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Ubisoft\’s Rabbids NFTs and Wallet-Free Gaming

February continues to see plenty of blockchain gaming activity. We have new in-game content, NFT airdrops, beta testing, new partnerships, ease of access, and many more. The biggest news is that Ubisoft is still making progress in Web3, having launched its Rabbids NFTs on the Sandbox. Moreover, we have super news for gamers that do not want to indulge in any digital wallets, Champions Ascension goes wallet free. Top blockchain game Gods Unchained launches its pre-alpha mobile test, Genopets adds minigames, and Planet IX brings new in-game drops. Let’s check out these blockchain gaming developments in detail.

Ubisoft Launches Rabbids NFTs
Planet IX Making Further Progress
Audius and Mini Royale Nations Enters Music Partnership
Genopets Hosts Mini-games
Gods Unchained Going Mobile
No Wallet Required to Play Champions Ascension
Another Migration to ImmutableX

Ubisoft Launches Rabbids NFTs

Ubisoft is looking into Web3 technology. This is the company that made the popular Assassin\’s Creed series. The Sandbox blockchain game now has Rabbids NFT avatars, which is one of its recent moves into the space. Ubisoft is one of the most well-known traditional video game companies that is trying out Web3 and has already made a few steps in that direction. In December 2021, Ubisoft became the first major video game publisher to release in-game NFTs with Ghost Recon Breakpoint, which received mixed feedback from fans. But the company is still committed to Web3 and has just released Rabbids NFT avatars for The Sandbox, a metaverse game built on Ethereum.

Ubisoft is offering 2,066 Rabbid avatars on Polygon, an Ethereum scaling network. The NFTs are priced at 100 SAND, equivalent to approximately $78 at current rates. This release is timed to coincide with the Lunar New Year, specifically the year of the rabbit in 2023. The Rabbids are in various styles, and buyers can view them in four different tiers on the Sandbox game website.

Planet IX Making Further Progress

Planet IX is one of the most successful blockchain games in Web3 and it continues to grow by leaps and bounds. The game where players strive to revitalize a desolate planet, is expanding its range of options. The latest release, Cargo Drop 3, offers players even more possibilities for expanding their Mission Controls, as well as the addition of Rovers – autonomous vehicles that help players harvest tiles.

Cargo Drop 3 from Planet IX features a variety of NFTs and packs. Each Cargo Drop 3 pack includes a Rover, an Avatar Pack, and a Large Pack, providing players with plenty of new options to explore.

There are three types of Rovers in Planet IX, and they aid players in gathering resources, while also being capable of discovering M3ta-M0ds that help improve facilities. Avatars, on the other hand, are non-playable characters that provide in-game benefits and access to future airdrops and bonuses.

Furthermore, Cargo Drop 3 introduces the C-Tile contract, which offers players a third layer of hexes that are stakable around their Mission Control. Each Cargo pack is priced at $199, with a maximum of 100,000 Cargo Drop 3 mints available. Players can buy these packs on the official Cargo Drop 3 page.

Audius and Mini Royale Nations Enters Music Partnership

Mini Royal is combining Web3 games and music by teaming up with Audius, a decentralized music streaming platform. With this collaboration, Mini-Royale players can now listen to Audius\’ music streams while playing the game.

The partnership between Mini Royale and Audius is a cross-app, cross-chain collaboration that combines the worlds of streaming music and Web3 gaming. Through a built-in player on the Mini-Royale site, players can now stream tracks from the Audius platform while they play the game.

Genopets Hosts Mini-games

Two new minigames have been added to the pet-owning game Genopets, where players walk to earn rewards. These mini-games, called \”Feed and Fetch,\” are designed to help players keep their Genopets fed and happy. By doing so, players can achieve better Step to Energy conversion rates. In addition to these mini-games, Genopets has also added Food and Toy items to the game earlier this year. Players can receive a random selection of 3-6 items once a day when they convert their steps into energy. However, there are some changes expected on these mini-games in the upcoming Genopets update. Player feedback on losing inventory has ultimately made the developers rethink it.

Gods Unchained Going Mobile

This week, Gods Unchained opened its pre-alpha testing for the game’s mobile version. The gaming community is testing the game’s Android version and giving feedback to the developers on bugs and experiences.

The initial Gods Unchained mobile alpha test is available first to those on the elected Council of Mortals and those with Mount Olympus access, which is granted to players with large collections of GU cards. Access to the mobile pre-alpha for these players begins on February 24th, while others can join on February 28th. Anyone who played during February has a chance to receive an invitation.

No Wallet Required to Play Champions Ascension

Champions Ascension recently made a major accessibility improvement by eliminating the need for players to own a Web3 wallet in order to play the game. This comes after they made the pre-alpha free to play and got rid of the need for an invite code. Developers are continually striving to reduce the barriers to entry for web3 games, and many are finding ways to allow players to enjoy the game without the need for blockchain tokens or NFTs, while still providing access to these features for those who are interested. Champions Ascension is the latest game to join this movement.

Another Migration to ImmutableX

Chainmonsters has announced that they will be transitioning from the Flow blockchain to Immutable X just before their official launch. The move was made to ensure that the game is set up in the most suitable space for its requirements, with players soon being able to mint NFTs from the game.

In a statement, the Chainmonsters team said that they were interested in Immutable X because it was always making and using new developer tools, like the Immutable Passport that was just released. These tools enable the team to focus more on developing the game and implementing updates than on technical aspects.

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SandBox, Illuvium and More Gaming News!

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Another week has passed, and it\’s time for another episode of Super Sunday Gaming News. This week also saw the release of additional alphas, which brings us right back up to where we left off.

We also have a lot of gaming NFTs going up for sale, Square Enix releasing some more information on Symbiogenesis, and some seed funding. So, a lot of new in-game content is making its way to the gamers in addition to the alphas.

Nekoverse has initiated the process of adding players to their play and earn alpha playtest, while Parallel is gearing up to launch their inaugural alpha later this month. Phantom Galaxies is currently providing airdrops of rewards to players who successfully completed all the missions during their alpha phase, and Chronos: Dawn of Time has transitioned into open beta (which is technically not alpha, but quite similar!).

