🤖 70% of Game Studios Use AI | GAM3S Grid Weekly

Check out our new G3 AI roadmap, 77-Bit reveals BitHub, Infinite Reality secures $3B investment, Ravenquest is coming to mobile, and more!

🔥Top headlines from this week’s digest:

  • How to Buy $G3 and Everything You Need to Know

  • GAM3S.GG Releases New G3 AI Roadmap

  • Our $G3 Token is Now Listed on MEXC

  • Unlock the Benefits of Andrometa NFTs: In-Game Perks, VTubing, and Rewards

  • Cyberpunk MMORPG 77-Bit Reveals BitHub

  • Steam Reviews Have Become Significantly More Negative

  • Luna’s Landing is Live: The Rarest Plots in Axie Infinity’s Homeland

  • Ravenquest Announces Mobile Version Launch

  • Earn Rewards in Forgotten Runiverse's Crash The Runiverse Playtest

  • Axie Infinity's 2024 Milestones and Plans for 2025

  • Over 70% of Game Studios Already Using AI

  • Infinite Reality Secures $3 Billion Investment

  • REVENGE by Everreach Labs Joins Immutable

  • Virtuals and Ronin Collaborate to Launch JAIHOZ

  • Limit Break's ERC20-C and TokenMaster Explained for Gamers

  • Dark Machine: Innovating Gaming and Anime Through Web3

  • Best 5 NFT Games of January 2025

  • Up Network's New Web3 AI Glasses Powered by Google Gemini

  • Delabs' Boxing Star X Hits Telegram and LINE with Closed Beta Launch

  • Compete, Earn, and Win Over 20k $AVAX in Fundora

  • Daydreams: A New Approach to Web3 Gaming with Eliza AI Agents

  • ZBD Sees 450% Increase in Monthly Active Users

  • UA Spending in 2024 Increased By 5% to $65 Billion

  • Upcoming Web3 Gaming Events You Need to Know About

  • Gaming and AGI Development: ARC’s Role in Shaping the Future of AI

  • ARC and Eliza Labs Partner to Accelerate AI Agent Development

  • New AI-Based Telegram Game TeleMafia by Sonzai Labs

⚔️ GAM3 Quests

L3E7 is a 3D location-based game that combines real-world exploration with digital gameplay, offering a unique blend of physical and virtual experiences.

Complete the missions below to unlock an Access Code and a chance to win one of four L3E7 Guardian NFTs.

Note: Make sure your Steam profile is public to get verified.

Start Quest | Ends Jan 20th

Rumble Arcade invites you into its world—a thrilling PVP squad battle game crafted for both casual players and competitive strategists.

Complete the missions below to claim instant XP to level up your battle pass tier.

Start Quest | Ends Jan 17th

Rumble Kong League is empowering gamers, hoopers, & basketball fans with digital asset ownership. Unleash your inner champion in our 3v3 basketball game.

Complete the missions below to claim instant XP to level up your battle pass tier.

Start Quest | Ends Jan 17th

Discover our G3 Battle Pass, a multi-tiered reward system offering both free and premium prizes, including NFTs, XP, and chances to win physical items.

Complete the missions below to claim instant XP to level up your battle pass tier.

Start Quest | Ends Jan 31st

Boss Fighters is a multiplayer game blending VR and PC gameplay in a futuristic arena, where players either dominate as a VR Boss or strategize as PC Fighters in intense, asymmetric battles.

Complete the missions below for a chance to claim one of 20 Showrunner Mystery Boxes.

Start Quest | Ends Jan 24th

gigaverse is an epic onchain RPG built by crypto natives and veteran game devs at GLHFers

Complete the missions below for a chance to win one of 25 gigaverse WL spots.

Start Quest | Ends Jan 17th

Fundora is a free-to-play multiplayer racing game where players compete on themed tracks, avoiding obstacles and using various tools. With vibrant worlds, diverse characters, and multiple game modes, it offers a thrilling experience!

