Weekly News Digest with CARV | Ubisoft is Building a Crypto Gaming Experience With Immutable
This is the weekly gaming news powered by CARV, covering the game updates and industry news from October November 7th to November 13th, 2023.
As a platform focusing on gaming, CARV consistently strives to stay updated with the ever-changing game industry. In order to ensure that you are kept abreast of the latest gaming news, we are delighted to present you with a review of last week's highlights.
Sui Taps Space and Time, Bringing Zero-Knowledge Tools to Web3 Games [Read more]
Blockchain network Sui has partnered with Microsoft-backed Space and Time (SxT) to provide developers with a suite of zero-knowledge-proof-based (ZK) tools. These tools are expected to boost the Web3 gaming sector on the SUI network by enabling developers to connect in-game activities with on-chain transactions and mint on-chain rewards based on in-game events in a verifiable way. Sui's unique technical specifications and approach to on-chain assets have already made it appealing to over 40 game developers shortly after its mainnet launch.
The Sandbox hopes to spur LAND sales using 'Black Mirror' and 'Walking Dead' as bait [Read more]
The Sandbox is launching a cinematic-themed virtual neighborhood, "Cinerama," in collaboration with Hollywood brands like "The Walking Dead" and "Black Mirror." With over 400 plots available, users can buy and develop digital property, fostering collaboration with major production companies. The move aims to reignite interest in the metaverse, following a decline in sales after the previous crypto bull run. The Sandbox's SAND token has seen a recent rebound, trading at around $0.42, compared to its October low of $0.28.
Assassin's Creed Maker Ubisoft Is Building a Crypto 'Gaming Experience' With Immutable [Read more]
Ubisoft collaborates with Immutable to create a "Web3 gaming experience," aiming to unlock the potential of blockchain gaming. Immutable, known for Immutable X, will provide seamless crypto integrations. Ubisoft envisions a "fluid" gaming experience with digital ownership, promising a fresh player-focused venture. The details of the project remain undisclosed. Ubisoft has previously explored NFTs in games like Rabbids and Ghost Recon Breakpoint, continuing its blockchain initiatives with tactical RPG Champions Tactics and as a validator on the Cronos blockchain.
GalaChain Levels Up: Partnering with DWF Labs for Ecosystem Growth [Read more]
Gala Games announces a strategic partnership with DWF Labs, a renowned digital asset market maker and web3 investment firm. The collaboration aims to expand GalaChain, their L1 blockchain, with a focus on empowering users across gaming, music, and film platforms. GalaChain, initially recognized as a gaming blockchain, aspires to onboard and empower billions of users, catering to a broader spectrum of industries beyond entertainment. The partnership leverages DWF Labs' market expertise for Gala's ambitious growth plans.
Illuvium Goes Mainstream with Looming Epic Games Store listing [Read more]
Blockchain game Illuvium is set to debut on the Epic Games Store on Nov. 28, expanding its reach to millions of PC and mobile gamers. Developed using Unreal Engine 5 on the Immutable X network, Illuvium offers three different game genres within its universe, aiming to attract a wider audience. Illuvium co-founder Kieran Warwick emphasizes the removal of entry barriers for non-Web3 gamers, making the game free to play without the need for wallets. This move signals a significant step for blockchain gaming on mainstream platforms.
Aavegotchi X The Sandbox Experience [Read more]
The Gotchi French Army community collaborated with Pixelcraft to develop the Aavegotchi X Sandbox Proof of Concept (POC). Revealed during the January 14 hangout, the experience aims to showcase Aavegotchi in The Sandbox metaverse, providing a marketing boost and educating new players. The GFA team seeks community input for the project, planning a Q2 2023 release if approved. Check the proposal on the Aavegotchi forum and Discord for details.
You Can Now Lend Your NFTs to Gamers and Earn Passive Income [Read more]
Crypto startup LootRush is launching a two-sided NFT rental marketplace, allowing gamers to list their game NFTs for rent or borrow others'. Supporting various blockchains, including Ethereum, Ronin, Avalanche, and Binance's BNB Chain, LootRush enables users to rent NFTs for over 1,000 blockchain games without needing cryptocurrency. Described as the "Airbnb of gaming NFTs," it operates on a custodial model, suggesting renters list assets for around 10% of the NFT market value for a one-month rental. LootRush aims to achieve $6 million in annualized rental volume by the end of the year.
Fusionist Beta II: Galactic Duel Access and Rewards [Read more]
The document outlines eligibility criteria for Fusionist Beta II: Galactic Duel, spanning a two-week qualification period with 3000 slots across four sub-events. Eligible players stand a chance to win NFTs worth $30,000 and 30,000 ACE tokens. The highest scorer earns 10,000 ACE. Multiple sub-event entries may yield multiple Steam Codes (up to 3 per participant). The document details event phases, duration, rewards, and participation instructions. Registration on the Fusionist official website is mandatory.
Gods Unchained Migrating to Immutable Passport [Read more]
Blockchain game Gods Unchained is migrating to Immutable Passport, a web3 wallet that combines industry-standard login methods with blockchain features. The initial rollout focuses on account and authentication functionality, with wallet integration planned later. Immutable Passport simplifies onboarding with options like Google and Apple logins and offers passwordless sign-in. Long-term benefits include a seamless transition for users across various games and marketplaces. Early adopters logging in during the first week will receive an exclusive Passport Cardback. The migration, occurring on the backend, only requires users to sign in, with in-game data and collections unaffected.
Cradles is launching Steam Early Access Version on Nov 13th [Read more]
Roblox CEO David Baszucki expressed interest in interoperability for the virtual world, suggesting the integration of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and allowing items to move across platforms. This announcement, along with other positive developments in the crypto space, including SEC's Bitcoin ETF review and Blackrock's Ethereum Trust filing, is fueling speculation of a potential bull market.
Roblox CEO talks about potentially adding NFTs to the gaming platform [Read more]
Roblox CEO David Baszucki expressed interest in interoperability for the virtual world, suggesting the integration of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and allowing items to move across platforms. This announcement, along with other positive developments in the crypto space, including SEC's Bitcoin ETF review and Blackrock's Ethereum Trust filing, is fueling speculation of a potential bull market.