This Week In Gaming | YGG Play Summit Returns to Manila With AI Tournaments, Ronin and Coins.ph Enable PHPC Payments and Solana Game Pass Opens NFT Pack Mint

Web3 Game Development

YGG Play Summit 2025 Returns to Manila With Tournaments and AI Workshops Read More

The YGG Play Summit is back in Manila from November 19–22, transforming the city into a “City of Play” with tournaments, workshops, and community events. Highlights include the $100,000 YGG Parallel Showdown, the $20,000 Vibes Asian Championship, and the return of the GAM3 Awards, which will crown a new Game of the Year. The Summit also hosts AI-powered, no-code game creation workshops in the Skill District, giving aspiring developers hands-on training. With support from YGG Pilipinas, the event continues to advance web3 gaming and AI adoption across the Philippines.

Ronin and Coins.ph Move to Bring PHPC Payments to 600,000 Merchants Read More

Ronin and Coins.ph plan to integrate the peso-backed PHPC stablecoin into QRPH, the Philippines’ national QR payment network. Pending regulatory approval, the move would let Ronin Wallet users pay with PHPC across more than 600,000 merchants, extending Ronin’s reach beyond gaming into everyday finance. PHPC, issued by Coins.ph under BSP oversight, bridges on-chain value with real-world spending, allowing users to convert digital earnings—such as those from Axie Infinity—into routine purchases. The integration is expected as early as 2026.

Tollan Universe Set to Launch on Abstract With Weekly Prizes and vRNG Read More

Tollan Universe will debut on Abstract on December 1, introducing a survivors-style action format where players battle waves of enemies and upgrade elemental abilities. The game features a weekly prize pool funded by 40% of in-game purchases, adding a competitive incentive to each run. To ensure fairness, Tollan Universe uses Proof of Play’s verifiable randomness (vRNG) system. Yield Guild Games will also launch a community quest to onboard new players. The release highlights Abstract’s growing role in web3 gaming.

Solana Game Pass S1 Opens Free NFT Pack Mint on Magic Eden Read More

Solana Gaming has launched a free mint for its Season 1 Game Pass NFT packs, available on Magic Eden until December 4. Any Solana wallet can mint up to two packs for a small network fee, with no whitelist or supply cap. Packs remain sealed until next week’s reveal on DRIP SHOP, where users can open them live to uncover collectible cards and over $10,000 in hidden prizes. The NFTs are non-tradable and do not affect gameplay, serving instead as a nostalgic, community-focused collectible for the broader Solana Season 1 event.

Sleepagotchi Launches Deep Purple Event With 500K+ PIXEL Rewards Read More

Sleepagotchi Lite has introduced a new VIP-only event, Deep Purple, running from Nov. 20–26 and offering over 500,000 $PIXEL in prizes. Available exclusively to Silver and Gold subscribers on Telegram, the event rewards players for collecting Purple Orbs, with the top 100 participants sharing the prize pool. Scores are boosted through Gacha Heroes cards and Dino Gotchi NFTs, which provide additional multipliers. All rewards are claimed via self-custodial Ronin wallets, reinforcing Sleepagotchi’s integration with the PIXEL ecosystem.

Avalanche Battle Pass Season 3 Launches With $25K+ in Rewards Read More

Avalanche Battle Pass Season 3 goes live on November 24, bringing over $25,000 in Playpoints, NFTs, and AVAX prizes. For the first time, major web2 titles like Battlefield 6, PUBG, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals join Avalanche’s web3 lineup. The season introduces mission preferences, an in-progress tracker, and a new referral system that rewards both existing and new players. Snowflakes return as raffle entries for the seasonal prize pool, with all progression unified through Playfull, where players can link Steam, Epic, and wallet accounts for mission verification.

Game Financing

XOCIETY Raises $1.6M Ahead of Epic Games Early Access Launch Read More

Web3 shooter XOCIETY has secured $1.6M in funding led by Neoclassic Capital and Winguard, with continued backing from Hashed, Spartan, and YGG. Built on the Sui blockchain, the game uses its $XO token to deliver real-time on-chain rewards while keeping gameplay accessible through email logins and a coming “ghost wallet.” Developed by a 36-member AAA-experienced team, XOCIETY is preparing for its November Early Access debut on the Epic Games Store, alongside plans to expand its Sui ecosystem tools and infrastructure.

Wizzwoods Secures $10M Series A to Expand Cross-Chain Web3 Game Read More

Wizzwoods has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Animoca Brands and IVC, signaling strong confidence in its cross-chain idle farming game. The funding will accelerate development, enhance its token-driven economy, and expand support across Berachain, TON, and Tabi. Following its March TGE, Wizzwoods has built a live in-game economy centered on WIZZ and xWIZZ tokens, competitive PvP modes, and NFT-powered progression. The team plans to scale gameplay systems, deepen cross-chain features, and grow its presence across Telegram and X.

Airdrop & Free Mints & Launchpad

Valannia $VALAN TGE & Listing Set for Nov 26 at 4:00 AM Read More

Valannia, the upcoming fantasy RPG world featuring hero progression, realm conquests, and on-chain asset ownership, will launch its $VALAN token TGE and exchange listing on November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM.

Lineup Games $LINEUP TGE & Listing Arrives on Nov 30 Read More

Lineup Games, known for its lineup-based strategy gameplay and growing on-chain fan community, will launch its $LINEUP token TGE and official listing on November 30.