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Gala Games Pulls Plug on The Walking Dead NFT Game

Gala Games Pulls Plug on The Walking Dead NFT Game

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Gala Games has announced it will shut down The Walking Dead: Empires, a multiplayer survival game built around Ethereum NFTs, by July 31. Developed by Studio Wildcard, the action-adventure role-playing game based on the massive multiplayer game had previously been announced in 2021. Players finally got their hands on its...

Gala Games' Walking Dead Debacle Signals Web3's Regulatory Reckoning

Gala Games' Walking Dead Debacle Signals Web3's Regulatory Reckoning

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The abrupt demise of Gala Games' The Walking Dead: Empires isn't just about a failed NFT game. This troubling state of affairs should set off alarm bells. Consider it Web3’s canary in the coal mine, sounding the alarm for more regulatory oversight in the largely unregulated space that is Web3....

Gala Games Shuts Down The Walking Dead: Empires, Offers Compensation

Gala Games Shuts Down The Walking Dead: Empires, Offers Compensation

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Gala Games has officially announced the discontinuation of The Walking Dead: Empires, a multiplayer survival game based on the popular television series. The developers originally planned for the competitive shooter to be launched in 2021. Fast forward two years, and they are finally ready for players to test their beta...

Gala Games NFT Debacle A Warning Sign For Web3 Regulation?

Gala Games NFT Debacle A Warning Sign For Web3 Regulation?

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The impending sunset of The Walking Dead: Empires by Gala Games isn't just another game closure. Surprisingly, or rather not at all, it’s a blaring klaxon that Web3 gaming is the Wild West and we need regulatory guardrails ASAP. We’re not just talking about digital assets, NFTs, promised permanence, these...

Gala Games' NFT Game Shutdown A Betrayal Of Web3 Ideals?

Gala Games' NFT Game Shutdown A Betrayal Of Web3 Ideals?

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The Walking Dead: Empires is shuffling off this mortal coil. New technology platform Gala Games has announced plans to wind down operations. Billions of people, especially deep in emerging markets, were just dealt a body blow by this move. Is this simply another example of an unfortunate game closure, or...

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"...

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 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....

Immutable's Gamble: Will Gas-Free Trading Save Web3 Gaming?

Yet the hype around Web3 gaming is real, offering gamers true digital ownership and player-driven economies. Let’s get real: that promise usually meets a very different fate. High gas fees and a clunky user experience can quickly derail those intentions. Immutable is taking a big bet with its zkEVM and...