🪖 SHRAPNEL Makes Its Way to China | GAM3S Grid Weekly

SHRAPNEL reveals partnership with Chinese government, The Beacon departs Treasure, Ultra raises $12M, Pirate Nation PvP goes live, Paradise Tycoon confirm console launch, and more!

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April 03, 2025

🔥Top headlines from this week’s digest:

⚔️ GAM3 Quests

The G3 Battle Pass Season 2 has arrived! Unlock 33 exciting tiers, team up with 70+ partners, and claim over $250,000 in rewards.

Stake 50K $G3 for an instant XP claim to give you head start on the battle pass.

Start Quest | Ends Apr 25th

Open any 10 of the $G3 Mystery Boxes for a chance to win rare Pokemon cards, Pudgy Penguins, Youmio, Project O, and more!

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

Start Quest | Ends Apr 18th

Pirate Nation is a game where players send pirates on adventures to collect materials, treasures, and pirate gold.

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

Start Quest | Ends Apr 18th

The Lost Glitches — Syndicate Wars combines the strategic depth of a collectible card game with the exciting elements of a role-playing game inviting players to conquer the world of Deep Sky.

Complete the missions below to instantly claim a GAM3S.GG Reward Bundle.

Start Quest | Ends Apr 18th

🎮G3 Battle Pass Season 2 Goes Live

Following the success of the first season, the G3 Battle Pass returns with Season 2, bringing more rewards, new challenges, and exciting ways for the community to earn prizes. With a similar structure spanning 33 levels, users can unlock both free and premium rewards by earning XP.

Season 2 introduces over $250,000 worth of rewards, from partners such as Fableborne, Chronoforge, Gigaverse, WildCard, RavenQuest, and many more. The prize pool includes a mix of digital collectibles and physical rewards, such as Valve’s Steam Deck, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and exclusive in-game items.

With our new credit card purchase feature, users can now buy $G3 directly through the G3 Wallet.

🐱 POKÉMON G3 MYSTERY BOX IS LIVE!🔥

Our latest G3 Mystery Box brings with it a treat for all Pokémon fans. Each box contains four packs with card NFTs inside with the following price ranges:

  • Common Pack - Pokémon Card ($8-14)

  • Rare Pack - Pokémon Card ($15-24)

  • Epic Pack - Pokémon Card ($25-89)

  • Legendary Pack - Pokémon Card ($90+)

Once you receive your card, you are able to redeem it for a physical and have it sent your way to grow your collection or keep them as NFTs and trade them digitally. Open ANY 10 boxes and you will receive a big XP boost to help you progress in the Battle Pass S2 to win a portion of the 250K rewards up for grabs.

📝 Addressing the Growing Challenge of AI Bots in Web3 Games

Razer and World introduce a human-only login system to tackle AI bots in gaming, ensuring fair play and security. Learn more about their approach here.

What’s Going On Here?

Razer has partnered with World, the creators of World ID, to launch a human-only identity verification system for web3 games, starting with the futuristic title TOKYO BEAST. This initiative addresses the growing issue of AI-driven bots in online multiplayer games. The new “Razer ID verified by World ID” system will help ensure that only verified human players can participate in specific game modes, aiming to improve fairness, security, and gameplay integrity.

What Does This Mean?

The rise of AI bots in games has led to frustration among players, with 87% wanting transparency about whether they’re playing against real people or bots. World ID offers a privacy-preserving solution by confirming users are human without collecting personal data. This move is part of a broader shift in the gaming industry toward secure, human-first gaming environments, especially as web3 economies and NFTs become more common. The integration in TOKYO BEAST shows how identity verification can enhance competitive and prediction-based gameplay, and reduce cheating, harassment, and bot-driven market manipulation.

Why Should I Care?

For gamers, this means a more authentic and secure multiplayer experience, where real skill matters and AI bots can’t dominate rankings or game economies. Developers benefit from enhanced anti-bot tools that also protect user privacy. For the web3 ecosystem, this paves the way for trustworthy player interactions and stronger digital economies. And for Razer, it marks a bold move into gaming infrastructure—showing that identity, security, and fair play could become core pillars of next-gen games as AI and blockchain continue to shape the industry.

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 a story adventure where you need to lock in and make it to an off-road multiplayer racing game with monster trucks, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Yolo.ex is a free-to-play story adventure where you play as a young trader trying to climb the ranks in a futuristic city run by brains and money. Your choices actually matter, and the world reacts to how you play.

Block Trucks is a multiplayer off-road racing game where players compete in real-time, upgrade their trucks, and race across different terrains to climb the ranks.

📺 5 Best New NFT Games to Play in April 2025

April is bringing a fresh batch of web3 games you won’t want to miss! From strategic card games to wild party battles, we’ve rounded up the top 5 games to check out this month.

Let us know what games you have on your list for March and leave your thoughts in the comments section below 👇

Please remember that we will give you ample time in advance and clear notice on all of our major announcements. Make sure you practice extreme caution, do not click any suspicious links, and exercise extra diligence.

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Until next time, happy gaming!