This Week In Gaming | Nifty Island's Play-to-Airdrop, Sony's Web3 Acquisition, XOOB funding raising, and More FREE Mint & Airdrop News

Jul 08, 2024

Web3 Game Development

Chibi Clash Launches Kingdoms Alliance Event Read More

Chibi Clash has unveiled the Kingdoms Alliance Event with a 5,000,000 $CLASH prize pool. Join one of 22 alliances, earn Trophies using Action Points (AP), and play "Survivor" to gain more AP. Collect Kingdom Points (KP) to enhance airdrop rewards. The event features a dynamic battleground map where alliances compete for territory. Bonus points and multipliers are available for alliance holders. Participate in the ongoing airdrop and return daily for more AP and KP. Play now at https://chibi.gg/kingdom.

Nifty Island Unveils Play-to-Airdrop Mechanics Ahead of $ISLAND Token Launch Read More

Nifty Island, a social game allowing players to create, trade, and display 3D NFTs on their islands, details its Play-to-Airdrop system. The approach emphasizes rewarding genuine gameplay, creation, and community engagement rather than extensive grinding. Players earn $ISLAND tokens through activities such as gameplay, referrals, and farming Blooms, the in-game resource. Additionally, Collector Tiers, determined by NFT holdings, influence the amount of $ISLAND tokens received, with enhancements offered for higher tiers and exclusive NFTs like Legendary Palms.

SHRAPNEL Game Updates and Roadmap for 2024 and Beyond Read More

SHRAPNEL has made significant progress in 2024 with Early Access events, Marketplace Launch, and Fiat Onboarding. Key features include METAL for rewards, Enlistment for locking SHRAP tokens, and "The Lunatics" game mode on Discord. Future updates will enhance gameplay, introduce new weapons and Sigma abilities, and offer operator customization. Upcoming plans also include Persistent Inventory, anti-cheat improvements, controller support, duos mode, always-on Early Access, and competitive gaming events.

Sony Advances Web3 Strategy with WhaleFin Acquisition and Blockchain Initiatives Read More

Sony Group has bolstered its web3 presence by acquiring and rebranding WhaleFin, now S.BLOX Co., under its subsidiary Quetta Web. This year, Sony also introduced digital birth certificates and a stablecoin trial with Polygon, aiming to integrate these technologies across its gaming and sports intellectual properties. These moves highlight Sony's continued commitment to exploring and expanding its blockchain capabilities.

Mew Challenges Doge in PixelTap Game on Solana Read More

Mew, the Solana meme coin's feline mascot, has entered the Telegram game PixelTap to face off against a Doge-inspired boss. Launched by Pixelverse, the game features a cyberpunk setting where players engage in combat using pets inspired by popular cryptocurrencies. PixelTap, expanding on its innovative play-to-earn model, also plans to launch the PIXFI token on The Open Network (TON) to enhance its gaming ecosystem.

Proof of Play's Pirate Nation Expands with Dedicated Blockchains Read More

Amitt Mahajan, CEO of Proof of Play, foresees thousands of dedicated blockchains for specific applications, drawing from his experience with Farmville's scaling needs. After transitioning from Polygon to Arbitrum Nova due to high gas fees, Pirate Nation now operates on its own chain, Apex, and is preparing for expansion with additional chains to manage growth and control costs, reflecting a shift towards application-specific blockchain solutions.

Moonray Launches Play-to-Airdrop Campaign on Epic Games Store Read More

The sci-fi arena combat game Moonray has initiated a play-to-airdrop campaign coinciding with its debut on the Epic Games Store. Players compete for airdrop rewards, including the game’s native MNRY token, by achieving top rankings in daily challenges and participating in social contests. The campaign, which is not open to the U.S. residents due to regulatory restrictions, aims to boost player engagement and prepare for the upcoming Ethereum token launch.

Pixels Expands Universe with New Games and Potential Telegram Project Read More

Luke Barwikowski, founder of the crypto game Pixels, announced plans to expand the Pixels universe by collaborating with external developers on new titles. The studio is also exploring a Telegram-based game as part of its growth strategy. This initiative aims to leverage the popular play-to-earn model and broaden the game's reach within the thriving crypto gaming ecosystem.

Spellborne Launches Season 1: Higher Stakes in Open Beta Read More

Mon Studios has launched the open beta for 'Spellborne's Season 1: Higher Stakes', an MMORPG featuring monster capture, crafting, and farming. Available initially for browser play, with plans for iOS, Android, and Epic Games Store integration, the game introduces a Play-to-Airdrop campaign to reward early players. Set in the magical world of Celestia, players can engage in diverse quests and activities, enhancing their gaming experience while earning in-game tokens.

Blocklords Introduces Dynasty Companion App on Base Blockchain Read More

Blocklords has launched 'Dynasty', a new companion app on Coinbase's Base blockchain, enhancing its medieval grand strategy game. The app adds strategic features like Hero-permadeath and dynamic missions, aimed at deepening player engagement and strategic decision-making. Since its launch, Dynasty has recorded significant user activity and transactions, underscoring its popularity and the effectiveness of its blockchain integration.

Game Financing

XOOB Secures $1.6 Million in Funding to Boost Web3 Gaming Protocol Read More

Web3 gaming rewards protocol XOOB (formerly LaunchJoy) has completed a $1.6 million fundraising, including $1.4 million in an incubation round and $200,000 in a pre-seed round, with investments from Chromia, Mines of Dalarnia, and My Neighbor Alice.

Swords & Dungeons Secures $5 Million Funding for Multi-Chain MMORPG Development Read More

Web3 multi-chain MMORPG Swords & Dungeons announces the completion of a $5 million funding round, co-invested by prominent investment firms including Mirana Ventures, Qiming Venture Partners, OKX Ventures, Y2Z Ventures, Matrix Partners, Folius Ventures, Mask Network, SNZ Capital, Arkstream Capital, Sky 9 Capital, Primal Capital, Welight Capital, and Bas1s Ventures.

Cambria MMO Completes $2.5 Million Seed Funding Round Read More

MMO game Cambria announces the completion of a $2.5 million seed funding round, led by 1kx and BITKRAFT Ventures. Co-founders Piers Kicks of Delphi Ventures, founder hype of Hype Investments, co-founder Tommy of Delphi Ventures, and co-founder Alex Brunicki of BACKED also participated in the investment.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

Fableborne launches Play-2-Airdrop Read More

Fableborne, developed by Pixion Games, announces Play-to-Airdrop events with a total prize pool of 4,986,500 Gold Essence. Starting July 1 with a warm-up, the PvP Kingdom Conquest runs from July 2-4, and the PvE Race Against Time from July 4-6. Players must claim rewards before July 9. These events offer a chance to showcase strategic skills and compete for valuable prizes.