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MixMob integrates Star Wars IP, Helika partners with Ubisoft, Parallel Open Beta goes live, Aether Games obtains rights to The Wheel of Time, and more!

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February 29, 2024

🔥 Top headlines from this week’s digest:

  • Parallel Studios Launches Open Beta for TCG Parallel

  • Immutable Games Gods Unchained Global Mobile Release

  • MixMob Integrates Iconic Star Wars IP Into Web3 Game

  • BADMAD ROBOTS Launches on Steam

  • Axie Infinity Origins Season 7 Final Era Is Here

  • Gala Introduces GalaSwap Now Live on GalaChain

  • Helika Partners with Ubisoft After $8M Raise

  • Axie Infinity Introduces AXP in Homeland

  • Arbitrum Arcade Gameathon with $200,000 Prize Pool

  • Mocaverse Expands with South Korean Collaborations

  • Crystal Fun Secures $5M for Decentralized Gaming Ecosystem

  • MegaWorld Initiates MEGA Token Sale Ahead of Game Launch

  • XPLA Secures Funding from Play Ventures

  • PlayMakers Secures $1.5 Million for User-Generated Content in Games

  • Pocketpair's Palworld Achieves 25 Million Players

  • Circle Partners with Krafton and Naver Z for Roblox-Style Metaverse

  • Basketballverse Signs Global Basketball Agent Tadas Bulotas

  • Avail Raises $27 Million for Web3 Infrastructure

  • Aether Games Obtain Exclusive Rights for The Wheel of Time

  • XBorg Unveils Epoch #2 Play to Airdrop Campaign

  • Influence Pre-Release Test and Earn $SWAY Tokens

  • $7.5k Undead Blocks Tournament with Altura

⚔️ GAM3 Quests

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  • 1,500 Medium Extraction Packs

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The GAM3 Awards 2023 Best RPG, Big Time, is a multiplayer action RPG where you team up with friends to adventure across time and space. Explore ancient mysteries and futuristic civilizations as you battle your way through history.

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The GAM3 Awards 2022's Best Shooter, MetalCore, is gearing up for its "A Call to Arms" Closed Beta.

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📝 Challenges and Benefits of On-Chain Gaming

Explore the intricate world of on-chain gaming, navigating challenges such as blockchain limitations while delving into benefits like digital permanence and low-risk innovation.

What’s Going On Here? 

The article explores the world of on-chain gaming, highlighting both the challenges and benefits associated with integrating blockchain technology into gaming experiences. It discusses technical constraints such as blockchain speed and scalability, transparent player actions, botting, and technical limitations, while also examining the advantages of on-chain gaming, including composable primitives, decentralization, digital permanence, and low-risk innovation. The piece also provides examples of pioneering on-chain games like HunterCoin and more recent ones like Dark Forest.

What Does This Mean?

The report underscores the complexity of on-chain gaming, revealing the technical hurdles developers face alongside the opportunities for innovation and player engagement. It showcases the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize gaming by providing transparent, decentralized, and immutable experiences while acknowledging the current limitations that restrict the genre to certain game types. Additionally, it highlights the ongoing evolution of on-chain gaming through examples of past and present projects.

Why Should I Care?

Understanding the challenges and benefits of on-chain gaming is crucial for both developers and players. Developers can leverage the benefits of blockchain technology to create innovative and transparent gaming experiences, while players can expect enduring and customizable gameplay. By staying informed about the advancements and limitations in on-chain gaming, individuals can contribute to the growth and evolution of this emerging sector within the gaming industry, shaping the future of gaming experiences.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

We visited a city filled with greed before we sharpened our blades and went hunting the world of MIR4 in our two featured reviews:

Nekoverse: City of Greed adopts a seasonal release format, adjusting gameplay to maintain replayability. However, once a preferred deck is established, later stages may feel less challenging. Despite its simplicity and PvE focus, the game resonates with its target audience. Anticipation for future seasons and the intrigue surrounding Mayor Cat's actions keep players engaged.

The graphics of MIR4, while not on par with next-gen games that utilize Unreal Engine 5, are considered more than sufficient for its MMORPG genre, thanks to its adequate UI and visual effects. The game's appeal lies in its endless gameplay and a complex crafting system that introduces depth and long-term engagement. These elements are seamlessly integrated with the overarching narrative of the IP. However, areas for improvement include enhancing the UI for PC gamers and offering English audio to better cater to Western audiences.

🎮 Fresh Games

From a war-torn futuristic world with robots nuking it out for survival to preparing potions and playing your cards right in a dark fantasy, check out the latest games added to our platform!

BADMAD ROBOTS offers a free multiplayer shooter experience, emphasizing teamwork. Engage in intense survival battles on streets filled with rogue, violent robots in a savage, post-human society.

Magic Alchemy is an immersive card game set in a dark fantasy world, blending the excitement of TCG gaming with the intricacies of DeFI.

🎙️Conversation of the Week

This week we spoke with the following guests:

  • Paul Flanagan - Nitro Nation World Tour

  • Jason Brink - President of Blockchain at Gala Games

  • Robert Hoogendoorn - Sr. Communications Manager & Head of Content at DappRadar

to discuss how brand and IP partnerships can boost engagement and revenue within web3.

  • Brand and intellectual property (IP) partnerships in the Web3 space are becoming increasingly popular as companies seek ways to engage with audiences and generate revenue.

  • Partnering with established IPs can significantly boost a brand's visibility and appeal to a broader audience. For example, a collaboration between a popular web3 game and a well-known entertainment franchise can attract fans of the franchise to the game, expanding its user base.

  • Brand and IP partnerships open up new revenue streams for all parties involved. For instance, limited edition digital collectibles, NFTs, or in-game items associated with a popular IP can generate significant sales.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

📺 Video: Best 5 NFT Games from February 2024

We've seen a bunch of games pushing the boundaries of what's possible in web3 gaming and we are finally getting to experience some of them this year. Here's a look at the top 5 web3 games that have made headlines in February 2024.

What was YOUR favorite game in February? Let us know in the comments section 👇

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Until next time, happy gaming!