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Smolworld Whitepaper revealed, Sei Foundation reveals $65M fund, Legends of Elumia joins Ronin, XBorg adds JDG to Gamified Fan Platform, and more!

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January 30, 2025

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⚔️ GAM3 Quests

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

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.

📝 Drake Star Global Gaming Report 2024

Explore the Drake Star Global Gaming Report Q4'24 findings on the surge of gaming M&A and financing, with insights into major deals, investor trends, and predictions for 2025.

What’s Going On Here?

The Drake Star Global Gaming Report for Q4 2024 highlights a strong rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and gaming financing, with 967 deals worth $27.3 billion, a 39% increase from 2023. Major acquisitions included EQT’s $2.8B purchase of Keywords Studios and CVC’s $1.1B acquisition of Jagex, while companies like Epic Games secured a $1.5B investment from Disney. Public gaming companies also saw a 10.4% increase in the Drake Star Gaming Index, signaling renewed investor confidence.

What Does This Mean?

The gaming industry is regaining momentum after a period of decline, with M&A activity rising 21%, particularly in PC, console, and mobile gaming. Private placements grew, with $4.8B raised across 711 deals, showing investor interest in early-stage gaming startups. Public markets rebounded, leading to more IPO activity, including Shift Up’s successful listing in South Korea. Looking ahead to 2025, the industry expects more acquisitions, strategic investments, and possible take-private deals, with Ubisoft rumored as a potential delisting candidate.

Why Should I Care?

For investors, the gaming sector is rebounding, with M&A deals and early-stage funding surging, making it an attractive space for potential high returns. For game developers and companies, AI, blockchain, and new technology platforms are top areas for investment. Players can expect major upcoming releases like GTA 6 and the Nintendo Switch 2, which will drive market growth and industry-wide innovation. Overall, the report signals a strong 2025 outlook, with gaming poised for expansion, new funding, and evolving business models.

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 engaging in strategy endeavors blended in with poker-inspired mechanics, diplomacy, and tactical gameplay to a more casual and friendly world filled with adventure, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Duper is a browser-based strategy game that blends poker-inspired mechanics, diplomacy, and tactical gameplay. Players compete for territorial control and rewards, balancing alliances and betrayals to outsmart their opponents.

The Plooshies is a series of casual browser and mobile games where players engage with quirky, animated characters in a mix of puzzles, challenges, and multiplayer adventures.

📺 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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