Tag: gaming

Web3 Games are Evolving, and Southeast Asia Will Lead the Charge

Web3 Games are Evolving, and Southeast Asia Will Lead the Charge

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Let’s face it, the first wave of enthusiasm for Web3 was pretty cringeworthy. Recall all those folks who were desperately trying to shoehorn blockchain into every single business model. Here’s what’s exciting — a quiet revolution, if you like — is taking place. And it's not happening in Silicon Valley...

Cardcore.xyz Set to Revolutionize Web3 Engagement Through NFT-Based TCGs

Cardcore.xyz Set to Revolutionize Web3 Engagement Through NFT-Based TCGs

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Perhaps the biggest factor in Web3’s future engagement will rest on the triumph of emergent NFT-native games. Platforms such as Cardcore.xyz are now starting to take the charge on this front, integrating and connecting digital collectibles alongside highly competitive gameplay. This industry-first approach completely changes how users interact with Web3...

NFT TCGs are Here to Stay, But Regulation Remains the Wild Card

NFT TCGs are Here to Stay, But Regulation Remains the Wild Card

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Look, I get it. You're probably tired of hearing about NFTs. As pixelated punks and bored apes dance in your head, perhaps accompanied by the faint whiff of rug pulls, do not dismiss NFT Trading Card Games (TCGs) at your peril. They aren’t a fad. More than anything else, they...

Nexon's MapleStory NFT Rush: A Test Case for Web3 Gaming Regulation?

Nexon's MapleStory NFT Rush: A Test Case for Web3 Gaming Regulation?

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Nexon's bold dive into the NFT space with MapleStory Universe (MSU) is more than just a digital land grab. It's a flashing neon sign pointing to the urgent need for Web3 gaming regulation. The MSU Scroll NFTs flew off the virtual shelves in a flash. In just the first eight...

MapleStory Universe Sells Out! What's Next for Web3 Gaming?

MapleStory Universe Sells Out! What's Next for Web3 Gaming?

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Web3 gaming is changing quickly and we’re excited that you’ll be along for the ride! The recent success of MapleStory Universe (MSU) illustrates the potential and the challenges of integrating blockchain technology into existing gaming franchises. Within only eight hours of its public mint on May 6th, MapleStory Universe has...

MapleStory Universe: Is Nexon Building a Web3 Future for Southeast Asia?

MapleStory Universe: Is Nexon Building a Web3 Future for Southeast Asia?

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Alright, MapleStory Universe taking Web3 out of the game with NFTs? I get it, I get it, the eye-roll is audible almost as a chorus. Today, NFTs are often associated with major speculative bubbles and a big environmental footprint, and the gaming community is largely skeptical. Before we completely dismiss...

MapleStory Universe Surpasses 300,000 NFTs Minted Ahead of Game Launch

MapleStory Universe Surpasses 300,000 NFTs Minted Ahead of Game Launch

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MapleStory Universe (MSU) is continuing to build massive momentum ahead of its first-game launch. The public MSU Scroll NFT mint started on May 6th and will run until May 12th. In just the first half day, the platform had over 300,000 NFTs minted.Nexon’s inaugural title in the MapleStory Universe, MapleStory...

Walking Dead Empires Shuts Down: What Happens to Your NFTs?

Walking Dead Empires Shuts Down: What Happens to Your NFTs?

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Gala Games has announced the impending shutdown of The Walking Dead: Empires, a blockchain-based multiplayer survival game, by July 31, 2025. Understandably, this development has NFT holders worried about the fate of their in-game NFTs. In most instances, these assets are major taxpayer investments. DeliciousNFT.com is here to set the...

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...

Pudgy Penguins' Comeback Is More Than Meets the Eye

Pudgy Penguins' Comeback Is More Than Meets the Eye

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Even aside from crypto, the broader NFT market seems to be roaring back to life. At the same time, sales volumes are booming! More buyers and sellers are getting in the game, and Bitcoin is flirting with its all-time high once more. The numbers are impressive: a 22.43% jump in...

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....