This Week In Gaming | Mocaverse launches Moca Chain, TOKYO BEAST Hits 300K Downloads and 1M Revenue, PuffGo League Drops $1M Prize Pool, Several Web3 Games Shut Down and More TGE news
Web3 Game Development
Eve Frontier Launches 10-Day Free Trial to Welcome New Players Read More
Ethereum-based space MMO Eve Frontier has opened a 10-day free trial from June 27 to July 7, inviting players to explore its survival-focused universe. Players can earn "Grace" points, convertible to permanent Eve Points on the leaderboard. Developed by CCP Games, the spinoff from Eve Online embraces blockchain to support player-driven economies and modding. The trial marks the start of its “New Era,” lifting previous NDAs and offering broader access to its evolving in-game world.
Axie Infinity Limits Access to Atia’s Legacy Summer Playtest Read More
Axie Infinity has announced limited access to the Atia’s Legacy summer playtest, citing the game’s early development stage. While millions registered, only Mystic Axie holders, top 200 Axie Score players, and users with an unbroken Atia’s Blessing streak are currently eligible. Broader access is delayed to ensure a strong first impression. Players must opt in via Ronin and Discord. The team promises future playtest opportunities as development progresses, aiming to deliver a polished MMO experience for its Lunacian community.
Lumiterra Launches MegaDrop Part 1 With 10% of $LUMI Up for Grabs Read More
Lumiterra has kicked off MegaDrop Part 1, a major web3 gaming campaign distributing 10% of its total $LUMI token supply. The event includes three reward pools: Game Asset + Yapper (8%), Lumi Fragment (1%), and Mystery Box (1%). Participation is open to all, with rankings based on contribution and timing—early and active users gain larger rewards. The MegaDrop marks a new phase for Lumiterra’s ecosystem, driving engagement ahead of its next development milestones.
Avalanche NFT Game 'Raini: The Lords of Light' to Shut Down in July Read More
Raini Studios has announced it will shut down its Avalanche-based NFT card game Raini: The Lords of Light on July 21. The studio will distribute 2 million RST tokens before closing, and shift focus to upcoming titles Lucha Throwdown and Uncaged. Despite over $1 million in past rewards, low player engagement led to the decision. RST token surged 14% on the news, though it's still down 99% from its 2024 peak. Raini will now adopt a deflationary token model to support future growth.
Telegram Web3 Shooter 'Golden Guardians: Survivor' Shuts Down Read More
Golden Guardians: Survivor, a Telegram-based web3 survival shooter by OVERTAKE, ended service on June 27. Launched in late 2024, the game featured play-to-airdrop mechanics and rewarded players with $GG and $TAKE tokens. Despite its early success and a strong community, the shutdown reflects broader struggles in the blockchain gaming sector. OVERTAKE confirmed that all $TAKE rewards are secured via its Launchpool. The studio now shifts focus to other titles under its GameFest initiative.
Cyber Crash Launches Closed Beta on July 3 With $100K in Rewards Read More
Cyber Crash, a new web3 tactical card RPG from MetaCene’s developer Pangu Software, begins its 15-day closed beta on July 3 for Android and PC. Set in a cyberpunk world, players lead squads to fight AI-corrupted threats. Whitelisted users can earn over $100,000 in airdrop rewards via NeonX points, convertible to $CCC tokens. The game features turn-based strategy, NFT farming, and over 100 upgradeable characters. Access is granted through MetaCene player stats, MUP tokens, or community whitelists.
Anichess Unveils Free Mint of 960 Ethernals NFTs in July Read More
Anichess, the web3 chess strategy game by Animoca Brands and Chess.com, will launch a free mint of 960 Ethernals NFTs in July 2025. Reserved for early contributors, the collection offers in-game identity, staking access, and $C token airdrops. Each NFT belongs to one of six lore-based tribes and enhances participation in the Checkmate ecosystem. The limited drop aligns with Anichess Season 4, which features a $10,000 prize pool and renewed leaderboard competition. Eligibility checks will ensure fair distribution.
PuffGo League Season 2 Launches With 1 Million $PFVS Prize Pool Read More
PuffGo League Season 2 kicked off on June 25 and runs until July 9, offering a 1 million $PFVS prize pool. The party royale-style web3 game requires players to own Puff NFTs to enter ranked matches and climb leaderboards. New updates include a 100 $PFVS cost for League Passes and expanded rewards for top players, including vePUFF tokens. Players reaching Gold Rank or higher can claim rewards, while the Top 100 Pool offers exclusive bonuses. Active participation is key to ranking and earning.
XOCIETY Responds to $XO Airdrop Failure With Compensation Plan Read More
XOCIETY CEO OldGinger addressed a technical failure during the $XO airdrop on June 26, where only 5% of claims were processed before system overload. A surge in automated requests led to a locked gas coin object, forcing a shift to manual token distribution. The team plans to implement API rate limits, DDoS protections, and backend improvements. A compensation plan for affected users will be announced on July 1, aiming to restore trust while keeping within the original tokenomics.
