This Week In Gaming | Poglin Season 2, Apeiron Season 5, Nifty Island New AI Agents, SuperGaming partners with B3, My Pet Hooligan 2025 Roadmap and more NFT FREE mint opportunities
Web3 Game Development
Poglin Season 2 Questing Mission Launches with Rewards Read More
Poglin, a Tokyo- and San Francisco-based game company, has launched Season 2 Questing Mission, running from January 22 to March 31 (JST). Players join the Delver’s Association in the search for the Sepodan Egg, facing powerful Poglins while competing against the Nycra and Faen factions. The top 5 strongest new players will unlock hidden chests and earn rewards. Quests can be completed via Discord, with increased activity bringing players closer to the prophecy. Poglin, built on Arbitrum and backed by Animoca Brands, aims to create an IP powerhouse spanning video games, anime, and comics.
Nifty Island Introduces AI Agents for Enhanced 3D Gaming Experience Read More
Ethereum-based metaverse game Nifty Island now allows creators to integrate AI agents into their virtual worlds. Players can add popular AI characters like Luna and VaderAI or develop custom agents that interact, dance, and perform on-chain actions. Users holding at least 100,000 ISLAND tokens can deploy agents across all islands, enhancing gameplay with dynamic interactions and potential rewards. The AI feature aligns with Nifty Island’s broader multi-chain expansion, including integration with Ronin and the launch of its ISLAND token on Solana.
SuperGaming Partners with B3 to Launch Gamechain on Ethereum’s Base Read More
Indian game developer SuperGaming is collaborating with blockchain gaming network B3 to launch a dedicated gamechain on Ethereum layer-2 Base. This integration will allow SuperGaming to bring its popular titles, including MaskGun and Indus, onto the blockchain while maintaining a seamless gaming experience. B3, a gaming-focused layer-3 network, has processed over 200 million transactions and serves more than 140,000 daily active players. The move aligns with B3’s broader strategy of launching specialized gamechains, including Godchain for mobile games and Primechain for PC titles.
Illuvium Restructures to Extend Runway Amid Cost-Cutting Measures Read More
Ethereum gaming studio Illuvium has undergone a restructuring to reduce costs, resulting in layoffs and salary adjustments, including pay cuts and token-based compensation for some employees. The move follows the release of three interconnected games—Overworld, Arena, and Zero—which received mixed reactions from the community. Co-founder Kieran Warwick confirmed that the team size has been reduced to 66 core contributors, bringing the monthly burn rate closer to $500,000 and extending the project’s runway to 24 months. Illuvium is now prioritizing a single-game development approach, focusing on streamlining Overworld and reducing in-game microtransactions.
Apeiron Season 5 Introduces $100K Prize Pool and FURY Avatar Class Read More
Apeiron, the NFT-based god game on Ronin blockchain, has launched Season 5, running from February 12 to March 26, featuring a $100,000 prize pool, competitive leaderboards, and a new FURY Avatar class designed for aggressive combat. The game, which blends rogue-lite dungeon battles with god simulation mechanics, continues to reward NFT holders with daily $ANIMA tokens. Players can compete in PvP and PvE leaderboards, unlock Seasonal Pass rewards, and trade in-game assets via the Apeiron Marketplace. Future updates will expand avatar classes, introduce new challenges, and refine the in-game economy.
Fantasy Top Expands to Monad with Testnet Launch Read More
Ethereum NFT game Fantasy Top is expanding from Blast to the newly launched Monad testnet, offering a free-to-play version. The game turns crypto social media figures into fantasy sports-style “heroes,” earning points based on their engagement on X (formerly Twitter). Players can claim free hero card packs and compete in contests for XP, tickets, and fMON testnet tokens. Fantasy Top, which saw early success on Blast, is leveraging Monad’s fast and low-cost transactions to attract new users. The first testnet competition launches tomorrow at 10 AM ET.
Cardex Exploit Drains Nearly $500K from Ethereum L2 Abstract Read More
Blockchain trading card game Cardex, built on Ethereum layer-2 Abstract, suffered an exploit due to mishandled private keys, leading to the theft of over 180 ETH (~$484,000). The attack targeted users who had granted session-based wallet approvals, allowing unauthorized transactions. The exploit was mitigated through an update, but concerns remain over security measures within the Abstract ecosystem. Some users have criticized the lack of transparency from Cardex, while security experts stress that session keys can be safe if properly managed.
My Pet Hooligan Unveils 2025 Roadmap and UGC Contest Read More
AMGI Studios has released the 2025 roadmap for My Pet Hooligan (MPH), outlining major updates, including a transition to a pay-to-play model in March, mini-games, an extraction mechanism, and Ethereum-based NFT companions (ZuckBots). The game will move into alpha (May–August 2025), with a beta planned for 2026. A marketplace with cross-chain payments is also in development. Additionally, a User-Generated Content (UGC) contest has launched, offering $KARRAT rewards for creative submissions on social media. The top 20 participants will be rewarded, with 3,000 $KARRAT for first place. The contest aims to boost community engagement and content creation.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Seedify is hosting an AI Agent Hackathon with prizes exceeding $50K, beginning on February 24. Read More
DeFi Kingdoms, a pixel fantasy RPG, is launching a PvP Tournament with a $75K prize pool on February 26. Read More
De:Lithe Last Memories, a rogue-like RPG, will offer a free SBT NFT mint on February 27. Read More
Arcas, a third-person ability shooter game, will offer a free NFT mint on February 28. Read More