As for the sales events, we\’ve got some major sales events on the horizon as well. Seedify is holding its inaugural NFT sale, featuring Mounts that can be utilized both within and outside of their upcoming Seedworld metaverse.

Meanwhile, The Sandbox has announced its first land sale of 2023. Moreover, we shared about Illuvitars in last week’s edition, and this week we bring you some more on it. The Illuvitar sale is scheduled to take place shortly, and Illuvium has recently unveiled information about the collection and its associated collecting game, Illuvium Beyond.

So let\’s get started:

Nekoverse Alpha
Parallel Closed Alpha
The Sandbox Land Sale 2023
Illuvium Beyond and Illuvitars
Square Enix Shares More on Symbiogenesis

Nekoverse Alpha

Even though it has been accessible for a few weeks, you can still participate in the testnet alpha for Nekoverse and receive rewards prior to its launch on the mainnet. This game, featuring cats and a turn-based strategy, provides multiple options for playing and earning.

Nekoverse\’s most recent playtest was released on February 1, 2023, marking the last testnet iteration before the game transitions to the mainnet. You can download this ]version of the game easily which is also compatible with both Android and iOS devices. However, access to this test is limited to groups of 250 players, and the first few batches have already got access.

Parallel Closed Alpha

Get ready for another alpha launch! This time it\’s Parallel, a sci-fi themed TCG. Although only those who receive invites can participate, early access applications for Parallel are open to all.

For several months now, Parallel has been regularly releasing new card packs. And finally, collectors will be able to witness these cards in action during the closed alpha of the early access period!

Players can apply for early access here. According to the Parallel team, email invites will begin to be sent out on February 22nd, with the alpha scheduled to launch on February 28th.

The Sandbox Land Sale 2023

It feels like quite some time since the last land sale by The Sandbox. However, they\’re now back with the first set of new lands in 2023! Despite the fact that the ecosystem for The Sandbox is still in its nascent stages, land plots are gradually increasing in value as the space expands. It won\’t be long before all the land plots are entirely sold out!

This \’Voxel Madness\’ land sale follows the Sandbox\’s new raffle system. To enter the raffle, players must have an account with verified identity (KYC) and hold 1,011 SAND tokens in their connected wallet (4,683 if they want to apply for a Premium land), the cost of a plot. Players with sufficient tokens can enter both raffles.

Raffle registrations open on February 14th, 3 p.m. UTC and continue until February 20 at 3 a.m. UTC. The results will be disclosed on February 21st at 11 a.m. UTC, and the sale will begin an hour later. Interested participants can register here.

Illuvium Beyond and Illuvitars

Illuvium recently released an announcement about Illuvium Beyond. A new game which is a combination PFP collection and NFT gathering game. They have now revealed more information about their plans for this fourth edition of the constantly growing Illuvium universe!

Illuvium continues to broaden its range of offerings, introducing Illuvitars and a new game, Illuvium Beyond, to a website near you!

Illuvium is planning to hold a sale for D1sk packs, which will be available in both Standard and Mega versions. Each pack includes a random Illuvitar and three accessories, while the Standard D1sk pack also contains an additional Tier 0 Illuvitar, and the Megapack includes an extra rare Illuvitar. Mega packs have higher odds of discovering items with a higher rarity.

While some D1sk packs are labeled as \’alpha\’ packs, they appear to be similar to regular packs. The Standard pack costs 0.0005 ETH, and the Megapack costs 0.025 ETH. Alpha packs are priced five times higher than regular packs.

The first wave of Illuvitars will roll out in batches, with a total of 25 Illuvials available for purchase. Interested buyers can preview the potential contents of this initial pack sale by going here.

Square Enix Shares More on Symbiogenesis

Square Enix, a major player in the gaming industry, has released information about their first web3 game called Symbiogenesis. This interactive project will be hosted on the Polygon network, promising a seamless user experience. The game is described as an upcoming \”interactive Web3 digital collectible art experience,\” which blends collectible artworks with real game functionality.

This week, Polygon Labs announced that they would be working with Square Enix, which is one of the biggest game companies. Their first collaboration, the web3 game called Symbiogenesis, is set to be launched in the spring of 2023. This game aims to offer a distinctive experience for digital collectibles with a captivating storyline attached to them. As players explore a world that stands on its own, they can find new information and change the story with each strategic move. Symbiogenesis takes place on a mysterious floating continent, and the digital collectibles or collections players have can lead them to different storylines.

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Super Sunday Gaming News

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Welcome to another edition of our Super Sunday News Roundup! As we continue to navigate the exciting world of Web3 gaming, we\’re thrilled to bring you the latest and greatest developments from the past week.

This week saw major news from the corporate sector, with the Premier League joining the Web3 space through its agreement with Sorare. Meanwhile, Amazon is also jumping on the Web3 bandwagon, exploring new opportunities in this growing market.

On the gaming front, there was a lot of excitement as well. Axie Infinity wrapped up its first season of Homeland, and Big Time continues to dominate the Web3 gaming world by taking home the biggest prize at the Gam3ers\’ Choice Awards.

In addition, we\’ll be taking a look at the latest alpha and beta tests, as well as the upcoming Mojo Meele competition.

So, let\’s dive into this week\’s news highlights:

W3 Play Update
Premier League Teams Up with Sorare for Exciting New Web3 Gaming Experience
Immutable Launches Its Passport for Gamers
Introducing Amazon\’s Web3 Exploration: A Game Changer?
Axie Infinity Homeland Season Zero: A Successful Conclusion
Gam3r\’s Choice Awards 2023: Player-Voted Winners Announced
Exploring the World of Mist: A Preview of the Pre-Alpha Stage
Gala Games Unveils 2023 Roadmap: Focus on Mobile Gaming and Blockchain Growth

W3 Play Update:

Attention all game developers! Get ready to showcase your games like never before. Our video section is now live on our website, and all videos previously published on YouTube are now fully integrated. This new section is dedicated to game trailers and tutorials, and we want to see what you have to offer!

