This Week In Gaming | Pudgy Penguins Debuts ‘Pudgy Party’, The Sandbox Founders Exit Amid Layoffs, Cyber Crash Beta Opens With $90K Rewards, and Moonveil Secures $5M Funding
Web3 Game Development
Pudgy Penguins Expands Into Gaming With Pudgy Party Read More
NFT brand Pudgy Penguins, in partnership with Mythical Games, has launched Pudgy Party, a mobile multiplayer party game now available worldwide. The title blends fast-paced mini games, character customization, and seamless web3 integration via Mythical’s Mythos Chain. Seasonal events like Dopameme Rush add competitive and community-driven layers. This marks a major milestone for Pudgy Penguins, evolving from NFT collectibles into a broader entertainment brand aimed at global audiences.
Cyber Crash Kicks Off Open Beta Season 0 With $90K Prize Pool Read More
Cyber Crash has launched its Open Beta Season 0, offering players a cyberpunk-inspired PvP and PvE strategy experience. The season features a prize pool of 2 million NeonX (≈$90,000), daily login rewards, and competitive leaderboards. Players can battle with anime-styled heroes, upgrade equipment, and claim rewards through daily chests and rankings. Leaderboards include Battle Power and Yoshida Donation, rewarding top players with NeonX convertible into $CCC tokens. With NFTs, staking, and marketplace integration, Cyber Crash combines action gameplay with web3 ownership in a high-stakes beta season.
Fishing Frenzy Launches Ignition Phase Ahead of Token Event Read More
Fishing Frenzy has entered its Ignition Phase, the final stage before its Token Generation Event and Proof of Contribution rewards system. Players now earn weekly Ignition Scores that track both gameplay and community engagement, from leaderboard competition to NFT holding and content creation. These scores will later determine token allocations once the TGE goes live. The update also introduces Horizon Points, a revised Pearl Wheel, and removes Lucky Chests. With no set end date, the Ignition Phase is designed to reward long-term commitment while preparing the ecosystem for tokenized rewards.
The Sandbox Founders Exit as Company Cuts Half Its Workforce Read More
The Sandbox is undergoing major restructuring, with co-founders Arthur Madrid and Sébastien Borget stepping back from operational roles as Animoca Brands’ Robby Yung reportedly takes over as CEO. Borget will serve as ambassador while Madrid becomes non-executive chairman. Over 50% of staff—out of 250 at the start of 2025—are affected, with layoffs spanning Argentina, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, and France, where the Lyon office will close. The company is said to be pivoting from its metaverse-centric strategy toward broader Web3 apps, including a memecoin launchpad, as falling token prices pressure its business model.
Moonveil Secures $5M from Unicorn Verse to Expand Web3 Gaming Read More
Moonveil has raised $5 million from Unicorn Verse to accelerate growth of its Web3 gaming ecosystem and $MORE token. Built on a Polygon-powered Layer 2 with zkEVM and AggLayer, Moonveil offers cross-game interoperability, unified identity, and player ownership. The funding will support upcoming titles including AstrArk (tower defense), Bushwhack (stealth battle royale), and casual mini-games, while also backing third-party projects through the “Moonveil Punch” initiative. Launched earlier this year, $MORE underpins governance, staking, and in-game utility, with listings on KuCoin, Bitget, MEXC, and Gate. This latest round brings Moonveil’s total funding to nearly $19 million.
Immutable Partners With GAMEDIA, Teasing Possible Spider Tanks Revival Read More
Immutable has announced a strategic partnership with Dutch studio GAMEDIA to launch a new action multiplayer title on its Web3 platform in 2025. While no official game has been confirmed, Immutable’s teaser featured Spider Tanks footage, sparking speculation about the return of the PvP brawler. Spider Tanks, first developed with Gala Games in 2021, became mired in disputes before GAMEDIA regained full control of the IP in 2024. The collaboration reflects Immutable’s push to onboard Web2 studios into Web3, following partnerships with Ubisoft and Habbo X. The deal may signal a revival of Spider Tanks and renewed momentum in competitive blockchain gaming.
Football.Fun Tops Base With $2M Revenue, Faces Growth Challenges Read More
Football.Fun (FDF), a fantasy football-inspired Web3 game, has quickly become the top app on Base after launching its Pro version. Built on permanent player ownership and a 5% marketplace fee model, the platform generated over $2M in its first 10 days, pledging 40% back to the community via revenue sharing, gas subsidies, and rebates. Despite strong retention from closed beta and rapid growth fueled by creator marketing, FDF faced bot attacks, referral abuse, and community raids. Looking ahead, the team plans tournaments, roster expansions, and new Founders Packs, with ambitions to expand into other sports like the NFL and NBA.
Forgotten Runiverse Launches 2.5M $PIXEL Guild Event Read More
Forgotten Runiverse has kicked off the Glory and Renown Guild Event, running from August 25 to September 8 with a 2.5 million $PIXEL prize pool. The pixel-art MMORPG on Ronin resets guild leaderboards, giving all teams an equal start. Guilds must earn Renown through dungeons, crafting, milestones, and PvP, then risk it in battles to convert into Glory. Only the top eight guilds will share rewards, making strategy and timing critical. Larger guild battles yield greater returns, while strict rules ensure only true guild strength counts. The event emphasizes teamwork, preparation, and risk management in competitive play.
Spellborne to Launch $BORNE Token on August 29 Read More
Mon Studios will launch Spellborne’s $BORNE token on August 29 via Avalanche’s Blackhole DEX, introducing new utility across its MMORPG ecosystem. With a total supply of 300M, allocations include 12.5% for airdrops, 37.5% for gameplay rewards, and 30% for investors. Designed as a utility token, $BORNE powers monster minting, crafting, guild management, and premium bundles, while also rewarding players through PvP, seasonal events, and guild wars. Beyond Spellborne, the token will expand into future Mon Studios titles like Guardians of Celestia. With mobile, browser, and upcoming Epic Games Store availability, $BORNE aims to anchor a sustainable, cross-game economy.
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Somnia $SOMI TGE & Binance Listing Set for Sept 2 Read More
Somnia, a Layer-1 blockchain for the metaverse built to support massive virtual worlds and creator economies, will launch its native token $SOMI on September 2, 2025, with a TGE and listing on Binance. Backed by investors including Animoca Brands, Somnia provides infrastructure for interoperable digital assets, user-generated content, and scalable metaverse apps.
Craft World x Ronke Event Launches Sept 3 with NFT & Token Rewards Read More
Craft World, in collaboration with Ronke, is hosting a special event on September 3, 2025, at 9:00 PM, featuring a diverse prize pool including 10 Ronke NFTs, 3 Water Dyno NFTs, $2,500 in tokens, and more. Players will engage in community-driven challenges for a chance to secure exclusive collectibles and rewards, further expanding Craft World’s Web3 gaming ecosystem.
GameLoop Tournament Set for Sept 8 with $30K Prize Pool Read More
GameLoop, the PC and mobile gaming platform powered by Funtico, will host its tournament on September 8, 2025, featuring a $30,000 prize pool. Players across supported titles can compete for leaderboard positions and token rewards, showcasing GameLoop’s push to merge traditional gaming with Web3 incentives.
