This Week In Gaming | Pudgy Party Launches Globally, Animoca Rolls Out $20M MocaPortfolio Rewards, WorldShards Completes SHARDS TGE, and MapleStory Universe Faces Player Backlash
Web3 Game Development
RavenIdle Open Beta Stress Test Ends Ahead of Season 1 Launch Read More
Tavernlight Games completed a stress test for its web3 idle RPG, RavenIdle, on September 10 to evaluate a rebuilt backend capable of supporting 100,000+ players. The open beta gave users early gameplay access but offered no rewards, with progress resetting before launch. Season 1 will introduce a seeded $70,000 $QUEST prize pool, expanded by $12 Battle Pass sales, potentially reaching $190,000 if enough players participate. With over 50,000 accounts registered, the successful stress test paves the way for RavenIdle’s global release later this month, marking a major step in the RavenQuest ecosystem powered by Immutable zkEVM.
Oh Baby Games Sparks Token Speculation Read More
The Oh Baby Games Foundation (OBB) is drawing attention amid speculation of an upcoming token launch following the appearance of a new foundation account. Backed by $6 million in early funding from eGirl Capital, Synergis Capital, and Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, OBB has pursued an ambitious strategy of developing seven titles simultaneously. Its most prominent release, Oh Baby Kart, has advanced from alpha to open beta with ongoing updates and a SpongeBob partnership, while other projects include Bam Bam Boom, a roguelike deckbuilder, and an Anime MMORPG.
Adam Weitsman Acquires HV-MTL NFT Collection Read More
Entrepreneur Adam Weitsman has acquired the HV-MTL robot NFT collection, originally launched by Yuga Labs in 2023 and later owned by Faraway Games. Weitsman, known for purchasing Yuga’s Golden Key NFT for $1 million, announced plans to collaborate with web3 developer Gabe8bit and integrate the collection into Yuga’s Otherside metaverse. Faraway Games, which had acquired HV-MTL in 2024, shifted its focus to AI agents and blockchain projects, prompting the sale. News of the acquisition drove HV-MTL’s floor price up threefold before settling at a 50% increase to 0.035 ETH (around $150).
Wildcard Unveils Revenue Sharing Model Read More
Wildcard, set to launch in October, has revealed details of its web3 ecosystem, introducing a Fantasy League where verified users can sponsor in-game characters with WC tokens. Sponsors pay a fixed token price to back rookie or professional characters and, once drafted, receive USDC signing bonuses plus a share of in-game winnings. With a total supply of 88,888,888 WC tokens currently airlocked, the system links esports performance directly to real-world rewards. Beyond character sponsorships, Wildcard also offers limited venue ownership rights, allowing players to earn revenue from virtual locations. The game has already attracted over 75,000 Steam wishlist accounts, signaling strong anticipation ahead of launch.
WorldShards Completes SHARDS TGE and Bybit Megadrop Read More
WorldShards completed its SHARDS token TGE and Bybit Megadrop on September 5, 2025, marking the token’s fair-launch debut. With a 5 billion cap and no team or VC allocation, the model designates 60% of supply for player rewards, 25% for ecosystem support, and 15% for community growth. Bybit’s Megadrop campaign distributed 60 million SHARDS to stakers and traders with a 1% per-user cap to promote fairness. Within the game, SHARDS will serve as the core currency for crafting, upgrades, marketplace purchases, and seasonal content. Early trading showed volatility but broad distribution reduced concentrated sell pressure. The project’s focus now shifts to content updates, in-game sinks, and anti-bot measures to stabilize token flows and support long-term sustainability in the game economy.