Do you have exciting, informative, and engaging videos that you\’d like to share with our audience? Simply send us a link to your videos via our contact page and we\’ll add it to our database. We prefer using WeTransfer for downloading, but you can use any method that\’s convenient for you.

Take your game promotions to the next level and showcase your work to a wider audience. Check out our video section now by clicking here and see for yourself! Don\’t miss out on this opportunity to get your games in front of tons of potential players.

But wait, there\’s more! We\’re always on the lookout for the latest news and updates in the gaming industry, and that includes your games, studio, company, and all other relevant information. Whether it\’s game releases, marketing activities, funding, acquisitions, or anything in between, we\’d love to hear from you and share your news with our readers.

Don\’t see your game or game studio listed on our site? No worries, simply use our search bar to find what you\’re looking for. And while you\’re there, take a moment to make sure that everything is up-to-date and accurate. With thousands of daily visitors, our website is the perfect place to showcase your games and reach a large, engaged audience. So don\’t wait, contact us today!

Premier League Teams Up with Sorare for Exciting New Web3 Gaming Experience

Are you ready for the next level of fantasy soccer? Sorare, the global leader in fantasy soccer games, has teamed up with the Premier League for a multi-year agreement worth $4.3 billion! With this landmark deal, you now have access to official player cards from the world\’s top soccer league and can purchase and use official NFTs licensed by the Premier League.

Step into the future of gaming with Sorare. With over 3 million global users, this Paris-based startup is changing the game with its innovative features. Play with the best of the best and experience real-time player performance. And with the new \”financial fair play\” option, you can prevent yourself from building unbeatable teams, making the game even more exciting and fair.

Don\’t miss this opportunity to be part of the Web3 market revolution and join Sorare in bringing the Premier League to the world of fantasy soccer. Be one of the hundreds of thousands of new gamers who are taking their gaming experience to the next level. Get started today!

Immutable Launches Its Passport for Gamers

The Immutable Passport offers a non-custodial wallet, gamer profile, and authentication solution for Web3 gamers, making it easier for gaming studios to onboard their players into the Web3 ecosystem.

The Passport operates like Xbox Gamertag or Apple ID, without the need for passwords, making it secure and user-friendly. Players will have access to a range of integrated features, including a secure digital wallet, anti-fraud protection, and seamless authentication for Web3 games and marketplaces.

Game studios and developers will also benefit from access to valuable customer information such as behavior insights and player preferences. By integrating with the Passport, studios will have access to a large pool of active players within the ImmutableX ecosystem and will have immediate access to a robust web3 ecosystem of tools, APIs, and infrastructure solutions to support their global expansion.

Explore the many benefits of the Immutable Passport and how it can help you grow your gaming business.

Introducing Amazon\’s Web3 Exploration: A Game Changer?

It\’s official, Amazon, the world\’s largest retailer, is reportedly exploring the Web3 space. According to a report by Blockworks, while the details of the project are not yet clear, there are rumors it could involve blockchain gaming, NFTs, an NFT marketplace, or a combination of these.

The entry of a tech giant like Amazon into the Web3 space is big news for the industry and could bring the technology to mainstream attention. This could lead to new opportunities for the sector and accelerate its growth. However, the regulatory landscape and uncertainties surrounding Web3 may present challenges for Amazon.

The potential impact of Amazon\’s Web3 project is yet to be determined, and only time will tell how the company navigates the regulatory environment and what the future holds for the technology. Nevertheless, this is an exciting time for the Web3 space, and we\’ll be keeping a close eye on Amazon\’s developments in the coming months.

Axie Infinity Homeland Season Zero: A Successful Conclusion

The team at Axie Infinity is thrilled to announce that Season 0 of the Homeland feature has come to a successful close. The first season saw a strong player retention rate and longer gaming sessions, demonstrating the high level of engagement and enjoyment among players. Despite some feedback, the overall response from players was positive and has given the team confidence in their work and direction.

As the team gears up for Season 1, they have announced that all player progress will be reset to ensure the smoothest and most enjoyable experience for all players. This reset may occur once more as the game transitions to beta and ultimately its full release. The Axie Infinity team is committed to providing the best possible gaming experience and is looking forward to taking the next steps in the development of their game.

Join the growing community of Axie Infinity players and be a part of shaping the future of blockchain gaming. Get ready for an exciting new season filled with new challenges, experiences, and rewards.

Gam3r\’s Choice Awards 2023: Player-Voted Winners Announced

The highly-anticipated Gam3r\’s Choice Awards have finally come to a close, and the results are in! Players from around the world came together to cast their votes in 18 different categories, recognizing the best and most popular games in the web3 gaming community.

The awards ceremony took place in Miami, where physical trophies were presented to the winners. The event was also live-streamed, allowing gaming communities to join in on the celebration from anywhere in the world. The night was a huge success, and Web Gam3r set a new standard for web3 gaming awards.

The big winner of the night was \”Big Time,\” which took home three awards, including Game of the Year. Although these awards are based solely on player voting, it\’s still exciting to see the top games and studios recognized for their hard work and innovation in the industry.

It\’s important to note that with player voting, fan votes can sometimes dominate, meaning the technical aspects of the games may be overshadowed. However, the Gam3r\’s Choice Awards is still a great way for players to show their support for their favorite games and for the gaming industry as a whole.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and thank you to all the players who participated in the voting process. We can\’t wait to see what the next season of web3 gaming has in store!

Exploring the World of Mist: A Preview of the Pre-Alpha Stage

Get ready for an exciting adventure with Mist, the Web3 MMORPG on the BNB Smart Chain. The Mist Pre-Alpha access is now open for everyone and it\’s time to jump into the world of Mist. The pre-alpha gameplay showcases outstanding graphics and an immersive soundtrack that will keep you hooked for hours.

Create your character, take on challenging monsters, complete quests, and equip gear to level up. Although the content is currently limited, the pre-alpha stage offers a glimpse into the future of Mist. Keep in mind that as it is still in its pre-alpha stage, there may be some bugs and limitations present, but rest assured that these will be addressed before the final release. Don\’t miss this opportunity to be one of the first to experience the world of Mist!

