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Nexus Mods' Monetization U-Turn: A Win for Gamers or a Delay?

Nexus Mods' Monetization U-Turn: A Win for Gamers or a Delay?

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The announcement of the sale of Nexus Mods to this Chosen thing has hit the community like a badly compressed paid mod. The first announcement—total secrecy. Strike one. The premature and vague retraction from “Foledinho” regarding not selling mods… oh wait? Strike two. If you see the “Gaming Startup Monetization...

Walking Dead NFT Game Shuts Down: What Happens to Your NFTs?

Walking Dead NFT Game Shuts Down: What Happens to Your NFTs?

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Gala Games, a prominent player in the blockchain gaming space, has announced the shutdown of The Walking Dead: Empires, a multiplayer survival game built around Ethereum NFTs. The final playable date is July 31, 2025. This uncertainty has left NFT holders deeply concerned about what will happen to their in-game...

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 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 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 Shuts Down: Was It a Zombie From the Start?

Walking Dead NFT Game Shuts Down: Was It a Zombie From the Start?

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For the gaming-related NFT space, it’s been a rollercoaster of successes and failures. One recent example of a project that failed to live up to expectations is 'The Walking Dead: Empires.' This game, which sought to blend the popular zombie franchise with the allure of non-fungible tokens, ultimately met its...

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....