This Week In Gaming | Wilder World Unveils $100K FPS Tournament, Pirate Nation Shuts Down, OVERTAKE Announces TGE on Binance, and Football.Fun Hits $2.7M on Base
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OVERTAKE Announces Token Generation Event on Binance Wallet Read More
OVERTAKE, a peer-to-peer gaming asset marketplace on Sui Network, has revealed plans for its Token Generation Event (TGE) via Binance Wallet in partnership with Four Meme. The exclusive bonding curve event will run on August 25, 2025, from 8:00–10:00 AM UTC. Participation is limited to eligible users holding Binance Alpha Points, which must be used to subscribe. Full TGE details and the event portal will be released shortly. OVERTAKE leverages smart contract escrow to enable secure trading of gaming assets, aiming to expand liquidity and trust in the Web3 gaming economy.
Wilder World Unveils FPS With $100K Tournament Source
Wilder World has launched a first-person shooter in “super early access” at Gamescom, offering 10-player deathmatches set in a recreated Miami called Wiami. The Ethereum-based project will host a $100,000 tournament from August 25 to September 24, flying five finalists to an in-person showdown. This marks the second release in Wilder World’s expanding metaverse, following last year’s racing game Wilder Wheels. The team plans a full rollout in early 2026, integrating racing, combat, mining, concerts, and cultural experiences into a player-driven digital city.
Pirate Nation Shuts Down as Crypto Gaming Struggles Read More
Ethereum RPG Pirate Nation will close in September, with developer Proof of Play citing unsustainable costs and a limited player base. The “fully on-chain” game ran on Polygon and Arbitrum but proved too expensive, costing up to $4,000 daily in gas subsidies. Despite raising $33M in 2023 and promising “forever games,” the project failed to gain mass adoption. Proof of Play will pivot to its Abstract-based arcade app, where players can redeem in-game items for future rewards. Pirate Nation’s closure follows other 2025 shutdowns, including Deadrop and Nyan Heroes, underscoring growing challenges for Web3 gaming.
The Beacon Opens Public Playtest Ahead of Seasonal Launch Read More
Action RPG The Beacon will begin its public playtest on August 27 via Epic Games, offering revamped combat, new dungeons, and event rewards. The studio is shifting to a live seasonal model, with Season 1 set for early 2026. Pre-season stress tests in late 2025 will prepare for new biomes, enemies, weapons, and procedurally generated dungeons. Multiplayer will debut with social gameplay, alongside token incentives and prize pools. A token generation event is planned for Q2 2026, with WoPs, Pets, and Founding Characters playing key roles. Long-term, The Beacon aims to blend Web3 features with traditional gaming, emphasizing UGC tools for expansion and spin-offs.
Holosim Season One Launches With $35K Prize Pool Read More
Holosim, a browser-based strategy game in the Star Atlas universe, launched Season One on August 20 with $35,000 in rewards. The free-to-play title, powered by Solflare, lowers entry barriers by requiring no wallet or upfront investment. Players engage in factional warfare, ship missions, and resource deliveries while competing for leaderboard prizes. The top 1,500 players will share rewards, with first place earning 300 USDC, rare ships, and exclusive crew packs. A Completionist Bundle for the first 1,000 finishers includes ships, skins, and SOL. Positioned as both onboarding and experimentation, Holosim tests mechanics for SAGE Labs and future Star Atlas projects, while anchoring the broader Star Atlas Summer campaign.
L3E7 Summer Event Launches With $100K Prize Pool Read More
The L3E7 Summer event, running through August, offers a $100,000 prize pool in $MNT and $ARB tokens. Players earn Summon Tickets by completing social, gameplay, and blockchain tasks, which can then be used to summon anime-style characters of varying rarity. Rewards are distributed based on both the number and rarity of characters summoned, with higher tiers unlocking larger token allocations. NFT holders of Guardians and Worlds gain bonus tickets through daily check-ins, while a referral system provides extra opportunities. Exploration tasks on Arbitrum and Mantle chains also contribute to rewards. The event aims to blend social engagement, gaming, and Web3 mechanics, offering both competitive incentives and broader community participation ahead of the game’s continued development.
Project O Brings Mobile TCG to Immutable Read More
Koin Games has announced Project O, a mobile-first trading card game launching on Immutable. Designed for short, fast-paced matches, the game uses upgradeable 3D cards inspired by myths and fairy tales, with simultaneous turns to keep play dynamic and tournament-ready. While accessible as a traditional mobile TCG, Project O introduces optional digital ownership through limited print runs, card grading, and a built-in marketplace—framed as a “web2.5” approach where blockchain features remain in the background. Backed by developers with experience on titles like Apex Legends and Candy Crush, the project targets the lucrative midcore mobile market, valued at $11.7B last year. Immutable positions Project O as a flagship release blending mainstream usability with seamless digital ownership.
Football.Fun Launches on Base With $2.7M in First-Week Volume Read More
Football.Fun (FDF), a crypto-powered fantasy football app on Base, launched with $2.7 million in marketplace volume during its first week. The debut featured exclusive booster pack sales, where users pulled random player shares, fueling strong trading demand as early values tripled. To manage speculation, the platform introduced a “jeet jail” mechanism. FDF also rolled out its first tournament, rewarding players with Tournament Points (for packs) and Skill Points (for upgrades). Player contracts add strategic depth, requiring in-game Gold to renew after four matches. With influencer-backed pack reveals and limited batch player releases, FDF quickly became one of Base’s top-performing apps, showcasing how Web3 can merge fantasy sports, trading, and community engagement.
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Pixelmon TCG x YGG Tournament Runs Aug 25–Sep 1 with $4.5K Prize Pool Read More
Pixelmon TCG, the trading card game spin-off of the Pixelmon universe, is teaming up with Yield Guild Games (YGG) for a tournament from August 25 to September 1, 2025, featuring a $4,500 prize pool. Players will battle using strategic Pixelmon card decks to climb the leaderboards and earn rewards.
Wilder World FPS Tournament Runs Aug 25–Sep 24 With $100K Prize Pool Read More
Wilder World, the immersive Web3 metaverse, is launching its first large-scale FPS tournament from August 25 to September 24, 2025, featuring a massive $100,000 prize pool. Players will compete in fast-paced, futuristic shooter battles within the Wilder World universe, combining competitive gameplay with blockchain-driven ownership of assets.
Ragnarok Landverse Genesis Major Event Scheduled Aug 30–31 with $30K Prize Pool Read More
Ragnarok Landverse: Genesis, the Web3 MMORPG inspired by the classic Ragnarok Online, will host its Genesis Major Event from August 30 to 31, 2025, featuring a $30,000 prize pool. Guilds will battle in large-scale War of Emperium sieges, competing for dominance, rewards, and prestige.