Gala Games Unveils 2023 Roadmap: Focus on Mobile Gaming and Blockchain Growth

Gala Games is gearing up for a big 2023 with an exciting roadmap full of new developments. With a focus on mobile gaming and the growth of the Gala blockchain, the company is poised to continue its rise as a leading player in the gaming industry.

In addition, the integration of web3 and the acquisition of a mobile gaming company has positioned Gala Games for even greater success. And with the announcement of the replacement of TOWN token with GALA as the primary currency in the Town Star ecosystem, the company is poised for even more growth in the coming year.

Stay tuned to see what the future holds for Gala Games as they continue to make waves in the gaming industry.

Animoca Capital, Stripe Taking Cryptocurrencies, Music Industry & Party-to-Earn, And More Web 3.0!

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A lot has happened lately in Web 3.0, which shows progress and intent as well as growth after the FTX incident. With 2022 drawing to a close, several games are coming up with updates and launches to make your holidays worthwhile. We will discuss these updates and launches for games like Mojo Meele, Cryowar, Colonize Mars, and Treeverse. Also, War Park is ready to come forward with its first community preview, and Mist is going for its pre-alpha test.

On the business side of the Web 3.0 industry, we have Animoca Brands launching Animoca Capital. Moreover, Swords of Blood landed hefty funding, Splinterlands thought outside the box, the multi-billion dollar music industry embraced Web 3.0 as in something like Party-To-Earn, Play-to-Earn games changed dynamics, Fenix Games raised $150 million, and Stripe took cryptocurrencies on board. 9GAG and their metaverse, and Battle of Guardians.

We have all of the latest updates for you in one place; stay up to date and read the full stories below to find out what’s new in the crypto industry.

Animoca Brands Sets Up Animoca Capital

Animoca Brands has set up a $2 billion fund at Animoca Capital. Animoca Brands is a huge name in the gaming industry and acts as a gaming investment firm in Web 3.0. Some of the Web 3.0 games with Animoca Brands’ investment are The Sandbox, Alien Worlds, Axie Infinity, and Decentraland. Its newest venture, Animoca Capital, is a metaverse fund that will invest in metaverse projects starting in 2023. So, we may expect growth in metaverse projects, especially in Asia, next year.

Stripe takes Cryptocurrencies on Board

Next, we have Stripe, a famous global online payment processing company that takes cryptocurrencies on board by introducing a fiat-to-crypto on-ramp. By putting out a widget that can be directly embedded on different Defi platforms, the company will make it possible for its customers to exchange USD for cryptocurrencies. This will make Defi more accessible and help it reach Web 2.0 users, which is especially important now that the centralized Defi exchange, FTX, has shut down.

Nowadays, a common way to on-ramp fiat to crypto is to buy cryptocurrency from centralized exchanges like Kraken, Binance, and Coinbase and then transfer it to a third-party wallet. This method has failed to impress mainstream users so far. Also, developers have to deal with fraud and the need to follow complicated KYC requirements. This is where Stripe comes in and offers solutions to tasks related to KYC, payments, fraud, and compliance. Stripe’s services will start in the US initially and gradually move to other countries.

Electronic Music Welcomes Party-to-Earn

The electronic music industry is about to get a restoration like never before. There is a blockchain crypto project designed specifically for clubbers, festival goers, and electronic music fans. The project is known as Kulbcoin, and it is one of a kind in the crypto industry as well as the electronic music industry. It wants to make a cryptocurrency that everyone in the electronic music world can use. The cryptocurrency will help fans earn rewards like VIP access to events, meet and greets with famous DJs and music artists, and more.

Klubcoin will employ a new business model called Party to Earn. This model, like the play to earn model for games, will aid in the decentralization of music and festival events. Klubcoin will help bring down exorbitant entry barriers like sold-out, costly tickets. Take, for example, the recent Tomorrowland 2022 music festival. The base ticket for Tomorrowland 2022 was $280, and the same goes for other festivals and concerts. This practice destroyed the spirit and roots of electronic music, which people of all ages and groups gather to enjoy.

So, Klubcoin steps in to even the playing field by letting fans buy tickets to events that are sold out at reasonable prices. It will also give discounts on food and drinks and give people access to Klubcoin parties and meetups. Klubcoin also plans to bring fans, creators, and artists onto the same platform. This will give people who make music a chance to reach more people and connect directly with their fans.

Play to Earn Games Recent Updates and Launches

Swords of Blood, a one-of-a-kind, fast-paced hack-and-slash crypto game, received $1.6 million in funding. The MMORPG blockchain NFT game is a free-to-play game with AAA elements running on the Polygon network. Check out the game’s review here.

Splinterlands’ in-game market gets a new update that lets players trade things other than cards. This is a welcome change. This will help the non-card market flourish; these items may include totems, titles, packs, land plot claims, and more.

As for other games, we have “Colonize Mars” planning to launch its closed beta sometime next week. The closed beta will give players an early look at how the game works and let them give feedback to the developers. Moreover, the closed beta will offer a first look at the game, where building, maintaining, and running a colony on Mars will come into effect. The game’s closed beta will continue until the first quarter of 2023.

We also have Mist moving forward with its game and opening the next phase of its pre-alpha. This stage is only available to players who have Tier 3+ items or a large number of MIST tokens. So, if you don’t have game NFTs or tokens, then you shall wait a little bit longer.

Another game going for a test run is War Park, a MOBA based on tanks like Spider Tanks. The developers decide to run a simulation test between the 16th and 18th of December. War Park announces a playtest for its community, and everyone can take part in it. The game will let you feel the nostalgia of WWI and WWII as it uses historical tanks instead of futuristic ones.

The last game is Farming Tales, which has a new update that adds a new town to the metaverse called New Waxchester. And if you are into Cryowar, then register for its open beta access and experience intense PvP and PvE battles.

As for some other news from this past week:

“Battle of Guardians“: A PvP Fighting Blockchain NFT Game that Will Break the Fighting Game Genre. Battle of Guardians uses the Unreal Engine and is powered by Solana Network. This game is a treat for fighting genre gamers who play games like Tekken, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and more. However, the catch here is that “Battle of Guardians” offers several rewards to its players that have real-world value. So, the grinding and practicing in Battle of Guardians are worthwhile. Moreover, players engage in multi-dimensional, multi-realm battles in an expansive open world.

