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🪙Join Solana Game Pass: Season 0 and Win from a $15K+ Prize Pool | GAM3S Grid Weekly

Solana Game Pass: Season 0 goes live, Aurory Bunny Bash Challenge offers 30K $AURY prize pool, Treeverse Season 1 kicks off April 19, and more!

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April 17, 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

Create a unique Paradise Tycoon avatar and travel to an uninhabited island to build your personal paradise.

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

Embark on a fully on-chain pirate RPG adventure where you command your crew, conquer the Infinite Isles, and build your legacy. From strategic deck-based combat to treasure-filled quests, every voyage is a chance to earn, upgrade, and dominate the high seas.​

⚡ Upgrade ships, gear, and outposts to strengthen your fleet.
⚡ Complete treasure hunts, defeat world bosses, and earn rare loot.
⚡ Craft, trade, and earn $PIRATE through your adventures

Pirate Nation is free to play and available now in Open Beta.
Claim your Gen1 Pirate and embark on your journey to become the ultimate pirate legend!

🐇 Bunny Bash Begins: Win 30K $AURY in Seekers of Tokane!

Play Seekers of Tokane to participate in the Bunny Bash Challenge — a two-week Easter event where you’ll have the chance to earn your share of a 30K $AURY prize pool, along with other exclusive NFT rewards by completing in-game quests!

Seekers of Tokane is a free-to-play, creature battling adventure game created by Aurory, where players explore diverse landscapes as they fight, collect, and trade magical creatures called Nefties. Whether you enjoy the chillness of PvE, or the competitiveness of PvP, a vibrant world filled with fun and rewards await you in Tokane.

Download and start playing now on Epic, IOS, or Android!

🎮 Solana Game Pass Season 0 Goes Live!

Solana Game Pass: Season 0 is your access to the biggest and most active web3 gaming ecosystem. Built for both new players and veterans, the Game Pass connects you with the top games, studios, and gaming experiences.

Whether you're here to explore, compete, or collect, it is time to play games and LEVEL UP!

Complete quests to collect raffle tickets for the $15K+ prize pool, including USDC, Tokens, NFTS, and in-game items.

📝 Konvoy Gaming Industry Report Summary Q1 2025

A detailed overview of Q1 2025 in the gaming industry, covering market size forecasts, venture capital activity, regional comparisons, M&A, and AI integration.

What’s Going On Here?

Konvoy’s Q1 2025 report offers a detailed overview of the gaming industry’s performance and trends, projecting the global gaming market to reach $186 billion by 2026. The quarter saw $373 million in venture capital funding (up 35% from Q4 2024 but down 41% year-over-year), signaling cautious optimism. Public gaming stocks outperformed broader markets, with ETFs like HERO and ESPO gaining ground while the S&P 500 declined. Key developments included consolidation via M&A, rising AI integration, and the announcement of new gaming hardware like Switch 2 and Atari Gestation Go.

What Does This Mean?

  • Investment Strategy is Shifting: Despite fewer deals, VC activity is rebounding, favoring larger, more selective investments. U.S. startups dominate VC funding, receiving 7.6x more than Chinese counterparts.

  • Monetization Gaps Persist: U.S. gamers represent just 6.4% of the global player base but contribute 26% of total revenue, highlighting a stark contrast with China.

  • AI is Reshaping Development: Microsoft’s MUSE and NVIDIA’s ACE point to a growing reliance on AI tools in both game design and NPC interactivity.

  • M&A Reflects Restructuring: Big players like Scopely and MTG are consolidating to refocus, while speculation continues around the fate of AppLovin’s gaming division.

  • Geopolitical Pressures Continue: U.S.-China tensions, particularly around TikTok and Tencent-affiliated studios, may reshape ownership and market access.

  • Ubisoft Under Pressure: With stock down 87% from 2021, Ubisoft is leaning on its relationship with Tencent rather than seeking a full sale or restructuring.

Why Should I Care?

If you're a gamer, expect more AI-enhanced experiences, continued focus on handheld consoles, and more tailored content from smaller but better-funded teams. For investors, the report signals that gaming is still a resilient and high-growth sector, though regional and political dynamics are increasingly important. For developers and startups, it’s clear that VCs are favoring fewer, more scalable projects with strong monetization strategies—making innovation and execution more critical than ever in 2025.

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.

📺 The Gaming Revolution You Can’t Ignore

Kevin Lambert is the Co-Founder and CPO of Koin Games and Project O.

On this episode of Press Play, Kevin shares insights from his career, including his time at Monolith and Microsoft, and explains the vision behind Project O, a trading card game that leverages blockchain for unique ownership experiences.

Let us know who you want to see next and leave your thoughts in the comments section below 👇

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Until next time, happy gaming!