Weekly News Digest with CARV | Ubisoft and Animoca Brands Unite

This is the weekly gaming news powered by CARV, covering the game updates and industry news from November 20th to November 26th, 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.

Ubisoft and Animoca Brands Unite in the Web3 Gaming Realm [Read more]

Ubisoft and Animoca Brands are teaming up to bridge the gap between traditional and web3 gaming. Their collaboration integrates Ubisoft's Champions Tactics into Animoca Brands' Mocaverse through the "Web3 Frequent Player Program," offering in-game rewards and real-life perks. This move signals the gaming industry's shift toward web3 technologies, with Champions Tactics serving as Ubisoft's entry into the web3 realm. The partnership showcases the evolving landscape, promising diverse and immersive gaming experiences by blending web2 and web3 elements.

Illuvium Beta Phase 3: Introducing Arena PvP [Read more]

Illuvium's Phase 3 beta, launching on November 28th, introduces Arena PvP, marking the first PvP content in the Illuvium universe. With a dedicated Team Builder for strategic planning and over 250 Illuvials, 80 Augments, and more, players can create diverse setups. Illuvium also joins the Epic Games Store, expanding accessibility. The game, woven into Ethereum's blockchain, offers an interconnected experience with Illuvium Zero and Iluvium Beyond. As the community anticipates potential rewards, Illuvium represents the evolution of blockchain gaming, blending strategy, expansive projects, and rewards.

Final Fantasy' Maker Square Enix Is Dropping NFTs for its Ethereum Game [Read more]

Square Enix, renowned for Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, is set to launch its inaugural Ethereum NFT game, Symbiogenesis. The NFT mint kicks off on November 27, with three waves spanning November 27 to December 3. Square Enix plans to auction 500 character NFTs for Symbiogenesis Chapter 1, employing a unique approach potentially granting free NFTs to early users based on demand. The game, a narrative-driven project, combines Ethereum NFTs and Polygon's scaling network, with a scheduled December launch.

Game Studio Behind Matr1x Fire Raises $10 Million for NFT Mobile Shooter [Read more]

Square Enix, renowned for Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, is set to launch its inaugural Ethereum NFT game, Symbiogenesis. The NFT mint kicks off on November 27, with three waves spanning November 27 to December 3. Square Enix plans to auction 500 character NFTs for Symbiogenesis Chapter 1, employing a unique approach potentially granting free NFTs to early users based on demand. The game, a narrative-driven project, combines Ethereum NFTs and Polygon's scaling network, with a scheduled December launch.

Treasure DAO is Launching its Own Gaming Chain [Read more]

Treasure DAO is gearing up for its gaming chain, emphasizing the central role of $MAGIC. Positioned as the fabric of their ecosystem, the chain, set to launch on Arbitrum, aims to support gaming-specific use cases and incentivize game studios. $MAGIC's role as gas and potential benefits for developers and studios suggest a bullish outlook, creating a growth flywheel that funds gamers, enhances experiences, and drives profit. The Treasure Chain is expected within a year, showcasing the team's dedication.

Crypto Gaming Protocol Saga Raises $5 Million Ahead of Mainnet Launch, Community Airdrop [Read more]

Saga, a protocol assisting crypto game developers in launching blockchains, has secured a $5 million seed extension in a round led by Placeholder. With a total funding of $13.5 million, Saga's scalability, allowing developers to create parallel chains, sets it apart. The mainnet is set to launch in January, attracting nearly 300 projects on its testnet. Saga focuses on mobile gaming, anticipating its role in mainstream crypto adoption amid challenges in traditional gaming studios. The round signals market optimism following a year of crypto price declines.

THE Lacoste WORLD TOUR NOW LIVE in The Sandbox [Read more]

The Sandbox has partnered with Lacoste to launch "The Lacoste World Tour," a branded multiplayer experience celebrating Lacoste's 90th anniversary. Players can explore Lacoste Island, featuring themed locations like Tokyo, São Paulo, Paris, and Golf Island. The collaboration brings together Lacoste's diverse communities around sports, fashion, and lifestyle. Exclusive digital goods are available on The Sandbox's Marketplace, allowing players to showcase their style and affinity for the iconic brand in the virtual world until December 7.

Space Falcon Announced Partnership with Immutable to build on its zkEVM, Powered by Polygon Labs [Read more]

Space Falcon, a web3 gaming project launched in 2022, has raised over $4 million from notable blockchain VCs such as OKX Ventures and Maven Capital. Focused on scaling web3 gaming globally, Space Falcon is leveraging Immutable zkEVM on Polygon for enhanced gaming experiences. By joining Immutable ecosystem, the project aims to provide players with low-cost, high-speed, and secure gaming environments while integrating sustainable economic models for the next generation of gamers.

StepN is Releasing its Brand New MOOAR Genesis Sneakers [Read more]

StepN, a Web3 lifestyle app that integrates gaming and health, announces the launch of MOOAR Genesis Sneakers based on community feedback. The app rewards outdoor activities like walking with NFT sneakers and tokens. Operating on the Solana blockchain, StepN has gained traction since its Beta launch in 2021, winning the Solana Ignition Hackathon Gaming Track and securing $5 million in seed funding. The MOOAR Genesis Sneakers release aims to rejuvenate StepN's popularity and reinforce its position as a leading move-to-earn project.

Readygg partners with Aptos Labs to bring more players to Web3 games [Read more]

Readygg has partnered with Aptos Labs to transition up to 15 million Web2 gamers to Web3 games on the Aptos blockchain. The move is set to enhance gaming experiences with scalability and innovative gameplay. Early access to new releases is available from November 16, with the official launch scheduled for December 6. Readygg's network has secured agreements with over 20 Web2 publishers, aiming to transition four by the end of 2023, followed by a dozen more in the coming year