“9GAG” embraces Web3 and announces Memeland, an upcoming metaverse project. A new metaverse project is officially on the cards, and a renowned team is ready to take the leap. We all may have come across or known 9GAG at some point in our lives. For those of you who don’t know 9GAG, it is a social platform where people share funny stuff in the form of memes and get upvotes from the community. The platform was started way back in 2008 and now enjoys an audience of more than 200 million. This popular social platform is known for meme creation, meme sharing, and, most importantly, making people laugh. The same team, with millions of viewers, is now launching its own metaverse project, the Memeland. Memeland is a web-focused venture studio. The mantra, however, remains the same: connect the creators and the community with the addition of NFTs and MEME.

Web3 gaming keeps getting better because new projects keep getting money and investments. Fenix Games has raised $150 million to start a new blockchain game publisher that will be different from the others. The company plans to launch a publisher as well as a platform for blockchain games that will help these games hit the market. Fenix Games plans to invest in, buy, and publish blockchain games that already exist and those that will be made in the future.

Swords of Blood: Hack ‘n’ Slash And Play and Earn In This Superfast AAA Blockchain NFT Game

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In today’s gaming news, we have an upcoming one-of-a-kind top AAA hack-and-slash blockchain MMORPG game on Polygon known as Swords of Blood. The game offers super-fast, flashy combat, smooth graphics, lots of violent slashing, superb animation, and a captivating story. The game is free-to-play and play-to-own, with a strong emphasis on entertainment and fun. Moreover, the game is cross-platform, so players can play it on both mobile and PC. The game is based on a mobile game that won an award and was released by Artifex Mundi in 2019. Afterward, Hit Box Games LLC acquired unlimited rights to publish and use creative liberty to refurbish the game. Hit Box Games LLC’s CEO and game director both hail from Artifex Mundi.

Swords of Blood is a free-to-play game and lowers the entry barriers for all gamers, unlike other play-to-earn games. Also, the game doesn’t need to be connected to a wallet; it creates a custodial wallet for its players automatically. This will tremendously help traditional gamers play the game without spending any money on it and earning hard cash. The game offers several ways to earn money, like taking part in and winning a tournament, game grinding, and getting lucky. However, the team behind Swords of Blood views the game’s fun part as a significant reason to boost long-term player retention. Let’s take a look at the game’s various features and how players can earn money by playing it.

Swords of Blood Gameplay Overview

The game is a hard hack-and-slash RPG with dungeons, monsters, and stories from mythology. Players shall fight demons, beasts, goblins, wizards, assassins, and flying seahorses. So, as a warrior, the game lets you raid dungeons, escape traps, collect loot, fight enemies, and ultimately become a god of war. Moreover, the game also has several interesting locations like marshlands, mines, forests, ancient ruins, ice caverns, and many more.

As a result, as a player, you will explore many dungeons that are home to enemies, hazards, and bosses. You can get player equipment, weapons, money, magic, and other resources by taking control of dungeons. In-game equipment and weaponry are NFTs that can be exchanged for other items in markets.

The Story and Campaign Mode of Swords of Blood

The story is about the mythical realm of Ezura, which is destroyed by a lot of hatred, bloodshed, betrayal, and sneaky badness. The demonic forces killed all of the guardians of the world and ruled Ezura for more than a thousand years. However, an old goddess brings the order back to life from the rubble and ashes of hopes, prayers, and Ezura. You are a part of this group of warriors, and you will help this broken continent get better. This command was given at the beginning of Eketh’s history.

Swords of Blood Game Modes

The game offers several game modes:

Campaign mode with three difficulty levels
Monster Hunt Dungeons; fight off waves of monsters with each wave getting harder.
Boss Fortress; Join hands with four other warrior players to fight off powerful bosses
PvP mode: Lock horns with other players and see who is more skilled
Daily Dungeon Challenges
Event Dungeons
Challenge Dungeons
Shattered Maze

In Swords of Blood Esports Mode, the game plans to add small tournaments and local leagues with prizes for esports. Players can create their own tournaments and promote them in the game with the freedom of having a share in ticket sales.

Play and Earn with Swords of Blood

The game has its own main in-game currency, $SWDTKN. Players can earn $SWDTKN by playing and winning tournaments. The higher a player finishes in the tournament, the bigger and better the reward. The token can also be bought or won in two ways: from DEX or CEX, or by winning a PvP season rank or tournament. However, winning tournaments will require skills, and players may participate in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, and 16v16 PvP matches.

Swords of Blood NFT blockchain play and earn hack n slash game — Swords of Blood

Each Swords of Blood season is 3 months long. The top 10 players of the season will earn $SWDTKN. The in-game token will help players unlock the late-game content. Moreover, players may also avoid long grinding hours with the the help of $SWDTKN.

The token also helps in:

Getting past a certain hero level
Getting past a certain barrier in PvE and PvP content
Leveling up their items using Gold and Gems
Access to tournaments, Battle Passes for the season and PVP Season Ranks

Keep visiting playtoearngames.com for more news and updates on the Swords of Blood game. Meanwhile check out the new metaverse blockchain project of the famous social platform, 9GAG. If you are interested in a fighting-genre game, then check out our news item on Battle of Guardians. Want to play games, check out our games page.

“9GAG” Embraces Web3 and Announces Memeland, an Upcoming Metaverse Project

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A new, promising metaverse project is officially on the cards, and a renowned team is ready to take the leap. We all may have come across or known 9GAG at some point in our lives. For those of you who don’t know 9GAG, it is a social platform where people share funny stuff in the form of memes and get upvotes from the community. The platform was started way back in 2008 and now enjoys an audience of more than 200 million. This popular social platform is known for meme creation, meme sharing, and, most importantly, making people laugh. The same team, with millions of viewers, is now launching its own metaverse project, the Memeland. Memeland is a web3 focused venture studio. The mantra, however, remains the same: connect the creators and the community with the addition of NFTs and $MEME.

