This Week In Gaming | XOCIETY Playtest Event, Forgotten Runiverse Migrates To Ronin, Attack on Titan Join Sandbox, Pixelverse Funding, and More FREE Mint & Airdrop News

Jul 15, 2024

Web3 Game Development

Crypto Game ‘For The Win’ to Launch on Solana Blockchain Read More

Crypto gaming startup Jungle announced its new mobile first-person shooter game, For The Win (FTW), will be built on the Solana blockchain. Currently in early alpha testing in South America, FTW has already attracted over 100,000 downloads. Jungle aims to leverage Solana’s speed and user experience to reward players based on in-game performance. Co-founder and CEO Joao Beraldo highlighted Solana’s growth potential and its appeal for game developers. Jungle is also considering launching FTW on the upcoming Solana smartphone, Chapter 2, set for release in 2025.

XOCIETY Hosts Pop Extraction Spotlight Test with Major Rewards Read More

XOCIETY, the upcoming AAA gaming metaverse, will hold its largest playtest event, the Pop Extraction Spotlight Test, from July 15-22. Participants can win over 2 million NTx tokens and exclusive rewards. The event features daily sessions and is open to players worldwide. XOCIETY recently raised $7.5 million in funding from investors like Hashed and the Sui Foundation. Players must preregister by connecting their wallet and signing in with a Google account to join.

Spellborne Now Live on Browser as Retro-Style Creature-Collecting MMO Read More

Mon Studios' Spellborne, formerly Defimons, is now live on browsers. This retro-style MMORPG follows three children from Isogi City on magical adventures filled with creatures and monsters. Currently available on browsers, Spellborne will expand to iOS, Android, and the Epic Games Store later this year.

OverTrip Launches P2A Event with 25 Million $TRIP Tokens Read More

OverTrip, a free-to-play battle royale game, launches on the Epic Games Store on July 10, 2024. This launch features a Play-to-Airdrop (P2A) season, offering players a chance to earn from a 25 million $TRIP token pool through gameplay missions and social activities. Players can claim a Battle Pass on Trippy Terminal, participate in 20-player arenas, and complete tasks to earn rewards. The $TRIP token, set to launch mid-August, will support various web3 games and enable token-based matchmaking and VIP Rooms.

Forgotten Runiverse Migrates to Ronin Ahead of Epic Games Launch Read More

Forgotten Runiverse, an MMORPG based on the Forgotten Runes NFT collection, will migrate from Arbitrum to the Ethereum sidechain Ronin, developers announced. This move aligns the game with other Ronin-based titles like Axie Infinity and Pixels. The migration will start with a closed beta on July 31, followed by a public event in August. Players can mint and build on plots, with mintable gameplay rewards. Forgotten Runiverse will launch on the Epic Games Store later this year, with mobile optimization planned.

Axie Infinity Mystic Era Launches with 16K AXS Rewards Read More

Axie Infinity's Mystic Era has begun, featuring intense battles and a 16,226.6 AXS prize pool. The Gauntlet Mode starts July 15, introducing new Rune buffs and substantial SLP rewards. Players compete for top leaderboard positions and exclusive Collectible Chest rewards. The season encourages strategic gameplay, with Turnip, Poison, Jinx, and Feather teams dominating in the previous Epic Era. The game is available for free on Android, PC, and MacOS, offering three free starter axies for new players. The community eagerly anticipates the Final Era's challenges and rewards.

‘Attack on Titan’ Joins The Sandbox Metaverse Read More

Popular anime and manga series "Attack on Titan" will enter The Sandbox, an Ethereum-based metaverse game. The collaboration, authorized by Kodansha Ltd., will create an interactive "Attack on Titan Land" within the virtual world. Players can purchase virtual real estate via NFTs and engage in themed experiences launching later this year. This partnership adds to The Sandbox's impressive lineup of collaborations, which includes Snoop Dogg and The Smurfs.

The Lost Glitches Partners with XAI for August Open Beta Read More

Mimunga’s trading card game, The Lost Glitches, will enter Open Beta from August 15 to September 15. This phase, ahead of the official launch, combines RPG elements with TCG gameplay. Players can download the game from the Epic Game Store. The collaboration with the XAI Foundation includes exclusive daily quests in XAI Vanguard: Genesis.

Game Financing

Pixelverse Secures Additional $2 Million in Funding, Total Reaches $7.5 Million Read More

The Telegram-based crypto gaming ecosystem Pixelverse has successfully completed another $2 million funding round, with participation from Galaxy Interactive, Crit Ventures, and Arc Community, alongside notable individual investors in the cryptocurrency space such as Alex Kruger, Luke Belmar, and Mike Dudas. This round brings its total funding to $7.5 million.

$MOCA Token Now Live for Claim and Staking Read More

The $MOCA token is now live. Moca NFT and Lucky Neko holders can claim their $MOCA within 30 days. Registered Moca ID holders will have their $MOCA automatically staked. Stake your $MOCA for Staking Power on the Mocaverse platform. Mocaverse, a metaverse product of Animoca Brands, features creative creatures called Mocas. The Mocaverse team is also developing Web3 tools for gaming, culture, and entertainment, enabling users to create digital identities and earn loyalty points.

Hamster Kombat Expands Pre-Market Trading as Token Launch Nears Read More

Bybit has joined exchanges like Gate.io, Bitget, and KuCoin in offering pre-market trading for Hamster Kombat’s HMSTR token. Trading at $0.12 per token, Hamster Kombat is gaining massive traction on Telegram, with 238 million users. Despite uncertainties about the conversion rate of in-game points to on-chain tokens, interest remains high. The official token launch on The Open Network (TON) is expected later in July. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov praised the game as the fastest-growing digital service globally.

Soccerverse Secures $3.1 Million Investment from Square Enix Read More

Soccerverse has raised £2.5 million ($3.1 million) in a strategic investment round led by Square Enix, bringing total funding to $4 million. This investment aims to enhance the game’s development and global reach. Soccerverse, a free-to-play football management game utilizing blockchain technology, allows players to build dream teams and influence gameplay.