This Week In Gaming | Meme Coin BONK Launches Shooter Game, Mythical Games Launch FIFA Rivals With Adidas Partnership, Star Atlas Launches Free-To-Play Holosim, and More Tournament Highlights

Web3 Game Development

Solana Meme Coin Bonk Debuts ‘Bonk Arena’ Shooter Game Read More

Bonk, a popular meme coin on Solana, has launched its first official game, Bonk Arena, developed by Bravo Ready. The top-down shooter features a “pay-to-spawn, win-to-earn” model, requiring players to stake BONK tokens for each life and rewarding them for kills. Playable via web and the Phantom wallet app, the game aims to boost BONK’s on-chain volume. Part of the revenue will fund token burns and donations, while updates like unlockable characters and loot crates are already in development.

Mythical Games to Launch 'FIFA Rivals' on June 12 With Adidas Partnership Read More

Mythical Games will release FIFA Rivals, a blockchain-powered mobile football game, on iOS and Android on June 12. Developed in collaboration with Adidas, the game blends arcade-style gameplay with digital collectibles. Adidas-branded kits, shoes, and a training facility will be featured, offering players deeper brand interaction. NFT-based player cards will be tradable via the Mythical Marketplace, continuing the studio’s approach seen in NFL Rivals.

Flappy Bird Eyes Web3 Comeback With On-Chain Plans Read More

Flappy Bird is preparing a return to the crypto gaming space after ending its Telegram-based play-to-earn campaign. The Flappy Bird Foundation announced plans for a new Web3 version featuring competitive gameplay, rewards, and an on-chain IP protocol. While no token launch or blockchain details were disclosed, the foundation emphasized its goal of blending traditional gaming with Web3 innovation. A Web2 version will remain available for fans uninterested in blockchain features.

Zeny & Royal Auction Wraps Up in Ragnarok Landverse: Genesis Read More

The Zeny & Royal Auction event in Ragnarok Landverse: Genesis is entering its final phase, with bidding set to close at 23:59 (UTC+8). Players can use Zeny or Silvervine Fruit to bid for rare in-game treasures. Powered by Maxion Labs and built on the Ronin Network, Ragnarok Landverse continues to expand on the classic MMO experience with new economic layers and community-driven events. Full event details are available on the official website.

Fableborne Season 4 Adds Web3 Features and Gameplay Depth Read More

Pixion Games has unveiled new content for Fableborne Season 4, including Ability Tomes, new characters, and blockchain-linked POWER Chests and Bounties. These updates aim to enhance strategic depth and connect gameplay with the $POWER ecosystem. The Sorceress and Transformer join the roster, while Ability Tomes enable skill customization. POWER Bounties introduce evolving raid challenges, and POWER Chests offer lootbox-style rewards. Season 4 builds on Fableborne’s hybrid model, blending mobile RPG mechanics with web3 elements.

Star Atlas Launches Free-to-Play Holosim to Expand Access Read More

Solana-based game Star Atlas has released Holosim, a free-to-play version of its strategy title SAGE Labs. Designed for new players, Holosim removes blockchain and earning features, offering risk-free exploration of the game’s mechanics and universe. Available via web browser, it includes faction selection, guided tutorials, and testing features like combat and route management. Serving as both an onboarding tool and a testing environment, Holosim aims to broaden community access and support future updates to the main game.

Zeeverse Launches Play-to-Airdrop Campaign on Ronin Read More

Zeeverse has kicked off its Play-to-Airdrop campaign on the Ronin network, offering players a chance to earn from a 150 million $TREE token pool. Following its migration from Treasure Chain, the monster-taming MMORPG now rewards gameplay, community participation, and NFT ownership. Tasks are structured in a skill-tree format, with bonuses for holding Genesis Masks or Zeeverse Land NFTs. The move highlights Ronin’s growing role in web3 gaming, with Phase 2 of the campaign set to launch on June 18.

$BOMB Coming Soon to Bybit Spot Read More

The $BOMB token is coming soon to the Bybit Spot trading platform. $BOMB is the native token of Bombie, the first Web3 zombie shooting game with ARPPU comparable to League of Legends. With over 10 million players and active airdrops on TON Blockchain and KaiaChain, Bombie is building momentum ahead of its token debut.

Sleepagotchi Integrates with Pixels to Expand $PIXEL Utility Read More

Sleepagotchi has joined the Pixels ecosystem, bringing $PIXEL staking and token-based rewards to its wellness-focused mini-game across Web, Telegram, and LINE. The integration allows players to earn and spend $PIXEL through in-game activities like missions and upgrades, with discounts available for token-based purchases. This partnership broadens the token’s use cases while introducing health-oriented gameplay to the web3 space, reflecting a shared vision of combining gaming, wellness, and blockchain utility.