Animoca’s Moca Network Launches $20M MocaPortfolio Rewards Read More
Animoca Brands’ Moca Network has introduced MocaPortfolio, a program offering up to $20 million in token rewards for MOCA Coin stakers and Mocaverse NFT holders. Unlike one-off airdrops, the initiative distributes vested allocations from Animoca’s partner projects through ongoing participation, starting with Magic Eden’s ME token in Q4 2025. Integrated with Moca ID, the program links cross-game identity, achievements, and loyalty rewards, enabling progress and reputation to carry across titles. Positioned as a “cross-game battle pass,” MocaPortfolio aims to align incentives for sustained engagement while providing developers with standardized tools to embed on-chain identity and reward systems, marking a shift toward structured loyalty in web3 gaming.
Pudgy Party Launches Globally, Records $5K Sale Read More
Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games have launched Pudgy Party worldwide on iOS and Android, combining wallet-free onboarding with optional on-chain asset ownership. Built on the Mythos chain (Polkadot), the party-style mobile game offers quick matches and cosmetic progression designed for mainstream appeal while integrating web3 features for interested players. Early traction has been strong, with six-figure installs, top iOS Racing category rankings in select markets, and a $5,000 sale of a “Power Pudgy” item. Leveraging Pudgy Penguins’ brand and Mythical’s infrastructure, Pudgy Party positions itself as a bridge between Web2 mobile gaming and Web3 digital ownership, highlighting a hybrid model aimed at both casual players and collectors.
$DOODi Launches on Solana with Collector Event Read More
$DOODi has officially launched on the Solana blockchain, introducing a bite-sized IP featuring micro-animations, mini-games, and digital collectibles. To celebrate, the project is hosting a postcard collection event with a 10,000 USDT prize pool for the top 200 collectors, running until September 24. Players can join via the Doodi Ranch Telegram bot, where gameplay integrates collectibles and meme-driven engagement. Positioned as a playful web3 experience, $DOODi aims to expand Solana’s meme culture through interactive content and community rewards.
Sony-Backed Soneium Partners with BPMG for Web3 Expansion Read More
Seoul-based BPMG has partnered with Soneium, Sony’s Ethereum Layer 2 mainnet, to scale its GemHub ecosystem and launch Poplus, a blockchain-based social platform set for release later this year. Poplus will enable content sharing, peer evaluation, and token rewards while integrating popular web3 games like Fortress and Dragon Flight, supported by AI personalization tools. The collaboration leverages Soneium’s low-cost, high-speed infrastructure to enhance scalability and user experience, while Sony’s backing adds credibility to GemHub’s global expansion. Alongside Poplus, BPMG is advancing partnerships in AI, stablecoin infrastructure, and cross-border payments, underscoring its strategy to merge blockchain and AI in social, gaming, and enterprise applications.
MapleStory Universe Faces Player Backlash Read More
MapleStory Universe (MSU) is facing mounting criticism over transparency, game balance, and roadmap delays, with community figures voicing frustration that feedback is being ignored. Concerns include unclear NXPC withdrawals, enhancement fee confusion, unbalanced boss rewards, and in-game errors, while reports of cheating have fueled further dissatisfaction. The June departure of Nexpace’s former VP Dominic Jang added to uncertainty about leadership and direction. Meanwhile, the NXPC token has fallen 72%, and high costs for end-game content have left many players disillusioned. Despite ongoing issues, MSU maintains growing daily active users, though questions remain about sustainability and whether Nexpace will dedicate enough resources to restore trust and deliver on its roadmap.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Parallel TCG League Open VI Kicks Off Sept 13 with $2.5K Prize Pool Read More
Parallel TCG, the sci-fi trading card game built on Ethereum, will host its League Open VI on September 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM, featuring a $2,500 prize pool. Players will face off in competitive Swiss rounds, with top contenders advancing for cash prizes and league points.
The Beacon x Ronin Speedrun Tournament Runs Sept 29–Oct 3 with 10K RON Read More
The Beacon, the roguelite dungeon crawler on the Ronin Network, is teaming up with Ronin for a Speedrun Tournament from September 29 to October 3, 2025, featuring a 10,000 RON prize pool. Players will race through challenging dungeons as fast as possible, with rewards for the quickest clears.
