This Week In Gaming | MixMob Season 2 Kicks Off, D20 Labs Debuts New Game, and Ambrus Studio Secures Funding and Launches New Telegram Game, and the Latest Free Mint & Airdrop Updates
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Web3 Game Development
Mocaverse and Magic Eden Partner to Launch MagicMoca NFT Platform Read More
Mocaverse and Magic Eden have co-launched MagicMoca, a curated NFT launchpad focused on gaming and IP projects. The platform will use Mocaverse’s MOCA Coin as the primary currency for transactions, with integration into Magic Eden’s marketplace. Targeted at Mocaverse and Magic Eden communities, the platform will leverage Animoca Brands’ extensive portfolio. MagicMoca aims to expand the web3 ecosystem by offering exclusive NFT launches and rewarding users through Magic Eden’s rewards system. The launch is expected in Q3 2024.
MixMob Season 2 Launches with $50K in Crypto Rewards and Exclusive Assets Read More
MixMob has launched its highly anticipated Season 2, offering over $50,000 in crypto rewards, exclusive MixTrooper skins, and new gameplay features. Players can race on the new HyperDrive track, participate in secret Pop-Up Arenas, and complete daily missions to earn MXM tokens and unlock rare assets. With a mix of high-speed racing and strategic card battles, MixMob continues to expand its web3 ecosystem, offering competitive tournaments and a new sticker collection for added rewards. Season 2 is now available in open beta across multiple platforms.
PiP World Launches Gold Rush, a Tap-to-Earn Telegram Game with Educational Twist Read More
PiP World is launching Gold Rush, a Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, on Wednesday. Unlike other similar games, Gold Rush integrates educational elements, allowing players to simulate cryptocurrency trading with in-game coins. Players can upgrade their virtual trading offices and compete on a global leaderboard to influence their share of a future "skill-based" airdrop. PiP World, known for acquiring the educational Roblox game StockRise, aims to combine gaming with crypto education. The game will also introduce a "FlashDrop" feature, offering rewards in USDT or TON.
D20 Labs Spins Off from Zynga, Launches New Crypto Game Read More
Former Zynga Web3 gaming team has formed an independent studio, D20 Labs, led by ex-Zynga VP Matt Wolf and GM Tommy Ngo. The team has taken full ownership of Sugartown, a crypto game, and is continuing its development while announcing a new game, Royal Nutz Poker Club, built on Coinbase’s Base chain. While Royal Nutz connects to Sugartown, it is a separate game with poker tournaments and rewards. Despite Zynga’s silence on future Web3 plans, D20 Labs has stated that more games are in development.
Metaverse Game Studios Unveils Metahuman Feature for Angelic RPG Read More
At Gamescom, Metaverse Game Studios revealed the new Metahuman Form feature for their blockchain-based RPG Angelic. This innovation enhances player-hero interactions with ultra-realistic expressions, allowing players to chat and engage with characters in real-time. The feature aims to deepen player connections within the game’s dark sci-fi universe. Additionally, the studio teased the upcoming Angelverse A-Eye Cloud, which will further enhance gameplay. More details about technology will be released soon.
Flappy Bird Returns on Telegram with Crypto Integration Amid Controversy Read More
Flappy Bird has relaunched on Telegram, collaborating with Notcoin to integrate into The Open Network (TON) ecosystem. The revival includes a "Flap-a-TON" event, blending classic gameplay with Web3 features like token rewards. However, original creator Dong Nguyen, who pulled the game in 2014, confirmed he’s not involved and doesn’t support the crypto pivot. Despite backlash, the Flappy Bird Foundation asserts it legally acquired the trademark and plans future updates, including TON integration and new game modes.
Rocky Rabbit Adds Battle Mode Ahead of Token Airdrop Read More
Rocky Rabbit, a Telegram tap-to-earn game, has introduced a new "Battle" mode ahead of its RabBitcoin (RBTC) token launch on September 23. Despite the combat-themed visuals, the mode is a game of chance where players bet in-game coins for a chance to win multipliers. Players can choose different betting venues but the gameplay remains the same. The RBTC token will launch on The Open Network (TON) alongside airdrops, part of a series of token releases from popular Telegram games this month.
Doom Olympics Launches On-Chain Competition with $15,000 Prize Pool Read More
The Doom Olympics, a weeklong on-chain competition, has launched on the Cartesi and Base networks, offering a $15,000 prize pool. Created by crypto gaming project RIVES, players tackle seven unique Doom challenges, with all actions recorded on the blockchain to ensure fairness and transparency. The competition, running until September 19, uses the open-source version of Doom and aims to solve cheating issues common in speedrunning by making all gameplay verifiable and replayable. Participants can win by completing challenges or referring friends.
Magic Muffins Launches on Telegram, Aims to Rival Hamster Kombat Read More
Earn Alliance has launched Magic Muffins, a tap-based combat game on Telegram, allowing players to create and customize a team of muffin characters to battle enemies. The game offers crypto rewards tied to the upcoming launch of Earn Alliance’s ALLY token on October 10. Magic Muffins has drawn over 5,200 players in its soft launch and aims to challenge the popular Hamster Kombat, which boasts 300 million players.
Game Financing
Ambrus Studio Secures Multi-Million Dollar Funding, Launches First Telegram Game Read More
Ambrus Studio has raised millions in a Series A round led by Spartan Group, with participation from IVC, SUI Foundation, Knight Capital, and others. The studio will launch its first Telegram mini-app game, E4C: Demon Hunter, on September 16. Ambrus aims to develop and incubate high-quality blockchain-based games through its E4C web3 game platform, focusing on both web2 and web3 players.
0xAstra Secures $3M Seed Funding to Enhance Cross-Chain Liquidity Read More
0xAstra, a gamified cross-chain liquidity aggregation protocol, has raised $3 million in a seed round with participation from investors like Ace Redpoint, Animoca Brands, and Folius Ventures. The platform boosts on-chain interactions through a unique gamified approach, enhancing cross-chain liquidity aggregation and re-staking. Since its launch, 0xAstra has integrated with multiple L1 and L2 networks, achieving a trading volume of over $90 million in just two months.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Catizen $CATI TGE & Listing on September 20 Read More
Hamster Kombat TGE & Listing on September 26 Read More
Space Mavericks Locus Fleet NFT FREE Mint on September 26 Read More
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