launcher, and expand the community and partnerships.

Binance Labs Announces Investment in Pluto Studio, the Launch Platform for Telegram-Based Web3 Game Catizen Read More

Binance Labs has announced an investment in Pluto Studio, the launch platform for the Telegram-based Web3 game Catizen, though the specific amount has not been disclosed. Pluto Studio will use the new funds to support the development of Catizen mini-programs and game engine construction, thereby driving platform growth and making it easier for more developers to join the Catizen ecosystem.

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