TOKYO BEAST Hits 300K Downloads and $1M Revenue on Launch Day Read More
Web3 mobile battler TOKYO BEAST surpassed 300,000 downloads and $1 million in revenue within 24 hours of its global launch on June 9. Developed by TOKYO BEAST FZCO and built on Immutable’s zkEVM, the game kicked off a $1 million championship tournament and integrates the TGT token for gameplay, staking, and rewards. Featuring real-time strategy, betting mechanics, and NFT enhancements, TOKYO BEAST combines play-and-earn elements with strong early engagement in Japan’s growing web3 gaming market.
The Backwoods Launches $LEAF Airdrop With 150M Tokens Read More
Web3 roguelite game The Backwoods has kicked off its $LEAF Season, a large-scale airdrop campaign distributing 150 million $LEAF tokens to over 500,000 wallets. Running from June 24 through July, rewards are based on gameplay, social engagement, and NFT ownership. A new Chrome extension lets users earn Crystals via X posts, while updated features include new maps, pets, and loot mechanics. Built on Solana, the game emphasizes play-to-airdrop participation and continues expanding its web3 ecosystem.
Mocaverse Launches Moca Chain to Tackle Web3 Identity and Data Issues Read More
Mocaverse has introduced Moca Chain, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain aimed at solving identity fragmentation and data interoperability in web3. Built on its AIR Kit tools, Moca Chain enables unified identity, zero-knowledge verification, and permissioned data sharing. With applications in gaming, finance, and healthcare, it offers features like zkTLS and identity oracles. The chain empowers users with self-sovereign data control and supports developers building secure, user-centric dApps across decentralized ecosystems.
Sky Mavis Launches Jin’s Fortune Spin NFT Gacha on July 26 Read More
Sky Mavis will debut Jin’s Fortune Spin on July 26 via the Ronin Market, offering NFT gacha boxes tied to Axie Infinity and the Ronin ecosystem. Players can use RON or USDC to spin for rare items like Origin Axies and Pixels land. While high-value NFT odds remain low, a sell-back feature may provide liquidity. The launch will include limited-time events, enhancing user engagement across Ronin’s growing web3 ecosystem. The initiative mirrors traditional gacha mechanics adapted for blockchain gaming.
Game Financing
Spekter Games Secures $5M to Launch Telegram-Based Roguelite Spekter Agency Read More
Spekter Games has raised $5 million in a pre-seed round led by a16z speedrun to support its debut title, Spekter Agency, now live on Telegram. The roguelite action game features arcade-style gameplay with passive web3 rewards, targeting mainstream players through seamless integration. Funds will expand the game to mobile platforms and support a second title in development. Founded by Taehoon Kim, former CEO of nWay, Spekter aims to blend engaging gameplay with unobtrusive blockchain incentives across chat-based and mobile ecosystems.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
NodeOps $NODE TGE & Listings Set for June 30 on Binance, KuCoin & MEXC Read More
NodeOps, a multi-chain DePIN infrastructure platform empowering decentralized compute and node management, will hold its $NODE Token Generation Event (TGE) on June 30, 2025, at 8:00 PM UTC via Binance Wallet . Simultaneously, the token will list on major exchanges: KuCoin spot trading begins at 10:00 UTC after a 9:00–10:00 call auction, and MEXC Global is also launching pre-market trading ahead of the listing.
RavenIdle Season 0 Launches July 4 with Up to $570K Prize Pool Read More
RavenIdle, an idle RPG from the creators of RavenQuest and powered by Immutable, kicks off Season 0 on July 4, 2025, featuring a $70K initial prize pool that can grow to $570,000 depending on Battle Pass sales. Built for web, mobile, and Telegram, this game lets players send heroes on dungeon runs, farm, craft gear, and manage land—all while earning $QUEST tokens and competing on leaderboards. Every Battle Pass purchase adds 100% to the prize pool, and winners will earn rewards in $QUEST, NFTs, and Immutable Gems.
Voxie Tactics Titan Arena Tournament Launches July 8 with 100K $VOXEL Prize Pool Read More
Voxie Tactics, the 4v4 arena brawler featuring collectible Voxies, is kicking off its Titan Arena leaderboard tournament on July 8, 2025. This 14-day competition challenges players with skill-driven matchups and allows potion and consumable use for strategic play. The top 30 competitors will share a 100,000 $VOXEL prize pool, with top three rewards being 14,000, 12,000, and 9,000 VOXEL respectively.
Revolving Games Sets $RCADE TGE & Listing for July 9 Read More
Revolving Games, a AAA Web3 gaming publisher backed by Pantera Capital, Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, Dapper Labs, and Cypher Capital, centers its ecosystem around the native $RCADE token. Initially delayed to strengthen infrastructure and partnerships, the Token Generation Event (TGE) is now scheduled for July 9, 2025. $RCADE will act as the utility token on the RCADE Chain and fuel games like War of Nova, Hatchlings, and Skyborne. It also supports community-run nodes—holders can stake tokens to operate nodes and earn rewards.