In Memeland, the 9GAG team will use blockchain technology to invest in and build social products and platforms for the community. The Memeland metaverse project already boasts three titles: Potatoz, Captainz, and the MVP. To get access to the metaverse, you will need to get hold of NFTs from either of its collections. As of now, Memeland has two of its NFT collections out: MVP and the Potatoz. However, the floor price of these NFTs is high, maybe due to the already well-established 9GAG name and its community.

You are the Real MVP

“You are the real MVP” is a 9GAG collection, and its floor price is 28.2 $ETH. This price is set despite the current bearish trend in the crypto market. MVP has a total of 420 NFTs, and it is the top-of-the-line NFTs collection in Memeland. So, what are the benefits of owning MVP NFTs?

Getting exclusive early access information about the Memeland project
Access to the MVP lounge in Memeland discourse
NFT Drops
IRL Events
Allowlist spots
Collaborations

The MVP holders will also have the opportunity to mint two NFTs from Memeland’s upcoming project Captainz for free.

The Potatoz

The Potatoz are utility-enabled PFP NFTs with a total cap of 9,999. These NFTs are one-of-a-kind in terms of both characteristics and rarity. The Potatoz took inspiration from internet memes and pop culture. Moreover, this collection penetrated the top 150 collections in OpenSea within a span of a little more than two months. It is the base-level membership of Memeland and will allow you to become Captainz’ companion. However, when you own a Potatoz, you will need to wait a bit to see its full shape as it has a multi-stage reveal mechanism. So, they need to sit in your wallet in a cozy environment far away from hacks and scams to evolve to their final shape.

The Potatoz is also inspired by the 9GAG community’s signature closure of long posts, where it is almost always written at the end, “Sorry for the long post, here’s a potato.” The Potatoz will allow you to have rewards in $MEME, access IRL events, receive NFT drops, have spots added to your allowlist, and more.

The Captainz

Finally, we have the Captainz ready to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to search for the Memeland. There are 9999 Captainz, each with their own private crew of Potatoz. The owner of Captainz will have exclusive access to $MEME token rewards and Treasure Islandz, a future NFT metaverse project. The 9GAG team guarantees that this Treasure Islandz is not your average digital ghost town. Treasure Islandz will have a solid community propelled by 9GAG’s and Memeland’s ecosystems. Captainz will also have the privilege to govern the Memeland DAO.

9GAG has one of the most vibrant and active social meme communities around. It will be interesting to see how this community fares in the Web3 domain, especially in the metaverse, where millions already use 9GAG’s platform. However, the floor price of NFTs might pose a problem for users because spending Ethereum on NFTs will require a lot of thought before acting. But, who knows, 9GAG’s established reputation and vibrant community may spend Ethereum on this project.

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“Battle of Guardians”: A PvP Fighting Blockchain NFT Game that Will Break the Fighting Game Genre

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Welcome to another game review where we take a closer look at one of the most promising blockchain games, Battle of Guardians. “Battle of Guardians” is a first-of-its-kind PvP real-time online multiplayer fighting game. The game also offers PvE, Esports, and fighting tournaments. Battle of Guardians is more of a skill-based game than a “play-to-earn” game. The game is highly competitive, and skilled players are always on the prowl to beat opponents and earn rewards. So, enjoy this next-gen blockchain multiplayer NFT game where you train, fight, and earn.

Battle of Guardians uses the Unreal Engine and is powered by Solana Network. This game is a treat for fighting genre gamers who play games like Tekken, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, and more. However, the catch here is that “Battle of Guardians” offers several rewards to its players that have real-world value. So, the grinding and practicing in Battle of Guardians are worthwhile. Moreover, players engage in multi-dimensional, multi-realm battles in an expansive open world.

Battle of Guardians’ Lore

“Battle of Guardians” offers a mythological, fantasy setting where mankind lived with a higher being called the Guardians. These extraordinary creatures were a lot stronger, fiercer, and more ferocious than their counterparts. Moreover, their stature was massive, and the Guardians were godlike figures. Due to their astronomical superiority, the human race worshipped the Guardians and regarded them as higher deities.

However, the twist in the tale happened when humans gained prowess technologically. Humans grew apart from the Guardians as science, engineering, and technology advanced. Their reliance on Gods gradually waned, and these god-like figures were reduced to fables. This resulted in the Guardians receding into the unknown, leaving the humans independent and by themselves.

However, the peaceful era wasn’t for long, as mad curiosity made humans conduct an ominous experiment. The experiment opened a portal to hell, and all hell broke loose. All manner of demons and unearthly creatures began to descend upon Earth’s realm, invading and overwhelming Earth’s defense mechanism. The result was catastrophic, and human civilization was on the brink of extinction.

Then began the reign of terror, darkness, and horror, and Hell was upon the residents of Earth. It seemed that it was the end, as humans were feeble and powerless. As soon as humans started to lose their remaining hope, the Guardians descended to protect them and undo the catastrophic mistake humans made.

Game Modes

The game offers three modes as of now:

Tournament Mode: Tournament mode allows plenty of players to take part in it, ranging from 8 to 16 or 32. These players are put into a bracket where 1v1 fights determine the winner. The tournament mode works on the knockout system.

PvP Mode: Then we have the PvP mode, which uses matchmaking ratings to match players with equal skill sets. This mode allows a 1v1 battle where the opponents are randomly selected.

Story and Training Mode: PvE mode helps players learn the basics of the game and also helps in updating levels. However, the fight against AI gets more difficult with every passing stage. This mode contains a total of 10 stages.

“Battle of Guardians” Characters

There are three main races in the game: Guardians, Humans, and Demons. Each race has unique attributes and features, making the game more interesting. One attribute counters another, and vice versa. Humans are more advanced in technology (intelligence); Guardians are super powerful (damage); and Demons have massive health pools (health points).

The characters are based on three tiers:

Elite Fighter: Barebone characters
Legendary Warrior: Equipped with a combo
God of War (Ultra rare): Full set of combo and ultra skill level

Battle of Guardians Features

Battle of Guardians offers its own NFT marketplace where players can buy and sell NFT characters and in-game items, as well as rent them out.

