Tag: gaming

Web3 Gaming Goes Mainstream: Big Time's Epic Games Store Debut!

Web3 Gaming Goes Mainstream: Big Time's Epic Games Store Debut!

• Facts

The collision of gaming and blockchain tech has been one of the most discussed and highly anticipated intersections. Though Web3 gaming has incredible potential, attracting mainstream audiences hasn’t been an overnight venture. All that’s changed with a major breakthrough now that ‘Big Time’ has launched on the Epic Games Store....

OpenLoot's Ecosystem Thrives as Web3 Gaming Gains Traction

OpenLoot's Ecosystem Thrives as Web3 Gaming Gains Traction

• Web3 Projects

The OpenLoot ecosystem has a lot going on. This increase is proof of the tremendous desire for exclusive Web3 gaming rewards and pioneering tokenomic advancements. Recent events, such as the rapid sell-out of Moonfrost OG Mystery Boxes and Boss Fighters' Flex Packs, underscore the growing interest in blockchain-integrated gaming experiences....

Xynth88's Web3 Gamble: Will Sony's Blockchain Pay Off?

Xynth88's Web3 Gamble: Will Sony's Blockchain Pay Off?

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Sony’s first foray into Web3 being Xynth88, a cyberpunk runner game on the Soneium blockchain, is beyond exciting! It is a bit like watching a smart, experienced gambler make a deep high-risk bet. The initial allure is undeniable. Fast-paced gameplay and a belief in true digital ownership enchant the fantasy....

Avalanche's Gamble: Will Free NFTs Fix Blockchain Gaming?

Avalanche's Gamble: Will Free NFTs Fix Blockchain Gaming?

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Avalanche is placing a big bet on free NFTs with its new “Battle Pass.” The idea? Lure gamers into its ecosystem, reward them with AVAX and in-game assets, and create a unified gaming experience. It all sounds great on paper. Will it actually solve all the problems plaguing blockchain gaming,...

Avalanche's Gaming Battle Pass: A Win for Emerging Artists?

Avalanche's Gaming Battle Pass: A Win for Emerging Artists?

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Gee, the crypto world sure is a gilded cage, huh? A world of Cpos, Crusoe, laser eyes, and frankly just a bunch of noise. Yet every once in a while, something comes along that penetrates the hype and provides an actual opportunity. Avalanche’s free gaming battle pass could be that...

Avalanche's FREE Gaming Battle Pass: AVAX & NFT Rewards Await!

Avalanche's FREE Gaming Battle Pass: AVAX & NFT Rewards Await!

• Facts

With the Avalanche blockchain, Pang and his team are going all in. It recently released its Avalanche Battle Pass for free to entrench itself in what could be an important market in the future – blockchain gaming. Ava Labs and Playfull have come together to offer a really fun contest....

Avalanche, Playfull, and Magic Eden Unite to Launch Free Gaming Battle Pass NFT

Avalanche, Playfull, and Magic Eden Unite to Launch Free Gaming Battle Pass NFT

• NFT Drops

This free-to-mint NFT provides access across games and grants in-game currency to players within Avalanche blockchain’s rapidly expanding gaming ecosystem. Launched earlier this week, the Avalanche Battle Pass can be purchased through the Magic Eden NFT marketplace. This cross-play advancement looks to simplify the gaming ecosystem, offering a singular experience...

Magic Eden & Sequence Unite: Leveling Up the NFT Gaming Ecosystem

Magic Eden & Sequence Unite: Leveling Up the NFT Gaming Ecosystem

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Magic Eden and Sequence have formed an incredibly strong strategic partnership. Combined, they are poised to revolutionize the future of Web3 game development and NFT trading. It is a collaboration that reduces the barrier to entry for developing and managing complex in-game digital economies. It offers developers exciting new tools...

Amusnet Powers Up Yerevan Event with Casino Solutions

Amusnet Powers Up Yerevan Event with Casino Solutions

• NFT Drops

Celebrated supplier of the all-casino portfolio, Amusnet will power the exhilarating “Harmony Meetup 7 ft. Fasttoken” event. They are additionally taking part in the “Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards” in Yerevan, Armenia from July 8–11. As always, the four-day event features some of the most innovative minds in the industry,...

Amusnet Bets Big on NFTs: Sponsoring 'Most Traded' Award!

Amusnet Bets Big on NFTs: Sponsoring 'Most Traded' Award!

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As leaders in the online gaming industry, Amusnet take a pioneering step into the Web3 sphere, sponsoring the “Most Traded” award for NFTs. This strategic decision is the first of its kind for the iGaming provider. Plus, it leans into the fast-expanding worlds of blockchain tech and digital collectibles. What's...

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...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

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....