This Week In Gaming | Notcoin Launches ‘Not Games’, Ronin Integrates DeFi, Jurassic World Joins The Sandbox, Saga Expands AI Gaming Ecosystem and More TGE news
Weekly Game Recommendation
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Charting a New Galaxy: Space Nation Online Reimagines the MMORPG in Web3
Space Nation Online, the flagship project from LA-based Space Nation, is preparing for liftoff in 2025 with a bold vision: fusing sci-fi MMORPG storytelling with AI and Web3 mechanics. Backed by industry veterans and co-created by Roland Emmerich, director of Independence Day, the game blends traditional MMO depth with cutting-edge innovation.
Exploring What Sets Space Nation Apart
AI-Powered Narratives – A custom large language model (LLM) creates evolving, personalized stories for each player based on their decisions and crew dynamics, ushering in a new era of immersion.
Crew-Based Gameplay – Players recruit and manage unique crew members, each represented as NFTs. These characters grow over time, embark on missions, and become key assets in both narrative and economy.
Web3-Driven Economy – Powered by OIK tokens on Immutable zkEVM, the game enables staking, trading, and airdrop-based contribution rewards, connecting in-game effort with real-world value.
Fun-First, Franchise-Fueled – With animated shorts, spinoffs, and a TV series in development, Space Nation is positioning itself as a full-fledged entertainment IP beyond just gaming.
Proof of Contribution (PoC) System – Closed beta players already engage in real-time missions and earn rewards through active participation, with events like “Cosmorathon” distributing millions of OIK tokens.
Currently in closed beta with a global launch slated for fall 2025, Space Nation Online is not just building a game—it’s launching a galaxy of possibilities.
Web3 Game Development
Axie Origins S12 Mystic Era Begins With 16K AXS Prize Pool Read More
Axie Infinity’s Season 12 Mystic Era is now live, offering 16,000 AXS and bonus rewards to the top 30,000 players. As the final stage before the season’s climax, this era introduces Collectible Chests and the Axie Check-In feature, rewarding strategic play and collectible axie holders. A playtest for Axie MMO Atia’s Legacy is also on the horizon.
Notcoin Launches ‘Not Games’ Platform With Unified Rewards Across Telegram Titles Read More
Open Builders, creator of Notcoin, has unveiled Not Games—a new Telegram gaming platform offering shared progression, inventory, and NOT token rewards across multiple games. The first title, VOID, a skill-based multiplayer game inspired by Agar.io, has launched, with at least five more games in development. Players will compete in regular tournaments for NOT prizes, marking a major step toward building a 'Netflix of viral social games.'
Forgotten Runiverse Redefines Web3 Gaming With Player-Owned Economy and $XP Token Read More
Forgotten Runiverse, a lore-rich web3 MMORPG from Bisonic and Magic Machine, is launching early access this quarter with a sustainable, player-driven economy powered by Quanta and the upcoming $XP token. Backed by over $110M in ecosystem sales and partnerships, the game integrates NFT ownership, crafting, and real-time player input to reshape web3 gaming’s future.
Heroes of Mavia Token Soars 430% Amid Game Expansion and Revamp Plans Read More
The MAVIA token on Ethereum surged 430% in a week to $0.61, driven by Skrice Studios’ teased upgrades and plans for a "GameLink" hub uniting crypto games. Despite still being down 94% from its 2024 peak, trading volume skyrocketed to $100M. Skrice also announced team restructuring and six flagship game launches, including an enhanced version of Heroes of Mavia.
Jurassic World Joins The Sandbox for Alpha Season 5 Launch Read More
The Sandbox kicks off Alpha Season 5 with Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, letting players manage a dino park in partnership with Universal. The six-week season includes 40+ new experiences, featuring IPs like The Smurfs and Terminator, built with an upgraded game maker. Players can raise NFT dinosaurs, earn Jurassic Points, and compete for over $1M in SAND and 50+ NFTs.
Ronin Integrates DeFi to Power Next-Gen Web3 Gaming Economy Read More
Ronin is rolling out a multi-phase DeFi expansion backed by a $13M initiative with Alpha Growth, introducing lending, liquid staking, and advanced financial tools to enhance liquidity and embed $RON utility. With DeFi woven into game loops, players can earn yield on NFTs and assets while developers build sustainable, reward-driven economies. The move aims to attract crypto power users and create a dynamic ecosystem bridging gaming and decentralized finance.
Saga Expands AI Gaming Ecosystem With Four New Developer Partnerships Read More
Saga Origins has announced partnerships with Super Company, OV Entertainment, Didimo, and Northern Lights Entertainment to integrate AI into games like Hero Hunters and Nebulae. Revealed at GDC 2025, the collaborations aim to enhance character interactivity, adaptive storytelling, and real-time in-game economies. Saga continues to advance AI-driven gameplay across the Web3 space.
LOL Land to Launch on Abstract With YGG Token Rewards and NFT Prizes Read More
LOL Land, a web3 board game blending casino-style mechanics with NFT collecting, will launch exclusively on Abstract on April 15. Players can roll dice, earn YGG tokens, and engage with Pudgy Penguins-themed content. Backed by YGG and inspired by games like Monopoly, LOL Land targets a degen-friendly audience with a mix of risk, strategy, and community-driven gameplay.
Game Financing
PlaysOut Raises $7M at $70M Valuation to Expand Mini-Game Ecosystem Read More
UAE-based gametech startup PlaysOut has secured $7 million in seed funding led by KBW Ventures, with support from OKX Ventures and Pacific Century Group. Valued at $70 million, PlaysOut plans to scale its blockchain-powered mini-game engine across platforms like Telegram and YouTube, targeting growth in the US, MENA, and Asia.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Evermoon x Soneium Free NFT Mint Event on Mar.25 Read More
Evermoon is a Web3-powered 5v5 MOBA game where players earn and trade NFT heroes and skins. Its partner, Soneium, is a Sony-backed Ethereum L2 for fast, low-cost transactions. From March 25, 2025, players can mint free "Hypernova Capsule" NFTs on Biru_gg, unlocking $EVM airdrops, in-game perks, and IDO access.
Immortal Rising 2, $IMT TGE and Airdrop info disclose Read More
Immortal Rising 2 is a dark fantasy idle RPG on Immutable, offering free-to-play battles and ORB rewards. Its TGE on March 27th 2025 launches the $IMT token (1B total supply), paired with a 50M $IMT airdrop for players in events like "Path of Ascension Season 2." Backed by $32M, including Animoca Brands, rewards scale with gameplay and NFT ownership.
Wizzwoods TGE on March 29, and Airdrop Details Read More
Wizzwoods is a blockchain mobile game on the Berachain ecosystem, letting players build, explore, and earn rewards in a magical setting. Its Token Generation Event (TGE) for the $WIZZ token is set for March 29, 2025, with a new tool available to calculate token unlocks based on cash spent, xWIZZ activity, and statue progress. Players can also claim a share of 96,302.52 BERA in an ongoing airdrop.