The game uses Battle of Guardians Share ($BGS) and Fighting Points ($FP) as in-game currencies. Players will be able to use these currencies to buy NFT characters, in-game items, and stake. $BGS is also the game’s governance token.

The renting option in the game lets players earn passively by renting out their in-game assets to other players.

Finally, Battle of Guardians also offers a scholarship program, taking into account the popularity of guilds. Guilds and scholars will enter into an agreement prior to leasing NFTs where they will share the profit equally.

Check out our in-depth game review on Moonville Farming Simulation here. Moonvile Farms offers competitive play and earn farming with a lot of rewards. Do check out its review. Until next time.

Fenix Games to Excel in the “Blockchain Game Consolidation” Phase After Raising $150 Million

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Web3 gaming continues to progress as new projects continue to receive investments and attract funds. Fenix Games has raised $150 million in funding to establish a new and distinct blockchain game publisher. The company plans to launch a publisher as well as a platform for blockchain games that will help these games hit the market. More simply, Fenix Games plans to invest, acquire, and publish existing and future blockchain games.

The investment was led by Cypher Capital and Phoenix Group. Web3-based gaming continues to attract big investment companies. Several big investment companies are eyeing the opportunity to acquire or invest in blockchain gaming startups. However, there are many developers and investors tinkering with the game infrastructure, middleware, and more. There is far too little effort being made to fill the enormous gap of missing publishers. Publishers will aid in the commercialization of games.

Fenix Games highlights Blockchain Gaps and Provides a Solution

Fenix Games plans to take blockchain gaming to the next phase of consolidation. They will act as a VC fund arm to fund blockchain gaming. Moreover, the firm feels that there exists a structural gap in blockchain game development that they aim to fill. According to Fenix Games, blockchain gaming lacks the blending function that mobile free-to-play had. For a game to launch, scale, and provide live services, it must combine analytics and product management functions. Fenix Games aims to create a similar blend and fill in the gaps the blockchain gaming industry has.

Fenix Games has raised $150 million in funding to establish a new and distinct blockchain game publisher. Web3 gaming continues to progress! — Fenix Games has raised $150 million in funding

Just like the after-sale live operations and services of traditional games, blockchain games will need game market economies to operate. So, the key here for Fenix Games is to capitalize on the combination of market economies and live operations to help publish all sorts of games like premium, free-to-play, and blockchain gaming across all platforms.

Fenix Games also plans to facilitate the transition of gamers from Web2-based traditional games to Web3. Web3 games, on the other hand, lack the necessary tools, infrastructure, and support to achieve widespread adoption. The example is evident in Web2-style traditional gaming, where it has mature distribution platforms that help rope in billions of gamers.

Chris Ko, CEO of Fenix Games

Chris Ko, the CEO of Fenix Games, has rich professional experience spanning more than 20 years. Previously, Ko worked as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development for Mythical Games. He also held important positions at Electronic Arts and Kabam. He also served at JP Morgan as an equity research analyst and a portfolio manager for Blackrock.

Ko said, “I see a huge gap right now with various developers experimenting with game infrastructure, middleware, and more. “There isn’t anyone really filling the publisher role and trying to figure out how you go to market successfully.” He further added, “By taking a publishing approach, we abstract ourselves from the technologies.” “We play Switzerland when it comes to technology, and we mitigate risks.”

Ko further added, “The infrastructure, tools, and support just do not exist.” “We believe there is an opportunity for the role of publishing to elevate its role in the gaming ecosystem.”

Check out our previous weekly news roundup, which included Star Atlas and its sales; Splinterlands laying off 45% of its workforce; according to a Deloitte study, the metaverse is a trillion-dollar market; The Sandbox launches land sales featuring Snoop Dogg, Playboy, and more; Last Expedition, a AAA blockchain FPS game, has received updates; and more.

Weekly Blockchain Games, Metaverse, and Web 3.0 News Roundup

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We are here again with the weekly gaming news roundup, with a lot of developments happening in the Web3 domain. Earlier this month, we saw the FTX collapse, which has had a considerable impact on the Solana blockchain and many other blockchain gaming projects.

The FTX collapse aftershocks continued this week, where we saw Star Atlas reach a standstill as its funds got stuck in FTX. Moreover, this week also witnessed layoffs in Web3 industry companies, especially in Splinterlands.

However, it’s not all bad news; several positive developments are also running in parallel. Several blockchain games have launched their demos, updates, and first releases.

The topics of today;

Star Atlas intends to return and has begun sales.
Splinterlands lays off 45% of its employees.
According to a Deloitte study, the metaverse is a trillion-dollar market.
Sandbox launches land sales featuring Snoop Dogg, Playboy, and more.
Last Expedition, a AAA blockchain FPS game, has received updates and more.

Star Atlas, the promising metaverse sci-fi RPG game, apparently finds itself between a rock and a hard place after the FTX drama. FTX was Star Atlas’ primary exchange, and almost half of their total capital is now frozen in FTX. This means that the project will face a considerable lag in its development phase. However, the developers assured the community that the development of the game will continue, as will support for the Solana blockchain.

In order to make up for the lack of funds, Star Atlas plans to launch a series of NFT sales in the coming months. The sale will feature ships, land claims, and claim stakes. Keep you posted on further developments.

It is not auspicious for Splinterlands either, as it laid off 45% of its total staff amid challenging times in the crypto market. However, it is not only about the crypto winter; the ongoing worldwide recession is also playing a role. Tech giants like Twitter, Amazon, and Meta have fired hundreds of employees. Although Splinterlands’ decision to lay off employees came after the FTX debacle, it has nothing to do with it. The company made an official announcement to clear the air that they did not have any investments or money in the FTX exchange or other similar high-risk exchanges. Additionally, Splinterlands also made it clear that they do not have any debt or employ leverage. According to the announcement, the decision was solely made to cut costs amid the worsening crypto market.

Splinterlands took the decision proactively so that they could stay on track in terms of their roadmap. Moreover, the company is positive that they are in a much better financial position and will continue to serve the community.

