This Week In Gaming | Parallel Moves to Solana, BlockGames IDO, Nyan Heroes early access and more

Web3 Game Development

The creators of the NFT game Parallel are moving to Solana to develop their next game Read More

Ethereum NFT card battle game Parallel only launched its public beta at the end of last month, but Parallel Studios has already begun making inroads into its next encrypted game built on Solana, Colony. Colony is a survival simulation game, powered by AIGC, played by "agents" who cannot be directly controlled by users, who set their basic personalities. The game will include a breeding mechanism that produces more agents over time, similar to the rich series of Axie Infinity. The white paper on Colony can be accessed by clicking Read More.

Will BlockGames become the next Portal? Read More

Airdrop mining activities helped Portal become the biggest game token launch event of the year so far. Now, the mobile-centric crypto gaming platform BlockGames is trying to follow a similar strategy by soon launching its token $Block. Founded in 2022, the platform is a cross-chain, cross-game, decentralized player network aimed at accelerating user growth in gaming. Players can explore new games within the app, track their BlockGames ID, and exchange points for rewards such as gift cards, digital collectibles, tokens, and more. Currently, BlockGames' announcement of the farming event has already received millions of views and tens of thousands of interactions.

Aptos Gamestack Simplifies Crypto Game Development with the Help of Google Cloud Read More

This is a development kit designed to assist creators in launching games that utilize cryptocurrency and NFTs. According to Aptos Labs, the purpose of GameStack is to enable developers to easily create, integrate Web3 elements, and connect them to the game's backend. Key features of Aptos GameStack include an Aptos SDK on the Unity Asset Store for integrating wallets, transactions, and NFTs; a composable token standard for economically efficient minting and asset ownership; a "seamless login solution" for connecting existing Web2 accounts; and frictionless payments made with fiat currency.

Ambrus Studio Launches PC and Mobile Games on SUI Read More

On March 13, 2024, leading game development studio Ambrus Studio announced the upcoming release of a series of games supported by Layer 1 blockchain SUI, utilizing SUI's unique gaming features to integrate Web3 elements into the E4C games 'Fallen Arena' and 'Final Salvation'. E4C: Fallen Arena is the PC prequel to the mobile game E4C: Final Salvation, sharing the IP and artwork. Players collect crystals in a toxic arena for points, with game assets like skins recorded on the Sui blockchain, exchangeable for NFTs and in-game items, usable across both games.

Game Financing

Crypto Rogue Games Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding Read More

Crypto Rogue Games, a Sweden-based gaming studio, has completed a $1.5 million seed funding round, with major investors including Merit Circle and Avalanche. This funding will be used to advance the development of the studio's project 'Crystals of Naramunz', an action role-playing game that integrates blockchain gaming. Inspired by games like 'Diablo' and 'Path of Exile', it is preparing to launch a closed beta version in June. The game promises a rich, replayable experience through its intricate project, character progression, and multiplayer aspects.

Apocalyptic NFT Shooter Game MadWorld Secures $13 Million in Series A Funding Read More

MadWorld, an apocalyptic NFT shooter game launched by NFT game studio Carbonated, allows players to collect and trade tokenized land assets based on real-world locations. Settlements are made using the in-game currency, Rounds. The game has received investment from institutions such as Com2Us and a16z Crypto.

Inscription-Based, Community-Centric Game BitRealms Completes Seed Funding Round Read More

BitRealms, a pioneering open metaverse and social gaming platform built on Merlin Chain, emphasizes a community-centric gaming experience through the use of inscriptions. The project has received investment from institutions such as Comma3 Venture, Big Brain Holdings, etc. The funding will be used to integrate inscriptions into the gaming experience, laying the foundation for a rich ecosystem.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

Solana Shooter Game Nyan Heroes to Launch Early Access with Airdrop Rewards Read More

Nyan Heroes will offer players a first glimpse of this team shooter game through the Epic Games Store from March 26 to April 9, having recently launched the first wave of an airdrop campaign. Interested players can sign up and earn 'MEOW' points by completing tasks on the game's website. The game is a team-based hero shooter similar to 'Overwatch', with over 200K people registered for the event by March 15, and more than 120K unique Solana wallets. Moreover, on March 14, 2024, the gaming company completed a $3 million funding round led by Mechanism Capital.

Gaming-centric Network Saga Launched Its Airdrop Read More

A Layer 1 protocol focused on gaming, funded by investors such as Placeholder, GSR, and No Limit Holding, launched an airdrop claim on March 14, 2024. Users from the Cosmos, Celestia, Polygon, Avalanche, and Solana communities are eligible to participate. Those who have participated in tournaments, developer stress tests, social tasks, and soon to be announced NFT community of Saga investors and community users are also eligible to participate.

MegaFight NFT FREE mint main event on 28th March Read More

MetaFight, the world's first MMA Fighting Card Game supported by Animoca Brands, is launching with a Free Mint and TGE on 28th March. With a limited supply of 333 cards available at no cost, this unique event offers participants early access to a groundbreaking game that blends the excitement of MMA with strategic card play, alongside potential future utilities for cardholders.

Dogami Gamma Dogami NFT FREE Mint on 3rd April Read More

DOGAMÍ, supported by Animoca Brands and a mobile game, is hosting the Grand Final for Gamma Dogamí NFT holders from April 9th to 16th. Participants have a chance to win part of a $50,000 Prize Pool plus bonus NFTs from partners. For full competition rules and FAQs, visit their Medium page. This announcement marks the end of the thread, with a reminder to interact only with the official DOGAMÍ account to avoid misinformation from bad actors.