Voya Games to Launch Craft World on Ronin Blockchain Read More

Voya Games will bring its on-chain idle resource game Craft World to the Ronin blockchain this summer, expanding its web3 gaming ecosystem. Players can collect and trade 25+ ERC20 resources, with in-game transactions powered by Dyno Coin. Distribution of Dyno Coin will be tied to Project Voyager, a metagame rewarding community participation. Chosen for its stability and strong player base, Ronin supports Voya’s vision for sustainable, interconnected blockchain games with non-reliant monetization models like in-game ads.

Sparkball Launches on Somnia as Flagship Web3 Title Read More

Opti Games’ 4v4 sports brawler Sparkball has officially joined the Somnia blockchain as a flagship title. Built for high-performance multiplayer gameplay, Sparkball will introduce features like wager-based matches, ranked play, and Somnia-exclusive content. The partnership follows a $2M funding round and positions the game for esports integration. Somnia’s custom EVM Layer 1 infrastructure supports real-time scalability and over one million transactions per second, making it well-suited for Sparkball’s competitive ambitions. A free demo will be available during Steam Next Fest.

Star Riser Launches AI-Powered Event on CARV Play with 500 USDT Giveaway Read More

Star Riser, an AI-enhanced Telegram game inspired by Archero and built with Unity, has launched a 500 USDT giveaway event on CARV Play. Developed by a seasoned mobile gaming team, the event includes tasks like minting CARV ID, social engagement, and joining community channels. With features such as AI-guided gameplay and dynamic boss fights, Star Riser emphasizes player-driven rewards and deep community interaction through its Play to AI-Drop model.

Move Move Fish Launches Summer Event on CARV Play with $1200 USDT Prize Pool Read More

Move Move Fish, a casual feed-to-earn game, has launched a summer-themed event on CARV Play featuring a $1200 USDT prize pool. Players who complete Daily Quests for at least 10 days between June 1–24 and meet engagement tasks like minting CARV ID and joining Telegram can qualify for shared rewards. With gameplay centered on fish collection, tank strategy, and leaderboard competition, the event promotes consistent participation and lighthearted engagement.

Game Financing

SharpLink Raises $425M to Build Largest Public Ethereum Treasury Read More

SharpLink Gaming has secured $425 million in funding led by Consensys, aiming to become the largest publicly traded holder of Ethereum. The company plans to acquire up to $1 billion in ETH to support its treasury strategy, operations, and marketing initiatives. Backed by major crypto firms, SharpLink also intends to participate in staking and DeFi activities. The move marks a strategic shift toward web3, reflecting growing institutional interest in Ethereum’s role in decentralized finance and programmable assets.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

Disney Pinnacle Unveils Mystery Gift Capsules for Disney+ Subscribers starts from June 12 Read More

Disney Pinnacle has launched a Mystery Capsule initiative starting June 12, 2025, allowing Disney+ subscribers to redeem one FREE Open Edition digital capsule each month. Additionally, subscribers will receive $10 in Dapper credit, redeemable in the Disney Pinnacle app.

Seraph Season 3 Kicks Off June 12 with 5M $SERAPH Prize Pool Read More

Seraph, ARPG developed by Seraph Studio and incubated by Korean game veteran Actoz Soft, launches Season 3 on June 12, 2025, with a massive 5,000,000 $SERAPH prize pool—valued at over $800,000 USD. The event is open to all players, including newcomers, and aims to reward active participation across various in-game modes and competitions.

Ascend The End $10K Tournament Kicks Off June 13 Read More

Ascend The End, a PvPvE extraction shooter with rogue‑lite elements and an AI Game Master, is hosting its largest tournament yet on June 13, 2025, offering a total $10,000 prize pool—split evenly between $5,000 USDC and $5,000 in in-game assets. The competition will be protected by PlaySafeID to ensure fair play—no cheats, no bots, just skill.

Axie Classic S9 Championship Set for June 14 with 8K+ AXS Prize Pool Read More

Axie Classic, the original battle mode from Axie Infinity, is hosting its Season 9 Championship on June 14, 2025. The top 16 players—qualified from the season’s leaderboard—will face off in a double-elimination showdown for over 8,000 AXS, including a 3,000 AXS prize for the champion. Players will need to draft strategic teams of 13 Axies, ban four per match, and compete in best-of-five rounds (with a best-of-seven grand final).