On the contrary, the Web3 domain continues to progress, with research reports reiterating its significance. According to a recent study on Metaverse by Deloitte, Metaverse is a trillion-dollar industry opportunity in Asia. It can add $1.4 trillion to the Asian GDP annually by 2035. The study selected 12 Asian countries to conduct an in-depth look. These countries include China, India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

According to the report, the metaverse could add $US 0.8 trillion to $1.4 trillion per year by 2035. It also adds that the Asian market will take the lead in shaping the metaverse globally. Asia has 60% of the world’s youth, and youth are also the primary users of the metaverse. So, this presents Asia with a massive opportunity in the Web3 domain. However, the development direction is still unclear.

There are already small metaverses where users can socialize, go to concerts, and play virtual goods. Some of these platforms are Roblox, Fortnite, PUBG, Decentraland, Zepeto, and Sandbox.

Besides the report, metaverse projects continue to show promise and work to develop their respective virtual worlds. The Ethereum Metaverse Sandbox launches its land sale under the name “California Dreamin’.” The sale brings on celebrities like Playboy, Tony Hawk, and Snoop Dogg. This means that users have the opportunity to live in the neighborhood with Playboy, the FaZe clan, Snoop Dogg, and Tony Hawk. At the time of writing, registration for the LAND sale raffle is still open.

Finally, Gala Games gave a sneak peek and leak of its upcoming AAA blockchain FPS game, Last Expedition, during a live stream session. Gamers got to know about map blockout updates, character updates, environment updates, and the Operator License Bundle. The fans also got to meet the common character variant of the game, Alice. Moreover, specific details were also added to the weapons in the recent weapon update. The Last Expedition Operator License was also made public, which will help operators run their own customized game servers.

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Solana Suffers from FTX Fallout, Sony Files Patent Involving NFTs, and More

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In this newsletter, I will cover the impact of FTX fallout on blockchain games. Moreover, we will also cover significant partnerships in the Web3 gaming domain, how Avalanche Gamefi projects are performing, what Sony’s newest patent says about its Web3 direction, and how one of the biggest retailers in the gaming world embraces NFTs. Lastly, how is Gamestop working with Immutable X?

So let’s start, and I hope you do enjoy reading it and that I shed some light on last week’s affairs.

FTX collapse and fallout The Solana Blockchain is imploding.
Cryptomon forms an alliance with Unstoppable Domains
Avalanche and its solid run in gamefi space
Sony files a patent for digital asset tracking in video games.
Gamestop NFT marketplace
Harmony collaborates with Game Space

FTX’s collapse and its fallout on Solana

Blockchain and play-to-earn games on the Solana blockchain are the newest victims of the FTX fallout. Solana’s token, as well as tokens from games like Star Atlas and Aurory, all perished. Aurory’s in-game token has suffered more than 70% damage since the start of the week. As for Star Atlas, its token fell more than 36%. When compared to SOL tokens, SOL suffered a loss of 56%. Some of the other names on the Solana blockchain, like Mini Royale Nations and Panzerdogs, have yet to release tokens.

Earlier, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pledged $100 million in gaming projects on the Solana blockchain. However, FTX suffered an implosion in the first week of November as the FTX token price declined. Consequently, it was unearthed that FTX had $9 billion in liabilities and only $900 million in liquid assets.

Apart from the Solana debacle, blockchain games are largely showing a decrease in trading volumes in the last seven days. This decrease includes major games like DeFi Kingdoms, The Sandbox, and Axie Infinity.

Nice read is also ; “A Promising RPG Blockchain NFT Crypto Game Called Defi Kingdoms.” Or this article “You Did Not Play The Sandbox? You Should!”

New Partnerships in Web3 Space

In other news, NFT-powered Metaverse games developer Cyrptomon enters into a partnership with Unstoppable Domains, a Web3 domain provider. This partnership will provide Cryptomon NFT holders with a verification badge. These badges will show up on their Unstoppable Domain profiles. Moreover, the partnership will also secure the user’s Web3 identity along with providing them with unique NFT domains in the future with the suffixes “.kryptomon” and “.kmon.”

In another partnership, Harmony joins hands with Game Space, which will pave the way for traditional Web-2 companies to transition to Web-3. The strategic partnership will considerably reduce the time and cost of on-chain game development. Harmony is a proof-of-stake blockchain company, while Game Space is a one-stop gamefi platform.

Avalanche’s Stable Run in Gamefi Space

The gamefi segment is one Web3 domain that is growing at breakneck speed, and Avalanche is riding the wave. Earlier this week, Avalanche shared a progress report showing growth volume on its gamefi projects. The leading project is Province, with a super growth rate of more than 1481%. The least growth volume also shows a formidable increase of 7.77%. The key takeaway here is that the gamefi segment is enjoying a soaring growth rate. As for its token, AVAX, it experienced a decrease after showing signs of recovery earlier this week. The recovery gains vanished due to the continuous bearish trend during the weekend. So, the AVAX token is still in its lower range at $12.90.

Sony Applies for a Patent to Track In-Game Assets

Big players continue to show interest in the Web3 domain, with Sony getting into the news once again after the previous week. This time, Sony files for a patent that will allow gamers to own unique digital assets and in-game collectibles. The patent was filed in 2021 for a system that tracks digital assets powered by blockchain technology. The patent went public last week. Sony plans to keep a record using blockchain ledgers of digital media assets, gameplay, and video clips of memorable moments with a unique token. The patent filing shows that the multinational technology conglomerate is interested in the Web3 domain, especially NFTs in blockchain games.

Gamestop NFT Marketplace

Another big name in traditional gaming enters Web3 with the official launch of its NFT marketplace. GameStop, the largest video game retailer in the world, joined forces with Immutable X to launch its NFT marketplace on the Immutable blockchain platform. It will use a Layer 2 blockchain solution that does 100% gas-free and carbon-neutral minting. Both Gamestop and Immutable X have also launched a $100 million grant for creators of Web3 games. The partnership will integrate the blockchain games that are on Immutable X into the Gamestop NFT marketplace for easier management.