This Week In Gaming | Nifty Island Wraps Play-to-Airdrop, Lumiterra's Closed Beta Returns, RCADE Public Node Sale, and Parallel Season, and the Latest Free Mint & Airdrop Updates

Web3 Game Development

Nifty Island Concludes Play-to-Airdrop, Prepares for ISLAND Token Launch Read More

After a nine-month play-to-airdrop campaign, Nifty Island, an Ethereum-based metaverse game, is preparing to launch its ISLAND token within weeks. The campaign, which attracted over 140,000 unique wallets, allowed players to create user-generated worlds and connect with over 400 crypto communities through integrations, such as adding Pudgy Penguins characters.

Lumiterra Launches Second Closed Beta Test on November 11 Read More

Lumiterra, the multiplayer open-world survival crafting game, begins its second Closed Beta Test on November 11. Players can dive into fresh adventures with an expanded prize pool, enhanced rewards, and global servers for a smooth experience. New features include three mystery gameplays, a daily Lumi Fragment mint to boost progress, and an exclusive Fight Club addition. Built with the advanced Sodium Wallet, Lumiterra leverages ERC-4337, ZK, and MPC technologies to offer secure asset management and easy onboarding for players worldwide.

Delabs Games Expands to Telegram with Ragnarok and Boxing Star Adaptations Read More

South Korean game developer Delabs Games is set to bring popular titles from its portfolio, including the classic RPG Ragnarok, to Telegram in 2025, marking a strategic shift towards The Open Network (TON) ecosystem. Beginning with a maze exploration-focused version of Ragnarok in Q1, Delabs aims to leverage TON's growing crypto-gaming presence with social features tailored to Telegram’s environment. This move is backed by new investments from TON Ventures and a private investor, reflecting Delabs’ commitment to blending familiar IPs with Web3 enhancements. Additionally, a mobile adaptation of Boxing Star is planned for Q3 2025.

Pirate Nation Season 3 Launches as Season 2 Concludes Read More

Pirate Nation’s Season 2 wraps up soon, rolling straight into Season 3 with fresh adventures and opportunities to earn $PIRATE through Booty Points. Developed by Proof of Play, this blockchain-powered game lets players send pirates on treasure-filled journeys, gathering resources and leveling up for high seas excitement.

RCADE Public Node Sale Kicks Off November 14 with Revolving Games Partnership Read More

Revolving Games, a global game development company with over 100 team members across three continents, partners with Rcade Network to redefine player engagement. Known for its innovative free-to-play and blockchain games, including the recent AAA Battlestar Galactica-themed game developed with Gala Games and NBCUniversal, Revolving Games is driving forward with the RCADE Public Node Sale starting on November 14.

MapleStory Universe Kicks Off 2nd Pioneer Test on November 20 Read More

MapleStory Universe, a virtual world ecosystem built around MapleStory NFTs to create diverse tangible and intangible values, is launching its 2nd Pioneer Test on November 20. Participants have the chance to earn from a pool of 5,000,000 NXPC rewards over 10 days of open beta testing.

N3TWORK Studios Launches Legendary Heroes Unchained on Base Network, Enhancing Web3 Gaming Read More

N3TWORK Studios has released Legendary Heroes Unchained (LHU) on the Base blockchain, introducing Epoch 1 with a focus on player-driven creativity and ownership. The game allows users to customize heroes and lands, fostering a player-centric digital ecosystem with assets that carry value across games. Through open-source elements, players are invited to contribute to LHU’s evolving ecosystem. Available on both desktop and mobile, LHU supports Coinbase Smart Wallet, Reown, and FortePay for crypto and fiat transactions, signaling N3TWORK’s commitment to an accessible, ownership-based Web3 gaming model.

