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Web3 Game Development
Boomland Migrating to Immutable zkEVM Read More
In February 2024, the creator of Hunter On-chain, Boomland, announced their plan to migrate to Immutable. Hunters is a fantasy PVE action game with various modes. Players battle monsters in PvE matches to level up, with options for standard power-ups and special abilities. Other modes include Boss Hunt and Bounty Hunter. Players earn BGEM tokens for matches to purchase chests with artifacts and hunter shards. The game is available on web and mobile platforms.
StepN's parent company's second product, Gas Hero, unveils new event: Hero Mountain Read More
Gas Hero, developed by Find Satoshi Lab, was introduced by StepN's parent company. On February 16, 2024, they organized a new gaming event: the Hero Mountain event. With 880K GMT weekly for the top 1500 PvP players, conquer challenges and earn daily rewards like Hero Capsules. Top 15% also receive 5x GMT bonuses.
Aurory: Earn Crypto on Epic Games Store Read More
Aurory, a Solana-based game, now allows public access to its "Seekers of Tokane" experience on the Epic Games Store, offering players a chance to earn cryptocurrency and NFTs. This limited-time event, running from February 12-26, includes $50,000 in AURY token rewards. The game, featuring monster battling and exploration in a fantasy setting, marks a significant step for crypto gaming's integration into mainstream platforms, distinguishing itself amidst the broader digital marketplace's evolving stance on crypto and NFT games.
'Pixelmon' Game Joins Ethereum Scaling Network for MON Token Launch Read More
Pixelmon partners with Immutable and LiquidX to debut on Immutable zkEVM blockchain. Following a revamp, including an $8M funding round and MON token introduction, Pixelmon leverages Polygon’s zkEVM for improved gameplay and trading. Immutable's Robbie Ferguson predicts Pixelmon's impact in 2024. MON token details unveiled, ERC-20 issuance planned, blockchain undecided.
Dacoco Debuts "Battlefleet Armageddon" in Alien Worlds Read More
Dacoco introduces "Battlefleet Armageddon," a mobile auto battler set in the Alien Worlds metaverse, developed by Mercury Forge. This game allows players to use NFT-based spaceships for strategic battles, integrating with the Alien Worlds' DAO system. Available for free on Google Play and the Apple App Store, it enhances the Alien Worlds experience by incorporating unique gameplay and web3 financial models.
Financing
Overworld Raises $10M for New RPG, Led by Hashed Read More
2024.02.15, Game Studio Overworld Completes $10M Seed Funding Round Led by Hashed, with The Spartan Group, Sanctor Capital, and Galaxy Interactive Participating. The funding will be allocated towards the development of an Alpha version compatible with current-gen consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.
Exverse Raises $3M for Web3 'Call of Duty' Game Read More
2024.02.15, Web3 AAA first-person shooter game Exverse has raised $3 million in a private funding round led by Cogitent Ventures, Cointelligence, and Moonrock Capital. With additional support from industry leaders like KuCoin Labs, Epic Games, Seedify, and ChainGPT, this funding will bolster preparations for game testing and token deployment.
Ultiverse Raises $4M in Strategic Funding Round Led by IDG Capital Read More
2024.02.14, Ultiverse, an AI-driven Web3 gaming platform, raises $4 million in a strategic funding round led by IDG Capital. Animoca Brands, Polygon Ventures, MorningStar Ventures, and others also invest. The funds from this new financing enable Ultiverse to accelerate the realization of its vision to build the most intuitive AI-driven platform for web3 games creation.
Industry Reports and Happenings
Fortnite Avalanche Cup Set to Begin Read More
The Fortnite Avalanche Cup, a highly anticipated event within the Avalanche ecosystem, is set to kick off on February 17th. This tournament will feature teams from various Avalanche projects competing against each other, with live broadcasts on the @GamingOnAvax Twitch channel. The event not only promises exciting gameplay but also offers viewers the chance to win substantial prizes, fostering community involvement and support across the ecosystem.
A Primer on On-Chain Gaming (Binance Research) Read More
On-chain gaming, hosting game logic on the blockchain, is poised for rapid growth with benefits like true ownership and interoperability. Despite facing challenges like technical limitations, significant investments and popular games like Nine Chronicles highlight its potential. The sector anticipates advancements in gameplay, infrastructure, and a unified economy to drive mass adoption towards an "Autonomous World.
Airdrop & Free Mints
Blocklords Launches Second Round of GameDrop Initiative, Airdrops $300K in LRDS Tokens Read More
Blocklords, MetaKing Studios' PC strategy game, debuted on GameDrop in January 2024. Now, in its second round, the GameDrop initiative airdrops $300,000 worth of LRDS tokens to players and NFT holders. Players can use LRDS tokens in-game, with a conversion rate of 10 LRDS for 1,000 influence, enhancing their gaming experience.
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