Tag: blockchain gaming

Pudgy Penguins x NASCAR: Genius Marketing or Crypto's Desperate Grab?

Pudgy Penguins x NASCAR: Genius Marketing or Crypto's Desperate Grab?

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The news dropped: Pudgy Penguins, those adorable, waddling NFTs, are hitching a ride with NASCAR. NASCAR! That same NASCAR filled with beer sponsorship and engine oil advertising. Is this the world’s greatest marketing sleight of hand? Or are we just seeing a last-ditch flail at mainstream legitimacy by a crypto...

5 Reasons Pudgy Penguins' NASCAR Deal is Web3's Winning Lap

5 Reasons Pudgy Penguins' NASCAR Deal is Web3's Winning Lap

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This is not simply a brand collaboration. It’s a bold declaration. Pudgy Penguins, those cute, chubby, little digital creatures, are taking to the NASCAR racetrack. And though others may be scratching their heads, I view it as a checkered flag moment for Web3. Forget niche crypto circles. This is big,...

Pudgy Penguins Integrate into My Neighbor Alice, Offer Exclusive NFT Holder Gameplay

Pudgy Penguins Integrate into My Neighbor Alice, Offer Exclusive NFT Holder Gameplay

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Pudgy Penguins is set to feature a special "Pudgy Land" region within My Neighbor Alice's new Snowflake Wilds, offering exclusive gameplay for NFT holders. This partnership comes as an expansion into the world of blockchain gaming, granting Pudgy Penguin owners access to exclusive in-game experiences. At the same time, Canary...

MTT Sports' Web3 Gamble: Empowering Players or Just Another Token?

MTT Sports' Web3 Gamble: Empowering Players or Just Another Token?

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Is MTT Sports really looking to better the competitive environment for players by moving into Web3? Or as a few people have asked rhetorically, is this just another well-disguised token grab in disguise as innovation? As someone deeply involved in expanding blockchain access, particularly in Southeast Asia, I can't help...

Gala Games to Sunset 'The Walking Dead: Empires' NFT Game

Gala Games to Sunset 'The Walking Dead: Empires' NFT Game

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Gala Games is shutting down "The Walking Dead: Empires," a multiplayer survival game built around Ethereum NFTs. The game, based on the popular TV show, has been in open beta for the past year after its announcement in late 2021. The shutdown is scheduled after July 31."The Walking Dead: Empires"...

Walking Dead NFT Game's Demise: Another Blow to Web3's Promise?

Walking Dead NFT Game's Demise: Another Blow to Web3's Promise?

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Let’s say her name is Anya, a young aspiring digital artist from a remote Cambodian village. Anya, like many others in Southeast Asia, saw The Walking Dead: Empires as more than just a game. It was a doorway. This creates a huge opportunity for a new creative economy. It provides...

Zed Run's Successor, Zed Champions, to Launch on Coinbase's Base Network

Zed Run's Successor, Zed Champions, to Launch on Coinbase's Base Network

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In addition, Virtually Human Studios is planning to release Zed Champions, a digital horse racing game, on Base. Base is the new Ethereum layer-2 network launched by Coinbase. Zed Champions is the latest evolution of Virtually Human Studios’ platform and the successor of Zed Run. Zed Run was a popular...

Zed Run 2.0: Champions Rises on Base! What's New?

Zed Run 2.0: Champions Rises on Base! What's New?

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The world of NFT gaming is rapidly changing, with new projects and platforms popping up every day. All this week, we’re taking a comprehensive look at the relaunch of a decidedly different T4T. Plus, more amazing innovation coming to the crypto gaming ecosystem!The World of GamingThe gaming space is extremely...

Magic Eden Season 2: Your Guide to Earning ME Token Rewards

Magic Eden Season 2: Your Guide to Earning ME Token Rewards

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Magic Eden, the leading NFT marketplace by total transaction volume has kicked off Season 2 of its NFT rewards program. Users have new ways to earn ME tokens! This in-depth guide unpacks the various ways to earn rewards. It explains how you can get the most money and notes the...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....