This Week In Gaming | TreasureDAO introduces Mage, Shrapnels developer settles investor lawsuit, TGC Raises $10M, and more NFT FREE Mint news
Web3 Game Development
Neon Machine Settles Investor Lawsuit, Focuses on Shrapnel’s 2025 Launch Read More
Neon Machine, the developer of the web3 first-person shooter Shrapnel, has settled a 2023 investor lawsuit, allowing the company to fully focus on the game's development. The dispute stemmed from disagreements over a token sale led by former CEO Mark Long, who has since departed. With legal matters resolved, Shrapnel is set to launch on the Epic Games Store in 2025, incorporating blockchain technology via Avalanche to support a player-driven economy. The game, set in a dystopian future, has already attracted over 130,000 player accounts and will continue early access events throughout 2024.
TreasureDAO Introduces Mage, an AI Agent Launchpad for Web3 Gaming Read More
TreasureDAO has announced Mage, an AI agent launchpad designed to integrate AI-driven agents into gaming and digital applications. Built on the Eliza agent framework, Mage leverages $MAGIC as "mana" to power AI agents, abstracting compute and inference costs for developers. The platform supports agent summoning, decentralized governance through agent DAOs, and liquidity mechanisms via Magicswap pools. Initially focused on gaming, Mage is integrating with projects like Smolworld and Zeeverse to enhance gameplay and narrative mechanics. With its emphasis on security and scalability, Mage aims to drive AI innovation within web3 gaming and beyond.
Axie Classic Expands Tower Mode and Introduces New Gameplay Features Ahead of Season 8 Read More
Axie Infinity’s Classic mode has rolled out new updates ahead of Season 8, introducing an expanded Tower Mode, a new quest system, and Gear utility. The updated Tower Mode now features ten floors, gradually increasing in difficulty, while new Starter and Guardian Mode quests cater to both newcomers and experienced players. Gear utility allows players to equip and upgrade items for enhanced strategy, though it remains restricted in competitive modes. Additional refinements include adjustments to the Attack+ Buff mechanic, UI improvements, and faster matchmaking. These updates aim to enhance gameplay depth and accessibility as Axie Classic continues to evolve.
TGC Raises $10M and Partners with BytePlus to Enhance Gaming and Streaming Rewards Read More
The Game Company (TGC), a Dubai-based cloud gaming platform, has secured $10 million in funding and partnered with BytePlus to improve content creation, streaming, and reward systems for gamers and streamers. Leveraging BytePlus’s MediaLive technology, TGC aims to optimize user engagement and introduce new monetization tools. The partnership enhances TGC’s cloud gaming infrastructure, which enables access to over 1,300 games without high-end hardware. With strong early user adoption, TGC’s collaboration with BytePlus seeks to drive innovation in gaming accessibility and creator compensation within the evolving digital landscape.
Sunflower Land to Launch $FLOWER Token and Expand to Multiple Blockchains Read More
Sunflower Land will introduce $FLOWER, a new ERC20 token, in April 2025 to replace $SFL and eliminate gas fees for in-game transactions. The token will serve as the primary currency for purchasing Gems, accessing VIP features, and participating in auctions. Alongside the token launch, Sunflower Land plans a multi-chain expansion, integrating networks such as Ronin, TON, Arbitrum, and Solana to enhance accessibility. The transition from $SFL to $FLOWER will occur at a 1:1 exchange rate, ensuring a smooth shift. These updates aim to improve user experience and expand the game’s reach within the web3 ecosystem.
InfiniGods and B3 Partner to Launch Godchain for Web3 Mobile Gaming Read More
InfiniGods has partnered with B3 to launch Godchain, a dedicated Gamechain designed to enhance scalability and efficiency for web3 mobile games. Set to debut in 2025, Godchain will support InfiniGods’ gaming ecosystem, including King of Destiny, by reducing transaction costs and improving blockchain integration. Powered by the $GOD token, the network will enable in-game transactions, staking, and governance. The Valhalla Foundation has expanded $GOD to Base, ensuring seamless cross-chain transfers. With $16 million in funding, InfiniGods continues to innovate in blockchain gaming, aiming to bring decentralized gaming to a global mobile audience.
Fableborne Kingdom NFT Mint Set for February 13 with Raffle, Airdrop, and Whitelist Access Read More
The Fableborne Kingdom NFT Mint will begin on February 13 at 1 PM UTC, offering participants multiple ways to secure a Kingdom NFT. The event includes a ticket presale raffle on Ronin Market, where 1,800 NFTs will be available for 50 $RON per ticket. Holders of Primordial NFTs will receive a two-NFT airdrop on February 19. Additionally, a whitelist phase will open on February 19 for community members. Built by Pixion Games, Fableborne combines hack-and-slash RPG mechanics with base-building elements. The mint process provides various opportunities for players and collectors to participate.
Goblintown NFT Project Unveils 'Really Hard Driving Game' Without Crypto Integration Read More
Ethereum NFT project Goblintown has revealed its upcoming game, Goblintown: Really Hard Driving Game, launching on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Despite Goblintown’s Web3 origins, the game will not include crypto or NFT elements, aligning with Steam’s ongoing ban on blockchain games. The physics-based driving challenge, described as “foddian” in difficulty, was teased with a trailer emphasizing its extreme challenge level. Developed by Truth Labs, the game is expected to launch within 60-90 days, with potential ties to Abstract, the Ethereum layer-2 network from Igloo Inc. Meanwhile, the original Goblintown NFT collection surged nearly 20% in value following the announcement.
Game Financing
Gam3Girl Ventures Invests in YGG to Expand Web3 Gaming Communities Read More
Gam3Girl Ventures, an Asia-focused Web3 gaming fund led by FD, has acquired YGG tokens and joined the Yield Guild Games (YGG) ecosystem. The partnership aims to onboard more games and build organic Web3 communities. Gam3Girl, backed by investors including Axie Infinity co-founders and leading VCs, focuses on supporting Web2 developers transitioning to Web3. YGG co-founder Gabby Dizon highlighted the collaboration’s potential to strengthen Web3 gaming. Having previously co-invested in projects like BLOCKLORDS, this alliance seeks to connect Gam3Girl’s portfolio with YGG’s community, fostering the next generation of blockchain-powered games.
Solana-Based AI Gaming Protocol GamerBoom Raises $11M with NVIDIA Support Read More
GamerBoom, an AI-powered gaming data analysis and incentive protocol in the Solana ecosystem, has secured $11 million in a new funding round led by SKY Ventures, MBK Capital, and other investors, with support from NVIDIA and Solana. The latest round brings its total funding to over $11 million, following previous backing from Mask Network and DFG. GamerBoom focuses on deep data analysis to enhance Web3 gaming insights and efficiency. The project has also been selected for Binance’s MVB 8 program and was a finalist in the SolanaAI Hackathon, reinforcing its position in AI-driven Web3 gaming innovation.
Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad
Bitcoin Derby, the pioneering AI-powered gaming and betting platform on Bitcoin, is hosting its NFT FREE Mint event on February 18. Read More
Fishing Frenzy Founders Pass NFT FREE Mint on Feb. 18, 2025 Read More
Dragon Legend's Play-to-Airdrop event concludes on February 21, and the Play-to-Earn launch is set for February 27. Read More
The Parallel TCG Prime Championship will run from February 28 to March 2, featuring a $250K prize pool. Read More
