Stay Up to Date with This Week in Crypto Games
The crypto and NFT gaming space is buzzing with activity, from game releases to token airdrops. It can be overwhelming to keep up with all the news. But don’t worry, Decrypt’s GG has got you covered. We’re introducing This Week in Crypto Games, a weekend roundup that brings you the biggest news, highlights original stories, and updates you on the hottest gaming airdrops.
Biggest News 🎮
GME 2.0: Solana has its own GameStop-inspired meme coin that experienced a rapid rise and subsequent crash. While it’s not an official project, its price remains volatile.
Pixelmon Plans: Pixelmon, once ridiculed for its artwork, has now attracted new ownership and raised $8 million in funding. The game is evolving into a gaming ecosystem with upgraded artwork.
Shrapnel Early Access: Shrapnel, a shooter game built on Avalanche, launched its early access version on the Epic Games Store. Players can shape the game and earn SHRAP token rewards.
Binance Pushes Back: Binance Labs called out SkyArk Chronicles for misrepresenting its investment after a successful NFT auction. This caused skepticism among NFT buyers.
ICYMI ⏱️
- The Immutable zkEVM layer-2 scaling network launched this week, attracting games like Guild of Guardians, Shardbound, and MetalCore.
- Card-battler Parallel launched a new in-game season with fresh NFT cards and teased an imminent open beta rollout.
- Yuga Labs teased a new Otherside-themed mobile game in development with Faraway studio.
GG Spotlight 👀
Here are some original stories from Decrypt that you shouldn’t miss:
Airdrop ETA 💸
MixMob: Solana-based game MixMob airdropped its MXM token to NFT owners and beta players, with staking rewards available.
Portal: Cross-chain gaming token PORTAL launched a dashboard ahead of its upcoming airdrop.
WUF: The WAX NFT network took its first wallet snapshot for the impending airdrop of WUFFI (WUF) meme coin, which will integrate with various WAX games and expand to Solana.
MOCA: Mocaverse, the Animoca Brands metaverse gaming community, will receive the MOCA token through the MOCA Foundation.
Hot Take: Crypto Gaming Continues to Thrive
The crypto and NFT gaming space is constantly evolving and attracting attention. With new projects, airdrops, and updates happening regularly, it’s an exciting time for crypto gamers. Stay tuned to This Week in Crypto Games for all the latest news and insights into this thriving industry.
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