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Pirate Nation announces shutdown, FIFA Rivals teams up with Borussia Dortmund, Somnia unveils $SOMI token, the gaming market surges past $188 billion in 2025, and more!

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August 21, 2025

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⚔️ GAM3 Quests

Connect your PlayStation account and get to see all your hours and trophies directly on your profile.

Complete the missions for a chance to win a PlayStation 5 Pro and a $20 PlayStation gift card.

Start Quest | Ends August 25th

ROBLOX offers a creative platform where players build, share, and explore user-generated worlds

Complete the missions for a chance to win 1 of 10 $20 Roblox cards.

Start Quest | Ends August 25th

Step into the shoes of three distinct criminals navigating the underbelly of Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto V.

Complete the missions for a chance to win 1 of 10 $20 PlayStation gift cards.

Start Quest | Ends August 25th

How many of your Dota 2 games were thrown at Roshan? We know the struggle and want to make sure your time is rewarded.

Complete the missions for a chance to win one of 5 $20 Steam gift cards.

Start Quest | Ends Sept 5th

PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is a tactical battle royale shooter where 100 players land and only one can leave as the winner.

Complete the missions for a chance to win one of 5 $20 Steam gift cards.

Start Quest | Ends Sept 5th

📝 Deep Dive

🎮 Japan & Korea Gaming Market Outlook: Decline Now, Recovery Ahead

Niko Partners projects the East Asia gaming market (Japan + South Korea) will contract again in 2025, falling to $28.5B (-2.3% YoY) after a $29.1B total in 2024. Despite near-term challenges—currency pressures, industry slowdown—the long-term forecast is positive, with revenues expected to climb back to $30.3B by 2029 (CAGR 0.8%).

Here’s a quick breakdown:

➡️ Market revenue projected to fall again in 2025, down to $28.5B (-2.3% YoY)
➡️ Combined player base to grow to 98.4M in 2025 and reach 101.7M by 2029
➡️ ARPU split: Japan $21.82 vs Korea $30.77 (highest in Asia)

Some highlights from the year so far:

➡️ 68% of Japanese players prefer anime-style titles
➡️ Purchases driven mainly by fun (51%) and progress (30%)
➡️ Esports remains vital in Korea: followed by 24% of men and 11% of women
➡️ 38% of Korean players consume game-related streaming content

Cheating is more than just a gameplay issue, it directly impacts retention, revenue, and trust in developers.

Read the full report breakdown here.

✍️ Fresh Guides

Star Atlas Guide: How to Play Holosim

A comprehensive guide to Star Atlas: Holosim that covers core mechanics, fleet control, routes and deliveries, combat basics, and beginner tips to get you up to speed.

Battlefield 6 Guide: How to Choose the Best Class

Unlock each classs hidden potential with specialist weapons, gadgets, and passive abilities that dominate matches.

OpenSea Gaming NFT Collections Live on G3

At GAM3S.GG, we have officially announced its integration with OpenSea, bringing verified gaming NFT collections directly to our platform - a major step toward simplifying and securing the digital collectibles experience for gamers.

This collaboration is designed to streamline how players access gaming NFTs by embedding official, authenticated collections within each game’s page on G3. The new "Collectibles" tab now gives users a seamless way to explore gaming assets, all powered by OpenSea’s infrastructure.

🟢 Verified collections from OpenSea
🟢 Integrated directly into each game’s page
🟢 Safe, trusted, and easy to navigate
🟢 One hub for all things gaming and web3
🟢 Available now on our platform

This partnership is only the beginning. More integrations, features, and announcements are on the horizon as we continue building toward a more unified and accessible gaming future.

More information is available on our website here.

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a LEGO action-adventure game where you play as Batman in an open-world Gotham City, featuring combat, detective gameplay, and iconic DC villains.

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