Moonfrost Introduces Farm Royale PvP Event in Latest Alpha Release with SHARD Rewards Read More

Moonfrost, the blockchain-based farming sim RPG, has launched a competitive PvP mini-game, Farm Royale, in its Alpha Release 4. From November 8 to 12, players can gather resources and deposit them in-game for leaderboard rankings and SHARD rewards, with contributions growing the event’s reward pool. Participants gain daily tickets, with additional perks for Discord FHA License Holders. SHARDs serve as Moonfrost’s in-game currency, potentially unlocking exclusive web3 gaming features in future updates. New players can join the playtest via the Epic Games Store with free registration on the Moonfrost website.

Nine Chronicles Mobile Marks First-Year Milestones with New Updates and Anniversary Events Read More

As Nine Chronicles approaches its first anniversary on mobile, developer Planetarium celebrates key milestones with new gameplay updates, retention improvements, and anniversary events. Following a year of growth on mobile, Planetarium plans to address mid-stage player retention by enhancing progression balance, introducing the Adventure Boss & Custom Creation mode, and expanding crafting slots. The upcoming anniversary on November 20 will feature special in-game events and bonuses, inviting both new and returning players to explore a more accessible and community-driven gaming experience. Planetarium’s updates aim to solidify Nine Chronicles as an evolving, decentralized ecosystem.

Moonray Expands to Mobile, Broadening Access to Its Web3 Gaming Ecosystem Read More

Moonray, the Ethereum-based multiplayer combat game backed by Animoca Brands, is set to expand from PC to mobile, bringing its science-fantasy battles and optional web3 features to a wider audience. With support from investors like Polygon Ventures and Cardano, Moonray’s cross-platform growth aims to bridge traditional and blockchain gaming. The mobile launch follows its Early Access debut on the Epic Games Store and aligns with broader multimedia expansion efforts, including an animated series and graphic novel. Moonray also plans a PlayStation 5 release in 2025, advancing its reach across gaming platforms.

Parallel Launches Season 9 with New Rewards, Exclusive Card Raffles, and Upcoming Expansion Read More

Parallel Studios has launched Open Beta Season 9, titled "Collective Triumph," for its blockchain-based card game, introducing the Killbox card, exclusive cosmetics, and the chance to win limited-edition cards through raffles. This season's Battle Pass offers new in-game content and the "Crashing Wave" title achievement. As Parallel builds up to the Aftermath expansion, expected on November 23, players can look forward to over 50 new cards and a set of mysterious “Supply Cache” tokens. Parallel’s continued growth includes partnerships, a $100,000 tournament, and cloud gaming access via Aethir.

XOCIETY Announces Free Mint Event for Corporate Shares (XCS), Offering Players Governance and In-Game Rewards Read More

TeamNDUS, the developer behind sci-fi shooter XOCIETY, has revealed a free mint event for XOCIETY Corporate Shares (XCS), providing players governance roles, in-game benefits, and exclusive item access within five in-game corporations. Players can earn XCS by accumulating NTx tokens, engaging on Discord, completing missions, or participating in playtests. The XCS shares grant voting rights and revenue opportunities within XOCIETY's virtual economy. With a two-month reward pool of 96,000 NTx and 16,000 XCS, XOCIETY aims to foster a collaborative community-driven gaming experience.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Achieves $23 Million in First Week, Surpasses 10 Million Downloads Read More

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has garnered over 10 million downloads and generated $23.2 million in revenue within five days of its global launch on October 30, 2023. Key to this rapid success is a monetization model focused on digital card pack openings, with Japan, the United States, and Taiwan leading player spending. The game’s emphasis on nostalgic elements, including the original 151 Pokémon and social features like Wonder Hourglass, has helped attract a broad player base.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

Blast Royale $NOOB Community Round on Nov. 11 and official listing on Nov.13 Read More

Harvest Season Finale on Nov. 11 and Horizons Expansion Launch on Nov. 13 Read More

OVERTAKE GameFest P2A Campaign Launching on Nov. 14—Pre-register Now Read More

Season 1 Launches Nov. 15 with Founder NFTs, RON, and Blast Gold Rewards Read More