Complete the missions below to instantly claim Zomy, an in-game character.

Start Quest | Ends Jan 31st

📊 $G3 Listed and Tradeable on MEXC

No more excuses for anyone asking “Where to buy $G3?” The $G3 token, the centerpiece of the GAM3S.GG ecosystem, has officially debuted on MEXC.

This listing provides users with a new, accessible avenue to acquire and trade $G3, complementing its existing availability on exchanges like Bybit, Gate.io, and KuCoin, with Uniswap for decentralized trading.

🎮GAM3S.GG Releases New G3 AI Roadmap

GAM3S.GG is developing G3 AI, the infrastructure integrating artificial intelligence with web3 gaming, and has released its roadmap to advance player experiences. Following the introduction of GAM3R AI last year, GAM3S.GG is expanding its focus to include enhanced interactivity, in-game AI capabilities, and blockchain-based game development tools in its infrastructure. 

The roadmap consists of four phases, each addressing a key aspect of innovation at the intersection of AI, gaming, and blockchain technology - and will be built around the $G3 token, as an added utility set to grant access to gaming-specific AI capabilities & functionalities.

📝 Over 70% of Game Studios Already Using AI

A survey by a16z Games highlights the role of AI in gaming for 2024, examining small studios, productivity impacts, and future adoption. Explore trends and challenges in AI integration.

What’s Going On Here?

A16z Games surveyed 651 gaming-industry professionals and found that 73% of game studios are already using AI in some capacity, with 88% planning to adopt it in the near future. Smaller studios (teams of fewer than 20) lead the trend, while company founders are the most optimistic about AI. Artists, however, remain cautious, with only 58% currently using AI tools and 36% expressing concerns about job security.

What Does This Mean?

AI in gaming is still in its early stages but is primarily used for tasks like 3D asset generation, narrative creation, and voice work. Although a majority see productivity gains and reduced costs, some studios report no noticeable improvements. Challenges revolve around AI model accuracy, legal risks, and team acceptance, prompting many studios (54%) to consider creating custom AI models to mitigate risks and ensure consistent results.

Why Should I Care?

For developers and investors, these findings signal growing mainstream acceptance of AI in game creation. Smaller studios, in particular, could leverage AI to stay competitive, given its potential to speed up development and lower costs. However, addressing concerns about job displacement—especially among artists—and ensuring reliable, legally sound AI solutions will be critical for the industry’s long-term success. Players may see more innovative and finely tuned game experiences as AI’s role in development expands.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

Step into an intense battlefield of a fast-paced FPS followed by a nostalgic charm of classic 2D MMORPG in our two featured reviews:

Shatterline is an ambitious FPS that blends the intensity of roguelike PvE with fast-paced PvP, offering something unique for players looking for a fresh experience. While the game currently faces challenges, such as occasional bugs, cross-region latency, and a relatively small player base, it’s a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by more gamers.

MapleStory N truly feels like a blast from the past, bringing back the nostalgic charm of classic 2D MMORPG gameplay while weaving in modern web3 integration. Sure, there are some areas that could use improvements, like onboarding accessibility and loot collection mechanics, but the game’s strengths shine through.

🎮 Fresh Games

From putting the pedal to the metal in rally racing to collecting and taming powerful Embers in the world of EmberLore, check out the latest games added to our platform!

K4 Rally is an online rally racing game where players can race, manage teams, and trade digital assets like cars and drivers, all while competing in tournaments for rewards.

EmberLore is a cross-platform open-world MMORPG available on PC, Android, and iOS, where players can explore a vast fantasy world, tame powerful Embers

📺 5 Best New NFT Games to Play in January 2025

It may be the start of a new year, but web3 gaming is already turning up the heat! From monster taming to competitive basketball and immersive metaverses, we’ve rounded up the top 5 web3 games to kick off January 2025.

Let us know what is your favorite game we should look out for this month, and leave your thoughts in the comments section below 👇

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Until next time, happy gaming!